So much has happened this year

Oh my I don't know where to begin.  I haven't posted since January.  The biggest news is that I now have a new little granddaughter.  She blessed us with her arrival in June.  The other big news is that my son and family moved from St Louis to Tuscaloosa, AL.  He accepted a position with the Univ of Alabama.  They are excited to be in Tuscaloosa, neither had visited the state before this position became open.  As for me I feel a bit lost with them so far away.  St Louis was 4 hours away and now they are 12 hours away or a plane flight.  I am sad.

But the brighter news is my granddaughter, who is a doll.  E her big brother was so excited when she came home from the hospital.

The cutest thing is he gave his new sister his favorite toy, Super Why.  What a moment to remember

On another note still working on getting into better shape.  Work has been absolutely horrid and crazy.  But starting a Simply Fit program that I will tell you more about soon.

Weight Management

I am going to use my blog to document my trials and tribulation with my weight.  I go down and then back up.  I can stay on a diet for a week or two, then gain it all back.  If I buy clothes after I lose weight, then I gain weight and can not wear them.  Why do I do this, why can't I stay on a diet.  I have more diet books than should be allowed.  Recently I have been tuning into Dr. Oz 11 weeks to optimum health.  I read to motivate myself, but it only last so long.  I can be encouraged, but what goes on that causes me to fail.  I know how to eat healthy, lean proteins and vegetables.  Protein with everything.

Thanksgiving 2010

My grandson came to grandma's for Thanksgiving.  What a joy to have a little guy in my home.  He explored every nook and cranny.  He is walking so well and talks up a storm.  He knows sign language for some of his words and he eats quite well.  I sure enjoyed having him around.  I also look forward to seeing him at his home for the Christmas holiday.

Exploring

Grandma, can I get in this cabinet? 

Look at that grin, he knows he is looking inside a cabinet he shouldn't be into.

Baby gifts

In preparation for my trip to St Louis next weekend, I made the above blankets for a friend's baby girl.  The fabric is a nubby fleece on one side and a poly satin on the other.  These two fabrics are difficult to work with, one is stretchy and one is slippery but not stretchy.  I made several similar ones for my grandson and have finally mastered the pinning and stitching.  These went real quick, but I have had to rip many apart and start over. 

These two pictures are the ring toy I meant to complete by E's birthday as seen here.  It is Heather Baileys Happy Stacker  I was just too busy during the month of August so now E has a present coming this week.

One week count down to St Louis

Gosh the last two months have flown by and that is how long it has been since I saw my grandson.  This weekend I have dedicated my time to create for my favorite grandchild and a friend of his, Violet.  I will update hopefully by Sunday some completed projects.

For now all I have is a photo from two months ago of Eli studying my Blackberry

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Zona Rosa Art Festival

I meant to post this last weekend, but better late than never.  We had nice weather for this art fair last weekend.  Below people were relaxing by this fountain waiting for a young girls dance event.

Many people were drawn to the bright colors of this booth.

Jim Aden from Salem, Oregon  had beautiful unique glass work at his booth.  I wanted one of these vases he displayed.  The bright colors really drew people in.

Having been a silversmith in a younger life, I still play with jewelry and am always drawn in by someone with unique work.  Char Hunt crochet's her jewelry, her use of beads blend beautifully to create the below one of a kind pieces.  She has an absolutely beautiful turquoise piece on her web page.

Some of you may know I have knitted Christmas trees with silver wire and beads and I can attest to the beauty of Char's pieces.  Double click photo to see the detail.  

Reduce Reuse Recycle  I loved these Record Purses. They also had great license plate bracelets (including ones of my home state New Mexico)   The 3 Sisters Design Co. motto is 

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 The below Graffiti Art was also a favorite.  I loved the tribute to John Lennon.  I looked but did not find a business card in booth???

The Plaza Art Fair is this weekend.  I sure wish I were an Artist.  But thankfully there are lots of talented folks creating art for all of us to enjoy.

Regina