The New Year's Resolution.....

January 6, 2010
I know many of us speak of resolutions to have for the New Year filled with countless things we want to do. Exercise, eat better, lose weight, quit smoking, the lists go on and on. I don't make Resolutions. I never stick to them.
I think instead I will make a goal list. Nothing that has to be done in any order but a list of things I'd like to do. I am thinking I may just take the time to think of 52 things I would like to accomplish alone or with Joe or the whole family and work at it. A fellow blogger does a list of personal things each year at her birthday and I love this idea as well. Maybe I will have 2 goal lists this year~ 38 for 38 years and the 1 goal a week. It will definitely fill my days and make me feel productive.
I know the first will be to write everyday. Mind you; it may not be on here but it will happen. I've always wanted to write a book. I've started it in my head and on the computer several times but never felt the inspiration I've needed. I think that the last year has been inspiring and filled with support and I am ready now.
So I will close in saying I have plenty to update you on but will try to do it bit by bit.
Take care and hope your New Year was everything you dreamed it would be.
Stace

A Little of This and a Little of That....

January 5, 2010
This winter has found me crocheting and doing embroidery along with several other crafts.

I am happy to have made scarves for all the nieces for Christmas and a hat for Joe, Jess, and Marie, and cowls for everyone. Currently I am working on an afghan and another hat for Jess and hats for the puppies.
Recently I made the necklaces Joe and I wore at our Wedding and Joe and I embroidered the felt mittens that held our favors at the tables of our guests.

I will soon be taking a six week crafting course online and hope to be sharing all those creations as well.

We do have plans for the Studio but that will be divulged on another day. Happy crafting!
Stacie

Back to School....

January 4, 2010

to prove to Mom and Dad we are not fools!

Yes we recently watched Billy Madison. AND yes the kids are back in school. I was nervous that we would have another snow day but Mother Nature held off. It is bitterly cold though and have made sure the kids bundle every day.

Back to school also means get the house back in order and that is what I'm trying to do. Hopefully I can finish the kitchen and bedroom this week. I am really hoping on some sort of inspirational miracle to help me figure out the bedroom. The side with the bed is perfect. The soon to be bathroom is holding out on some new rooms so that is summer time work but does need some tidying up.

All in due time. First I must get some coffee and go to the Post Office.

Then home for kids coming in from school! Have a great day!
Stace

Matt at Hoosac during Fire Awareness Week!

Another Special Day

January 3, 2010

Yesterday the 2nd was Ma and Poppa's Anniversary. Joe and I are happy and honoured to be sharing the same time of year for our wedding. It was magical enough to decide to up our wedding date and get married sooner but all the more magical because Ma was there. We have held strong to her guidance and support this year and both know we are doing right when we see the approval in her eyes. I was never so pleased and humble to hear her tell Joey, "I am so happy for you. I haven't seen you smile like you are now in many years." I am happy spending time with Ma and cherish the gift of her love and insight. We love you Ma and Happy Anniversary. We hope to have a marriage as filled with love and honour as you you and Poppa had.
Stacie and Joe

First Saturday of 2010

January 2, 2010

Woke to the not so pleasant vibrating of the pager. But very glad we decided to stay home this weekend with Joe being on call. It was nice to wake up next to my husband and with a quick kiss he was off to call the service.
In a matter of an hour we had 4 calls. I quickly packed my crocheting bag and some snacks while he got his van ready and made 2 coffees. We were off to help people who needed heat and electric. I know you might think it silly that we go on his calls together but that is exactly what it is; us together. What better way to spend my weekend? I can think of none. With him by my side I am ready to face anything. I am most blessed.
Stace

Ringing in the New Year

January 1, 2010

We rang in the New Year in the most special way possible. Joe and I got married! We wrote our vows together and surrounded ourselves with very close people who have supported us this past year. It was romantic and beautiful. I married my best friend. I took his name and we pledged to love each other always. This will be the easy part. I love every minute spent with Joe and feel we have both grown tremendously in the past year. We do wish that one more person had been here to share in our day but circumstances as they are; this was not to be. Maybe someday she will know she was in our hearts this day and everyday we've been together. Here are a few pictures of our night. We finished off a tumultuous year by starting it the best way we knew how; in love and together. I love you Joey. xoxo
Your Wife







Special thanks to Sam for these photos!

Christmas Crafting

Studio orders are all in; just waiting on the Fed Ex man to deliver the last packages. Fingers crossed it's Monday!
In the meantime I have been crafting last minute gifts while Joe is at work and the kids at school. Joe just got called out so I finished up the picture frame for his Gram and his brother along with one potholder for his sister in law. Marie is working on the other one. (pictures attached of the crafts)
I have also recently come to be addicted to crocheting and have made Jess and Marie a cowl and also a cowl for a teacher gift. Just needs a crocheted flower to give it a final touch of class. (no pun intended.) I am working on another cowl and an advent calendar made of felt and hand embroidered for Joe and I. The kids have one from their gramma from years ago but I thought it would be fun to start a tradition where we hand write little things to share or do each day. Christmas season gets so hectic I think it will be great to remember us for a time each day.
I also taught myself how to embroider and although my stitches are uneven; I am so in love with my first project that I couldn't wrap it for Joe but had to hang it on the wall immediately! I'll attach a picture of that as well.
This weekend is full of things to get done and honestly I am a bit afraid of how we are going to manage it. Shopping for the kids to finish, Christmas cookies to make, and crafts/gifts to finish making. I am sure we will manage. Thank goodness everything we have bought so far is wrapped and under the tree. That will make this weekend so much easier.