While the Captain's away I will play!

One of the really fun projects I've been working are these:
However, my sewing machine has not been cooperating with me. I believe after eight years my refurbished Kenmore is pooping out on me. I am distraught. I know how to work it, it is a simple machine which I adore. Hopping back on the quilting horse is a little patience tester this time around. The two I completed are for a neighbor who had twins a couple weeks ago. I was not entirely impressed for a few reasons... 1) I feel one is cuter than the other. Basically I seriously dislike pastels. 2) The quilt with stripes looks dirty like there are areas of cleaned defecation all over it due to the brown bleeding. Note to self: practically bleach fabrics before using them from now on. 3) I seem to have forgotten how to bind; I am sad about that. There you have it, tomorrow I begin to cut a replacement quilt.

A meme...

A)Age- 32
B ) Burger of choice- Whopper fast food, Deluxe Cheeseburger Red Robin
C)What kind of car you drive- Honda Odyssey
D)Dogs name- unfortunately we lack one (a dog, i mean)
E)Essential item you use everyday- soap
F)Favorite TV show- this is a tough one... Design to sell, let's keep it safe.
G)Favorite game to play- Cranium
H)Hometown- Sault Ste. Marie, MI
I)Instruments you play- drum, as in drumming my fingers on the table
J)Favorite Juice- Ruby Red
K)Whose butt you would love to kick- now what kind of example would that be for my kids?
L)Last restaurant you ate at- Pizza Joint
M)Favorite Muppet- Kermit the Frog
N)Number of piercings- two
O)Overnight hospital stays- 6, 2 pneumonia, 1 tonsils, 3 kids
P)People you were with today- kids and neighbors
Q)What you do in your quiet time- tv, computer, sew, read
R)Biggest regret- not joining the Navy
S)Status- Married
T)Time you woke up- 8:00
U)What you consider unique- effective multi-tasking
V)Vegetables you love- asparagus, green beans
W)Worst habit- lethargy
X)X-rays you have had- please, how do i count this! too many to count, i'll glow when i'm dead
Y)Yummy food you ate today- Cinnamon Raisin Biscuit
Z)Zodiac sign- Taurus

Donna's world

Erik has been in training since Thursday, which also is the last day we chatted. I imagine deployment to be this way; intuition telling me all is fine but wondering what he's doing. Today, Donna wondered, "Did my Dad run away?" She has been saying strange things like this, which I am convinced is only going to continue and get a bit more creative as we truck along through the year. I can't wait to hear what she comes up with, it adds entertainment to some stressful moments! My daughter is hilarious. I am continually finding little marks she's left in her wake. A prime example of Donna:

G'night Allen

When I discovered this I knew it was Donna, what must go through her mind? One of her other quirks is collecting. The girl loves her bags. Whether it is a purse or a duffle, a tin for magnets or a pencil case, it is filled with things. I don't mean make-up, barrettes, snacks... you know the things a true lady needs to make it through a tough day in Georgia. Nope. The remote control, a band-aid, spool of thread, a fork, business cards pinched from her Dad's stash, and of course some sort of lip stuff. I had to tell my family while we were in Michigan, check her bags before she left their house to be sure they didn't miss anything of value. Good thing people listen to me, the girl has some sticky fingers.

Perhaps it is just her magnetism. Since she was a young babe she has always attracted other little ones. It is interesting to watch since, you see, she is a girl of few words and many passions. Children her age enjoy her for her versatility. If they are in the mood for a marathon coloring session she's your gal. Every now and then one may need to have a little light saber fight. Well, she's been in training as a Padawan since she was about 10 months and at this stage of her training is quite an opponent. I guess when it comes down to it, Donna just simply attracts things. Whether it is of her own doing (the stuffed bags of things) or because she is content to just go along for the ride we will have to watch this girl. After all glaciers are quiet but a true force to be reckoned with.

Next month at this time...

School starts on August 11! 31 days to go, woohoo! The kids are so excited. It really is all about them ;-).

Why wade when you can dive?

To many it may come as a surprise that I think of myself as cautious, you know the type that slowly wades into any situation experiencing every longlasting moment. All I need to mention is cold water in a bathingsuit and speech class in high school and you know what I mean. However, there is another alter ego I harbor. So here I am: three kids with another on the way in the beginning of December, my husband deploying in September, and the constant twittering of getting a dog by the children. The things I can control are becoming fewer by the minute.

What I hope to achieve with this blog is keeping everyone updated with news from the fronts, which are home and abroad for our family. Comments are welcome. Here's to the year to come.

Beginning

We are preparing for a busy year, the hope is we will keep connected with our loved ones over the miles!