Anniversary and life's moments

It's Wednesday! Wednesday-Friday I call it for my husband, as he works 3 days for someone else installing and refinishing hardwood floors and then every waking moment trying to start his own business. Speaking of this guy, we celebrated our 18th anniversary this past weekend on the 17th. Just time for a quick dinner out but life it like that now.
We did get time this summer. My husband was able to provide for us to go here:
North Carolina for a week w/my sister and her family. Thanks Honey!!
But for now, life is not how I wish. But we are blessed w/good health and a home...sometimes wondering how long we can hold on to it, one week at a time. But blessed for sure. His business demands too much time and I dream of when work for him was 8-10 hour days and the rest, including weekends, were ours as a family. In the beginning of a business that's how it is. Trying to get back into women's bible studies and crafting and continuing to look for a part-time job. And walking. What would I do without taking my walks and how many miles have I walked this year??
Happy crafting and Fall for now. Hugs, Carol

Fall Decor

It is still "fall" mode around here. But I can feel winter coming.

Time to put away all the Halloween decor, but I do love the pumpkins colors of "fall" for Thanksgiving, so I am in that in-between state of feeling like Christmas but mixed w/what is left: bits and pieces of leaves and orange and smells of orange/spice.

And here below is part of what I made for Amy for "Heidi's" last swap. It was a banner for Halloween.

I found myself wanting to be creative in a winter-kinda way but no time on my hands to spare. So, I did what I normally do: I found another swap to join. What better way than to "have" to create by a certain deadline?! I joined another of sweet Heidi's swaps. Have a great night!
Hugs and blessings, Carol

October crafting with a teen

A beautiful day in my part of the country. Sure have that "fall" feeling. I am not sure I could live anywhere else as I love each change of season, especially Fall! And, a nice little chill in the air makes me feel like crafting. Too bad there has not been much time lately. But, sometimes a thing will happen and you are totally taken by surprise. Like when this girl:actually took her momma up on an invitation to sit down and do some "Fall" crafting. I had not planned on her accepting my offer. But folks, miracles do occur in many ways and she made this:So, naturally I had to oblige and continue for the next 3 hours to complete this, being driven by bottles of glitter and supplies I had not seen since last October:

And all was well in the happy little land (dining room table) of crafting, and the momma got her creative mindset, which she did indeed need for Heidi's Halloween swap was in full swing. Stay tuned for some fun previews.
A blessed Autumn night to all, and here is hoping you too may have a blissful moment with your ever changing teenage girl. Need I say more?? Carol