2009 Project Grateful {#6}

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Thankful Times Twenty:

1. Receiving my first PaPaYa! Catalog in the mail! Holy moly I want one of each!


2. LEFTOVERS


3. Frozen Edamame.


4. That so far, "Upsidedown Baby!" is still working to get Sirryha dressed after bathtime.


5. Peaceful transitions with Sirryha when it is time to go.


6. Plans to visit Jill tomorrow (finally!)


7. MAPQUEST (I hate writing down directions and playing along that I know which routes run north and south vs east and west....whatEVER....just tell me left or right, 'k?)


8. Working hands.


9. That Rob never lets us run out of paper towels.


10. NORTHERN TOILET TISSUE (speaking of paper)


11. Discovering another clever artistic blog - like this one.


12. Fine point pens. Better still, EXTRA-FINE point pens.


13. Good quality paper to create with. YUM.


14. John Frieda Root Awakening shampoo and conditioner.



15. That Rob will run upstairs to get me socks when my feet are cold.

16. ...and then get me my book, too.

17. "Just checking in" calls and texts from family.

18. My Smiley Mug from Eat n Park that Jackie got the annoyed-with-us drive-thru girl to get for me to replace the yucky one she originally gave us! (Thanks, sister!)

19. For another year NOT having a car payment.

20. A LOVE BOMB text from Cameron tonight! Wee!! Count me in for February!! xoxoxo
    

2009 Project Grateful {#5}

Monday, November 16, 2009

Today's grateful list....

1. Birthday Celebrations with family {Happy 12th Birthday, David! xoxoxo}
2. Good books on hand for sleepless nights.
3. The hope that this necklace could very well be on sale some day....Anthropologie's Stormy Sea Necklace. Sigh.
4. That Rob always takes the trash out.
5. Dave Matthews Band.
6. My Barnes & Nobel Member Card and coupons.
7. Journals.
8. Spooning with Rob on chilly nights.
9. 24 hr grocery stores
10. MIDNIGHT MADNESS sales.
11. That Mikayla still wants to go shopping with her old aunt and mom!
12. That UGGS are still in style.
13. Burt's Bees Lip Balm
14. All UPS drivers. I have never met one I don't like.
15. Curb Your Enthusiasm and all the SEINFELD references. I love to watch with Rob and hear his laughter.
16. The guy friends at work who've been there with me for over 10 years and have wickedly brilliant minds and terrific senses of humor (rare combo).
17. Our mailroom ladies at work - especially Joan who always delivers my WSJ to my desk.
18. Knowing I acted bravely in certain situations lately.
19. Clean Water AND good water pressure. Seriously.
20. How I feel peaceful and reminded of my gram and sister Kristin when I am sewing.

2009 Project Grateful {#4}

Sunday, November 15, 2009


Grateful for:

1. Serendipity. (The restaurant, yes, but moreso the actual occurances. May as well toss in the movie, too. I {heart} John Cusack.)


2. CUPCAKES (I know it is trendy, but I love them. In food or art form!)


3. TWITTER, cause speaking of cupcakes, how cool is it that you can track/find food mobiles like THESE?


4. THE INTERNET. An encyclopedia at your fingertips. Seriously. How did we survive without it?


5. VELVETA CHEESE, and that it has not yet been outlawed. I know it isn't REAL FOOD but it is truly yummy in mac 'n cheese. If you don't believe me, go try this recipe.


6. Lazy mornings with no need to look at the clock.


7. Super smart women who write authentic BLOGS.


8. That Rob and I "get each other."


9. Sunny beautiful weather today.


10. TWEEZERS (seriously--the witchy chin hairs? ew.)


11. GOOD hair clips that HOLD YOUR HAIR without wimping out and breaking or peeling (I think these were from JCrew, right Lyndee?)


12. Kelly's text messages that CRACK ME UP ..."and whatnot!" (hee. see? it's funny!)


13. Only 5 more sleeps 'til NEW MOON! (swoon!)


14. Text messages from Emily about her comings and goings and fun shops she visits that she promises to show me when I visit her at college. xo


15. Men who still hold doors for women...


16. ....and women who still teach their sons to do so (like the nice lady at WaWa the other day.)


17. Remembering to take KLEENEX to the dance recital ('cause I always bawl when the wee ones take the stage for the first time!! Fer cute!)


18. Finding a new restaurant, by accident, and loving it. (Firecreek in the Old Paper Mill in Downingtown for those nearby!)


19. Finding the Tiffany earring I lost EONS ago because they are still my favorite (thanks, lovey xoxo)
20. Kindness shown when it is least expected.

2009's Project Grateful {#3}

Saturday's Grateful List:

1. "Morning pages" with Sirryha!
2. Produce Junction and raspberries and strawberries for 2 dollars!
3. That Sirryha is so well-behaved and helpful and FUN in the grocery store.
4. Sirryha's love for clementine's and strawberries - "more, please."
5. Hearing Sirryha speak in longer and longer sentences each week.
6. A fun visit with Jan, Emma and Tessa (it went too fast, Jannie! Next time we start earlier!)
7. The sound of kids laughing, running and playing. (Thank you, Emma, for being so kind to Sirryha today! She loved visiting and playing with you and Buddy!)
8. Wild Harvest Organic brand Black Bean Tortilla chips, with no trans fats!
9. Messages from Lyndee and Lar about Thanksgiving plans....we love the preparation and anticipation as much as the actual holiday! xo
10. My sister Lisa, for sharing her vintage fabric stash with me. xoxox
11. Cousins.
12. Homemade soup weather.
13. Trying new recipes that my family likes.
14. My set of AllClad pots.
15. Having so many wise women in my life.
16. That Sirryha still wants to be held (they do grow up too fast!)
17. Jurges family Christmas plans include more presence than presents again this year! We love having company over the holidays!
18. Tomorrow's forecast includes SUNSHINE!
19. Family owned quilt shops - love when the husbands pitch in even tho' sewing/quilting is clearly "not their thing!"
20. Artists who upcycle and craftcycle like THIS brilliant idea! Every kitchen should have at least one of these!

2009's Project Grateful {#2}

(Sorry for the repeat image from last year...but seriously....I do so love FRIDAYS.)

Continuing with my lists....today's 20 things for which I am GRATEFUL:

1. My sister Jackie...


2. ...and that she lives 5 minutes away...


3. ...and takes such good care of me (and everybody!)...like bringing me my favorite Starbucks drink, almonds, fresh fruit, and a yummy Kasi bar....


4. ...and for manning my table at our company craft fair (thanks, Sister!)


5. For my craft fair earnings which will help me restock my quilting thread supply!


6. For a REALLY FUN (and REALLY DELICIOUS) lunch today with the West without Borders team.
   
7. For old family photos.


8. For fabric scraps from friends....that are my most favorite items to create with of late.


9. For an extra hour alone to finally finish the binding on my scrappy CONFETTI QUILT (using Anna Maria Horner Good Folks, scraps, Jilliene!)
10. That Sirryha still rushes over for HUGS when she walks in. xoxo
11. That Sirryha loves to read with her daddy.
12. That Teesha Moore posted YouTube videos of her lettering techniques (along with her other art journal videos.)
13. For Target's prescription auto-refill service.
14. For a planned date with AIMEE for a CROP DAY! xoxoxo
15. News that a friend had a great first date (to counter a recent breakup).
16. Finding cool jewel-tone sprinkles to use for holiday baking/chocolate making.
17. WASHABLE paints for our little artist!
18. For online free quilting and sewing project tutorials like this one and this one and this one.
19. For movie and book recommendations from my cousin JoJo!
20. For reconnecting with old friends. : )

2009's Project Grateful.

Last year I played along with my WASSIMA peeps and posted 20 things I am grateful for, daily, for the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Jilliene nudged me again tonight to play along...and so here we go.

In no particular order....20 things I am grateful for this moment:

1. My ART TRIBE, and nudges and encouragement from them, like Jilliene's invite tonight : )


2. Planning Thanksgiving dinner with the Gilmans/Cohens - our very favorite holiday. Cannot wait for that spiced turkey!


3. That my nieces all love college.


4. For Facebook, email, and texting, which helps us all stay in touch when we can't be together.


5. That my sisters, in addition to being great sisters, are such good moms and aunts.


6. Mikayla, who is the best PLANNER and found the PERFECT Christmas PJs for us this year at Old Navy!
7. Plans with friends (like painting ornaments and making chocolate covered preztels at Jan's! Thanks, Jan, we can't wait for Saturday!)


8. BFFs at work who always listen, provide a boost when I need it, and always, always make me LAUGH.


9. The company I work for promotes and supports so many programs for giving back to our communities, and that I get to participate on some of the planning teams.


10. People in power who DON'T "kiss up and kick down."


11. That Rob never, ever, complains about my crafting/creative/sewing piles.
    
12. RAKs and cards in the mail - I love snail mail!


13. My weighted pin cushion and scrap bag combo next to my sewing machine! Best $4.99 I ever spent.


14. Endless 40% off coupons at Michael's, AC Moore and JoAnn Fabrics!


15. The drive-thru at Starbucks when it is raining. : )


16. Whoever invented the little green-plastic-coffee-cup-hole-plug-sticks at Starbucks, so I don't have to curse out whoever invented the MOUNTAIN HIGH speed bumps in our parking lot at work! (seriously)


17. TV's GLEE.


18. iTunes


19. GOOGLE LOGOS that make me smile, especially the Sesame Street ones this week. (Love that they catalogue the logos....why does that make me so happy?)


20. Jeans passes at work!

Shop Hop - Final Stop!

Whew! Thanks, Jan, for riding with me to the last shop yesterday!

My last stop was Generations Quilt Shop in Pottstown....no time to shop (we were on our lunch hour....the shop is a 25 minute ride from the office so there you have it...Next time we will SHOP, Jan!)


Here is their take on the quilt...I loved the use of greens and pinks.
Now we wait to hear who all the WINNERS ARE!