Snow Day

The two words every kid longs to hear. 

I was shocked when the call came through at 5:30 this morning. 

I figured we'd maybe have a 2 hour late start but CLOSED.  Really!?!?

We are 5 houses from the edge of our school district...if we were on the next street, the kids would have had school on time, no delay today. 

Weird, huh.

We got rain then sleet then snow then freezing rain then sleet again then snow. Needless to say it's very heavy. Check out my neighbors Spruce tree. 

Another neighbor has a tree leaning down into their driveway.

Our dogwood looks pretty encased in ice.

I wanted to take even more pictured but it's rainy-sleety again and I didn't want to get my lens wet.

It's so pretty out and warm.

 

Early for Tea Tuesday

...with my coffee. 

Another busy morning but I'll be back to check in with my tea friends over at Kimmie's later today. 

I have a workout, babysitting and knitting group on my morning schedule after I get everyone out the door. 

What are you doing today?

 

Postcard Challenge week 8

 Darcy picked Cuba for this weeks challenge postcard and it definitely proved to be a challenge. 

I know so very little about Cuba...other than what I remember from history class about the Cuban Missile Crisis and Fidel Castro. 

Oh yeah and that Cuban cigars are illegal in the USA. 

None of these proved to be great inspiration. 

So I ripped a page from an old atlas...

Thadeus writes:

Greetings Maggie. Hope this finds you in good health. I took your advice and looked at the bigger picture. It is exactly that which brought me here to Cuba. A powerful "friend" sent me here on an errand of sorts. I hope it is not a fools errand. At least the weather is nice. I do hope we can meet and discuss our common interest in the near future. We both should have some time if all goes as planned very soon.
Take care, Thadeus

 I did have an old postage stamp from Cuba so that clearly made me giddy to use. The postmark was on it from a weird direction though so I improvised. :)

Here is the accompanying book page.  

Pretty simple in design this time... but it seems to have yet another grainy photograph...

hmmm...wonder what that is all about.

 

Did you know...?

That today is George Washington's Birthday? 

Little J did...found on the fridge this morning.

I also thought I'd share another

 American Girl sleeping bag.  

I can't stop sewing. 

 

Sewing like crazy...

I've been sewing like there is no tomorrow. 

I've managed to make a tiny dent in my fabric stash. 

Little J picked out colors for her American Girl doll sleeping bag. Her doll came with a lavender outfit so she has decided that lavender is "Rosie's" favorite color. 

I have one more ready to go and 2 more that are just in need of finishing.   

I'm partial to this red patchwork one myself.

(esty)

Postcard Challenge week 7

Darcy threw out Wales for our place of origin this week. The only reference to Wales that I knew for sure were Welsh Corgi's.   My BIL and his GF have one. She is a very sweet dog that often comes to visit our house.

Maggie writes:


Thadeus-
I thought you could use a bit of whimsey in your life right now so I painted you a Welsh Corgi. They are odd dog but I fear if it weren't for how much I travel, I'd be bringing one home with me tomorrow.
Do take care and try to look at the bigger picture-literally.
Warmly- Maggie 

Hmmm--
Their relationship must be getting closer. She has dropped the more formal Margaret for Maggie.

Here's my page with a bit of rusted lace tablecloth sewn down as the pocket.

I thought I'd show you that I've gotten caught up with the rest of my pages as well.





Spain...

Brazil...

China...


I'm doing my best to make it around to see everyone's postcards but this week I had a bit a of delay in even posting. The video card in my computer went out. At least Mr. G was able to replace it and we're back in business.


 

Valentine Tea

I'm having a sweet treat with my tea before heading next door to babysit for a couple hours. I don't think I've even seen her since Christmas. Funny how that is in the winter...everyone drives straight into the garage and shuts the door. No lingering around outside even with our mild winter.

Maybe that's why we spend so much time outdoors in the summer!

<3

Happy Valentines Day!

Stop by Kimmies to see what she and the rest of my blog friends are up to today.