Random Things

So, it's been a bit since I've posted. I intended to before now, but that thing called time keeps slipping away from me. For a wee bit there I was bitten big time by the re-decorating bug. Except for the occasional small thing here and there, I think that phase is passing...a tad..for now...maybe. Mike's dad and his wife will be flying in on Thursday and will be staying for a week. I've been busy getting ready for their arrival. We're planning a lot of fun things while they're here. I'm really looking forward to spring break. I need to get you caught up on a few things first...

Right after my last post, Laura and I went to the needlework exhibition at Woodlawn. I finally remembered my camera so I could take a picture of the house for you. We had a really great time, and like last year loved looking at all of the wonderful samplers. We also got to see my Abigail piece on display. She didn't win a ribbon, and that was fine with me. I was honoured just to be a part of the exhibiton, and I'll be looking forward to participating many more times. I've already had ideas swimming around in my head for what I can stitch for next year's exhibit. I do think I want to enter 2 things next time. A sampler of some sorts, and an ornament for the Christmas room. Maybe even some sort of needlework accessory that would be displayed in the front room. That's my goal...to get a piece in the front room. This year, Abigail was in the master bedroom, which was really nice, too. Laura's planning on stitching something to enter too. Hopefully, it'll be a piece that she's working on right now. If so, it's gonna be wonderful :). I picked Abigail up from Woodlawn last weekend. I was surprised when I got there and they handed me some comment cards from people who visited the exhibit. Very nice indeed, when someone else appreciates what you've done. I know you've seen here a couple of times already but here she is again, finally hanging on the wall. I really do love this sampler!

I haven't done too much stitching since I've been busy doing things with the house. I have been working on a round robin, and I did manage to stitch up this little piece from The Sampler Girl. It's the Inauguration Day Sampler. The saying on the piece came from this:

“Before I end my letter, I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it.
May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.”
John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail, Nov. 1800

As you can see, I have a wee interest in John and Abigail Adams :). I made the piece in to this cute little pillow that sits on the guest bed. I love how it turned out!

For a good part of last year, we had these ducks that would come to the front door nearly every day. One day in the fall they just disappeared. I'm pretty sure it's my long lost feathered friends who have flown back. Last week the kids opened the door and there they were, sitting in front of the door as if they lived here. At least, I think it's them. If not, then there are some very friendly ducks around here. They ran out with some bread, and Cassie filled up a bowl of water for them. They've been back nearly every day since. Yesterday, I was out running errands and when I got home they were waiting in front of the door. They didn't even flinch when I walked by, and when I turned around, I noticed they had followed me clear up to the door as if they wanted to come in. Now this guy here is pretty funny... he looks like a turkey duck....lol.

I'm off to bed. I have lots to do in the next couple of days. I'll try to post while our visitors are here, but if so, the posts will most likely be mostly pictures from our outings. I'm so glad spring break is almost here :).