A little knitting

We have been so busy there has been no progress on the camper in a few day. 

It will mostly be a weekend project in good weather until we get lights 

back inside. 

I haven't had any sewing time lately either. 

But this lovely swirl sweater was finally finished 

blocked and sewn together. 

Now I just need the weather to cool off a little

more so I can wear it.

The pattern is from the the Knit Swirl Book.

It is such a fun project to work on. 

I had a little trouble at first and had to start over a couple times.

But in the end it was worth it to figure it all out. 

(joining your circle and not having it twisted is a HUGE challenge)

This great lace scarf is blocking and should be ready to wear soon. 

Vintage Camper Project

My husband and I have a new project

just for the two of us!

 It doesn't look like much now, but when we
are finished it will be the cutest little
vintage camper ever.
It is a 12' 1960's model

 The guy we bought it from had been using it for a hunting shack.

 We will be gutting everything!

 The plan is to put a full size bed back in and a table for two.
We plan to use the original fixtures and stove if they still work.

 So far we have gutted about half the camper.

The door is beyond repair so Jeff has made new door.

So far it is looking good.

We have totally fallen in love with old vintage campers that people have gone
in and restored and can't wait to have ours finished and start taking it out.
Our kids are almost grown so we are looking to enjoy some travel someday!

Quilt Jacket

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity

to give new life to an old quilt someone

bought. The finished projecct is absolutely

adorable. I especially love the added doilies

on the pockets and as an added collar.

 

 

I am always a little afraid to actually "cut" into

the old quilt. I want to cut is perfect and have the

finished jacket match up beautifully.

 



Becoming a Color Runner

On Labor Day my family and I had the most fun ever ......

as we became Color Runners with some great friends!

The Color Run is said to be the Happiest 5K on the planet!

We ran in Birmingham Al, at the Barber Motorsports Parkway.

We started the 5K pristine and clean....although drenched to the bone
in torrential rains that just wouldn't stop.

We finished looking like a rainbow threw up on us!

We were there extra early and it paid off as we lined up and were in the
first wave of runners to start.....not

only that, we were 10ft from the starting line!

(at the 2K mark we had been covered in red and blue)

The motorsport track is 5K and full of more hills than I usally run.
I was able to run the whole thing though with a 30 min time.

Unfortunately, my husband and son both have terrible chest colds.

At the last minute after getting soaked
they both decided not to run.
Their support of my running madness is so wonderful though!

After we finished we stopped to eat lunch and noticed

that it had stopped raining.......

 

so the girls and I had a little color celebration of our own

on the lawn where we ate.

Good thing the rain will wash it all away quickly :)

 

 

Most definitely a day to remember, and we

can't wait to do this again!

What will I do next????
I am so glad you asked.......
Next month we are running the extreme, mud crawling, fire leaping
(yes I mean all of that literally)
5K Warrior Dash in Warrior Alabama.
 What a great place to run a Warrior Dash.
 

 

Trip to the Beach

Everyone needs a trip to the beach sometime!

My daughter and some friends and I took a trip recently and had the best time ever.

We had some fun picture taking moments

Beautiful evenings on the beach

and perfect days...all total we took 688 pictures..

wow we were a little crazy!

Door Decoration

A couple months ago I decided to paint my front door Red

I absolutely love a red door.

My daughter then saw some vinyl door art that said Hello....

I got busy with the cricuit and vinyl

Now it is such a fun and inviting door.

Oh my how Long has it Been????

My goodness! Little did I know when I started blogging again

just how crazy busy and nuts my life would get.

Our South Dakota mission trip was fabulous!

I took a million pictures....many while giving a piggy back ride.

These kids just love to ride on your back. We did 4 VBS's a

day and just poured out lots of love to the kids.

They are so great, and a joy to be around.

The kids loved when I let them use my camera.

And talk about amazing sunsets....by the way

this was taken at almost 10pm. I loved all the

day light!!!!!!

I then went staight into working on VBS.....

But, I did find time to do a little sewing :)

Followed by a Youth Camp ........

Now I am about to help take photos for another

VBS this week.

It has been over 100 degrees since I don't know when and that

makes my marathon training challenging!  But I will do it

I have a challenging sewing project.....

I am cutting up an old quilt for someone and making

a jacket out of it......pictures will follow as I get it finished

and then on a totally different sewing path....I am making a

hammock, bug net and rain tarp for my hiking/backpacking

Hubby and Son :)

Lots going on....

But I will get my groove back and

BLOG more :) :)