Cindy challenged me to list 28 Things about me, so here we go.

Sandra’s (the second sister) can be found HERE .

1.       I love being a mom!

2.       My favorite color is purple

3.       I’m naturally blonde but dye my hair dark brown

4.       I hate gardening

5.       I love to cook but don’t have time very often

6.       My birthday is 2 days before Christmas

7.       My favorite vacation is a weekend to Victoria with my hubby

8.       I recently switched from working full time to part time so I could have more time with my children and I love it!

9.       I am a coupon addict

10.   I am the middle child- 2 older sisters & 2 younger brothers

11.   I am a cat person

12.   I never have enough time in the day

13.   I want to take my family to Disney world

14.   I have 2 kids and I’m done

15.   I could curl up and watch movies all day

16.   I love to shop the day after thanksgiving- bring it on!

17.   I will eventually remodel my house

18.   I drink too much coffee

19.   I have two daughters 5 years and 11 months old

20.   I  wish I could sew… but it gives me a headache J

21.   My favorite movie is labyrinth

22.   The fall is my favorite season!

23.   I can’t swim

24.   I’ve been married for almost 6 years

25.   I want to get more organized

26.   I love watching Dr Oz on Opera!

27.   I’m starting a business with my sister and mom

28.   One day I would like to travel Europe with my husband

What did I do today? Welllll… I took my very first official quilting class at Aunt Mary’s Quilt Shop called “Thread Painting” with Judy Irish. I’m a complete novice when it comes to free motion quilting, so I was pretty nervous, but Judy and my classmates were so disarming, and I really found her free spirit liberating. So here is my handiwork, after four hours of experience. I used some of my own designs from our TWEETIE mod set as a template, and I am feeling like with lots of practice I might be able to get a hang of it

Okay, maybe with LOTS and LOTS of practice. It was still fun even if I had no idea what I was doing… like coloring with crayons on blank paper.

We do what we can to help get the kids going in the morning so that they can get to the bus stop on time. I usually throw in some music, and Esther’s job is to do her Breakfast Dance. Oh yeah, she takes it very seriously, no time to stop and chew her food… no she runs to the table grabs a bite of her cheerios, and then gets back to her dancing. It’s very helpful!

I’m going to be 30 soon, and I’ve been tagged to list 30 things all about me. I tried to be honest, and not superficial, I don’t know if I succeeded…  Lisa I dare you to come up with 28 you old lady.

1. I don’t enjoy cooking.
2. I love it when it’s raining!
3. Someday I will build my dreamhome.
4. I love sushi like it’s candy.
5. I’m a dog person.
6. I listen to Christmas Music year round.
7. I am in LOVE with my smokin hot husband!
8. I bite my nails.
9. I have BIG plans!
10. I am the oldest child of five.
11. My lucky number is eleven.
12. I enjoy me some volleyball!
13. I believe in the law of attraction.
14. I enjoy politics.
15. I am really proud of my children.
16. I went on the debt diet and it WORKED!
17. I am a natural blonde, and I color my hair blonder.
18. I like my face, but not my body, yet.
19. I still blare my music.
20. I love to primp and pamper myself.
21. Red is my favorite color.
22. I have an addictive personality, which means I’m consistent.
23. I’ve had four c-sections!
24. I can’t sit and watch a movie, I have to keep busy.
25. My home is filled with laughter.
26. I like to stay up late, and sleep in.
27. I am nurturing.
28. I fish for compliments.
29. I am artistic.
30. I believe in Christ.

We decided to play hooky and visit the beach. Most of the beaches here are rocky, like not for the barefeet, but Double Bluff is tucked away on south Whidbey Island… relatively unknown to the tourists… so it’s always quiet, and sandier than most. It was a crisp day, but clear, we couldn’t ask for more!

So my sisters are all a buzz about coupon clipping. We all love to save money, so I thought I would share some of their finds. Here are Lisa’s favorites and she is in Western Washington by me, but a lot of these might apply to stores in your area:

Betty Crocker Savings
www.smartsource.com
www.coupons.com
www.couponmom.com

You should also check out www.upromise.com it allows you to link your Safeway, Albertsons and other grocery savings card to save money for your kids for college when you buy selected items like Huggies.

Sandra sent me her favorites, she is in Utah, and a self admitting coupon addict. Here are her finds…

Last year I put together a crazy quilt with some halloween colors, random costume fabric, some buttons, and ribbon, and voilla! I tucked it away in my storage box ready for this year, and then couldn’t find my box again! Matt to the rescue, went and scoured the garage full of boxes, until the hidden treasure emerged. If I could I would keep it out all year, but uh, I don’t have any orange or purple furniture. I need to label my storage better, or color coordinate.

Since I started our little blog, I’ve been waiting on pins and needles for our first comment! I would check and double check like the lady on that old Black Friday ad who chants at the store window…. Open, Open, Open. So today I have been informed our comments aren’t working. Of Course they aren’t! The universe says, hee hee, gotcha. So off I will go and figure this thing out. What a production!

:Update:
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So I’m not a world traveler. I’m a real homebody. I LOVE the Pacific Northwest, I love the rain, I love grey skies, and I seriously can’t get enough. I’m close enough, so I’ve been to Canada, and some parts of the Western U.S. but that’s just about it. I imagine someday I’ll venture out of my beloved corner of the eath, but until then, I get to just imagine what it must be like in other parts of the world.

I’m working on a Paris Design Set for Machine Embroidery. It’s in it’s refining stages… but I’m liking it, so I thought I would share.

So I have been wanting to create a whimsical quilt to hang on my wall in my entry. I love polka dots (could you tell) so I decided to go with a pinwheel pattern. Loosely based on a pattern at Fat Quarter Shop I decided to go with black and white. It’s turning out delightful, I can’t wait to hang it, and just in time for Halloween. If you’re looking for free quilt patterns check out Quilter’s Cache. What a collection! You may want to turn down your volume though, there’s music on every page… eek.

And cousin Joseph came over for a visit, so we enjoyed some Milk and a chat :)
Doesn’t get any better then that!