We Survived!

Wanted to stop in and say that here in Virginia Beach we survived the Earthquake and Hurricane Irene.  What a crazy week it has been.  Tuesday it all started with the Earthquake, my hubby was at work on Dam Neck Naval base and he said that his chair started to vibrate and then things started to rattle around on his desk.  I was driving in the car and didn't feel it at all.

Yesterday, we all were here at home weathering the Hurricane.  We lost our Direct TV a few times but we kept power so that was wonderful.  Our court flooded but all our trees and the house held up great.  Today we had clean up of branches and we put all our deck furniture back out again.

On the crafting front, I am participating in another Petite Box Swap with the Specked Egg.  I will be getting those boxes together in the next week or so.  I am also trying to organize my craft area and I will have some before and after photos soon.

Happy Sunday,

Becky

What a Summer so far-


I have been staying busy with Megan and going to the water park in our area.  I think I have the best tan I have ever had and that's with putting 30 SPF on.  It has been so hot here in Virginia that you are forced to either stay inside or be in the water.  We have had a few Thunder Storms but no steady rain so everything is dry and dead.


I have been keeping occupied by doing a few projects.  Back in March I participated in a Configuration Box Swap in the All Things Tim Yahoo Group.  I was sent 16 of the same size box, that I decorated in a sewing theme and sent back.  Then I was sent the full box back decorated with all 14 boxes in place and ready to finish.  I sat down last week and finished it and here it is-

  


I love the way it turned out.


I also participated in the Birdsong Tag Book Swap with Karla's Cottage. I sent 7 tags and received 7 tags back.  This is the tag I sent.

This is what I received back.  Karla made the cover and put all 135 books together and mailed them back to us.  They are more beautiful in person.

The last thing I have completed is a Way of Life Spinner kit I ordered from Paula and Deb at One Lucky Day. 

I also added the ATC's that I make every month from Donna Downey. 


So all this and kids have kept me busy so far this Summer.  We still have till the day after Labor Day when the kids start back to school, to enjoy the rest of the Summer.  One weekend this month will take us to Northern Virginia for my brother and sister-in-law's 25th Anniversary and Vow Renewal, so it will be good to see family.


I hope all fo you have a great rest of your Summer and Enjoy-


Becky

Quick Hello,

I know it's been forever. I will be back tomorrow with pictures and an update on my status.

Happy Saturday-
~Becky

Happy Father's Day & The start of Summer Vacation-

Today I say Happy Father's Day to this wonderful man in my life for the last 22 years. He was able to go and play golf this morning, but we were rained out at the pool.  Tonight I am fixing Flank Steak, Fingerling Potatoes and Grilled Brussell Sprouts (will have green beansalso in case he doesn't like them) tonight for dinner and then watch Battle LA after our son gets off work (He got it for him)

I called my Dad this morning to wish him a Happy Father's Day, he was relaxing because it was raining so he couldn't go out and putter in the yard.  He was also admiring his new mackdaddy grill my mom bought him.  It took two people to get it up onto the deck.  Bob called his Dad and made the wishes there.  His Brother and family are coming tomorrow for a week so that will be fun. 

In other exciting news Friday was the last day of school here in Va. Beach, so my summer work begins with all the places Megan will want to go.

I am off to tend to dinner, I will be back tomorrow with pictures of a swap I participated at on Amy Powers blog.

Have a great rest of your Sunday,

Becky



Hello,

Well it is definitly Summer here in Va. Beach. Last week we had 90-100 degree days and the humidity was aweful. We went to the neighborhood pool both Saturday and Sunday, but you definitly had to stay in the water.

Here are a few things i have done that I have not posted:

I participated in the Petite Inspiration Box Swap Spring Edition with The Speckled Egg. These are the boxes that I made for my partners Kathy and Michele.

These are the boxes that I recieved. This one is from Kathy.

This box I recieved from Michelle.

Then I was in a private swap with Ann. I sent her a box of fabrics and goodies and she sent me this Pinkeep that she makes. I had sent one to my mother for Mother's Day and now I have one too.







I love how she printed out the two classes I was taking from my blog and also added a little Boston Terrier to her also. If you want one contact me and I will get her your information. She doesn't have a blog or Etsy.

Thanks for reading and have a great week.

Becky

Happy Sunday!

I just wanted to pop in and say that I am so excited for this workshop to start tomorrow.



I have already taken this workshop and it was amazing.





You can find all of the information here on Christy Thomlinson's blog. She is a great lady.

http://christytomlinson.typepad.com/christytomlinson/workshops.html

I will post more in the next week, I am working on a yellow brick road quilt using "French General Fabric" by Moda. It is beautiful fabric and I will have some pictures to show next time along with past and current swap information and pictures.

Thanks
Becky

A quick Post today....

I have been busy taking care of some health issues and family stuff. I will pop back in this weekend to update you on the swaps I recently participated in and what is going on around here at the beach.

Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend. Here is one photo to leave you with.

Boy do I love this little girl (though she is getting bigger everyday, she is a joy to have around) I love Izzy too, she is an awesome dog if we could keep her out of the cat box. Ugh!

Till later,

Becky