Maooose's Blog

July was a busy month!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:54:45 GMT

July was a productive month! I got a few more things done on my list. Christopher and I went to the dentist for cleanings. I helped Jim paint our laundry room. He did pretty much all of it but I did help a little bit. Christopher and I had our Ratatouille lunch. It ended up being really good and filling. A friend of his joined us and thought it was pretty cool too. I think we might do it again sometime.

I have become somewhat addicted to the wheresgeorge.com website. I entered my 50th bill on 7-7-08 and I am still entering bills! I even ordered a couple of stamp to make marking the bills faster and easier. As of today I have 307 bills entered and have gotten 6 hits. Hits basically means that someone has found one of my bills that I entered marked and spent and they entered it at the website. I even have one bill that has been entered twice aka a double hitter! So far all my bills have been entered in Flagstaff and I am waiting for someone to enter one of my bills somewhere else besides Flagstaff. I would love to get one from another state too. Oh well I guess I will have to be patient!

I have also signed up for 2 exchanges on the EMS board. I am doing a mini scissor fob exchange and a state bird or flower small item exchange for US residents on the board. I am doing well so far with stitching both items. I will take pictures of them before I send them and post them here after they are mailed out to my partner.

I have entered the Coocnino County Fair again but not with cross stitch items. This year I am entering 3 pictures in the fine arts division of the fair. I will do a post with the pictures after they are framed and ready to go. I am also thinking about entering a couple of baked items in the home economics division but not sure what to enter yet.

Well, that is about all for now. Like I said July has been productive and I hope that August will be too.

EMS Rose Sampler SAL

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT

Here is a pic of the first three parts of the sampler. I have gotten a little behind but hope to catch up again. I didn't start part 4 until yesterday but did get a fair amount done. I hope to get more stitching done today. I am looking forward to having lots of stitching time on our up coming trip to Florida on Tuesday (4-15-08). I should be able to get lots done during the flights there and back. We are going to visit family and it should be fun. It will be nice to go on a trip with just my Honey. I don't think he and I have ever flown somewhere just the two of us before. We have always gone to places within driving distances when we have traveled without the kids. I am really looking forward to getting away with him.

Northland Hospice Training Program

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:19:24 GMT

Well, today was the first day for the Northland Hospice Training Program. I really enjoyed it. There are about 25 people in the group and then the leaders. Our first workout for the beginning running group was walking 3 minutes and running/jogging 2 minutes 6 times. I completed all the intervals only walking for about 5 - 10 seconds during the 3rd jogging time. I managed to keep up with the two leaders for our group pretty well along with about 5 other people. I will take tomorrow off and then will do the next training intervals on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Spanish Sampler Mystery SAL

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:53:16 GMT

Here is a picture of my little bit of progress on this project. I took the picture on 3-29-08. I will post another picture when it is finished. I am stitching it on 18ct light oatmeal fiddlers cloth with DMC 890. Enjoy!

The Princess & the Pea!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:25:28 GMT

What is it with cats and clean laundry! Here is a pic of my kitty laying on the freshly folded towels. I had one folded and she decided that was where she wanted to sit. So, with each towel I then folded after that I picked her up and placed it on the pile and then put her back on top of the towels. She just laid down each time I put her back down. So, I had to snap this picture of her since she kinda reminds me of the story The Princess & the Pea. We also have a stack of blankets in the living room that she loves to lay on as well. Go figure!

#22 and #62

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:36:51 GMT

#22 We are registered as Crew members for the San Diego 3 Day event. We still have to receive our crew assignments. Hopefully we will here something later on this month as to what we will be doing. Our first choice was to drive a sweep van which goes around picking up walkers along the route that can't make it to the next pitstop. I don't think we will get to do this since it is the most requested assignment and many people registered for the event well before us. They work on a first come first served basis. So, our second choice was to check in walkers as they come into the campsite each day at the end of the route. We would also be helping them get out on the route in the morning too. We really want to do something together throughout the event.

#62 My Honey and I took our first trip together just the two of us. We went to Laughlin, NV and stayed at the Colorado Belle. We had a really good time and spent most of our time playing the penny slot machines. We definitely came back with less money than we went with. However, we had a really good time just spending time together.

Cold Morning!

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:34:36 GMT

It is a bit chilly here this morning! It is about -5degrees(F). The pictures are of my kitchen window taken at about 8:15am. Yes, that is ICE on the INSIDE of our window! BBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just thought you all might enjoy the pics.

Items #52 and #84 Done!

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:37:51 GMT

First things first, Happy New Year to all! Today was a productive day. I got 2 things marked off my list. I got my desk drawers cleaned out. Let me tell you that was a pretty big project and I am more than happy to say it is done! Also, my Honey fixed the brake bar on Nicole's wheelchair for me. Thank you Honey! I also have a couple of the cross stitch magnets done that I am giving to ladies in my Bible study group. There are two with birthdays this month. I just need to pick up the little picture magnet frames tomorrow to finish them off.

It is such a great feeling to be able to cross things off a list! WooHoo!

My To Do List

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:58:29 GMT

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Okay, so this list is a little longer than your average to do list! Yes, there really are 101 things on this list. No, I haven't lost my mind! ( At least I hope not.) Anyway I decided it would be fun to give this a whirl and participate in the 101 things in 1001 days challenge.

So, here is my list of 101 things. They aren't in any particular order. They are just listed as I came up with them. I thought about arranging them in groups but that became difficult since some fall into more than one group. I will change the lettering to red for completed items and there will be a date after the item. If the item is in blue then it is in progress. Otherwise it will be in black if I haven't gotten the item done yet. I will also be posting blog entries about most of the items as they are completed. My start date is 1-1-08 and my end date is 9-28-10. So, I hope you will check back often to see what kind of progress I am making on my list. Enjoy!

1) Finish Trails End cross stitch & frame

2) Stitch SOS magnets for each person’s birthday in Bible study group (2/12)

3) Design/Post 5 blackwork projects (0/5)

4) Design/Post 5 more blackwork projects (0/5)

5) Stitch at least ½ of my blackwork designs (1/10) (2-21-08)

6) Participate in at least 2 EMS exchanges per year that require stitching something. (2/6) Currently signed up for a mini scissor fob exchange and a small item exchange for US residents. Mail out date for both is 8-22-08.

7) Enter Coconino County fair each year for next 3 years (1/3) Entering 2008 fair with 3 pictures in the fine arts division.

8) Enter AZ State Fair

9) Go to Spirit West Coast again with Christopher

10) Go to the AZ state fair

11) Visit Hawaii or Alaska

12) Visit Wyoming again

13) Visit Bryce Canyon again

14) Visit Grand Canyon when it has snow

15) Go to Disneyland as a family

16) Take Christopher to Magic Mountain

17) Go on a cruise

18) Maintain a weight of 125lbs +/- 3 lbs

19) Complete Northland Hospice Training Program (started 4-5-08)Completed on 6-28-08 or couch to 5K program

20) Participate in a 5K run (Registered for the Northland Hospice Run for Your Life 6-28-08) Ran the 5K with a finishing time of about 34 mins.

21) Do the Climb to Conquer Cancer with my Honey

22) Crew the San Diego 3 Day Breast Cancer walk with my Honey (Registered 1-27-08)

23) Complete ECI 13 course for Civil Air Patrol

24) Fill out Referral form for Make-A-Wish for Nicole

25) Participate in at least 2 Faithworks projects

26) Memorize 1 Bible verse each month (21 verses total) (0/21)

27) Read thru the New Testament 1 time

28) Read thru the Torah 1 time (1^st 5 books of the Bible)

29) Read thru the Psalms 1 time

30) Read thru Isaiah 1 time

31) Complete 1 Bible study/week for a year (52 Bible studies) (0/52)

32) Keep Bible studies in a binder as a record of them

33) Attend a Joyce Meyer Conference

34) Attend a Woman of Faith Conference

35) Put together 4 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

36) Finish stenciling ivy in the kitchen

37) Help paint the outside of the house (5/2008)

38) Help paint the laundry room (7-26-08)

39) Help paint Christopher’s bathroom

40) Stencil in our bathroom

41) Buy a new computer (5/30/08) We bought an iMac.

42) Buy lighthouse picture to put over LazyBoy (3-6-08)

43) Put all pictures in albums

44) Get a family picture taken (not a professional one)

45) Send out family picture to family and friends

46) Send a gift to a family member just because

47) Do a 500 piece puzzle together as a family

48) Purchase and install a swing for Nicole

49) Get new birth certificate for Chris

50) Set up a living will/trust

51) Cook a meal for a family at church

52) Clean out desk (1-1-08)

53) Clean out bedside table (2-24-08)

54) Clean out file cabinet

55) Clean out file cabinet in closet and get rid of it

56) Go to dentist for cleanings every 6 months (1/6) (7-15-08)

57) Take Christopher to dentist for cleanings every 6 months (1/6) (7-15-08)

58) Take Nicole to dentist at least once a year (1/3) (3-10-08)

59) See endodontist to finish root canal

60) Subscribe to a cross stitch magazine

61) Read at least 2 books a year (1/6) The Redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis(3-26-08)

62) Take 3 trips with just my Honey for at least 3days and 2 nights each (2/3) 1-23-08 thru 1-25-08 Laughlin. NV, 4-15-08 thru 4-18-08 Cape Coral, FL

63) Teach Christopher how to cook 4 different meals (0/4)

64) Plan 1 week worth of dinners and cook them

65) Plan 2 weeks worth of dinners and cook them

66) Try 1 new recipe a month for a year (0/12)

67) Send out thank you notes within 1 week after receiving a gift

68) Go skiing at Snowbowl with Christopher

69) Send out cards for Valentine’s Day

70) Send out cards for Easter

71) Eat at a new restaurant

72) Make a cheesecake

73) Have a Ratatouille lunch with Christopher (red&white checked tablecloth, grapes,cheese, French bread, and grape juice) (7-8-08)

74) Make address labels for Christopher

75) Read 101 different stories/books to Nicole (2/101)

76) Use food saver to store 7 different meals for Nicole (0/7)

77) Send out birthday cards 1 week before family & friends birthdays

78) Buy birthday cards from Current (1-15-08)

79) Frame pictures & hang 1 per month or a total of 21 (0/21)

80) Make cinnamon rolls from scratch

81) Pray daily

82) Buy extended warranty for ipod (1-15-08)

83) Submit a funny story or joke to Reader’s Digest

84) Fix brake bar on Nicole’s wheelchair(1-1-08)

85) Complete all the parts for the EMS Rose Sampler SAL each month (3/12)

86) Stitch an item for LoveQuilts.com

87) Submit a recipe to a contest in a magazine

88) Frame little league pictures and display with trophies

89) Make 6 batches of cookie dough and food saver them to store in freezer (0/6)

90) Go on a date once a month with my Honey (0/21)

91) Register 50 bills (7-7-08) with wheresgeorge.com.

92) Do a 1000 piece puzzle together as a family

93) Complete each part of the Spanish Sampler Mystery SAL (0/10)

94) Make a list of “101 Reasons Why God is Awesome” (0/101)

95) Send 101 postcards thru LetsSayThanks.com

96) Write a blog entry at least once a week (0/143)

97) Watch a meteor shower

98) Buy a good pedometer (6/4/08) My Mom actually bought it for me.

99) Save each quarter for an emergency savings account

100) Learn 100 Most Often Misspelled Words in English at yourdictionary.com

101) Donate $5 for each item not completed

DS playing guitar

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:56:05 GMT

Here is a video my son Christopher posted of him and his friend Tony playing at a coffee house where we live. This was a couple weeks ago. Their guitar class did an open jam there. Sorry the video is really shaky since I am the one holding the camera and it was up almost over my head. There are people talking in the crowd since there were people that were just hanging out and not there for the guitar class. They are performing again tomorrow night as part of their final. I will record them again and hope to find away to prop the camera on something so it wont be shaky. Anyway I hope you all enjoy the video. (My DS is the one on the left in the green shirt.) By the way this is an original song that they wrote. They normally play it with electric guitars but the acoustic version is pretty good too!

Christmas Light Video

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:34:35 GMT

Here is a favortie video from YouTube. We were emailed this last year during the Christmas season andthought it was soooo cool. Christopher (DS) and I went to see Trans Siberian Orchestra on November17,2007 and they did a spectacular show! If you ever get a chance to see them all I can say is "GO!". You wont be disappointed. This is set to their song "Wizards in Winter". Enjoy!

Look who's under our Christmas tree!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:59:19 GMT

This was the first time our kitty got under the Christmas tree this year. Our tree is only about 4ft tall and has fiber optic things all over it that change color. It is sitting on top of a small table that we covered with a sheet. So, there wasn't much room for her to lay down but she managed to find a little spot. :) Our dumb kitty(yes, that is what we really call her) loves Christmas time. She likes to sit on the packages and on Christmas morning she likes to play with the wrapping paper. She also jumps in and out of the empty boxes. She has great fun. :)

Blue Sky

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:18 GMT

We have blue sky. It stopped snowing yesterday afternoon. The kids had a regular day of school today. Thank you to all of you who have visited from the EMS board and made such nice comments about my new blog. :)

We have more snow!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:31:16 GMT

It is still snowing and it is coming down BIG time. We have about 18 inches so far and I think it is supposed to snow for the better part of the day. The kids are on their 2nd snow day in a row and both are still sleeping. If it stops snowing long enough we will build a snowman. I will post pics of him if we get one built. We are just going to have a quiet day at home otherwise enjoying being snowed in! WOOHOO! Let it snow!

Snow

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:22:54 GMT

We finally have snow! It started on Saturday morning and it has been snowing on and off since then. The kids have the day off from school due to the snow. So, we are having a kickback morning and I have been updating my page with pics. As you can tell I am not real great at keeping this up often since I started this blog back in February and this is olny my second entry! Oh well. Enjoy the new pics. I will try to be a little better about adding stuff more often but....don't count on it! LOL! :)

First Blog Entry

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:13:54 GMT

Well, here it is....my first blog entry! WooHoo.

So far there isn't much to this page but I will continue to add to it when I can. Take a look at my cross stitch album and some of my favorite links.

Enjoy!

Photo Album: We have snow!

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:36:06 GMT

We have snow!

Outside our front door.

Our shed and trampoline covered in snow.

Looking out to the street from my kitchen sliding door.

The trees look so pretty covered in snow!

Photo Album: The snow has stopped.

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:56:49 GMT

The snow has stopped.

Blue Sky again!

I think this is my favorite picture that I have taken of the snow.

We have dug ourselves out....sort of! :)

Photo Album: We have more snow!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:12:05 GMT

We have more snow!

It is coming down big time!

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Our shed and trampoline.

Our big van the "Beast" buried in the snow!

The trees are so pretty covered in snow.

Photo Album: EMS 4th Annual Ornament Exchange

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:16:57 GMT

EMS 4th Annual Ornament Exchange

Santa ornament I stitched for suebt. (Canada)

Close up of Santa. This was my first completed project on 28 count evenweave.

Ornament I received from Liselotte. (Sweden)

Back of Liselotte's ornie.

Photo Album: Cross Stitch

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:11:08 GMT

Cross Stitch

KGCB Christian Radio Station Project

Magnets on my dryer

Magnets on my fridge

Victorian Violets stitched for my SIL

Pink Ribbon Blackwork

Another blackwork bookmark...still needs to be finished off.

EMS Scissor Finder Design

My first blackwork project

Photo Album: Trails End WIP

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:09:00 GMT

Trails End WIP

WIP Trails End 2-18-07 (Start date of project 1-6-07)

WIP 12-10-07

Close up of WIP 12-10-07

Photo Album: Fun Pictures

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:52:19 GMT

Fun Pictures

Look what came thru our town!

Bull Elk.....taken not far from our home.

Look what we found in our driveway this past summer.

My son....doing a backflip on our trampoline.

Internet picture someone sent me....love the moose!

Custom List: Favorite Websites

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:52:22 GMT

Favorite Websites

EMS Board
Favorite Cross Stitch board of all time!
Focus on the Family
Awesome Christian Site
Dr. Laura
Favorite Talk show host
Joyce Meyer
Favorite Christian Evangelist
My Other Blog
This is where I will post designs I have created to share with fellow cross stitchers.