New Fabric for Me!

It's been quite a while since I've ordered new fabric for myself, and my supply has been looking pretty slim. I prefer ordering my fabrics from Hawthorne Threads. Not only do they have a great selection, but they also offer tiered pricing for their customers.here's what I purchased...how great are these fabrics?!?!
(yes, I'm aware that I may be the last person on the face of the planet to purchase some Nicey Jane fabric by Heather Bailey, but I've got it now!!)
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And...I've already started using some of them for some Christmas gifts!!

First Cricut Creations!

Alright, I'm figuring my Cricut out!
I've got the basics down at least.

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Here's my first two "official" creations...a monogram gift tag on a birthday present
(thinking there's some major possibilities for Christmas here!)a Thanksgiving banner hanging over our back-entryway lockers
(sorry, back entryway with no natural light = dark pictures)
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So while I know I've got a lot of learning to do yet,
I also know I'm going to love having this thing!

Monday's 10 Things

Here's what I'm most thankful for, right now!

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1. Lots of good conversation on our girl's night out last week.
2. Brainstorming new ideas for the women of our church.
3. An awesome night out with neighbors Saturday night.
4. Having a babysitter that Claire loves and gets so excited to play with.
5. An extra hour of sleep Saturday night, I needed it!
6. Sunday afternoon naps for the whole family.
7. Our whole family is healthy again, now let's keep it that way!
8. A weather forecast of high sixties this week, ahh.
9. An upcoming MOPS play date.
10. Blasting Christmas music throughout the house.
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What are you most thankful for today?

Fresh Start Sunday

Show me your ways, LORD,
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
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Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)

Favorite Picture of the Week

Happy November

Loving this printable from Craftily Ever After!

and this one
oh yeah, this one too!~
I'll be printing the whole set!

Good Day Randomness

So one person has officially told me they like my random posts, that's enough to keep them coming, right??

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1. One of Claire's favorite books right now is A Good Day, she can just about "read" it to us word for word, pretty cute.2. It was a MOPS morning. I love my MOPS girls!

3. We did Claire's three year pictures this weekend. I had big plans for 5 over sized helium balloons, but the reality was we had gail force winds and a train wreck of a three year old to work with. My brother-in-law photographer still managed to get us some great pictures though!okay, so maybe us kissing only made her attitude worse...I never thought my biceps could actually be sore from holding balloons...but 5 helium balloons on the windy beach felt like 50 pounds!

4. I've got White Chicken Chili in the crock pot for dinner. My recipe (and I use that word very loosely) is easy peasy. Serious chili-recipe people need not read on.

4 pieces baked chicken, chopped
1 can great northern beans
1 jar salsa
1 bag shredded cheese

Put it all in a crock pot and forget about it until dinnertime.
That's my kind of cooking!

5. I've been eating a.lot. of Halloween candy.
What?? That's not a good thing??

6. I'm going to the Design Design warehouse sale tonight!
7. After the sale, I get to walk a few blocks over for my haircut appointment...I LOVE getting haircuts! I've been going to the same guy since high school, crazy!

8. After my haircut, I'm meeting up with girlfriends at Wealthy Street Bakery for coffee, yum.
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It's a good day!