FRUSTRATION - and other things

So I feel like ranting for a while. Sometimes you feel like you are going to make it and then one thing will happen and it bursts that bubble that has begun to form. Well this weekend was that way. I know that everyone is struggling - but sometimes I feel like I can't get ahead! We where driving home from my brother's house on Sunday evening and my car died. That's right - DEAD! Everything would turn on, but no gas was getting anywhere. Now you are probably thinking - duh fill the gas tank once in a while...... well I had just put gas in it, so I know that wasn't the problem. So Coby and I pushed this rather large vehicle (GMC Yukon) and Andy (my 12 year old) steered while we pushed it to the side of the road. This morning the tow truck operator came and hauled it away.... too bad he doesn't haul away the debt that comes with owning that thing! I shouldn't complain as we really haven't had much trouble with that vehicle. But I never feel like I am getting ahead! Something always seems to happen when I am just getting ready to pay something off - get my debt under better control, etc. Now this. Does it ever stop??? I guess I need some rich friends!

We did spend some time at Grandma's and here are some cute pics to go with it. Now you are wondering how I got these pics as I am still cameraless - well, my brother took them and saved them on my thumb drive for me.

Miles cute smile!

Matthew pulling faces

Andy decided he was going to impress all of us with his new talent - he has taught himself to do a backflip - without a spotter. This is my very athletic child!

Now you are wondering where the giveaway is - it will be posted on Wednesday this week. Come back and see!!!

Hopefully life will get better soon....

Filthy House - YUCK!

I always complain that my house is a mess. Now I know that is NOT true. My house is immaculate compared to this one! I think we can even eat off the floors - we did mop last night. This is just scarry. I can't imagine how someone gets to this point in their lives. I would hope that this couple gets counseling as well as a clean house in order to deal with whatever is causing them to hoard.

Giveaway coming...

I promised a giveaway when I reached my 500th visitor. Yippee that was reached, and actually by a friend that I haven't seen in a couple of years. It was wonderful to hear from her, and she said she has a cute baby blanket pattern for me to see. I can't wait!

So now, where is the giveaway you ask? Well, I have lost my camera - actually my husband lost my camera, so I can't take any pictures to post what I have decided as the giveaway. However - no fear... I will be borrowing my brothers camera this weekend to post the pics of the giveaway.

The giveaway will be on TIPS - what tip has been the greatest for you? You can enter as many times as you want, but each tip must be different... So be thinking of those wonderful tips!!

More to come...

Pincushion Finished!

I finished my pin cushion for the Pin Cushion Swap that All Stitched Up is doing. It is on its way to a place far from home. I hope my partner just loves this little pumpkin!! I guess we will see as I will be watching their blog to see what they say!! Here are some pics. His name is "Happy Jack" and he sits on an old bed spring. I was attempting to use the candle stick but it just didn't look right - so I opted for this old bed spring, and I actually think it looks better!

Good bye Jack - I hope your new owner loves you!

Another Fun Giveaway & A Correction

I found a fun giveaway - whether a quilter or not - it is at Polka Dot Pineapple. She is giving away a cute Christmas stocking. She also has a really neat pinchusion tutorial. I am going to make some of these pincushions. I acutally bought a couple of them that where felted during Shop Hop because they where soooo cute.

Now the CORRECTION... I stated before that I will be doing a giveaway once I reach 500 hits - I am almost there, look at the counter at the bottom. I did mention that this would be a quilting giveaway - however I was quickly reminded by my cute sister in law that there are non quilters that look at my blog. So to make it good for the non quilters, I will be posting the giveaway so that all can join. Maybe a gift certificate or something like that for the non quilters. Anyone can join when it is time.... CHECK below for that 500th hit!!!

Now it is off to Quilt Guild this evening and then its time to get ready for the 4th of July. FUN, FUN and more FUN to come...