Getting it Done in 2013

I came up pretty short with my quilting goals for 2012.  Looking back, I only completely finished two baby quilts and one twin sized quilt.  My resolution for 2013 is 

FIND THE TIME

In keeping with that theme, I've decided to accept Judy's Getting It Done challenge - which is replacing her previous Monthly UFO Challenges.   On the last day of each month, I'll be listing 4 things I hope to complete in the coming month.  The four things I hope to accomplish in January are -

1. Finish quilting and bind baby boy quilt.
2. Start and finish a second baby boy quilt.
3. Finish binding on two baby girl quilts.
4. Start a quilt for Judy's QOV Challenge.  You can read more about Quilts of Valor on Alycia's blog.  

I'm linking up to Judy's post where you can also read what other quilters are hoping to accomplish in January.

There's much more that I hope to FIND THE TIME for in 2013 - not all related to quilting.  If I succeed and FIND THE TIME for something that I feel is interesting enough to share with you - for sure I'll do that!  

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/12/12

I'm way behind on the daily photo project - and I missed getting a picture of what I was doing at 12:12 today - too much distraction happening.  But it was close to that time that I answered the door to receive this incredible edible bouquet for my birthday - sent by Molly and Susan.  All I can say is WOW - and it tasted as good as it looks!

Thanks a million - you brightened a sunny day for me!

Day 7 - Silver

The ring belonged to my Great Aunt Ina - she was a feisty one.  I think her husband died when I was about 5 years old.  Ina lived alone for many years and for a long time had no desire to leave her home, located near Six Mile and Livernois.   In her later years she finally made the move out to the suburbs west of the city.  Thinking of Ina brings back lots of memories - Thanksgiving dinner was at her house all of my growing up years.  She was a sister (or half sister?) to my grandma and was married to my grandpa's brother.  After her husband died, she, along with grandma and another sister Emma, were often seen with grandpa.  He referred to them as "the burlap sisters".  

Auntie Ina died in January, almost 27 years ago.  I remember going with family back to her apartment after the funeral and seeing the Challenger disaster on her TV.

A Little Craftiness

Julie bought some pillow covers for the boys' room.  All I did was add their initials, but I thought they were cute enough to share.

To Eat

or not to eat.  I tried - but decided NOT.

I tried a carry out tonight - that won't be happening again.  Now I'm really craving some of the yummy Chinese food I could get back home.

Home

I took a walk again yesterday, but didn't work up the nerve to capture someone's home.  Apparently, this isn't going to work for me.  To make up for it, I took a little ride with Sharyn today and got a picture of "home".  Maybe I'll have better luck trying the one word prompts as suggested by Yvonne and Barb.

The home I left 48 years ago.  It hasn't changed much - but it would look more like home if that Santa Claus was a wooden cutout on the grass and if there was a milk truck in the driveway.

There's a grinch next door - where George and Clayton once lived.

The word for today is "sign" - which was a good excuse to try a new restaurant once Sharyn and I were out and about.

There's some nice blue sky in there too - to cover day 3 as I try to catch up.

It's always a treat to try a new (to me) restaurant - and this one didn't disappoint.  It even gave me some hands (Day 2) and some pretty white dishes to cover Day 1.

I guess that's stretching it, but I'm going to call myself all caught up.

Missed Monday

It was a damp, foggy, rainy day.  The extent of my walk yesterday was from my car to Barnes & Noble and back.  The only part of me that got any exercise was my right hand.

A Walk in the Dark

After the rain stopped, I enjoyed a short walk this afternoon - but didn't see anything worth capturing.
Instead I'll share a couple of pictures I took in an after dark walk last night.

Can you see the man in the photo above?  As I was taking a picture, he came out to add more lights.  I thought he was coming out to see what kind of weirdo was taking pictures of his house, but he seemed quite pleased that I was appreciating the efforts he put into his light display.

A month of Christmas

I see I didn't post once in the month of November.  I've been missing it, but still have no progress on quilting projects to share.  I decided, for a little change of pace, I'd take you along with me on my daily walks.  I feel a little awkward snapping pictures of strangers' houses, but hopefully I'll get braver as the days go by.

This is the door of a business establishment (o.k. - actually it's a funeral parlor).  It was a little easier than taking a picture of a residence.  Such a pretty wreath - and I love the color and style of the door.

It's weird to be seeing such green grass in December.

I'd love a fence just like this - but I would not love to paint it!