It's finally starting to get really cold here in Texas.  I know 30 degrees may be a walk in the park for some of you but to us Texan's that's just down right chilly!  I had to make sure I left the faucets drip last night to keep pipes form busting.  I think the heater ran overtime!  

Talon, my 3 year old alarm clock, woke me up to hunger pangs asking for Rice Krispies so that's just what he got.  Since I was up I decided to put a pot of Taco Soup on the stove to warm the bones after we head outside to play some T-Ball.  

I took Talon to see Santa yesterday and this is as close as he really wanted to get.  He's the lil boy in back in overalls.  Linsey decided she was just to big to sit in Santa's lap anymore, although I think she really wanted to.

 

Yesterday evening, I took the kids around town and took pics.  Talon wasn't cooperating too much but I still got a few good shots.  

We had a few visitors while taking pics and Talon had to go explore a little then decided to chase them back to the water.

The following two pics were taken by the court house square in front of the Historic Wheat House. 

 

  

Well, here's to a couple weeks off with my kiddos.  I pray that each of you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!  I'm truly thankful and blessed in so many ways.

Merry Christmas to all and to all and full bobbin!

Technology Brings Me Closer To You!

Its simply amazing how these new Droid phones bring us all together. I love this new application that helps make it easier for me time communicate to my blog.

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Long Time No Typey!

Oh Wow!!  It's hard to believe that I haven't written here in over 8 months.  Please forgive me, but man let me tell you what all has been going on...
I've been doing lots of traveling since my book came out.  I've had a ball lecturing at trunk shows, giving classes, going to book signings.  I've traveled to Quilt Market in Minneapolis, MN, then to Madison WI for Quilt Expo.  I just got home from Evansville, Indiana where I was asked to teach at IEC (International Embroidery Convention).  I've met folks from all over the world and to me, that's the hi-light of my "job"! 

I'm happy to report that over 10,000 copies of the book has been sold and I've been asked to write another so look out.... #2 will be in the works next year with hopefully a 2012 release date.  I'll keep you posted on that.

Now to top off all the travels, I recently moved back to my hometown of Woodville, Texas.  I didn't realize how much I missed it and all its beauty until returning.  The kids love it and have taken to it like a duck to water. 

Right now, I'm gearing down to getting things lined out for Quilt Market & Festival in Houston.  My booth numbers are #2019 Market & #859 Festival.  I hope you stop by for a chat.

To see all the places I'm going be sure to save MY CALENDAR for your records.

I have a new set of designs coming soon called ROWS OF COUNTRY.... yes it's a row by row quilt with lots of western designs.  I'll be posting pics as soon as the top is complete.  It's full of applique and Piecing in the Hoop. 

Well enough pulling on your ear, I've gotta get back to work.  I do my best to stay in touch cyber neighbor :)

MY BOOK IS OUT!!!

The day before Christmas I held my book for the first time in my hands.  I was sooo overjoyed, I cried.  This book was truly a labor of love for me.  I wrote a little behind the scenes story that you can read on my website on my journey to get here.  If there's anything I can tell you it would be this.  Never give up on a dream.  If you feel a burning inside you every time you think of your passion, this is God saying...DO IT!  Listen to that inner voice.  You will come across things you don't think you can get through, but then you do.  Rely on faith to pull you through.  I hope you enjoy all the photos in the book too.  Here are some customer comments.  You can find my book at any more retail chain or purchase on from me.  I'll be happy to sign it for you.