Wordless Wednesday

Kyle's Quilt

I've finally had the chance to take some sort of pictures of the quilt I made for my baby-sitter's little boy, Kyle.   I used 3 different shirts that I purchased at Salvation Army.  I enjoyed doing this lap quilt for the fact that I took old shirts and made something new with them.  Plus the fact that Kyle absolutely loves it, he sleeps with it every night.

I have quite a few finished now, since that is what everyone is getting for Christmas this year from me.  I have a two lap quilts to finish-just need batting, 2 twin quilts-one needs batting the other is a rather simple to put together, and 2 queen quilts-one needs to be quilted and the other I'm almost finished with the top.  I'm sure I will have more pics within the next couple of weeks.

Turkey Pot Pie Casserole

With lots of left over turkey, I have decided to try this new recipe I've come across.  I purchased this mini cookbook from the local grocery store awhile ago, and have been lingering on making quite a few.  Casseroles & one-dish meals, here's a link to the website.  I didn't find the book I have, but they have some good ones.

Anyways, here's the recipe:

2 pounds turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen soup vegetables
1 tsp salf
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 container (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough

1) Preheat oven to 375F.  Coat 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.  Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat.  Working in batches, brown turkey on all sides.  Transfer to platter.
2) Melt butter in skillet.  Whisk in flour, sage and thyme.  Cook and stir 5 minutes.  Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk.  Cook, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes or until thickened.
3) Stir in turkey, vegetables, salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring frequently, 5-7 minutes or until thick and creamy.  Spoon mixture into prepared dish.  Unroll crescent roll dough.  Place over top of casserole.  Bake 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.


***I used left over turkey for this recipe, so I didn't cook any.  I also used Tastefully Simple's Spinach and Herb mix instead of thyme and sage.  Of course by my picture you can see, I was so not creative on the crescent rolls, but maybe next time.  I also used just a regular bag of mixed frozen veggies.  When I had gone shopping I couldn't find any frozen soup vegetables.  Perfectly fine by me.

Giveaway

Head on over to Make It and Love It for a giveaway.  She has a new sponsor and is showing off some of their work.  Very awesome bags.  I'm crossing my fingers that I win.

Wordless Wednesday

To be a kid again.  What fun.

Rainy Day

It's been raining for a few days now.  Well, we kind of need the rain.  

You know I've found it hard to really sit down and keep a blog.  No, I didn't think it would be easy, but I didn't think I would go months with no posts either.  I am now vowing to keep up with it.  I am vowing to at least post once a month.  I would like to post more often, but I'm not sure if that is possible for me.  

I guess I'm going to start off with, I've got soooo much to do before Christmas.  Did you know there are only 86 days until?  I've said to my husband that I wanted to make quilts for everyone this year.  I seem to be getting most started.  Just have to really work on finishing them.  Yes when I'm finished I will post pics.  That's mainly why I started the blog, to keep an online journal of the work I've done.  

I'm also hoping to do a few tutorials before the end of the year.  I have a few in mind, just have to get the supplies and write them out.  After reading and looking at a bunch of different blogs, I finally realized I need to get my butt in gear.  

Check this out

Fabulous Fun Finds is having lots of giveaways right now. But the one that caught my eye is this one. Mohop Shoes. Go check out their website.



If you look at the site, it's exactly as it says "a new pair of shoes .... every day" They come in 3 different heel sizes, low, mid and high. And when you order, they come with 5 (yes 5) different colored ribbons. They even have a template to show you the different ways to wear the ribbons.

Really check the site out. I know if I don't win the giveaway over at Fabulous Fun Finds, I will be purchasing these. How could you not?

CrabApple Tree

I took these pictures the other day of our crabapple tree. Greg's aunt and uncle planted it the day the got married. Don't ask me when that was, I don't remember when they said. But I've been experimenting with my camera lately and love these pictures. I'm even thinking about putting some up on our walls.

Pay it forward

I just joined Pay It Forward. I've seen this button on a few and never really paid much attention to it. I inquired over at quiltedpomegranate. I'm very thankful for Nann's help in this.

Now, here is how it works. Sometime in the next year, I will be the lucky recipient of a handmade surprise from Nann. Then I must "pay it forward" to three others by sending a handmade item to them in the next year. Who? will I send to. Well, this is up to you the readers!!!

The first 3 folks to sign up in the comments section will be my PIF (pay it forward) group. Each of you who signs up must then post to send to 3 others.

Be sure to leave me an email address for you if you do not have a link on your blog. Leave your email on the comment section or email me.

OMGosh it's May!?

I can't believe it's May already. Were did this year go? I know it's been a long time since I've blogged, but I do have an excuse - it's been so nice here. We have had some really great days, so I've been busy outside painting, weeding, mowing, just playing with the kids outside. I even went out and purchased a bike and trailer for the girls. We went on our first bike ride the other day. It really kicked my butt.

I've done a few sewing projects, forgot to take pictures though. I finally finished the girls dress's. I only had to put buttons on them. It took so long to really find buttons I liked. I went to put them on and I couldn't find them. So I got stuck putting some other buttons on it. I can always change them once I find the ones I really purchased for them. Now looking at the pictures and even with the dress on Elizabeth - I should have made her's longer. I will know for next time.

I love getting pictures done professionally of my girls. The last time we went to even try Elizabeth wanted nothing to do with it. Today, she was excellent. I choose to go to Walmart's Pictureme studio. Not bad in price. I was even able to purchase the whole sitting on a disc so I now have copyrights to all the pictures. I did order 1 set of 30 prints that they offered. Unfortunately I was only able to use 1 picture for all 30. So now that I have the cd and the rights, I can go anywhere and get my pictures printed a whole lot cheaper then through Pictureme. Which I really think all picture places are overly priced for prints.