I can't believe how long it has been since I have taken the time to sit down and connect with everyone. Thanks to those that have emailed to check in and make sure all is okay, or to just let me know that I am still on your radar. Life has just been a whirlwind...
Since September, the kids are back in school, I am back to work, and our days have been crazy busy, leaving little time for myself or my stitching. This Christmas break has given me the time to catch up on a few things: downloading a ton of pictures and actually putting my needle and thread to fabric. I have missed my stitching time and truly hope to remedy that problem in the new year!
Here's a picture walk of some of our adventures from this past fall:
The youngest had a blast playing paintball with his friends.
He ran cross country...finding that even though he did well, he prefers triathlons. We'll be back to training for the upcoming series soon.
The middle guy still loves catching...
But is also realizing that he can hold his own on the mound, pitching a complete game.
The oldest continued to do his job...
And explored his options by playing a weekend tournament with a new team...This will be the team he has committed to for the following year...change can be scary, but in this case, after sitting down with him and the offers from both teams, I am comfortable that the decision was a good one.
We were even able to catch one of my niece's soccer games...
My husband and I took a trip by ourselves to Disney. Yes, Disney without the kids...needless to say, they were not happy...but we had a blast! We were there during the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and while the parks were decorated for Halloween. The highlight of the trip was taking the Behind the Scenes Animal Trek Safari at the Animal Kingdom. Amazing!!
Beautiful skies and no humidity the entire visit...
We got stuck in a "giraffic jam"
Our safari lunch...so delicious...
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party...
Hauntingly beautiful dancers during the parade...
One of my favorites...
Another favorite...The Lion King...
Our home during the visit...The Wildnerness Lodge...
This was during the beginning of the trek...I have a fear of heights, so the smile is twofold...one, because walking directly over the crocodiles was amazing and two, because I made it across the bridges!
I also went on a little adventure of my own...a friend invited a few of us to celebrate her 40th birthday in Las Vegas. I had never been...two words...sensory overload...
The lights and sights, the food and drink, the shows, and best of all, the friends, both old and new...
Some more random snaps...
Thanksgiving with cousins, grandma & pappy and uncle...
Bowling with the cousins...
An extremely warm December day, led to a hike..
Some football fun in the park...
Watching the games...
A boy and his dog...
A peaceful spot...
We traveled to Kloby's Smokehouse to meet up with the hubby's brother and family (minus my oldest niece, who is currently over in Asia having a grand adventure).
Kloby's is owned by my husband's cousin and his family...can you tell the men are related by blood?
And the food....omg....delicious...upon arriving home, the comfy stretchy pants went on...
For the Panzer followers...
Phew....are you still with me!?!
And the little stitching that I have done...
A baby sampler...
My start on His Eye is on the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery...
I See Trees of Green, also by Heartstring Samplery...one of my favorite songs, so I had to stitch this one!
If you have made it this far, thank you.
So much time has come and gone..and in these oh so busy times, I have to remind myself of this...take the time to stop, breathe, take it all in...sometimes looking up brings beautiful rewards...
“When you do the things that you can do, you will find a way.”
― A.A. Milne
― A.A. Milne
31 comments:
cooooo I am exhausted from reading it ... love the photo of you .... and awwwww Panzer you are such a handsome wee fella
and well done on the stitching front :)
wishing you all a wonderful new year love mouse xxxx
Wow! What a lot you have packed into the last few months. Looks like lots of great memories have been made. xx
Awesome pictures.. Life can get busy sometimes. You will find time to stitch at some point.
Awesome pictures. I loved the Disney ones.
Linda
You have had a very busy year--filled with wonderful family time and memories.
Love your start on His Eye is on the Sparrow
OMGosh! You have had a very full fall. Thanks for haring it and bringing all up to date. Lucky girl! As if Disney without the kids was not enough, Vegas with girlfriends. Wow. Sounds fun!
have missed you, family pics and panzer (natch)! happy new year sweet friend, may you and fam blessed all the year through:)
Lovely stitching and wonderful pictures
Thank you for sharing
All the best for the new year
Happy New Year Catherine! Wow! That is a lot to get caught up on. So glad you posted.
What a fabulous fall photo journey you took us on! Enjoyed the pictures very much! Panzer is such a handsome fellow. Wishing you a wonderful 2015.
Robin in Virginia
No matter how often you post, it's always nice to catch up with you Catherine. There truly is no way I would have been able to blog when my sons were the ages of yours--it is just constant busyness :) So glad you got to go to Disney World as a couple. My husband and I went back in the early 90s without the kids, too, and had a great time! Las Vegas--ugh! I couldn't wait to leave and we were only there a day... It just wasn't for me at all, but I'm sure had fun with your girlfriends.
Hope 2015 brings every happiness your way (and maybe just a bit more stitching time, too).
Love it all. Can't wait for a girls weekend in DC & a stop at In Stitches!!
Lovely to see a post from you. I thin a lot of people are in the same position - life and work taking over. Wishing you and yours a very happy new year. x
Lots of wonderful images to see in this post. I've loved reading your catch up post.
Good luck to the boys in their sporting activities.
Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2015.
You've been busy! Lots of good stuff going on!
You have a beautiful family and Panzer is just precious!
Holy cats & catfishes, you've been busy!! What a great post. :D Sounds like life has been fun, and I hope it continues to be that way.
I enjoyed your post. Your boys are obviously talented athletes. Good for them! I loved seeing your trips on IG! I don't see how you managed to go to Disney without the kids. lol! And Vegas -- what fun to go with your friends! Happy New Year to you and yours!
A wonderful post and a great catch-up.
Lovely post Catherine ,wow your boys are growing up,
looks like you are having some good times , even some stitching , good to see you back hugs.
So nice to see a post from you!!!!! :)
Giraffajam. I love it! Looks like you're having a fabulous time! That's what counts.
A wonderful catch-up post with oh so many great pictures of your son's adventures, your family (and alone) outings and the family gatherings. A nice walk through the last half year. Thanks for sharing.
You could even squeeze a little stitching in between all these activities. Wishing you and your family a happy 2015, and to you some stitching time.
Happy New Year to you and your family! You had a great time! Good to see you back!
Cathi
Fun post and nice to catch up. Hope you have more stitching time this year!
I always love your photos.
Your Disney adventure looks like great fun. Good for you walking over those crocodiles. Yikes!
Never been to Vegas…my boys tell me it is wild.
And Panzer…sweet Panzer…such great pics of that huge pup.
Hope that you find more stitching time in 2015.
Don't forget to let me know when the girls are doing the polar plunge thing, ok? I forget when that is but know its in the winter months.
Good morning Catherine! It's good to see an update from you! It looks like you have had a lovely time lately! I hope that you are having a great week!
You've been busy having FUN! Loved catching up with you.
So lovely to see you back Catherine. I loved seeing all your photos.
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