It Has Been A Long Time!

I have had so many things happen in the last few months.     The holidays were a blur.    So many good times with family and friends.   So much food, so many things to buy & do.    I was not up to blogging and getting all of the other things done.   

I barely took any photos of the happy occasions.  

In Loving Memory

 My son and a friend of his made this fabulous wood mural for my birthday.     The photo does not do it justice and it makes me smile everytime I walk into my living room.    My maiden name is Peacock and it say "In Loving Memory of Art & Jenny"  (My mom and dad) both of whom have passed away. 

Getting this was just one of the highlights of my holidays.   

Just when I thought life was settling down, I had some health problems come up, and some family issues come to a head.     I am still working through those, but know that I need to get back to putting my thoughts out there.    

Hopefully I will get back to some regular posting and picture taking.     I have missed it and all of my friends out in blog land.   

It feels good to be back.

My New Obsession!

A few months ago I saw a beaded Chatelaine and knew that I wanted one, but didn't want to spend the big bucks they were asking.    So I set out to get the skills to make my own.   I have been attending a small group at my church twice a month learning to bead.    I think it is my new obsession.   Just what I needed, another expensive hobby.

Here are a couple of the items I have completed.

I like beading because you can complete something in one sitting.   I am beginning work on my chatelaine. I will post a photo when I get it done.  

A Treasure Found.

 I have spent the last 10 days sitting beside this.

I am back in the real world now, but had the most relaxing vacation I have had in years.   Even the screw-ups at work while I was gone have not taken the zen out of my mood.  Our campsite had the most spectacular view.

We sat by the fire and made smores.  We went to Fall Festivals and pumpkin patches, and learned how sorgham syrup and stone ground grits were made. 

   

 

 We listened to bluegrass guitars, banjos, dubros and fiddles.

We ate lots of fair food and the hugest T-bone I have ever had.
 

 The leaves were beautiful and the weather great.

 I lucked upon a local annual quilt show with some beautiful quilts.

I also found this little treasure.   I got it for a what I think is a very good price.    I can't wait to fill it and sit it beside my favorite chair.

 And of course as steady as ever, my serenading country boy.  What more could a girl ask for?

Such a Sweet Baby!

This weekend I got to meet and hold such a sweet baby boy. 

His name is David Jordan and he is the grandson of my good friend, Cynthia Jordan.    Friend seems like such an inadequate word for what Cynthia is to me and my family.    She is family.    For as long as I can remember Cynthia has been at every Peacock family gathering and always has a smile and a hug for all.  

This weekend I spent the night at Cynthia's house in Jacksonville, and got to love on this wonderful little baby.    He was also the reason behind my next finish for 2011.    A sweet little baby quilt.     I love the colors and the simple modern feel of this one.    It didn't take long to put together, but I like it.  Hopefully I will get to see him wrapped up in it at Thanksgiving.   

 And of course we cannot forget the wonderful meal that we had at "The Cheesecake Factory".   I wasn't always crazy about Jacksonville, but it is growing on me.

Thanks for your hospitality Cynthia!