Time for crafting

 I finished all the scarves for the volunteers that cover my lunch.

 I got to work on a piece from "Across the Pond and Around the Bend" This is Jan's piece that started with the stork and boat. It went to Elizabeth who added the reeds and Otter and then made it's way to me.  These two ladies set the bar high- let me tell you. Major intimidation! Jan and Elizabeth are amazing! I dug out every batik blue scrap I had and made the strippy ocean with the fisheys and reed. Jan's hubby is going to love this quilt. It is now on it's way to Brittany in Oregon and that girl has some mad talent.

Why I love Quilts

 Quilts are creative.

 Quilts are personal.

 Quilts are made with love.

 Quilts can be a group effort

 Quilts can teach you new things

 Quilts are seasonal

Quilts are healing.

Lunch Date

Soulmate and I had a lunch date today. We both have this week off and have enjoyed relaxing together. Today we tried a new restaurant called Savory Fare. Yummy.

Took a drive to Taos

 We packed up the family in the van and took a drive to Taos.

 We stopped for lunch,walked around the small plaza and then we

drove back. The best part was seeing the bald eagles near the Rio Grande gorge. Next places to explore is Ruidoso and Pagosa Springs

National geographic winning

Photo taken by Chase Dekker in the Grand Tetons. How amazing is our nephew?! So proud of this man. Won picture of the week.

Modest but Perfect

 We decided this Christmas we were going to have a modest Christmas. We paid cash for all our gifts and put nothing on credit.

 Jack thought this was an excellent idea. We had many belly laughs, starting with Soulmate handing Riley a box of plastic spoons wrapped up as a gift. The look on her face was priceless.

 Both girls were on their little machines from last year with a newly purchased game. They are wearing some of their new clothes. Coats and boots and a few outfits for school.

  And as I write this they are still playing.

Merry Christmas

May your days be merry and bright! Merry Christmas!

Yesterday we......

 Baked yummy cookies

 crocheted another scarf

 played on our little machines

 watched some ugly football-- oh niners:(
The skins won I just didn't get to watch it.

and tried to get better. Poor AV.

December 14th Meet

 These pictures are from the Rio Rancho meet we went to Dec. 14th

 Riley placed on every event and qualified for state

 With all her medals - so proud

Catching up on her rest during this break.

First Day of Break

We are so excited to begin our break. We are looking forward to spending time together and relaxing and baking and playing games. I might spend all day in my PJ's just because I can :)

Our Christmas Wishes to you

 First, a big thank you to Jamie Dixon of Scout J Photography for taking these pictures of our girls.
Second, Merry Christmas to all of you. We love you and are wishing you a wonderful and restful holiday and break.
Third, I hope to blog during break and catch all you up on the goings ons of the Wayne Family
And Lastly- Praise God- Thank you Lord- My dad is in remission!

my helper

my helper, originally uploaded by denawayne.

Jack has been my buddy lately. Rested with me when I was sick, walks miles with me and he is so little, and today snuggling as I crochet. Love this dog!!!