Finished Quilts...

I was just looking back at some of my older posts and realized that I showed ALOT of quilts in process, but then I never posted the finished products. So here are some of my finished quilts this year. This isn't all of them, but here are a few...

As I was looking for the pictures I realized that I forgot to take pictures of some of them... UGH!! I will have to take pictures of them when they are opened on Christmas!! Yeah!

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND ~ Movie Review!!

I was asked to do a Movie Review. I've never done one before (that I remember), so here goes...

The New "Alice in Wonderland" was a great addition to our family collection. I loved the vivid images and I really liked the use of color in this movie! It added a wonderful dimention to a "Classic". The costumes were AMAZING. I love that the creative juices were really flowing.  The cast was so great and very believable. It was very entertaining. The line up of actors and actresses were great.

It is a MUST OWN!!

I feel I must add that this is not a movie that I would watch on a regular basis. This is definately a movie that you need it be "in the mood" to watch. It isn't a movie that you watch because you want to chill. Its definately a - I feel like laughing and exercising my mind a little! I liked that they added a twist to the relationships of the characters.

The kids LOVED it. They laughed really hard at all of the antics of the various characters.

I would give this a 4 out of 5 Stars!

Did I do ok? LOL

Christmas Process Pledge

I thought I would share a quick pic about what is on my Quilting Board at the moment! I have a WIP (Work In Progress)!! I am making MYSELF a Christmas Quilt... Will it be done in time for Christmas??? We'll see!!
Here are some of the pics of my Quilt In Progress.. I hope you like them:

These are some great Blocks that I bought Oct. 2009

Should I use this green striped fabric as the center?? Does it clash with the red sashing?? Well, I like it!

Here is the Sashing laid out!

I have finished piecing the blocks.. Now for the borders!

so far I am LOVING the results! I need to sew the borders on and add another light blue.... then I need to figure out the backing... If I focus maybe, just maybe... There will be a new quilt for me to snuggle with on Christmas Morning... We'll see!!

Have a GREAT DAY!!

Quilted Hugs, Lisa

Its Christmas Time

I am loving this cold weather... Normally I am not a big fan of the cold, but for some reason I am loving being bundled up all day in my cozy comfy clothes and slippers. Drinking hot tea, hot cocoa, and yes even hot coffee. I am loving my scarfs, mittens, and ear muffs. I live in FLORIDA and there is ice on the ground in the mornings and biting winds. For the last 3 nights we have had temps in the 20's at nights. That is CRAZY!

Making Decorations!

Our Christmas Village!

Fezziwig's House... Do you see Ebenizer Scrooge looking in the window?

The house from A Christmas Story!

Our Ice skating pond!

We have been doing lots of Christmas-y things this year... going shopping at the mall, walking around looking at Christmas lights and decorations, drinking hot cocoa, playing Christmas games, putting together Christmas puzzles, and.... Visiting SANTA!!

This Christmas is much better than last year. I am so glad Detto is home this year. I know I had him home for two weeks last year, but this is much better. I like being with my hubby all the time.
We went to his Army Units Family Day / Christmas party that was good and bad. We found out the dates for his upcoming deployment :( When they give you a date it makes it feel more... definate. Before it was just talke about sometime next year... they changed the location and the details, but now its on paper. Not just a conversation. :(

I hope everyone is enjoying spending time with their families this Christmas because that is what it is all about! God is so good to us! I'm glad I have the bestest friends and family in the world!! Hugs

Christmas time...

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love all of the music, lights, decorations, etc.
This year I bought a new christmas cd... I love it.

Its the Lady Antebellum

Its a short album, but I really like the songs they picked to sing.

I am loving our lights outside the house and all of the lights in Downtown Mount Dora. This last picture is a spot in St. Augustine that Detto and I found. We went for a Quick Get-A-Way to the Peace & Plenty Inn. The trip was REALLY nice! As far as B&B's go the Inn was Ok, but the rest of the trip was great!

Army Life Stinks.... Just for Today!

Today I DO NOT LIKE THE ARMY!! I appreciate the Army! I LOVE the Army! I respect the Army!! But today I dont like the Army!! It has my man and he's been far away for far to long!!

I cant believe he's only been gone for a short time, but it FEELS like months!! I think I'm just having a bad "Army Wife" day!! (is it ok to have those every once in awhile?)
I miss his arms, his smell, his kiss.... I miss my hubby!!
I know, I know... It will be over soon.............................................................. blah, blah, blah

I dont know how I am going to survive a WHOLE YEAR of this!! UGH!
Oh well!! Thank you Detto & all of our service Men & Women for your service, commitment, & dedication! But DETTO - HURRY HOME to me!!
I love you and I miss you! We'll see what tomorrow brings, but.... Today - I dont like the Army!

Our Trip to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Detour to the Beach!

These are some pics of us at the lighthouse and Beach!! We had such a BLAST!!

Where have I been??

Ok, Its been awhile since I posted. But then I saw my friend posted and I thought.... why not!
So I am going to just post some pics of projects that I have been working on!!

These are Doll Quilts that I sent to Quilting friends!

1.These Three are Round Robins! 2.

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I have lots more, but this is all for now. Pray for Detto! He's in Nebraska for a few weeks.