Casner Family Blog

I had great intentions to play five senses friday today, but it is now 10 pm and I have a lot to do before I head to Springfield tomorrow… it is going to have to wait. I did finish a mini sweater for the tree and some handwarmers for Hannah today (between piano lessons and “Elf”). Otherwise the day was filled with learning about stained glass at the Louisburg library and some doctor appointments. (The photos were taken throughout the week. The rose is my last one that bloomed this year. The last one is the first mini wallet I mentioned previously from here.)

Have a great and restful weekend!

Another one from “Baked”. My Dad-In-Law turned 60 last week. We surprised him with a party. I didn’t feel well that day, but I lasted long enough to bake the Milk Chocolate Malt Ball Cake. I tried it the next day and as far as cakes go, very pleased with the taste and the texture, especially the frosting.

Right now my list of to-do’s is way longer then the hours available so here are a few of the things I hope to fit in or find really cool right now…

–Canaan’s marshmallows

-The wallet patterns from “sew i do”. Also lovin’ these wallets.

-jewelry from Sulu and Sweet Thunder – basically all the earrings I wear are from one of these two. A couple of years ago I signed up for the earrings of the month club. It was very worth the money.

-knitting up some more  Toasty handwarmers in smaller sizes.

-the kids favorite Christmas album this year is by sixpence none the richer.

So many things… however, I have kiddos on both sides of me waiting for me. So right now, I am thankful the Lord blessed us with four children. And a backyard to step out in and catch of glimpse of beauty when I am worn out.

photo from this summer.

I have photos to take of lots of felted Christmas trees and a better photo of Lizzie’s quilt. I also have a recipe I want to post, my go – to vanilla cake, so maybe this weekend that will happen this weekend.

I do have some sample Christmas cards though… The photos were taken by  Amy Biggerstaff, I designed the cards with some digital supplies from the digichick store and some of my favorite fonts.

This morning there is snow mixed with rain. And the good thing about it is that it makes me really want to focus and get ready for Christmas. 🙂

Since all our sickness and last week’s art + craft class, we have had a lot of three things happening: Mother May I, Old Maid and making wool felt trees. Pattern for trees based off of this one found at little birds handmade.  Oh, and last night/early this morning, I finally finished Lizzie’s quilt.

It has been awhile, but Abby reminded me early so I had a little time to think about it.

five senses friday.

hearing: lots and lots of coughing, leaves blowing, movies playing in the background

tasting: crispy peanut butter bars, hot malt sauce (both recipes from Baked”), taco soup I made for supper last night

smelling: vinegar (lots of sanitizing); taco soup, roses blooming

feeling: wool felt, embroidery floss, laundry

seeing: the mums finishing up, the new napkin rings from maya*made, the fun garland of leaves from Megan (which I would not have the patience for. : ))

the family video Matheau made for the Skipper family. He partnered with photographer, Amy Biggerstaff .

Well, I am really wanting to finish Liz’s quilt and these finished, but in between taking care of the sick children I have been working on these barrettes.

I have been brainstorming on making a really good barrette almost as long as marshmallows, and this Sunday I finally came up with it. Some barrettes, wool felt, fabric and a button maker-plus my sewing machine- and my new fabric barrettes in a couple of styles. And all for a good cause too…

I am working on a tutorial so I hope to post it soon.

I think that is my constant thought… get one thing caught up, then move on to something else I’m behind with… right now… gearing up for bills and invoicing-never a fun thought- and Lizzie’s forever quilt (that is a bit better then bills ;)).

I did try a few other recipes last week. 2 of which are from Baked. very high on my list of recommendations.

“Do you want to come with me?” Lizzie asked as we headed up the hill for some underdogs on the swing.