Since I haven’t posted pretty much all fall, I thought it would be a great idea to do a little fall in review post.
I did a tiny bit of art journaling at the beginning of October.
Then my focus changed. Instead I found myself at the sewing machine.
I finished my cozy scrappy quilt. It’s so snuggly…Mini-me has claimed it every time she comes home. I see another one in my future.
I earned this fun little piece of inspiration last month. These Fitbit badges are like a gold star…silly I know, but it makes me happy.
Another thing that was once again amazing was the Veterans day program at my school. We haven’t had the full program since the pandemic.
Local veterans and members of the community are invited to join us.
It was amazing to have close to 800 middle school kids quiet and respectful for an entire hour on the bleachers. They really stepped up and showed us how well behaved they know how to be.
Our display case was beautifully decorated with pictures and memorabilia of veterans that are part of our staff members families.
Including my dad…WWII veteran.
Marvin’s birthday is also on Veterans day. He turned 8 this year… he’s terribly embarrassed about it.
At Thanksgiving break, Mini-me brought home some succulents that were gifted to her. The plant in the yellow pot was so top-heavy that it wouldn’t even stand up anymore. I transplanted it and gave it a friendly owl to keep it company. I kept telling her how happy that plant made me…then it hit me…it looks like something out of Dr Suess. How could it not make me happy?!?
I love this quilt, Halle! You’ve been busy!
Hi Erika, this is a lovely post. Your journal is fantastic but that quilt is to live for! A nice way to honor the veterans too. When I saw the last photo my eye went right to your dinning room. I had that same floor in my house in ID. and I put it in myself. LOL Have a great day.
Your quilt looks amazing Halle. I love how you fleece backed it. I bet it is cozy. And how nice your dad made the bulletin board. My dad was in WWII also. It sounds like you’ve had a nice fall. It’s nice to see you for T day too.Hope it’s happy T day and week ahead. hugs-Erika
Great quilt – sad this is uncommon here!
I would claim it, too ;-)
I’ve never seen a quilt backed like that, and now I can’t help but wonder why. That’s a wonderful idea. Cozy!
I hope the plants do well.
Happy T Tuesday
I was taken by the journal spread, but that quilt is amazing. It looks quite cozy, too.
You certainly have a plethora of awesome plants. Seems they are everywhere in your home.
Wonderful way to celebrate Veterans Day. Thanks for sharing these with us for T this Tuesday, dear Halle.
Such beautiful pages and wow, that patchwork quilt is amazing – love it 😊. Sending you Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x
Halle i’m so glad you could join us! That quilt is amazing! Sending you happy T day thoughts and hoping you can join us more soon. Hugs! deb
Your quilt is beautiful and looks so cozy! I can see why your daughter loves it.
Those succulents are so big and I am jealous, I wish I had a green thumb to grow mine so big.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
I bet the quilt is cozy and warm, AND it looks gorgeous. That must have been quite some work. What a lovely idea to invite veterans to school on Veterans Day, and getting middle schoolers behave for an entire hour is quite an accomplishment.