Ice Storm Pics..

What happens when there is freezing rain for a day?

The wet driveway isn't just wet. It has a layer of ice.

I managed to not slip anywhere!


I have this statue outside that I always take pics of in various weathers.

Ice covered branches are so cool.


And just because I like this picture..

Mehul's Room Makeover

We started on this room over the MLK weekend (not President's Day. I'm an idiot who can't keep them straight) ~ approx. a month ago! It has taken us so long to put the finishing touches on this. But I LOVE the way it looks. This is the first time I have a) used Orange b) used pen and paper to draw a plan. Usually I just have things planned in my head :)

First up, the Focal wall. The prints are 12x16.


The chalkboard painted on the wall. It is magnetic as well. Much work but too much fun!!


The Bookcase wall. Bookcase is Expedit series from IKEA. I love the drawers and door cabinets (they're red so kinda hard to see!) I can hide away things out of site.



Testing it out!


The frames are also from IKEA.


So are the curtains, the quilt, and the little coat hanger.


This room turned out to be so much work but so worth it. We painted the 2 different shades of orange on opposite facing walls. We did the first paint without primer and it needed 3 coats! I'm glad we hadn't started the other paint as it only took 1 coat after primer.

The chalkboard was a fun idea. We painted magnetic primer first (3 coats to make it super magnetic). Then we applied a bunch of coats of the chalkboard. The frame is just an unstained chair rail. This is my favorite project in the room. Every kid should have a chalkboard. I had one growing up in my room and it was my best buddy when preparing for exams. I learn best by writing so it really worked for me. Besides, it looks awesome.

Everything is worth this happy smile!

Another Scrap

Cherish Love

I don't know this puffy eyed person in the picture below. That's not me. LOL! Glad I'm not working like I was then anymore!



Credits:
Everything is by Miki Ferkul. I have used her Ancient Celt and Penchant kits. Both available at Scrapbook Elements.

Dreaming

Credits:
Miki's Winter Weather Warning kit
Michelle Coleman Graphic Brushes
NRJ Bits of History Brushes

Scrapping again!

I have a great backlog of pictures since last fall. Here we go with the first layout done this year!


Credits:
Miki Ferkul's Ancient Ways Imbolc ~ Available at Scrapbook Elements
Nancy's ATC cards at Scrapartist

2 Days

My fastest knitting finish yet! I knit a hat for Mehul in 2 days. Started it during morning commute on Thursday and finished Friday night while returning from IKEA (carpooling with DH is a great thing!). I was home on friday so I got more time for knitting than usual, but still I'm thrilled.

That's the good bit, the slightly off bit is that it's too big for Mehul so DH is wearing it! I had done everything right, I even had done a test swatch this time. The pattern suggested this size for 18m-4 yr. There is no way this will ever fit a 3 yr old. As I said, it fits DH. Now I just have to knit another one for Mehul. This confirms my feeling that the patterns in The Knitter's Handy book are too big. I had read this in the book reviews and now it's confirmed for me. I'll be sure to switch to smaller size from now on.

I made a boo boo on my sock and now its toe needs frogging. I made the heal and it's perfect. I am getting better at my knitting skills though it's still frustrating at times :)

The Black and White stripy scarf is finished as well! Mehul loves it. I added his name to it. The above mentioned hat was made to co-ordinate with it. I just have to start it again. Maybe tonight after dinner.

Sorry for being away for a while. I just needed a break from blogging it seems. Now I'm back. Thanks for visiting :)

Happy New Year - 2008

We had a nice New Year eve. Had a casual dinner with friends. I had 'Rum in Coke' for a beverage. I'm starting to like it now!

2007 Goals Review

It's the beginning of 2008, hence a time for Yearly Goal review. Let's see what Goals I had made-

Professional

Get on a FileNet Project - Done. I have been working on that project for the last 9 months!

Personal

Finishing a 5K. - Done in April, 2007.
100 miles by April 1st 2007 - Done!
Finishing some scrapbooks - Done Mehul's First Birthday and Mehul's Second Year books. I have even printed off and given the birthday book to both grandparents.
Finishing a few items from my 10 Stitching Project Challenge list. - Nothing was finished :(
Keep knocking items off my 101 Things In 1001 Days list - We're doing very well here :) Current Progress is 51% finished and 10% in progress. It's a great progress from last year when I was 24% done, 16% in progress.

Goals for 2008

Finishing a few items from my 10 Stitching Project Challenge list. I have Angel of Love and Peacock Tapestry in my 101 list to finish this year. This is a tall order I know. I will be happy if I make significant progress on PT but I MUST finish Angel of Love. There's barely 10% left!!
Finish knitting my first sock pair.
Finish Mehul's First Year Memory book. I have 4 layouts so far.
Keep knocking items off my 101 Things In 1001 Days list. This is the last year for the 101 things list, I will be happy if I end the year with 70% items completed (currently 51%).

2007 was a great year in every respect. We were blessed with great health and good times with friends and family. Here's hoping 2008 is even better.