My Mom is Famous!

At least she is to me :)  For as long as I can remember, my Mom has been a member of the 'Gone to Pieces' quilt group.  This is a group of women who get together every Tuesday (or when they can) for lunch, visiting, and of course- quilting!!  This is one TALENTED group of women!

So, why is she famous you might ask?!  Well, this SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH is their annual Quilt Show in the Barn.  And when I say Barn, this isn't your average barn.  It is nicer than any home I'll ever have.  Honestly.  A newspaper article was done to feature these fine women in the Desert News this week.  You can read the awesome article HERE.

Every 2 years the quilt group puts on their barn show to showcase all their hard work!  They also have some crafts for purchase and a raffle quilt up for grabs!  The best part of their show is that ALL the money they raise from the show is donated to The Road Home women's shelter downtown.

So please COME support my Mom and her friends this Saturday if you can come!!

Where: 2520 Walker Lane, Holladay UT
When: Saturday, September 25th from 10am-5pm
Cost: $5, with ALL proceeds going to The Road Home women's shelter

I mean, look how cute and talented they are!!  This quilt here is the same quilt up for raffle!  My Mom is the pretty lady on the far left in the pink shirt!  Woo- go Mom!!

Attention: quiet book participants!!!

I just sent you out an email about all the specifics of the project.  Please check your email and write back ASAP so we can get this project rolling!  If you did not receive an email from me, comment below and leave your email address.

Thanks!

Idea Proposal: Quiet Book

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR VOLUNTEERING!!  I THINK WE ARE SET WITH THE # OF PEOPLE INTERESTED- SO, I'M CLOSING THIS PROJECT UP!

A little over a year ago my wonderful sisters and cousins all participated in a quiet book swap.  Me, being an idiot, opted not to participate since I thought, 'I don't have kids'.  Well one day soon, I will.  I should have anticipated that and joined in, but I didn't.  

This brings us to the present day.  I now want a quiet book.  I would like to do it with the help of other talented people WHO CAN SEW.  

So, if you feel this is something you want to participate, please leave a comment :)  Each participant will mass-produce one page (maybe 2 depending on how many we get).  Each page will involve a different 'activity' like lacing, buttons, braiding, tieing, buckling, zipping, telling time, snapping, pockets, etc.  

There are MANY more details to be discussed, but for right now I just want an idea of who wants to participate.  Below are some photos from the book I mentioned previously for you to get excited about making/having one!

Isn't it so cool?  Who wouldn't want one?!

Are You Ready?

Kickoff is at 5pm.  Can't wait for a great season!

GO COUGARS!!!

23 Weeks

I'm not ashamed of my belly, I just don't feel like I have really had one until last week.  I just started to slowly pop out!  Just in time for school to start :)

Many people have asked how I have been feeling and the answer is GREAT! I feel that I have been very lucky in my pregnancy to have been feeling like my normal self 95% of the time. I really hope that continues to my 3rd trimester.  Of course I hate waking up early to get to work, but that is how I have always been.  Nothing new there!

School started last Wednesday and it has been a lot of fun so far.  I love the classes I'm teaching and I am actually ready and prepared for them- what a difference that makes!  Last year I was only 1-2 days ahead of the students and always felt rushed and stressed.  This time it is more fun and relaxed knowing that everyday is already taken care of.  What a difference that makes!  I did tell my student that I am pregnant so when they see my belly getting bigger and bigger each day, they won't be alarmed.  I had a student ask, "Are you going to be all hormonal on us?!"  Ha ha ha.  I told him that so far I haven't been, but if I go crazy they are welcome to politely tell me :)

I made one more craft item for our little girls room that I wanted to show off.  I wanted a place to put her ultrasound photos but couldn't think of a frame that would fit it right.  So, I bought this from wood connection and I am really pleased with how it turned out!

This is a bad picture of it, so in case you can't read the writing on the bottom, it says Love at First Sight.  We cannot wait to meet this little one.  We talk to her often and I dance around to try and get her to move.  The name we have settled on is Elise (NOT A-lise).  We are thinking of using Noelle as a middle name but still aren't 100% sure on it.  But for now were sticking with Elise Noelle until we find something better!

So it begins...

No, not school.  Although my first half week went great!  I LOVE high school :)  But back to the real point of this post....

Zack was away with some friends this weekend soaking up every last minute of his summer.  So what's a girl to do?  More girly stuff!!  My sister Nicole posted some bows she made for her girls the other day and I chastised her for not waiting for me!  So, I made her give up her Saturday and spend it with me making more!  It was great to learn all the in's and out's of bow making so my little one can be stylin'!  Our baby is already so spoiled-  I guess that's how you are with your first!  Thanks Nicole for all your help!  I had a blast :)  Here is what I accomplished:

I love them!  Now I just need a baby to put them on.....

Don't you just love Fall?

"Don't you just love...fall? It makes me want to shop for back to school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address."
-Tom Hanks, You've Got Mail

As the beginning of school is quickly approaching I can't help but think of this quote!  Probably because I am getting my classroom ready and I have all my school supplies- I hope!  I agree with him though.  I do love fall.  I love that you can wear jackets again.  I love that orange and brown come into fashion once more.  I love the smells- apple cider, pie, peach cobbler, pumpkins!  If you asked my husband he would say that his favorite thing about Fall is football season.  He says it is better than Christmas morning!  Ah-crazy!  To each their own I suppose.  What are some things you love about Fall?

To update all of you on what is going on with me; I'll enlighten you!  I will teach at Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs UT.  It is about a 30 minute commute from my house.  I'll be teaching: Foods 1, Clothing 1 & 2, Interior Design 1 & 2, and Financial Literacy.  I am at least ready for the first week!  After that....wish me luck!  My classroom is nice and new :)  However, my clothing 1 class has an enrollment of 41 students and I only have 30 sewing machines.  That no work!  So, I get to convince them to get out of my class :)  School starts on August 25th, but my contract days begin on Monday.  I am nervous/excited about the new year!  I know it will all go by so fast!  Christmas break will be here before I know it, and so will a bouncing baby girl!  Life for the Pugh's is crazy and fun!