From our Table to Yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

It's true... I cooked my first Thanksgiving dinner! I forgot to grab the camera until after we stuffed ourselves, but let the leftovers be proof...Oh yeah, and the wishbone contest.

Carrick is the Winner! Doesn't he look thrilled?!

Recent Projects

Paper banner for Thanksgiving.

My first quilt! I feel like I've passed a crafter's milestone. My second quilt.

Recovered box. Gotta love Modge Podge :)

And one of Yoshi in the laundry basket for good measure.

Shurijo Castle

These are from a day trip Carrick and I took to Shurijo Castle Park. Shuri Castle has been around for a long time, but has been destroyed something like 8 times between fires and battles. It has been restored to it's original glory, which is rare for Okinawa. Most castles here are still in ruins. It was a fun day!

Crazy Cannon Ball Contest

Can you believe it? My husband, the one I have to force to swim, who sits on the beach under the pier in a t-shirt, and only tickles his toes in the water during pool PT, that one... he entered in a cannon ball contest!

We had a contest at the pool for Columbus day. It was a great event with food, DJ, and winners in biggest splash and costume categories. Carrick won for his costume, I think he was inspired by Hugh Heffner...

All the contestants.

Pulling off the Okinawa head-dress look.

My Version of the Owl Bag

This is my most recent Saturday craft. I got the idea from this post :

http://awednesdayafternoon.blogspot.com/2009/06/oversized-owl-bag-tutorial.html

We've had a fun filled and long weekend. Carrick went golfing with a friend while I worked on Saturday and Sunday. Monday was the annual cannon ball contest at the pool. I worked and Carrick was a contestant. (Pictures will be coming :).

Carrick and I spent today in a castle and shopping. It was a wonderful Tuesday (Carrick has the day off for Columbus day). We're not excited about going back to work tomorrow though :(.

Apron and Craft Desk

My new apron and matching dishtowels. I'm loving this pear fabric!



My new crafting area, which also doubles as dumping grounds for our wallets,
keys, newspapers, and other randomness.


Great cubbies in the side. I'm still looking for storage bins that will fit.

Scissor holder made from recycled can, scrap paper, ribbon, and a button.

My new sewing machine cover!

The promised Festival Pictures

It's not a festival without fireworks!

There were SOO many people in such a small stadium...hot and sweaty!