Sunday 3 January 2016

Football 2015... and some stitching

Yes, I know it's 2016, but I'm a little behind on posting. So here's a "quick" run through - 

Proud Dad, we can't believe it's over already!

  Just because he's seven minutes older, he thinks he can push him around! 

My "triplets"!

Senior pics, I was included since I'm a team mom.

Our other son, San!

Senior night with the family.

Couldn't have done it without this other wonderful team mom!

Award night.

The cheerleaders gave the football players the candy pots and I made them the football earrings. I also made some for the JV team and all the team moms.

And we made it to a professional game - the Saints vs the Redskins! At least there were other Saints fans, so I wasn't quite alone. Too bad they lost, but what a beautiful day for a game!

Finally, stitchy stuff! This is what I made for the  autumn needlebook exchange in the Friendly Stitchers. It was my first one and thankfully I had DJ to help me! I like the inside and back, but I think I could have done better with the front. There's always next time.

I finally finished Letters from Nora for Karen! I finished it just before I left to take her to the airport - she almost missed her flight! She picked out the framing and I paid for it since it was for her graduation gift... last year.
 



15 comments:

Karyn said...

You are so blessed, my dear, and so many ways!
I love the football pics...your guys are so grown up!
Your stitching is beautiful
Happy New Year and Hugs

cucki said...

Yup you are so blessed...and so sweet ❤️
I love your football pictures so much.
And your stitching is so cute
Big hugs xx happy new year x

Justine said...

Lovely family photos Astrid - your sons are growing up quickly!

DJ said...

What a wonderful family you have! All your men are so handsome! Whatever will you do with all your time now that football season is over? (J/K...I know how busy you are!!) I think your needlebook looks great! What will we sign up for this year? Haha Karen's cross stitch piece is lovely!

Vickie said...

What a fine family you all are.
The framed K is gorgeous.

Katie said...

Great pics! Love the framed K. The needle book looks just fine. We are our own worst critics.

Linda said...

Beautiful finishes Astrid. Great pics of the family.

Linda

Sheryl said...

Thank you for sharing your photos. Just love your needlebook and the gorgeous framed K,

Jan said...

I cannot believe how much the boys have grown over the years of reading your blog. They have become handsome young men.
The needlebook looks great. You have nothing to worry about.

Julie said...

The framed K is such a beautiful gift and such a pretty needlebook you made for the exchange.
Great pics of your family.

Sara said...

Great family pics, love seeing other twins:). Can't believe mine are 1 already, the time is flying.

The needle book looks great!

Maggee said...

Your needlebook is lovely! You did a fine job! And that is a lovely piece for Karen! I'm sure she will treasure it! Football is very important in your lives I see... what WILL you do next? Ha! You will get some more stitching done... don't know about your sons or husband! My husband will be lost! Hugs!

Dani - tkdchick said...

What a beautiful family you have!!!!

You did a great job with your first needlebook and your letter "K" turned out great!!!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

You seem to have acquired some extra sons!
The needlebook looks lovely and K is just stunning. I'm stitching four of the letters this year. One for me and three for my godmother's grand-daughters.

Emma/Itzy said...

Looks like you have been having a great time with the family xx