Fran's Corner

Not really good at this blogging lark :)

2011-11-28T15:05:00.001-08:00

Just noticed my last post on here was September tut tut. I really can't seem to get into it like others, when I embarked on the journey of blogging I thought I was going to be one of those people who updated every day, not so.

Once I get in from work I seem to be so tired that blogging is the further-est thing from my mind. As a busy working full time mum of 3 boys, life seems to start again when i get home, not so much the housework things but the updates , followed by "he won't let me on the xbox", or "I'm hungry" :) all of which is part and parcel of being a mum (and i wouldn't change it for the world)

Anyways shall I make a new years resolution to blog more , nah I will make a promise to blog when I want, about what i want , that way i will enjoy it more.

Fran x

Stitching update

2011-09-04T10:08:00.001-07:00

Thought I would post an update on my stitching, as I work full time I have limited time to stitch so do a little at a time. Hope you like it

On our way to edinburgh

2011-08-06T01:09:00.001-07:00

To the festival and museum

Just realised I could use my phone

2011-07-25T15:19:00.001-07:00

To post to my blog easily going to try and see if I can post a pic tomorrow.

Thanks kat

Nite nite

Fran

New bag from my secret santa

2011-01-22T13:30:00.001-08:00

Thanks

Lemon kisses

2011-01-15T08:26:00.001-08:00

Well today me and kyle decide to do some baking and made lemon kisses from the BBC Good Food Website

Lemon Kisses

I have to say they are yummy , only one change for next time plain icing instead of the lemon icing , other than that delicious

Thanks Kyle for being a great helper

Fran

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

Well thought i would start off as i mean to go on with this blog , and post more, lets not says its a new years resolution as these are definately meant to be broken, aren't they.

Well 2010 has passed and not without many life changing events , however 2011 will bring forth its own challenges of that I am sure. If i know one thing it is that I am ready to take whatever it brings after all as my Auntie Maggie used to say "what's meant for you will no go by you".

So 2011 bring it on , and we'll face you together. Hopefully I will be able to do some more stitching. I am making good progress on my serenity piece, I will take an update pic and post soon promise.

Fran
xxxxx

Crafteroo Gifts from fraggierocks

2010-12-30T12:50:00.001-08:00

Thanks Fraggierocks, they are gorgeous beyond belief

Fran x

Crafteroo Ornament Exchnage

2010-12-28T12:18:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to show you my ornaments i sent to fraggierocks, I have finally managed to upload them.

Fran x

A new Finish

2010-12-04T02:18:00.000-08:00

Well I finally finished my 2010 tree and have it sitting in the living room , hoping to get the rest of the trees up this weekend.

So here she is in all her glory , framed !!

My 2010 tree from http://chezelisa.over-blog.com/

Hope everyone has a nice day

It has been 13 weeks today since

2010-10-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

we lost mum, it still feels like yesterday , i feel empty at the moment and still expect her to be there when we visit. Dad is down at my sisters having a well earned break.

I have finally managed to pick up a needle again and it is this that is slowly helping me get through the days.

I bought a Dimensions gold kit, which i think is just perfect. See pictures below, progress is slow i know it is a bigger piece than i would anticipate but i know that it is something i will always cherish. This will be one piece that i anticipate having professionally framed , so i will probably need recommendations nearer the time.

Anyways here is a link to some progress pics

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090989&id=1104859826&l=3fb3bb25ce

Fran

Curtains!!

2010-07-17T01:55:00.000-07:00

Thought i would show you my curtains , I made last weekend. I have loads of fabric and decided that i need to start doing something with it.

After having to buy a new fridge , i thought the kitchen could do with a little brightening up , so out came the sewing machine

Its a little newer than this one lol :)

And i began sewing. I was pleased with the finished results and it detracts from the fact i really should have papered as well :)

Schools out for summer!!!

2010-06-25T12:02:00.000-07:00

Can't believe Callum and Connor have finished P7 , where does the time go. Monday we had graduation both boys done well . Connor received an award for Excellent citizen and he was well chuffed, couldn't stop smiling for ages. Then we went to gran and papa's to show them their medals and Connors award. Picture overload coming up.

Gran and Papa with Callum and Connor

All of us

Happy Fathers day

2010-06-20T01:11:00.000-07:00

First of all to John the daddy of my boys , thank you so much for our 3 wonderful boys. Hope you have a nice day

And secondly to my own daddy , thank you for being you. Need i say more!

Off walking tonight again

2010-06-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

Managed to get out last night, but just round the doors.

Well along the bumpy pavements up and down :) I don't think you appreciate how uneven they are until you are pushing a wheelchair. I got the outleg and maimie got the home run , think we will definitely stick to drumpellier, its flat!!!!!!

Work was constant today , got some good products thought to show tomorrow when i am on the big white birdie down to London.

Off to go walkies.

photo courtesy of http://www.scottishnordicwalkingassociation.co.uk

Not quite there yet , but soon , very soon.

In search of my stitching mojo

2010-06-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

If anyone has seen it please send it back :) Haven't stitched since before Christmas , and there is so much stuff I want to do. Working full time , I am so tired at night time by the time the boys are in bed

Started walking again last night, had mum in the wheelchair doing our nature walk round Drumpellier Loch with Maimey. Saw ducks, swans and cynets they were so tiny. Might go again tonight before the rain comes

Note to self remember take camera !!!

What to do with kids in the Easter holiday

2010-04-07T01:54:00.000-07:00

when it's raining go to the cinema. Now when Kyle was a little younger this wasn't easy , he would get bored really quickly. So we decided he was a little older so he should be fine. Now what to see , Nanny McPhee or How to train your dragon.

So of we went to The Vue cinema in Hamilton, only to find out that they were showing How to train your dragon in 3D. The boys had never seen a 3D film so we decided to go to see this

WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!

From the minute you put the specs on it was awesomw, you jumped when things flew out the screen , you amazed at the detail of seeing each blade of grass and most importantly , I loved that Kyle held my hand for most the film so I could protect him from the falling ash or flying dragons. He sat the whole time , result !

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter

2010-04-04T00:31:00.000-07:00

and doesn't eat too much chocolate !!

Sabina's Square

2010-03-22T14:45:00.001-07:00

Here's my square for Jaynes Quilts for Breast Cancer, for Sabina

I hope she likes it i will post a picture when the quilt has been finished by Jayne, who is making this one.

Mothers day gifts

2010-03-22T14:21:00.000-07:00

A little late i know but i have just worked out how to download the pictures from the phone lol :)

Starting with me , I got a cat mug and coaster set , flowers, and a cat ornament , can you tell i like cats :)

Here is Tux investigating.

Also got the Lady GaGa CD, quite catchy.

Now for my mum , I hadn't a clue what to get for her this year Christmas , birthday and Mothers day in the space of 3 months. I ended up with a "Natures Angel" lovely ornament , holding a dove. One of those wee cards about mums and guardian angels. It talked about everytime you see a white feather it lets you know your guardian angel is watching over you. So of course had to find a white feather, courtesy of the feather cushions in the couch. :) Do you know how hard it is to get a feather from a cushion when you want one, way harder than when you don't let me tell you. Then finally i baked a cake , Mum is finding foods hard to taste at the moment , so we plumped for carrot and orange cake , with orange drizzle , mmmmmm i have to say it was so moist , even dad tried it!

Two posts in March lol

2010-03-07T02:54:00.001-08:00

Maybe i have got this blog thing cracked now, only i don't know what to write now lol :)

I am going to look for patterns today to start my breast cancer quilt square , and hopefully make a start on it today, and get my mojo back for stitching.

Wish me luck

I will post my progress

Fran

Should I or Shouldn't I

2010-03-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

Dilemma Dilemma :)

Jodi Picoult's new book is out , however she has also announced she is coming to Scotland to promote the book. Do I buy the book now , or do i go see her at the Glasgow concert hall and get a signed copy. Decisions Decisions.

She will be at the concert hall at the end of April , but the book is out now aggggghhhh

Can I wait , not sure !!!

As we approach the end of february

2010-02-28T07:28:00.000-08:00

It has been a busy month , I really should try and post more frequently. I am on a bit of a stitching slump , as i am soo tired at the moment , hoping to do a square for the quilts for breast cancer to get me back on track , here's hoping.

The boys have had a birthday in February , I can't believe they are 11 already, how time flies.

I tried some sultana and carrot muffins this morning which were very nice, now i must work out how to download my pics from phone to pc :)

Will go and read the manual picture to follow hopefully

Pic as promised

Fran

I can't believe we are over

2010-01-17T09:18:00.000-08:00

halfway through January and I have still not posted. On a bit of a stitching slump at the moment so slowly trying to get back into the swing of things.

I am going to sit down and do a list of what i want to do this year and start making a list so i have something to tick off

On the up i have picked up reading again, just finished Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult, another page turner.

Back into Sewing

2009-11-21T14:24:00.000-08:00

Here is my messy handbag , how do I manage to find anything !!!!!

Have been thinking about making a bag organiser for ages, couldn't find a pattern that i liked, so decided to do a "Jordy" bag with pockets inside and out , without handles. I added a key chain to hold my keys and a drawstring for added security as my purse is on inside. It even holds a book on the outside pockets along with a bottle of water and still has loads of empty pockets . I love it !!!!! Here it is inside my current bag

And here is it ready to move into a different bag

I am so pleased with it , hopefully i will be able to find everything when i want it

Just discovered that lillies are posionous to cats!!!

2009-11-15T10:26:00.000-08:00

We have had Georgie cat for 14 years and never noticed it before. We know have an inquisitive male kitten who is into everything including lillies so i found out yesterday. Luckily my sister who is a vet was visiting , and she knew exactly what was wrong with him.

Having never been sick before this poor wee kitten was sick while she was here , he was also very lethargic. Because he was sick so soon after , he will be fine , but unfortuneatley no more lillies in my house until he is less nosey!!!!

Here's Georgie and Tux , he is the one on the pillow , I think she is thinking "This is as close as you get".

Aimee and Hannahs Finished Quilts

2009-07-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hannahs Quilt 1 of 2

Hannahs quilt 2 of 2

Aimee's Finished Quilt

These were finished by Jayne at Quilts for Breast Cancer.

8 things tagged by Kate

2009-07-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

Tagged by little sis Kat :

8 things I am looking forward to:
1. Holidays from work in a few weeks
2. Taking Kyle to school on his first day
3. Spending time with John (hubby) while i am on holiday
4. Niki moving into her new house
5. Starting another cross stitch piece lol :)
6. Connor and Callum going inot big P7
7. Getting John to do all the decorating :)
8. Kat coming over for dinner

8 things I did yesterday:
1. Met 4 of the UK Gladiators okay took there picture but didn't actually speak to them
2. Took the boys to M&D's
3. Watched Kyle go on all the rides at least twice
4. Posted a quilt Square
5. Took pictures off the camera
6. Fell asleep on the couch while trying to stay awake to watch criminal minds
7. Bought Kyles cuddly dog pj's
8. Took awesome pics of my boys ( but then i am biased )

8 things I wish I could do:
1. Have more time to cross stitch
2. Be on a plane longer than an hour and a half
3. Read all the books on the book shelf
4. Win the lottery
5. Buy a place of our own
6. Start my holidays next week :)
7. Swim without panicking when someone takes the bottom of the pool away
8. Gleen all my cross stitch magazines so i just keep what i will stitch

8 TV shows I watch:
1. Greys Anatomy
2. Ghost Whisperer
3. NCIS
4. Holby City
5. Casualty
6. ER ( when it was on )
7. Criminal Minds
8. Come Dine With Me

Think i am supposed to tag peole , but i think most of the people i know have already been tagged , will have a think and update

Fran

A square for Hannah

2009-05-17T02:00:00.000-07:00

Just finished a sqaure for Jaynes "Breast Cancer Quilts" yahoo group. This is my finished square for Hannah. Hannah is a 10 year old girl from USA who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, she has underwent surgery this week. Hannah plays in her local soft ball team. Get Well soon Hannah !

Finished Aimees square

2009-04-17T05:37:00.000-07:00

All done , a little late but finished all the same. The quilt is being organised by Jayne, and i can't wait to see pictures of it when it is finshed. The theme was Pink and Fairies , I hope she likes it.

Fran

Happy Easter

2009-04-12T05:23:00.000-07:00

Woke up this Easter morning and thought someone had stole my back and left some extra nerves in my back. Wowzer haven't had a really sore back like this for ages , doesn't help that i have the cold as well. I can feel every cough. Bummer!!

Anyways Mum and Dad and Kate( i think ) are coming for tea, Conor helped me go shopping , (thanks Connor), I wouldn't have managed otherwise. When we came home Callum offered to help with some of the preparation (thanks Callum) and ended up browning all the steak and sausages ready for the slow cook. I took some pics and will add them later.

I think we may have a Jamie Oliver in the making

Happy Easter to everyone!

Fran

pics as promised

Finally persuaded Kyle to get his hair cut !!

2009-03-07T10:57:00.000-08:00

Have been trying to get Kyle to gethis hair cut he is 4 and "loves his curls". Secretly so does mummy. Anyway thought as he is starting school in august we should try and get him used to going to the barbers.

He was none too please and took a lot of persuading to get it done, thanks to Kathy , we got there in the end. First stared off sitting on my knee then finally progressed to the chair woohoooo result!

See the before and after pics below. He doe love his new hair and was even excited to find out it had changed colour (LOL :) not really long it was fair and when it is short it is light brown)

Well done Kyle , Mummy is really proud of you , you look a proper wee man now.

Bowling !!!

2009-02-21T01:34:00.000-08:00

My sister is visiting from down south , so we decided as a birthday treat to take the families bowling.
All the kids were really excited including my younger sister who is 24 by the way :). we popped into McDonalds and had something to eat first , then headed across to the bowling.
We had 2 lanes booked to play 2 games.

First mishap , we were given two lanes next to each other, one had finished and one was still to finish. So we started the kids on the empty lane and then proceeded to wait 20 minutes, the other lane was still not finished. We were moved to another lane again same story one lane finished , one lane to finish. Eventually managed to get started and everyone was having a great time.

Bowling alleys are quite noisy what with the bowling and the music , and about 20 minutes into our game we heard a muffled announcement and managed to pick out the words "Fire Exit". My sister went to check and sure enough we all had to make our way to the nearest fire exit. We then waited another 15 minutes outside in the cold , with no explanation and no sign of a fire, to be told we had to hand our bowling shoes back in and that the place was closed. So that was our eventful bowling night.

My sister has to go today and see about a refund, here's hoping shes successful.

Black and White Cat 17.02.09

2009-02-17T13:21:00.000-08:00

Thought I should post a motivating update of my black and white cat. I have just purchased a new stitching stand and am slowly getting it set up around me , how did i ever manage without one :)
Now to save up the pennies for a proper light , I have portable one but can't get it close enough.

Happy Birthday Connor

2009-02-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

Cannot believe it has been 10 years since i was in the hospital having you , almost to the minute. You have grown into a handsome, loving, and intelligent young man. Hope you have had a great day. Happy Birthday

Love you loads

Mum, Dad, Callum and Kyle
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Happy Birthday Callum

2009-02-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

Cannot believe it has been 10 years since i was in the hospital having you , almost to the minute. You have grown into a handsome, intelligent, and loving young man. Hope you have had a great day. Happy Birthday

Love you loads

Mum, Dad Connor and Kyle
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Just trying to .........

2009-02-07T01:49:00.000-08:00

finish of some of the cross stitch i have started over the past few years. I have enough to last me a lifetime.

This is Black and White Cat by Heritage Stitchcraft.

Hopefully she won't take too long to finish.

2009-02-01T11:55:00.000-08:00

Finished my square for Sandria's quilt on the Quilts for Breast Cancer group. Need to find a fairy now for Aimee's square. Not much else happening this weekend , think i have a bug , not feeling too clever. Hopefully will shake it off this week.

Agggggh no stitching for a couple of days

2009-01-14T13:27:00.000-08:00

Just got new glasses one eye is a slightly lower prescription, so my eyes are taking a wee while to adjust don't want to strain them anymore.

Guess i will just have to do nothing but relax mmmmmm...........

Hopefully I'll be stitching by the weekend

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Got Kyle registered for school today , he starts in August, I can't believe where the time has gone, not so long ago i was holding him in my arms. His latest is "Mummy, I love you all the way to" and then he adds whatever he was doing that day some of them are really funny. Yesterday's was "I love you all the way to your heart and back", I just melted. ( Just like that ice- cream is about to do :) Mummy do you think this will fit in my mouth hmmmmmm maybe not! )

WIP

2009-01-11T12:04:00.000-08:00

Thought i would post my work in progress for my square for Jaynes breast cancer quilt group. It will be a bluebird eventually lol :) Still got a little to go , and there will be another round of the pink stitching , with some little motifs. Hope the recipient will like it.

Busy Day !!

2009-01-10T03:49:00.001-08:00

Eventful morning so far, power cut , opticians and the boys had football this morning.

Power cut was just for a wee while, need new glasses from the opticians, and the boys won their football match, so all in all a good morning. Apart from the fact that it is blowing a gale outside, wind chill factor is definately minus something.

Think we will have a quite house day, and keep warm. Maybe i'll even get some stitching done, here's hoping.

Welcome to my world

2009-01-04T16:14:00.000-08:00

Isn't that a title of a song. Anyways......

May I introduce you to one of my new years resolutions, starting a blog. My second resolution will be to update it , hopefully that will be just as sucessfull as the first.