Being Productive

Last weekend was an extremely productive weekend! My sister and brother-in-law were visiting and whenever we get together we have a list of things to do. We made bagels, egg noodles, ice cream, bath salt, and started a rag blanket (and got the top done!) I'm certain there were a few other things on that list as well, but it is upstairs and I'm not going to run up and check it. I do know that by Monday everything on the list was crossed off. We even fit in 3 movies!

This weekend wasn't quite as productive, but did I almost finish the top of Anthony's quilt. I need to get it done if I ever want to step foot in another fabric store again. My husband has officially put his foot down. He told me that I couldn't visit a fabric store until I finished a project. I'm not worried. In 10 hours I could have that baby blanket I started a *while* ago quilted, or I could finish the rag blanket I started last weekend. Not that I blame him! I do need to start using up my stash -- there is always cute fabric to buy and I need to make room!

Valentines!

So, Valentine's Day has come and gone. Usually I try to make a few Valentines, but just never got around to it. Last Saturday we did make some cookies and the boys painted a bit. I made some cute little boxes for Valentine treats. It was mostly a ploy to keep them from fighting, since they were both in a grumpy mood! It worked pretty well and I only had a little paint to scrub of the table!

Then I decided to try to make heat/ice packs. It was something fun that Seth could help with and a way to get rid of the sticky rice I accidentally bought. They were quick and easy to make. Really they are just bags of rice that can be froze or microwaved for sore muscles or cold feet!

Finally, I made a Raspberry Strawberry Sponge Torte. I'm really surprised I ended up with enough strawberries since everyone kept stealing them! It was pretty good, would have been better with whipping cream. I didn't think you were supposed to serve torte with whipping cream, but really considering how amazing whipping cream is - it should be served with everything!