I'm Back

When I looked this morning, I couldn't hardly believe that it's been almost a year since I posted on the blog.  I decided that it's time to get back to it! There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past year.  First, the big announcement.  Mr. Mouse and I have officially retired!  I have to admit that it's not quite what I expected.  We had originally planned to retire on November 1, but the company where he had worked for 14 years suddenly decided on Friday, April 6 that his services were no longer needed.  What a shock!  Our entire life changed at that moment.  We waited until Monday and filed for unemployment and social security. We qualified for both, but as of today, we have received nothing.  I had always thought that all social security checks were dispensed on the 4th of the month, but evidently that changed and we will be receiving ours on the 4th Wednesday of the month.  So for now, we are trying to live as frugally as possible.

The grandkids have grown so much.  Krissy is now 17 and driving.  In two weeks she will be going to her junior prom.  It's so hard to believe.  She's been in the high school musical, plays in the band, sings in the chorus, plays on a fast pitch softball team, and this year started to throw javelin and discus on the track team.  James (whom we used to call Bubby) is now 14.  He still plays baseball in the Southwest Pennsylvania Miracle League, and now also plays on the Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey team.  It's really quite amazing to watch.  Izzy has also grown and is active on the swim team.  Jake is probably one of the smartest kids that I've ever known, and definitely has the key to his Grammy's heart.  He and Izzy both sing in the church choir.

The sales in my Etsy shop have increased in the last year.  I've added some new items, and am dreaming up some more.  I have started purchasing fabric from some new sources and the designs are exciting and the colors are vibrant.  Come back and check out The Frozen Mouse.