Fingers crossed.

40 days. 100-129 hours. Lots of second guessing. 2 trips to Michaels. Losing the proper needle countless times. And sequins all over the bedroom! Knowing that Frances might remember me when Christmas comes...priceless.

This was a lovely was to start November. It coincides with All Saints Day in the Catholic Faith, and it felt a little like I was honoring the saints in my life by creating an altar to honor them.

What a fun adventure! And there were so many other fun ornaments that I thought I needed -- but I showed perfect restraint! Just one splurge at a time!

It's getting to be the holidays, and it's a time when I begin to miss my mom the most. But I have such lovely memories, and I am forever grateful for that.

We've always got a project! And this one is going to do double duty! Chekc back on Halloween!

And I still have until November 1st to win a milion dollars!!!!!