This one, our next to youngest grandchild, Gregory, turned eight over the weekend. His Mom and Dad surprised him and his sister with a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. But, before they left on their excellent water-park adventure, we celebrated together, on his actual birthday, by attending a movie of his choosing: Small Foot. This is a wonderfully sweet story with incredible animation! The
read moreThis one, our next to youngest grandchild, Gregory, turned eight over the weekend. His Mom and Dad surprised him and his sister with a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. But, before they left on their excellent water-park adventure, we celebrated together, on his actual birthday, by attending a movie of his choosing: Small Foot. This is a wonderfully sweet story with incredible animation! The
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I have a new way of marking time in the Studio these days, the rapid passing of each hour is cuckoo here now; and I love it! (The cuckoo, not the swift passage of time!!) I have been quiet the last two weeks, absent from the blog for good reason; my Mom and Dad have been visiting, we had a wonderful time. They are responsible for this beautiful new addition to the wall. It is a birthday gift,
read moreI have a new way of marking time in the Studio these days, the rapid passing of each hour is cuckoo here now; and I love it! (The cuckoo, not the swift passage of time!!) I have been quiet the last two weeks, absent from the blog for good reason; my Mom and Dad have been visiting, we had a wonderful time. They are responsible for this beautiful new addition to the wall. It is a birthday gift,
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| Storms can bring in some beautiful clouds. I love the way this one has that line ... |
I finished my first quilting project of 2018 this week! I really have not been doing much sewing since we moved to the mountains, but finally I have unpacked everything in the basement studio and uncovered the Gammill longarm.
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| Little Trees quilt, Jeanne Turner McBrayer |
While visiting last week, Milly decided to go the wrong way around the coffee table. Wrong only because between Milly and her toy were a few wires. Wires attached to electronic devices that, it seems, cannot take a little fall.
She saw the wires. Slowed down for the wires. Then powdered through the wires.
I watched the entire devastation unfold sitting as close to the electronics as they were to the floor. Maybe two feet. Surely within arms length. I didn't move an inch. My body did not functuion. My brain was working. I know this because I remember ...
Do you have those days when it seems that you haven't accomplished much, but a look back makes a few small discoveries?
I've had weeks of those kinds of days. I really felt that I had not accomplished anything of worth lately. Then I drove Richard's mom to a wake. As we were talking, I mentioned my feelings of wasted time, and she began a list my recent doings.
It’s August! I have to say, this summer has been good to me. Quilting may be my number one {all consuming} hobby, but I also love to garden, cook and spend time with my family. We just returned from a long weekend in Austin, Texas, visiting my daughter’s family. We celebrated Amelia’s 3rd birthday, and Clara just turned 4 months. Even though it was sweltering hot, we had the best time! I’m telling you, I was born to quilt and I was born to be a grandma. It just fits with me.
We babysat for 24 ...
First, I chose a new pattern to make an outfit for Milly. Yes, another one. I two put aside that she hasn't worn yet. |
| The pattern ready to cut out. Notice my notes: McCalls, M5353 ... |
What summer sewing have you been up to? A bit of quilting or something less hot? Here in Louisiana the temps and humidity are so high that I've been focusing on smaller items. Most of those have been for the grands, but I did get out a pattern and sewed up a top for myself. Last Thursday we picked up our youngest two grandchildren and headed up to Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA. When we left here, at 9 AM, for our one and half hour drive it was almost 90 sunny degrees. When we arrived there it was a chilly 62 and threatening rain! Brrrr! Naturally, we didn't have sweatshirts or raincoats; poor planning on my part. We unpacked our picnic
read moreLast Thursday we picked up our youngest two grandchildren and headed up to Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA. When we left here, at 9 AM, for our one and half hour drive it was almost 90 sunny degrees. When we arrived there it was a chilly 62 and threatening rain! Brrrr! Naturally, we didn't have sweatshirts or raincoats; poor planning on my part. We unpacked our picnic
read moreWe spent a VERY rainy Tuesday evening in the Capital City this past week. We weren't the only ones who were getting wet though. These two cuties were in the pool swimming for their Swim Team. We forgot how wet we were, cheering from the sidelines transcends any and all physical discomfort. Yes, Mason and Lucy Ann were both TRIPLE first-place winners! It was one of the best times I have
read moreWe spent a VERY rainy Tuesday evening in the Capital City this past week. We weren't the only ones who were getting wet though. These two cuties were in the pool swimming for their Swim Team. We forgot how wet we were, cheering from the sidelines transcends any and all physical discomfort. Yes, Mason and Lucy Ann were both TRIPLE first-place winners! It was one of the best times I have
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One afternoon this week I had Milly and decided that she needed a new dress. When she goes home, oftentimes she's wearing the dress or other nice outfit that we managed to hold on to. It's easy to lose things: shoes, bottles, clothes, sippy cups and so on.
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| Front of dress showing the sherbet bodice |
