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I was blessed to visit Hamilton, MO last year and so this trip is number 2 for me and a few others in our group.  However, we did not get the chance to visit the museum at that time and we have finished our scavenger hunt with some time leftover before the retreat officially begins.  The museum is only a few blocks away so we opt to walk.  We've heard great things about this museum and I'm

The whirlwind is continuing!!!  We left retreat yesterday and are on our way to another one this morning.  Can you believe it?  We are off to Missouri Star for a Doan Girls Retreat and all the fun that comes with that as well as our journey there and back.  Jen is driving again this year and the three of us are super excited to see what the week will bring.  The packing is done, the car is ready

Our second shop stop for today is at Blue Top Quilt Shop.  THIS one has had huge billboards all along the highway leading us here.  That meant we needed to stop, right?  Add in the fact that it is open on Monday and we're game for some treasure hunting.  I like this sign better, but there was a gentleman sitting in a car out front and I did stop to ask him if his wife had, indeed, screamed.  He

Girls Tip to Missouri #2 is underway and our first fun stop was OKARMO Corner, which is the three corners where Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri come together.  As we were leaving there and continuing onto Joplin, MO, Lori spotted a sign for Bluff Dwellers Cave.  Let's go!As we drive up, one of the guides is out front and we discover that a tour starts in 15 minutes.  Now, it's a must.  During

It's full steam ahead here in Rainbow, TX.  The second weekend of our summer back-to-back retreats is underway and the first order of business is LUNCH.  Babe's, of course.  So, so good.  Janet and Korin went into Burleson for some shopping and we all sent her on a mission while up there.  Hobby Lobby had these "wonder boxes" on clearance.  Yep, yep, yep - we need them.  Thank you, Janet, for

We are in Tweener mode and that means: quiet and not much going on.  Normally, that is true but today has been a bit different.  Several of us took a road trip after the first group left and managed to have some great conversations leading to many decision-making moments.  Then, since I was gone on our road trip or teaching purse-making (yes, that went on today too) most of the day, I enlisted

Life on the road continues.  I'm off in the wee hours towards retreat.  I have back to back retreats with an additional back of a roadtrip ahead.  Time to rock and roll.Just as I arrive to set up the room -- the sun makes her appearance.  It's pretty, but destined to be another warm day.The song, "With a Little Help From My Friends" comes to mind.  It takes a village to make these retreats

This weekend is the Road Less Traveled for a theme and Stephannie has been at the decorations once again.  Come along and enjoy our time near the river in Rainbow, TX.18th - Good morning.We've decided to try a new spot in Granbury for our opening day lunch and it is so fun.  We are at the Silver Saddle Saloon.  For dessert - an ice cream sampler.  Nice.My bags are TA-DONE!!  I love them but you

Tween Time has begun.  You know - the time "between" weekends.  There are five of us sharing the house for a few days and we all love the quiet "down time" and ability to get a few things done and still spend time together.14th - The first weekend of retreat has ended and since it's Mother's Day, phone calls are coming to all, which is sooooo nice.  We have some music playing quietly and are

11th - The last of the spring retreat back to backs begin today.  I am loaded to the gills with projects and stuff for the swap table.  I already had accumulated several bags full of items and then Mister added to it while I was in Ohio last month.  My very full car and I are hitting the road bright and early - time for some fun.The final road to Brazos has some new inhabitants - and they look

Good Morning from Paducah, KY!!  It's a gorgeous day and that is wonderful.  Everything is fresh and clean after yesterday's rain and we're ready for adventure.  We are across the street from Oak Grove Cemetery - established in 1847.  The morning light is so pretty.Ahhh - saying good-bye to our little house.  We are moving pretty early today so that we can see a bit of Paducah while we are

So, I really wanted to come to Paducah and basically forced my car to do so as well.  It is what it is.  One of the sights I had read about is the flood walls and the beautiful murals painted there.  Yesterday was so yucky out that we are making up for lost time today and leaving the house oh so early so that we can check them out.  We haven't even had breakfast - yep, I'm a determined person.

Everyone is packed up - hugs have been given and check out is done.  Before we go, one memory that Stephannie managed to get --- love this so much.We are starting the journey home, but our car has a few stops in mind along the way.  Some are unplanned and this is literally somewhere in Ohio.  A restroom break was required.Thirst was happening as well and we found some vending machines.  Thinking

We made it!  The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky.  Come along with us and enjoy the eye candy.First up as soon as we walk into the exhibit area is The Beatles Quilt, 1998 by Pat Holly and Sue Nickels.Some detail for you - AND - a guide to the blocks that we were lucky enough to see while there.  We couldn't take a copy with us, but photos were allowed.From there we went to the

Well, Howdy.  We are on Day 7 of our wild and crazy Girls Trip.  This morning we are off to a quilt shop that came highly recommended.  It is in Navarre, OH and here is the AnnaLouisa's Quilt Shop LINK.  GO LOOK AT IT,  I love this place and cannot say that enough.It sits on a beautiful lake with gorgeous landscaping and that's just a bonus.The shop is INCREDIBLE!  This pic is not the best of

Well, today is a bit dreary so we are staying put in the hotel.  One would think sleeping in would be a good idea, but apparently my body doesn't agree.  When I get to the work room --- it's empty.   This is a pretty good picture, though.  Take a minute to check out our surroundings.  There is fun art on the walls and a full bar at the back.  Have you been to a retreat like this?Since it's quiet

Good Morning from Louisville, Kentucky.  We have stayed in the cutest little house and would love to just hang out for a bit, but friends are waiting.  We are meeting up with the Arkansas girls and Irene at Cotton to Quilts right at 10 and I'm starving.  Tiaras on, ladies. Although it is truly within walking distance, we load everything up in the cars and head down to Frankfort.  We've found a

Our girls trip has arrived in Kentucky and are meeting up with more friends to join our travels.  One of them owns Cotton to Quilts in Louisville and we are all meeting up here.  She is honoring all ladies wearing tiaras today so that is an added bit of fun.  Irene has the ONLY quilt shop in Louisville.  Crazy, right?  But, oh so cool at the same time.  Here is a peek around her store and PLEASE

It's been two years and we are ready to travel once again.  The excitement level is high and the car is loaded.  This year we are caravanning (sp? is it even a word?) all the way to Ohio.  We have three in our car and are oh so ready to go.  Mister sees us off and we are on the road, giggling before we can get out of the driveway.First stop is in Mt. Vernon, Texas.  We are at Duke's - which I

Thursday the 16th of March has arrived and is the start of another retreat.  This weekend's theme is Party Like a Rockstar and Stephannie went through the house making the changes.  She is so creative.  Let's start with the door signs.Someone got a private room - As did someone else.The party room!!The room fills and sounds are all around me.  Once again, Linda is teaching the Origami Bag.Ramona