I promised 40th birthday pictures, but yesterday was a crazy busy day with meetings, homeschool, orders and two football games (both boys’ teams won, by the way!). I had such a nice birthday which included wonderful family and friends, all of whom made me feel so loved and appreciated. The flowers on the left above…
Category: Family & Friends
A Quick Sewing Lesson Produces A Stack of Pillowcases
Friday afternoon, we had a group of friends from our local homeschool group over to sew pillowcases with us! I think everyone had a great time, and we turned out a slew of pillowcases. The kids each made two pillowcases, one to keep and one to give. My hope is that the pillowcase that they…
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A Little Local Quilting Store Love
We headed out after our book-work was done this morning to do some shopping and a little on-the-road learning. This Friday afternoon, we have a group of moms and children from our local homeschool group dropping in to sew pillowcases with us for the Crafthope pillowcase project. I thought my kids and I would enjoy…
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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama
Just Slow Down and Enjoy the Moments
I need that reminder so very often. It’s really been too hot here to play outside lately, so I’ve been letting Jamie put a little water in the sink to dive his Lego guys in and out. As he has every day this week, he asked if he could play in the sink this morning,…
Trying to Impress Big Tex at the Texas State Fair
Fall is coming soon, and here in Dallas, fall brings the Texas State Fair! Last year, Allen submitted a Lego project in the Creative Arts Competition at the fair, and he was so excited to receive an honorable mention ribbon. He enjoyed participating so much that Samantha and I decided to join in this year,…
Learning to Roll Over Can Be Hazardous . . .
. . . especially when mom’s cooking and not paying close attention to you! Isn’t he adorable? My friend, Michelle, made the sweet blanket. The cowboy print is one of our favorites, and it’s the perfect size for a floor blanket, except for maybe when the little guy playing on it, grabs it and then…
Just Chatting
We’re really enjoying the tranquility of the mountains in West Virginia. I’ve been taking the time to just sit with my kids while we’re here and chat. I love to hear what they’re thinking. Sometimes it’s something profound that really makes us think. Other times, though, it just makes us giggle. Samantha and I were…
Vacation Fun and a Photo Contest Update!
The Fishsticks Designs Photo Contest plans are coming along well. I sewed up this stack of Patrick Curved Raglans for my youngest four before leaving home last weekend. I’m working on getting some fun pictures while we’re traveling. We’re having a grand time on vacation. We spent yesterday afternoon roaming around downtown Mayberry (officially Mount…