Entries from July 2008

July 30, 2008

The Runaway

This afternoon Madison came down the stairs with her purse and a little backpack and announced she was running away.  She hadn’t eaten lunch yet, so I asked her, “Don’t you want to have some lunch first?”  She decided that would be OK, and while I fixed her a chicken pattie, we talked a little bit [...]

July 30, 2008

Welcome to the Emerald City

Madison’s turning six this weekend and until now, she has never had a “friend” birthday party.  We always celebrate with family, but this year, we decided it was high time she had a real birthday bash.  Many of you know I don’t love birthday parties….so I put it off until almost the last minute.  She [...]

July 28, 2008

No Pain, No Gain

I did a crazy thing today.  I had a dental appointment to get a tooth filled, and I asked if the dentist thought it would be too bad if I didn’t have novacaine–I’d already refused the gas, as usual, the headphones and remote, as usual.  All the things they do to try and make your [...]

July 20, 2008

My Flower Garden

We have been growing an amazing patch of weeds this summer.  They are flourishing despite the lack of rain or nourishment of any kind.  I struggle with the lack of beauty in our yard, but I know it will come eventually.  However, the other day, I noticed a few bright spots poking up in the [...]

July 17, 2008

Time Out for Fun

We’ve been spending a lot of time indoors the last couple of weeks, and so this afternoon, I decided to take the kids to the Children’s Discovery Garden at Thanksgiving Point.  As we first walked in, we weren’t sure that it was worth staying, but then we “discovered” a few fun spots.  On the list [...]

July 11, 2008

I’m Still Here

As previously announced, I’ve been a little crazy with the quilt shop lately.  But, we’re making progress!  Yesterday I met with a sales rep from Moda Fabric to place an order–we looked at hundreds (maybe over a thousand) options–and that’s only one company!  (Thanks Natilie for sitting in on the 4-hour meeting and helping me [...]

July 3, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad!

Sending out Birthday wishes to my Dad….You are amazing and I love you!!!!  Hope you have a great day.

July 3, 2008

Just Sew!

I’m here to apologize about the lengthy lag-time in my posting.  Here is a little clue as to how I’ve been spending my days:

I have been sititng at the computer for hours at a time researching fabric and all that goes with it.  Barry’s Mom and I are getting ready to open a quilt shop called Just Sew [...]