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 [...]
Entries from July 2008
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 [...]
