Day 5 Revisited...

Back on Day 5, we started this puzzle.  Well we finally finished it this week.  It was much more time consuming than we expected.  And now I am just glad it is off of the table.

Quilt Blocks Part 5

This quilt doesn't actually belong to me, but my grandmother made if for my mother-in-law.  It is my favorite quilt pattern, the double wedding ring.

Before and After

Skylar's room BEFORE I spent 4.5 hours cleaning, hauled out bags of trash, 4+ boxes of toys and clothes to donate.

The fruits of my labor...wonder how long it will last?

Quilt Blocks Part 4

Another wedding gift, this quilt was made by my grandmother for Brian and me.

Quilt Blocks Part 3

Hand crafted with love, this quilt was given to us by Brian's grandmother when we got married.

Quilt Blocks...A Series

This quilt covered my bed when I was a little girl.  I can't even begin to tell you how many nights I spent under it.

Quilt Blocks...

 Brian and I have a closet full of quilts.  Some have been passed down from our families, and some were made especially for us.  Some have rarely been used, while others are tattered from many years of use.  This particular quilt was Brian's baby quilt.  It is thread bare in places, and the batting is falling out, but it is a very special quilt.

No Excuses...Just Pictures

Sunrise from the front deck

Another sunrise shot

Fog in the valley

Snickerdoodles - yummy

Day 24

Today I had a special visit with a very special friend.  Michelle and I have been friends since I was just a shy girl in 10th grade band with no one to hang out with at the required football games.  Michelle to the rescue.  We spent a lot of hours together over the next few years.  We had good times and bad but we always remained friends.  She stood beside me the day Brian and I got married.  Over the years, we have somehow managed to stay in touch even though it has sometimes been years between visits.  She moved across the country to Oregon, but we still get together when we can.  It always feels like old times.

Day 23

Beef - it's what's for dinner.  And it was quite tasty too.

Day 22

Preparations are being made for the Fall Festival at church.  I hit the motherload at Dollar Tree.  I am very excited about my finds.  It really makes me want to break out all of the fall decorations.

Day 21

Skylar and her too small Dora scooter.  Might be time for an upgrade.

Day 20

Sunset from the front deck.

Day 19

The neighbors' cat Frisky likes the view from our roof.