ANTIQUES, ANTIQUES, and more ANTIQUES

| September 20, 2008

What a glorious happy day I had today.     My grandangel, Sarah (8) and I “warmed up” for our day of antiquing with my DD and Sarah’s mom, Christi, by going to FOUR YARD SALES in Brandermill.  We didn’t find any treasures to buy,  but we did SEE a wonderful antique school desk walk out […]

HALLOWEEN

| September 18, 2008

OH dear – I know that I am rushing the season.  AND I KNOW THAT MY DAUGHTER SAID “No Halloween Decorations out until October  1st.”  But, what can I say?  I LOVE LOVE LOVE HALLOWEEN.  It is on my list of FAVORITE THINGS….. so….I have sneaked in a COUPLE of Halloween Decorations……maybe my daughter won’t […]

Country Piecemakers Baby Quilt Sew-In

| September 14, 2008

The Country Piecemakers had so much fun Saturday making baby quilts for the ICU.  Each group of quilters at a table pooled their efforts toward making a baby quilt.  Our table made a quilt-as-you-go strip pieced baby quilt (I am sure it had an official pretty name!)  I was absolutely THRILLED to learn to do […]

GRANDMA GOES ROLLER SKATING

| September 9, 2008

Tonight was the first monthly SKATE NIGHT of the school year and I got to go roller skating with three of my grandangels (Leanna – in 7th grade; Sarah – in 3rd grade; and Cooper – in kindergarten.)  Their parents were busy being entertained at school – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Everyone’s shoe size had increased […]

Molly Comes Out of the Box

| September 9, 2008

When I get a new sewing machine (like this HAPPENS EVERY DAY!!!!) I like to look at the box for awhile before opening it.  I like to savor the newness, the adventure, the excitement……and hey, I must be honest, I don’t like to follow instructions and that is usually important if you want your sewing […]