Sewing right along.......

I have been sewing up a storm.  Little M.  loves her skirts.  She requested another made from the Emerson skirt pattern, this time with a pleated skirt and cherry dolly dresses fabric.  I love this print.

After I took this picture, I made her a matching sash.

My oldest daughter  is so hard to find modest dresses for.  We did find one she liked at Goodwill, but it was too short.  We went to Joann Fabric and found some matching brown fabric.  We added a 6 inch strip and some ribbon and it is better than new.  The best part is that she loves it!  A great dress for under $7.00

Sunny Days

We have been enjoying some beautiful sunny days.  It went from the 20's last week, to the 80's this week.  Lots of time has been spent outdoors hanging up laundry, making sun tea, starting a garden, and enjoying the animals.

The girls are off of their "winter vacation" and have started laying eggs again.  The littlest farmers have started their egg business.  They are dividing up their earnings and saving it for their future.  What a wonderful homeschool lesson in math.  We are also eating lots of eggs........deviled, red beet, quiche, omelets.  I am hoping to try a few new recipes such as ice cream, homemade mayo.

Retirement Quilt Finished!!

I started a retirement quilt for our Pastor's wife on Feb. 6.  It is the pattern called Clay's Choice.  The top was machine pieced and hand quilted.  The top was quilted and finished on March 7.  This past weekend I finally finished binding it.  It is washed and ready to be given.

Spring Sewing

I love the patterns from Marie Madeline.  Little M. was requesting a new skirt.  She picked some fabric from my stash and I made her a skirt.  I was pleasantly surprised that it went together quickly.

She didn't want to take it off.  I have one happy little girl.  Oh...the best thing about this skirt is that it is very twirly.

Twelve!

Our boy turned 12 this past week.  The years seem to have flown by.  I love his sense of humor and his deep love of animals.  He is turning into such a loving young man.  He celebrated by having a few friends over.  Happy Birthday Buddy!

Crafting......

Lots of crafting going on in this house!  I finished a Snow Angels cross stitch picture that I started in October and found a frame at Goodwill that fit just perfect.

Next on the list was a new bible bag for the oldest daughter.

I completed quilting the top of the retirement quilt and have my son's Bear Paw quilt in the frame.
I would love a day to just sit and quilt.

A Wonderful Week

I had the best week.  It started last Thursday when Hubby said we were going out to eat tomorrow and you may want to pack a bag in case it gets too late.  What!!!! Did I hear that correctly????  Alone with Hubby for dinner and overnight!!!!!!  Woohoo!!!!

With the kiddos off to Mammy and Pappy's house, the adventure began.  But where were we going?  Hubby refused to give up his secret.  We ended up at Heritage Hills Hotel.  Dinner was at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.  Our meal was delicious.  A buffet featuring stuffed shells, crab stuffed salmon, carved beef, sweet and sour pork, veggies, salads, desserts.  Then came the play.  "Run For Your Wife".  It was funny.  When it was over, we walked back to the hotel and snuggled in for the night.

The next morning we had a wonderful breakfast buffet in the hotel.

After breakfast we spent the day shopping.  I did get to spend a few minutes in a quilt shop.
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary!

On Sunday afternoon, Hubby and the littlest farmer came home with a beautiful tulip bouquet.  Man, I sure am getting spoiled.

Little M.  made me a chicken potholder.

It just keeps getting better.  On our actual anniversary, we were treated to The Love Nest Diner, in our very own dining room.  We had the best service, even had a bell to ring when we needed something.

To top it all off, Little M.  gave me a foot massage.

A wonderful week to celebrate our love.