Girl Scouts and Ren Fest take 2

This past Friday DD#1 cross the "Bridge" between brownies and Junior Girl Scouts. I have to say, as a proud Mom, that when she spoke her parts, she was loud enough and did really really well. : )



Yesterday I went the RenFest with the DDs. It was very different from Labor Day. We did a little shopping, rode a couple of rides and were out of there in 2+ hours. DD#2 didn't like being small, in amongs all those tall people. : )

Here is DD#1's face painting and DD#2's wand and butterfly hair clippy. These were the things they wanted for Memories.

The colors of nature ....

Never cease to amaze me. Gaylord resort in Nashville August 2006

DD#2's party

Oh the joy of Multiple 5 year olds LOL. DD#2 had a wonderful wonderful time. All she wanted was to have her friends near, to eat cake and get wet. So everything went accoring to her plan.

A few smalls

I am in a Halloween ornament SAL, here are my last three small. I have been trying to clear up some of my scrap fabric on these.

Nothing new

We are gearing up for DD#2s b-day party on Saturday, so I thought I would show you one of my favorite photos I've taken. Dani you've inspired me : )

Water Lilly, St. Louise Botanical Gardens August 2005

Happy Birthday My Darling

Mischievious, goofy, loveable Daughter !! Today you are all of five !!

Grump !!

I hate allergies, and now it appears that DD#2 has them badly as well. I will make her better by Saturday for her BD party or else. I can't have my baby sick and miserable at her party.

Grumble Grumble stomp stomp

I'm 1/2 way done !!

With Paradigm Lost. This is the biggest thing I have ever stitched. I am using DMC varicated 103.



I am going to work on it through tomorrow and then move on to the next item in my new rotation.

News, Sept SAL and Kittens

Yesterday was DH's last day at his current job. Believe it or not he is going back to the original company that moved us to KC. It was a someone told Someone situation. He had a call, a lunch the next day and a job offer the day after that. I am so excited and greatful to Jeff L for his hint in the right ear. I hope I will now have a much Happier DH.
I have broncitus again. But with Antibodics and steroids, I should be good in a couple more days.

Sept. SAL with Goldie


Scream Girls by Just Nan

Another Halloween finish. Jack O' Lantern Acorn by Prairie Schooler



And the kittens.. Some of you may remember my Cat ears from the Ren Fest pictures here are my two DD's with their kitten ears.

Kitten #1



Kitten #2



Until next time stay safe and healthy.

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

After 19 years, I would still do it all again.

What an amazing weekend

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And here are all 102 pictures of it. : )

This weekend I held a stitching GTG that turned into a renisance faire extravaganza.
On Friday Melanie arrived in the early afternoon and after unloading her car and going through her boxes of exchange patterns, we left DH with the girls and went to supper at my favorite Japanesse steak house, followed by a trip to the bookstore. Then home to talk some more and go to bed.
Saturday we did a little hobby store shopping before picking Valerie and Ginny up at the airport. I figured they couldn't miss me in my kitty cat ears, but they were so excited to get off the plane that they didn't see us until we stepped right in front of them. After raiding the local LNS and stopping for lunch, Ginny wanted Jalapenos, we returned home to turn Ginny and myself into wenches. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. DH and the girls looked at us all a little funny, but played along anyway. After changing back to normal we stitched, talked and traded patterns until leaving for a late dinner. Home and directly to bed.
Sunday what a day Sunday was. We were up, fed, dressed in Garb and out the door by 9:15 am so we could make opening ceremonies. It was such a wonderful day. The pictures tell the story better then I ever could. We were on our feet for almost the entire 8 hours, trying the food, shopping the booths and watching the shows and street performers. By the time we saw the closing ceremonies, we were tired, dirty, thirst and still laughing. Dinner was at Granite City in full Garb, where we meet Jim a friend of Valeries. After a 2 hour dinner with lots and lots of water. we head back home to shower and sleep.
Monday we slept late, ate brunch at First watch with DD#1, then dropped her off and took Valerie and Ginny back to the airport. : ( May in Atlanta can not come soon enough. Melanie and I returned home to tidy up our mess and take naps. Boy did we need them. DH grilled supper for us, we talked and stitched until we were to tired to keep our eyes open.
Tuesday Melanie left before DD#1 got on the bus.

It was so great to have my friends here. Ladies that even though I may only see them once a year, I think of daily and chat with on line as often as possible. Until we meet again, I am left with, memories, Pictures, good smelly things and blisters on my feet. None of which I would trade for a lot of money.

Until next time, thank you for the comments, take care and stay safe.