Call's 19th Birthday

Call had a birthday and all we got was this one picture. Not a picture of the delicious cake his Momma made  him, not a picture of his guests joining us for a fabulous dinner his Dad made; Savannah and Connor enjoyed the steak and baked potatoes. Aunt Kristy and Uncle Ro came for birthday cake and Janie Girl was here to help us sing "Happy Birthday to You". I didn't get a picture of his presents, or the cards from the people who love him. But, I did get a great picture of Call in his "hippie phase". Everyone needs to be a hippie once, and his long, curly locks and bearded face make me smile. He loves the freedom of college, but I am so happy to say, he still loves to come home and spend time with his Momma. No one will ever love you like your Momma. 

The Girls Sewing Weekend in the Woods

     We had such a great time on our sewing retreat at the farm this weekend. Dad came along to make sure we were safe and see that we spent our time wisely - he also made us delicious breakfasts both mornings we were here. We spent our time finishing projects that just needed a little time and devotion. We started off the weekend on Friday evening, with all the sewing machines set up and fabric, rotary cutters and mats out.

Jeanie and Mom

Janie Lou

     On Saturday morning, we had breakfast on the veranda and a surprise visitor. It was a beautiful day with a breeze blowing. We were able to enjoy the nice day and took a walk in the afternoon, gathering petrified wood for our rock garden and enjoyed naming trees and flowers. That last sentence makes us sound like complete nerds, coupled with the fact that we are sewing, but, it is what it is. We like flowers and trees and sewing. And, in the event of an apocalyptic event, we are a good bet for survival!

Look at that pencil cactus

The surprise visitor - Brother Bill. 

Another treat later in the day when Janie Girl showed up to represent a third generation of seamstresses (we miss you, JennyTinaMary and Em!)

Janie is coaching a summer league swim team and sorted ribbons for her swimmers from Saturday's meet. 

Saturday  night, we enjoyed a rousing game of Scrabble (nerds) and were pleasantly surprised when Janie Girl beat us all with a bingo and another 57-point word. She also went out first and got all our points in our hands. We kept the scorecard, as we keep all scorecards, for proof  in the coming years. Scrabble is a family tradition and is always accompanied by stories of Aunt Connie and Aunt Winnie and how great they were at the game and how missed and loved they are. 

Finally, the results of our weekend. Look at the pictures and you can see if we were working on a project for you!

Steph's tee-shirt quilt...

Cindy and Jeanie's completed blocks for our block of the month quilt...

Calvin's Christmas stocking and tee shirts cut up for Janie's tee shirt quilt...

Tee shirts and caps for Cade's quilt and blue jean blocks for Nikki's. 

Things we did not work on that are top on our list for the July gathering 1) the COOKBOOK! 2) Call's quilt 3) 17-year-old cross stitch project 4) Evie's stocking... This list is endless. You should join us!