I spent the weekend visiting with my family. I had a nice time. It was my dad's birthday on Friday, so I took him out for dinner. He was really tired from working all day, so we made it a quick dinner, but it was just great to see him.
Saturday, I was able to spend the day with my mom. We spent some time at the park with my niece and nephew. Then, we went out to lunch and just took a drive to look at all of the trees that have begun to change colors. The photo above was taken at one of our stops: a park area that has a tower you can climb up and use to look for eagles. You can also see that there was a nice wooden walkway, so that you could venture out into the park area a bit, if you wanted.
In the evening, I was able to go to my youngest brother's house and visit with him and his wife. They made a fire in the fire pit and made campfire chili. It was great to be able to visit with them.
Sunday, I was able to go back to my dad's house and spend more time visiting with him. We had to run some errands and ended up and my other younger brother's house and visited and had lunch with them. Then, everyone congregated and my dad's house to have a fire and roast hot dogs.
It was nice to be able to visit with my family, with no real plans or agenda...just hang out, I guess. Plus, I wasn't in any hurry to get home last night because I knew that I didn't have work today (and my husband had been home the majority of the day, so I didn't have to worry about the dog, either).
I felt so energized today, I was able to nearly finish up two projects that I have felt like were hanging over my head for a while now. One was the quilt for my brother and his wife. I really should have finished this one ages ago. Anyway, now I only need to add a couple more lengths to the binding and then stitch the binding on. I finished up all of the quilting today. I did learn that any other bigger quilts I make will be going to someone else to quilt...I don't enjoy quilting the bigger/awkward quilts on my machine.
I also finished a faux chenille blanket for my husband's cousin (and the soon to be born baby). I had done all of the stitching quite some time ago, but was waiting to buy a chenille cutter. I finally purchased the cutter, so all I had to do was cut the chenille channels and then make and stitch the binding on. I haven't taken photos yet, but I will before I send it off.
Other things on my to do list:
1) catch up on the embroidery for my Birdie Blocks
2) finish up a pink flannel quilt that I have made the front of
3) make a set of kitchen items that I promised my neighbor for a raffle to help support her daughters dance group/team
4) dish mats (I saw some cute ones made by amylouwho for teacher gifts)
5) hair towels
I'm thinking that if I put my list "out there" that maybe I'll get the items checked off a little quicker....
4 comments:
I love seeing the colors of the leaves change. Here in Florida we don't get much opportunity for that, so I have to live vicariously through others.
wow! you've been busy! Sounds like a wonderful busy though♥
Ahem! hey lady! Whaddaya mean the wedding quilt isn't done?! Get on it before you have to cut it down to make a baby quilt!
Promise yourself that you will quilt for 15-30 minutes every night. that's it. just 15 minutes, and then you can put it aside. You'll be amazed. pinky swear.
There, is that what you were looking for by putting the list "out there"?
Cause you know, I read "drill sergeant wanted!"
mmmm chenille. I want a chenille bathrobe or bedspread so much. It is really my favorite fabric.
Sounds like a lovely time with your family. I am glad you had such a wonderful time.
And laughing at Duff's last sentence. Get on it!!!!!!!!!!! giggle
Sounds like a nice visit with your parents.
Where is that park you posted the pic of? It's been so long since I've spent anytime back home that I seem to always be shocked when I do get down that way!
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