The day goes all wrong, but God saved our famiy

Jim and I thought we would get a headstart on the camping season.  Jim changed the oil, we bought a new battery, I bought new coverlets and shams for our beds and fixed everything up.  We went for a drive, I drove, then we decided to go back to our house for  a minute, next thing we know, our neighbor was pounding on the door warning us that our beloved TIN CAN was on fire.  I don't know how to explain how I feel.  grateful that we did not have grands in the home.  glad we were at our townhouse, sad to see the party wagon go up in flames and Jim struggling to get it into control.  No luck the firemen put out the fire along with breaking four windows.  The ceiling melted, and the pink chairs are no longer sittable.  We are safe, the insurance adjuster is coming in two days and a tow truck took our home back to it's storage yard.  Out of sight, but not out of mind.

dresses, skirts and more dresses

My camera is not taking very good pics lately, I need to take it in and get it fixed, because I like it.

Anyway here are some pics of the clothes I made last week. The blue is Mary's, the gold is Kelly's and it is so cute. it is a sundress with the little shrug over the top. Megan's outfit is a black paisley and she looks so cute in that flared style jacket and skirt. I am sewed out now, but a burst of energy always produces some cute clothes. I am very proud of these creations.

Mary and Adam come to spend the night

The Malm family wanted to go to see the new Twilight movie so Papa and I took Mary and Adam so Jon only had Kenny to watch. They came Sunday night and we discussed that Adam's blanket was a little smelly.(to say the least) He agreed that it could be washed on Monday, but I had to PROMISE and swear that he would get it back in time for bed on Monday night! I delivered and it was clean and smelled of fabric softener. He was happy and I know everyone else around him will be happy too.

sewing frenzy coming to an end

Well a couple of weeks ago I was tired of playing with my pretty papers so I pulled out some material that I had on hand to make some clothes for Beth and Megan. I finished those projects and Beth went to a sale on cloth and wouldn't you know there was enough material to make:

Mary one dress, one purse and one calico cat
Kelly one sundress, one purse, one calico cat and one shrug
Megan three skirts, one pair of pants, two jackets and two calico cats

Then my neighbor who knew I sewed brought over some talor work. I finished that today and returned her slacks.

I think the sweat shop is now closed to the private and public both. I am sewed out for awhile. My camera is on the fritz so if you want to see the creations you have to go to Beth's blog. She has been good to post the pictures! (no more sales for awhile, please.)

sewing days

Lately I have been busy playing with paper. All kinds and made some cards. Now I am tired of paper, so I dragged out my material from the stash and made Kelly a skirt (which I don't think she likes much, which is ok with me) and an outfit for Meg. She loved it. Now I am finishing a dress for my beautiful daughter. She bought the material some time ago and I didn't feel like sewing. Now I do and I am proud to say it turned out lovely. I went to her house with it in pieces yesterday and taylored it to her. I know she likes it and so do I!

Jury duty

Sometimes just when I think it is safe something comes up that throws a monkey wrench into my quiet sedated life. I was called for jury duty today, if you know where I live you will understand that this process is no little matter. We live in Adams county, so jury service in in Brighton. (measured milage 21 miles) Well I got there at the appointed time and that was no easy stroll in the park. When you have an oxygen tank you bleep all over the place and you have to be searched. Just loved that part? Then to the jury assemble room. 500 seats! Wow jury power in Brighton is larger than Denver. (accoring to the judge that greeted us) Well there were three jury trials for today. The bailiff came down and read the first 20 names for the first trial. Safe, just like baseball. Twenty minutes later the bailiff was here again for another trial. Long pauses reading the names but safe again. Twenty minutes later I was sitting in the lucky spot. The trial for district court was settled and we all got to go home for another year. I can't say that I am sorry. I know it is important and I showed up, but down deep I am grateful to go home, turn on the tube, have a cup of coffee and veg out. So much for my patriotism.

All on a Monday night

New outfit I made for Megan.

New skirt for Kelly.

Dinner at the McGinnis residence with a game of 31. Nana WON!!!

Modeling the new clothes!!!