Goodbye Summer, You Were Good To Us

It was a great summer, probably the best I've ever had. We traveled, went to the beach and the pool, saw friends, worked on projects, relaxed, did what we love to do. We almost don't want to say goodbye though, but we know we must. Fall is on it's way. The days are getting shorter and busier, the evenings cooler.

It's time to gear up for Fall and the winter months, school too, so we wrap ourselves in the memories of summer to get us through the long days and months that are to come.

But we still want to float in the feeling of summer, relaxing, just being, not something we can do a lot of once Fall arrives. We want to hang onto the good times and the fun we had, the memories we made.

But as we pile on the responsibilities of the upcoming season, we still wring out as much fun of what is left of summer. Just one more trip to the pool, just one more day of doing nothing, just one more movie...

And now we're ready to take the plunge into this next season and all that it has in store for us.
Hold on, cause it's gonna be a wild ride, and take notice when you see the stop sign, that gentle warning that you may be doing a little too much.
Summer is now behind us, a memory, but a good one.
As we carry the load of the new schoolyear and the upcoming holidays, it'll be ok, because we have each other and that's what matters.

And as we take one last look back to the memories we made, the times we had, we know that what's ahead will be good too, we'll learn, explore, discover, enjoy what is to come.

Sometimes we need a little push though.
Ready, Set, Go!!!

We Will Never Forget-It Was Your Birthday First

I have so many great friends and one of them has an extra special birthday, September 11th. Some would be upset that I compare it to that very dark day in American history but my point is, it was her birthday first and if we let that day overshadow everything else, they win. Some would argue that by just mearly comparing it, they win. I beg to differ. Her birthday is made even more significant now. Things were put in perspective that day.

She is kind, caring, considerate, creative, oh so smart, and full of love. She is a dear friend and I am honored to celebrate her birthday with her.


She motivates me to get sewing, get creating, make it happen. Her knitting skills are like none I've ever seen and she was one of the two people who taught me how to knit. I love when we all sit in my studio, or one of their living rooms and we get our handwork out and start working. It feels so old fashioned, so warm, so comforting.

After working all day on my studio, sewing, cleaning, organizing, painting, decorating, a space was created. A space where we could come together, be ourselves, and enjoy the very precious time we have together.

Without these two, I would not be the person I am today. They have supported me, taught me, laughed with me and at me, loved me, encouraged me, challenged me. And for that, I will forever be grateful.

Happy Birthday, Lauri!

Weekend Ramblings

As much as I love getting up early, I still enjoy those mornings when we all sleep past seven, the littlest one requests pancakes, the hubby makes coffee and we all slowly settle next to our screens. I know it sounds silly but I like curling up with my laptop and connecting to the world while in my pj's, while one kid plays on his ipod and the other plays on the big computer. We're together, that's what matters. I can't say no to this face.

I'm on a spray paint rage. You name it, I've spray painted it this summer. I'm working on counting up the number of things I have spray painted and I think it'll surprise you. Who knew that a couple of bucks could transform a shelf, a table, a mirror, a frame. My color of choice-Espresso, satin finish. Love it.


This guy kept turning up in the oddest of places, on the screen door, on a ladder, upside down on a plant. He's not your normal praying mantis, he's golden. I like him.


The girl helped me plant. She knew I was getting frustrated because there were lonely cantelope plants that longed to be in a bed of soil instead of a restricting little pot. We did get them planted and they are adjusting to their new home. The kitty wanted to help too.



She wanted to do some rollerblading and with that cute dress, oh my.

There he is again, that praying mantis. I think I'll call him Jimmy. He looks like a Jimmy.



This was our last weekend before school starts and I have milked it for all it's worth. I've cleaned, organized, planned, sewed, created, entertained, laughed, eaten yummy food, laughed some more, and just enjoyed those around me. I'm excited for school to start but I know it won't be long before I will long for weekends like this one.