Monthly Archives: July 2013

Christmas in July (stitching update)

The end of the month time to report on how Thumper’s stocking is coming along! This is where I ended in June: Here is July: I am pleased to report real progress!!  I have completed the base stitching for the … Continue reading

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Strawberries

Last weekend we found a great price for beautiful strawberries in our area.  $4 for a flat! After purchasing a few flats and washing them up we plotted what to do and decided on a few ideas: Strawberry Freezer Jam … Continue reading

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Tooth Fairy Bag

I have known for awhile I needed to get a tooth bag made for Woody. In fact I think it has been a reminder from him daily for awhile as he anxiously wiggled and waited for his tooth to be … Continue reading

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Building a Cathedral

Life was busy this weekend and photo’s didn’t get edited.  Instead I am leaving a link to an article a friend shared with me.  I really enjoyed reading this article and could relate to parts of it. Sometimes as a … Continue reading

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Friday Fave ~ music

Today I am sharing a favorite piano study book I have been working on with Woody.  It was suggested to me by Puplicious’s piano teacher. It is the Faber My First Piano Adventures series. So far we have tried out … Continue reading

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Lemon Raspberry bars

If you make this be sure to invite 16 of your closest friends over to share it with!  They are super rich and super yummy! We got a good price on some lemons and still had a few of these … Continue reading

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Mary, Mary , Quite contrary . . .

how does your garden grow? I thought I would add a few shots of what ours looks like these days Do you recognize those plants? Zucchini and Yellow Squash!  Be prepared for them to be making a debut in a … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Raspberry Tart

Raspberry season is in FULL swing and I am in heaven!  I don’t think there is anything more delicious than those sweet fresh berries! Today I am sharing what has become an annual tradition of trying out a new tasty … Continue reading

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File Folder Fun

I am halfway through completing a “someday” project!  For many years I have had a box of partially finished file folder games from when I taught school.  All of them were in various stages of coloring, gluing, cutting and laminating. … Continue reading

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Stitching Update

Time for another cross stitch update.  This is where we were at the end of May Here is where I finished in June: Perhaps I had a few too many vacations this month? 🙂 Thanks for checking in and I … Continue reading

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