Mother's Day 2025

 One of the best Mother’s Days ever! A perfect Mother's Day! It all started with another fantastic brunch made by Dawn. I was so excited to dig in that I completely forgot to take pictures of the spread... but trust me, it was a feast: crispy bacon, sausage, golden hash browns, overnight French toast, a veggie frittata and a ham/veggie frittata, two kinds of scones, fresh blackberries and raspberries.

And the best part? Being surrounded by my kids, all together, sharing stories and laughter. After brunch, we soaked up the sunshine and just enjoyed each other’s company.

Family, Food, and Conversation—the perfect recipe for a perfect day!

My son didn't want me to post pics on social media so I'm posting pics of all the kids here instead! Afterall, this blog is for me! It was the best Mother's Day I can remember. Just a wonderful day with the family!!!! We don't have enough of them now a days!!!

Bob and I

My babies! Darrin & Dawn

Nancy, Kris' mom

My grand babies...Amber and Nick

My son -in law, Jeff  and daughter-in-law, Kris

Circle Challenge Week 17 & 18

 Yes, I'm still working on the Circle Project.  From my understanding, this is a weekly challenge for the entire year!  Yep...the entire year.  My squares are all around 6 inches so easy to finish in a week's time.

Week 17: Dogma Rules: 

1. 1 piece of fabric you think looks nice together with week 16. Trace 1 circle. 

2. Make small marks on the fabric, random (I show you a way in the video), make as many as you like, but at least 15. Trace small/smaller circles where the marks are.

 3. Use only satin stitches/ flad syning på dansk and embroider each circle you have marked up.

 4. Thread. Use thicker threads in colors you think looks good on your fabric.

 

Week 18:  Dogma Rules: 1. 

1 piece of watercolor paper or cardstock. Trace 1 circle. Paint it light blue.

 2. Trace 1 smaller circle centered on the blue circle. Pre poke holes in the circumference of both traced lines. Make a smaller one inside the “ring” you already have made and do it exactly the same way.

 3. Use only the herringbone stitch/ på dansk heksesting. 

4. Thread. A color you think looks good on your painted piece.

I finished knitting the top but still have to knit the sleeves on.  To be honest....I am not happy with my workmanship.  I see several 'issues' with my knitting...so what to do...finish and just wear around the house?  Don't finish?  Send to Goodwill for someone else to finish it?  Or just unknit the entire bugger!  which I am seriously thinking of doing.  SIGH...........