Random Summer fun...

Summer is here and we are making the most of it! Last week we took the kids to an Angel game. They won and the kids managed to get the signed line up cards! Sweet!

Erik's at the YMCA day camp this week and Teen Camp next week. How did he get to be a teenager???

Alyssa is enjoying a break from soccer until next week, then it's back to training 3 or 4 days a week, plus a tournament. Go Infinity G94!

I'm getting ready for the Southern California Quilters Run and Long Beach Quilt Festival. It's going to be a busy month!

Some how we managed to sneak away to my sister's cabin over the weekend. It was lovely, but I don't have any pictures to share.

So that's what I've been up to. I'd love to hear what your summer fun includes!!

Sew Happy!!!

I learned to sew in Jr. High Home Ec. I made a few clothing items for myself, including quite a few "MC Hammer" style pants for myself --- Hey, what can I say, it was the 80's!!!

Any hooo, I never enjoyed sewing clothing, but instantly loved quilting. I recently tried to sew a cute little "Simplicity" pattern (oxymoron!) for my niece, Nicole. Needless to say, I quickly remembered why I don't sew clothes. I ended up so frustrated that I tossed it ALL in the trash and vowed not to ever do it again. Well, that was before I hung out at the N. Cities Quilt Show. The booth next to me had several very cute little girl dress patterns. I found one that I had to have. The good news is that it was written by Indygo Junction and was fabulously easy! I finished it one night. Here's the pattern, Shoulder Tie Topper and my version! It's so cute and easy! I promise!

N. Cities Quilt Guild Quilt Show

Last Friday, I participated in our local quilt guild quilt show. We had a lot of fun visiting with friends and looking at all the pretty quilts. It makes me smile to see so many quilts in the show that started at Cozy Cottage!

Here's our booth. We had lot's of goodies for our quilting friends...

Here's the opportunity quilt from Friendship Square Quilt Guild. They will be selling tickets and displaying the quilt at Cozy Cottage during the first weekend of the Quilter's Run. It's needle turn applique and hand quilted. Simply Gorgeous!!!!

Hot Air...

Please ignore the fact that I have ignored my blog for a few, well maybe more than a few days...

I've been meaning to post, but it just hasn't happened. Any hoooo, I'm back. I found out today that my dad reads my blog and he reminded me that I should post more often.

When I was in Del Mar a couple weeks ago for a show, I saw these on the way back to my hotel.

Keep in mind, my hotel was in the middle of a business area of Del Mar, but apparently they launch hot air balloons from this tiny field. Who knew??? Pretty cool though.

I'm afraid of heights, so you won't find me floating, just standing on the ground admiring their pretty colors!!!