First block

Here's the first block of my mom's lap quilt. I think this is going to be really pretty.

New project

I'm making a Contemporary Nine Patch lap quilt for my mother's birthday gift. I have had some issues cutting the fabric, it's been a while, so I hope I have enough to finish it. I hope I have it finished by my mother's birthday in Oct.

Sizzling

I haven't posted in a while because it's too hot to do anything that would be worth taking photos of. We've been hanging out in the house a lot. The dogs hate the heat too. They only venture out in the early morning and after the sun goes down for walks. So far I have lost a lilac bush, azalea bush and some flowers. Listening to the weather forecast this morning was almost depressing; More triple digit heat. Yuck!

But I do have some news to share. I'm going to be a grandma. My daughter is about 2 months along. Or so we think. She goes to her first OB/GYN visit on the 30th. Needless to say, I've been pretty excited about being a grandma. And I've been buying a few things here and there. She's not due until next Spring but I can't help myself!

Zipline

I get to cross one thing off my bucket list. I was invited to go to a zipline by Hermann, MO. I had a great time even though it was scary for me. I only did 4 lines, most the group paid an extra $40, and did a total of 10 lines.

I might get my nerve up again to go in the fall when it cools back off. It's been 100 to 113 this past week. Too hot to enjoy being outside.

After the zipline we went to Adam Pumcta for some wine, sausge and cheese. I had a great time today!

Pershing State Park

My husband and I went to Pershing State Park this past weekend. We walked trails, checked out a covered bridge and picked blackberries. There was only 4 other campers besides ours at this quiet park. It rained on Saturday. We enjoyed the cool temps until the sun came back out, then it was a sauna! But we had a nice time.

Blackberries of 2012

The blackberries, like everything else this year, ripened a little earlier than normal. They aren't very big but they are bigger than the last 2 years. My tame are doing good so far. And there is one more spot, on my land, where wild ones grow and some of them are still green but they are in shade. So far the ones in the shade look like they will be the best berries. Now I can beat the birds to them!

Father's Day Sunset

My dad is away on business but I'm so thankful I still have my dad after his aneurysms the past 2 years. Even though I didn't get to spend the day with my dad, I thank God, I'm able to wish him a Happy Father's Day over the phone.

We went to my husband's father's house for to play washers, great food and even some swimming. The pool felt great on such a humid day. Temps were in the high eighties but with the added humidity from another recent rain it made it feel much warmer.

We had such an awesome sunset last night. I was walking my dogs and enjoying the pinks and purple colors. Hope everyone else had a great Father's Day as well.