Oh my goodness....

What a whirl wind since Thursday the 24th of July. It has been fun.

Will let's start with the 24th.
It was my precious daughter Gabriella's 9th birthday.

The day started off with phone calls from Australia (several family members), Peru (more family)wishing her well. Then a few errands to complete everything for the birthday party. Which was held a a candle store. The children made their own candles using colored wax and molds. They were able to pick out the scent and shape of candle they wanted. After making them we had a fruit basket cake and juice. Opened presents and once that part of the party was done the candle's were reveled. Beautiful!


I do not all the photos yet as I (panic) forgot my camera in the car that my husband took back to work. So until I got it back my girlfriend Kimberly (blog less) let me use hers. Thank goodness. Oh here is a group picture of the children and their candles.


I will not bore you with all the pictures of her and family and friends.

Then in the evening we went to a family dinner with my parents, brother and Gabriella's mom and dad. Big sister's was at camp and missed her party. Here are a few pictures of her.


Friday 25th.
There was a family outing to the San Francisco Exploratorium. This was a group of five adults and five children.

With a full day I was ready for a sew night. Thank goodness my local quilt shop was ready for me. It is fantastic-you pay $5 bring a potluck item and UFO's to work on. It was a nice 4 hour break.

Saturday the 26th..
It was time pick to pick up Victoria from camp. Then another family gathering to a lumber mill that runs using steam machinery. This was a fun to watch and see a let of the past working "today". The name of this mill is called Sturgeons Mill.



Sunday the 27th...
We were off to Fremont to a chili cook-off festival. Kenny has a couple friends who have a band. They were in a competition in the Colgate Country Showdown. They did real good but did not win. That's okay, big and better things for them coming down the pike.


Went to the outlet shops and on the way home we were stuck in traffic due to a huge fire in Petaluma.


Back home and safe we all had a sleep in, except dear hubby whom had to go to work. Quilting visual soon.

Busy Bee...

Well I have been a busy bee around here. Pictures, updates, swaps and more in the coming days. Lots to share. Quilts, pillowcases, fabric glimpes for bag swap and my thimble collection.

Take care.

updates..finally

I am so very happy to tell you that I, Kathleen am out of my time out. I was able to finally open my soft package waiting patiently for me by my desk. My swap friend; May Kristen from Norway blessed me with a fabulous pin cushion. Two in fact. The mini one is to be worn upon my finger for hand stitching. Pretty clever! Then the squeeze compartment held a thimble. I am partical to these treasures. In fact I collect them. Something my Grandma started me on. I will have to share some of those soon.
Here is my parcel...

Here is the secret hide away and timble.


Some past news...We went camping on the family property and had a blast. The girls rode bikes, go-kart and hiked. It was a great time. Here are some of the photos..Take notice of Victoria's fun summer pink tip hair.


I have quilt updates as well, but I think I will leave it for tomorrow. Victoria is going to camp and there is packing to do.

Hello...I am here I promise.

Having problems once again. I think it is time to settle down and invest in a laptop just for me. No, hand me downs. I am working on getting the photos, I hope tomorrow I will have pictures and updates.

In fact I recevied a package from Norway. I have yet to open it. My thought was since I was not a very good blogger I needed a "time out". So my parcel sit's next to me waiting for me to organize my time to make time for blogging and rewards of a parcel.

So I look forward to opening it up May Kristin!!!