Saturday was a fun day of shopping, talking and eating! But the best part, just looking at Brooklyn's sweet face and listening to her talk.

See her grin? She was teasing me and wouldn't move the camera case from the front of her sweet face.

Brooklyn, me, Jen and her momma, Loretta.

Tired baby...

Her new pretty tennis shoes. :o)

Be still my heart....The Apple Store. Did you know that the people who work in the Apple store have to take a geek test? And, they have to look like a geek? Geek haircuts. Geek glasses? Seriously!! Okay, I don't know that for a fact, but it must be true. I didn't have the courage to ask the geekier ones to pose for pictures, but I was tempted.

Here is my new toy...An iTouch!! I'm still figuring out the ins and outs of it, but so far, I LOVE it!!

Saturday was a fun day of shopping, talking and eating! But the best part, just looking at Brooklyn's sweet face and listening to her talk.

See her grin? She was teasing me and wouldn't move the camera case from the front of her sweet face.

Brooklyn, me, Jen and her momma, Loretta.

Tired baby...

Her new pretty tennis shoes. :o)

Be still my heart....The Apple Store. Did you know that the people who work in the Apple store have to take a geek test? And, they have to look like a geek? Geek haircuts. Geek glasses? Seriously!! Okay, I don't know that for a fact, but it must be true. I didn't have the courage to ask the geekier ones to pose for pictures, but I was tempted.

Here is my new toy...An iTouch!! I'm still figuring out the ins and outs of it, but so far, I LOVE it!!

I'm off to spend the day with Brookie!! And a few other very special ladies, too. :o)

Pics later!

I'm off to spend the day with Brookie!! And a few other very special ladies, too. :o)

Pics later!

Do you remember traveling all over your neighborhood carrying a big box stuffed full of May baskets to leave in secret at the doorstops of your friends? May Day is one of my favorite childhood memories. It reminds me of sweet and gentler time. Growing up, my baskets were usually styrofoam, plastic or paper cups with colorful pipe cleaners attached on them as handles. I didn't only deliver the baskets in my neighborhood, but all over the small town where I grew up. Inside of the May baskets are delicious goodies, usually left over Easter candy, popped pop corn and a few violets or dandelions to make the "basket" look pretty. And, *gasp* all the candy was unwrapped!

Do your children celebrate May Day?

Do you remember traveling all over your neighborhood carrying a big box stuffed full of May baskets to leave in secret at the doorstops of your friends? May Day is one of my favorite childhood memories. It reminds me of sweet and gentler time. Growing up, my baskets were usually styrofoam, plastic or paper cups with colorful pipe cleaners attached on them as handles. I didn't only deliver the baskets in my neighborhood, but all over the small town where I grew up. Inside of the May baskets are delicious goodies, usually left over Easter candy, popped pop corn and a few violets or dandelions to make the "basket" look pretty. And, *gasp* all the candy was unwrapped!

Do your children celebrate May Day?

Foxe's Book of Martyrs

Christian Audio has a free audio download every month. This month they are offering Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Just enter the coupon code MAY2009 during checkout.

Christian Audio has a free audio download every month. This month they are offering Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Just enter the coupon code MAY2009 during checkout.

Today we are going to explore my Momma's massive "L" shaped front porch.

This corner is where her family and friends did a lot of sitting and talking during the long hours of her last days on earth. The porch swing was a favorite place to rest.

I love the old church pew.

Come join MommySweetMom for Things In My House Thursday and share the things in your house!!

Today we are going to explore my Momma's massive "L" shaped front porch.

This corner is where her family and friends did a lot of sitting and talking during the long hours of her last days on earth. The porch swing was a favorite place to rest.

I love the old church pew.

Come join MommySweetMom for Things In My House Thursday and share the things in your house!!

Disappearing 9-patch

The disappearing 9-patch quilt I started is nearing completion. I ordered the fabric for the backing and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I'm going to quilt it using the stitch-in-the-ditch technique as shown by Marguerita of Crazy Shortcut Quilts. Most of the fabric came from my mom's stash. The denim is old jeans I had on hand.

The disappearing 9-patch quilt I started is nearing completion. I ordered the fabric for the backing and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I'm going to quilt it using the stitch-in-the-ditch technique as shown by Marguerita of Crazy Shortcut Quilts. Most of the fabric came from my mom's stash. The denim is old jeans I had on hand.

Girl time this weekend

Last March, Laurie and I got our matching purses during our girl time away. This year Jen, Loretta and Brooklyn are coming with us!! I can't wait! :-D

Last March, Laurie and I got our matching purses during our girl time away. This year Jen, Loretta and Brooklyn are coming with us!! I can't wait! :-D

I woke up with the beginnings of a migraine this morning. I stayed in bed until 11:30 and took a two and a half hour nap this afternoon. I'm hoping I can sleep tonight!

I woke up with the beginnings of a migraine this morning. I stayed in bed until 11:30 and took a two and a half hour nap this afternoon. I'm hoping I can sleep tonight!