Lexi is just learning to sew, although she finished a darling quilt earlier in the year. She really wanted to do it herself, and I was proud of her. I didn't have to help much.
My Mom is the best cook, even still, and I'm sure she will put her apron to good use. She cooks my Dad a full breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast and oatmeal every morning, come heck or high water!
Mom and Dad wanted us to try their favorite Mexican restaurant in Salina. I have to admit, it was pretty good! Dad turned his head right when I snapped the picture, and I think he did it on purpose. He said he was a little embarrassed that I took a picture! One thing I loved about the weekend is the softer side I saw of my Dad. He was kind of cute and kept bringing all of us little plates of goodies and a diet Coke every now and then as we were sewing. I was quite touched by his thoughtfulness!
Lexi and Mom modeling their new aprons. I didn't have mine made yet, so I took the picture.
Mom's brother had given her a dominoes set for Christmas and she wanted to learn how to play it, so we got quite involved playing Mexican Train. We kept changing the rules though, so I'm sure Mom was confused by the end. We had so much fun Lexi didn't want to leave Sunday night, but she finally had to so she could go to work Monday morning.
Here's a little display of our crafts we made. We made dish towels and little zippered pouches that are really cute as well as the aprons. The pouches have clear vinyl on the front so you can see what's in them, and are so handy to keep little stuff in, and very fun to make.
This was right before Lexi left to go home. We had fun finding her a nerd outfit for her FHE "Nerd Fest" and I wish we would have taken a picture of her outfit. It was the bomb. Mom had just the perfect denim, elastic waist pants that were too short for Lexi and showed her ankle socks off to a T. I later heard she was the hit of the Nerd Fest too!
We had the paper boy take this picture just as I was about to leave on Monday. I enjoyed the weekend so much. I love my parents more than I can say, and do love spending time with them. I wish I lived closer to them! Shortly after this picture, I left and Mom and Dad went to move some hay for the cows, and Mom suffered a serious injury when the pickup truck accidently started rolling back and ran over her right leg. We all consider it a miracle that she was not injured worse than she was. There were no broken bones, but much tissue damage, bruising and swelling. She has been laid up for three weeks now, but is slowly doing much better. We are so grateful that she is going to be okay. Life can change in a minute, which makes me want to spend time with all the ones I love as much as I can. Thanks Mom, Dad, and Lexi for a memorable weekend!
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what a great weekend. next time you do something fun like that...call me.
Super cute aprons! I can't believe you would just have such cute fabric lying around in your stash! Sounds like a very fun weekend. Glad Lexi could come too.
I know, I love the blue fabric on the apron straps and also the fabric you and Grandma used for your pouches! Those pouches are super cute. Can't you just think of a zillion things to use them for? It looks like such a fun weekend. I wish you had taken a picture of the nerd outfit, though!
Looks like a fun filled time at the ol' homestead! What great memories you'll have of your sewing weekend. I know Mom loved the three days you spent there before the accident. Can't wait 'til we do our "Mom & daughters" weekend. Hope it's soon!
cass dont worry i have pictures of the nerd outfit! we did have a fun time. im so glad i was able to come
Sounds like you all had a super fun weekend. I have such fond memories of the time I went to Scipio with your family. Thanks for including me.
How fun was that!! Do you guys ever just sit around and watch tv and stuff like that or we the only slugs around. How inspiring.
Jolynn, I would hardly call you visiting my blog, "blog stalking"
Love to have you visit anytime. And I am going to put you in my link list too. We are going up north for a shower for Kendra tomorrow in Mapleton. She is due in about 7 weeks. We are excited to welcome Sailor here.
Ok so I don't remember my Dad ever calling me Cutsie Precious. I asked my mom about it and she couldn't remember it either but said that maybe he did. She did say you have a really good memory though. Anyway I'll have to ask my Dad about it but maybe you're thinking of someone else? I don't know. But on another note, I have been so worried about Grandma and have been calling her often to check on her. She sounds like she is doing much better and I just pray she'll be back to herself again very soon cause I think she's worried about not being back to normal again. I'm so grateful she's ok and that it wasn't worse than it was.
Hi there,
Congrats to your hubby on the Wall of Fame, felt a little silly posting on that one. Where's your email? :-) Jolynn, You're the winner of the Quilt Taffy Giveaway today. Email me...let's talk. Thanks, Corrie
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