I think I spoke too soon that summer had arrived, for after two days of sunshine we returned to our regularly scheduled programming of overcast gray and rain. The locals are in great lament over the lack of umph in the vegetable garden, but we have slowed down our schooling a bit to make time for other projects.

Like cards. I like making these. So I had a baby card, a birthday card, a thank you card, and a thinking-of-you card made. Unfortunately, time got away from me that day and when I looked at the clock it was 6:00 suppertime! Ack! Thankfully, there was plenty of leftovers for very quick burrito making!

I decided to treat my 6yo to a new skirt and placed it on her bedside as a surprise the next morning. I told her, “you were just soooo pleasant yesterday I just had to give you a treat!” She was pretty happy….and very pleasant the next day, too.

And even though it’s pseudo-summer, I’m still game on allowing the children to run around barefoot. Seriously, aren’t toddler toes the most adorable little things around?

Well, my 8yo didn’t think so. This girl is always creating something, so she decided to stop waiting on Mom to buy flipflops and took matters into her own hands.

Not only did I give in, but I bought an extra four or five pairs. They were only $2 a pair!

Part of me just wants to finish up all of the *works in progress* I have stashed away. I suppose it’s because our house is for sale, and I just want to finish all the things in my “in box” before starting over somewhere else. It just feels more tidy, y’know?

I love the mini-buttons here. I didn’t know what to do with them, but found a sampler I had done a while ago. Also check out the embroidery: it’s done with hand dyed floss and has a natural variation in the color. It’s just yummy. I’m looking forward to adding more colors in the future.

Here’s the still-in-progress-what-to-do-with-it piece. I may make a pillow. Or a wall hanging with a vintage-looking frame. I dunno. But I better decide before my house sells!

I’m really enjoying the flowers in my garden this year; the lack of sunshine hasn’t dampened their voila. I don’t know if I’ll get to enjoy them next spring/summer, so I’m just making a special effort to stop and take them in. And smell those roses while I’m at it.

Blessings,