We had a busy last 3 days. Sometimes I really hate being so busy. I am really a home body but these last 3 days were really pleasant...filled with family and friends! I love that!!
We started out with a family day at my parent's house! The theme was Mexican. We had so much food. Mom and Dad really outdid themselves. I wish I had a picture of how much food we had. I loved spending all day with my family. Such good times. One big accomplishment for me was finishing a quilt I started for my aunt and uncle in 2002. We used to have a HUGE 4th of July celebration every year at my aunt and uncle's house. It was one occassion outside of Christmas that I really looked forward to every year. My aunt and uncle always outdid themselves and everyone always had a blast. 2002 marked the last 4th of July celebration we would celebrate at their house because they sold their property. It was sad but times do change. So anyway, I got this brilliant idea to make her a quilt of American flags and have everyone at the party sign the back of the quilt. Part Thank you for the memories and part something commerative. I had the front all pieced together and had the fabric for everyone to sign on that would become part of the back. All I had to do was quilt it together and put on the binding. (Not my favorite things to do!) After the party, the quilt sat in my closet. I hate to say, it sat there for 6 years. I am the best at starting projects but the worst at completing them. When my mom said they were having everyone over for the 4th this year, I made it my mission, goal, whatever you want to call it, to complete this quilt. It was a little bittersweet in that a few signatures on the quilt are from those who have passed on. But I am so glad I got it completed and it turned out pretty good. Of course since I was playing single mom due to Jimmy working ALL DAY, I forgot to bring the camera over. I wanted to get a picture of my aunt and I holding the quilt. So, Friday ended with the kids wanting to see fireworks. We attempted to make it downtown to see them but I got lost and so the kids saw them as we were driving. Oh well.
Saturday was a loooong day. It started with me and my sister going to Lady Bug Beads to see if we could re-create a necklace she got that cost $82. She really liked it and wanted to get one for all the bridesmaids but at $82 a piece that is not possible. We had a great time at Lady Bug Beads. Everyone was so helpful. We made our first necklace and it turned out fabulous. Other than the original having a better clasp, you really couldn't tell a difference. I can't wait to complete the other 4. I think we may even attempt bracelets and earrings. I am so ambitious!! After 3.5 hours of jewelry making, (when I got home, Alex actually asked where I had been and what was I doing for the last 3.5 hours! I just laughed.), I went home and tried to get a little nap in before heading to our friends for a BBQ. Auntie and Bryan were taking the kids to Fair St. Louis so they were going to get to see the fireworks!! YaY!!! We went to Mike and Aimee's for a BBQ. It was a lot of fun. I had a great time!! Lots of laughs!!
Sunday, I attempted to find something to wear for my cousin's wedding this coming weekend but to no avail. Really bummed and disappointed in myself. Anyway, Aimee and Samantha called and invited us to go swimming at the Maplewood pool. Nothing like being disgusted because I can't find a dress and then going and putting a swimming suit on and going out in public. But I did it and we had a blast. Olivia was so tired, as we were heading home, she conked out before we even left their subdivision. Good times, good friends!!
So, this weekend was all about good times, making memories, wonderful family and friends. I am so blessed. I couldn't ask for more!!!
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