This week has been a bit busier than normal as we added four grandchildren to the mix. Mommy and Daddy went to Hawaii for the week and had a wonderful trip with only minor rain from the hurricanes. Life was not boring with a 1, 2 1/2, 4 and 5 1/2 year old in the house. We loved it, but it was really nice to have some quite time yesterday once everyone left. Can you guess that I was also missing from the blogging world?
I have missed my sewing time lately so I slipped away to my creative room and left the cleaning until today. My Spider Web leader and ender project has been so close to being finished so I did the last two blocks and then sewed it together. It ended up to be about 70” square.
Today was so quiet. I missed the early morning snuggles with the little ones, but it felt good to have clean floors and windows!!
How could you not miss these faces?
The two year old went to Costco with Grandpa on Saturday and picked out a bouquet of flowers for Grandma. Doesn’t this just look like something a 2 year old would choose????
We had a little excitement while the children were here. Our tortoise eggs started hatching. The little ones kept a close eye on the activity although the process is quite slow. Two out and three more to go…..
Some of the grandchildren headed back to school today. How can that be? The rest go back next week. Where has the summer gone?
You had a house full!
ReplyDeleteMorning snuggles, rainbow flowers, eggs hatching -- what a wonderful week for everyone. Your spider webs are awesome. I think school is starting earlier and earlier!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that was a houseful, wasn't it? I'll bet the house was quiet when they left. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think your 2 yo has fantastic taste in flowers! And how fun to watch the tortoises hatch. It sounds like a wonderful week was had by all.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, you must have had a great week with those sweeties!!! Love your quilt. And I've never seen a tortoise hatch...how neat is that???
ReplyDeleteYou loved every minute of it I'm sure. How nice for the mom and dad to slipped away while the kids were safely care for by your and Mr Needled Mom! Those flowers are so delightful. Are they real? The spider web quilt looks fantastic with the yellow borders. Are you going to quilt it yourself? Enjoy a quite week - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI like your layout with half webs around the edge of the quilt, and the striped inner border gave it some pizazz.
ReplyDeleteI hope the kids remember the tortoise hatchings. They will find out they have seem something a lot of other people will never experience.
It IS always great to have them for a little while but in my case it sure is nice when they go home. I'm getting too old for all the noise and activity. But I know you have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes, those are adorable children! It can be awfully quiet when the grandkids are gone!
What a fun post. I've never seen tortoise come out of a shell (wish I was there), and I've always wanted to make a spider web quilt. (nice job!) and of course, grandbabies are a slice of heaven.
ReplyDeleteOh it would be busy with the little ones but sew much fun too. They are all so adorable.. Such lovely flowers the two year old chose.
ReplyDeleteYour leader and ender Spider Web Quilt is fabulous...
WOW! What fun for the little ones to see the tortoise hatch..
I love little one's choice of color. They have no fear of it at all. Sometimes when you want that extra punch to a quilt, ask a child. They always get it right!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you must of had with those four cuties!
ReplyDeleteThe spiderweb looks brilliant! How cool to have baby tortoises! My husband really wants us to get one but I have enough to look after ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy with a house full of grandies and new baby turtles. Enjoy those pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful quilt! So pretty! Glad you got some time in your sewing studio!! Those baby tortoises are adorable! What fun for the little ones to get to see them hatch. Just came in from the barn, had to put the boys to bed, my four legged kids~! Glorious evening, would like to sleep right out on the deck but the mosquitos would have a feast on me! R just got home, he and J had dinner up here with Rob. Such a nice young man. Going to the lake in the morning, having the roof power washed. It looks so much better with the new paint and stain on the deck. Always upkeep! :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat precious flowers your grandchildren picked out for you!! How neat for them to be able to see the baby tortoises hatching and I know I'm tickled to see them! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and now you get to enjoy some quilting time!
ReplyDeleteOh, you always have something fun happening at your house! Those GBs are Beautiful! and if that wasn't enough...baby turtles too! You deserve everyone of those flowers and more! Enjoy that quilting!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt top by the way!
That sounds like a great visit with your grandchildren. And a nice vacation for their parents!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the solid color in your spiderweb quilt? I love how this has turned out! Are there y seams?
I am going to try the concentric circles on my solids quilt but I won't finish it in time for the deadline. School starts next week and the cat's in the cradle and all that...
I don't see how you get all you get done, done! The turtles hatching are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.... those faces!!! So sweet and I know you miss them! It's nice to get back to sewing and your house being all yours again after such a visit, isn't it? We really enjoyed Sara's visit with her puppy but it couldn't compare to little ones like that :) There's just something about a little one in the house! Amazing to see the turtles hatching - wow!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fantastic....what cuties you have there
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! Love your spider web quilt. As for those little darlings, bet you give lots of hugs! And the turtles...awesome to see them hatching!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a fun week! I love the flowers :-) your Spider Web quilt is beautiful. I love that you did it in yellow!
ReplyDeleteThe summer has flown by very quickly this year. Looks like you had a good week with the cute grandkids to help make yours complete. The tortoise hatching must have been very exciting to watch A week at grandma and grandpa's house is clearly a treat. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteThe quilt top is beautiful and bright! Just looking at it made me happy! Flowers picked by a two year old are the best...the kids are so adorable! No wonder you miss them! Tortoise hatching sounds exciting, slow but exciting :)
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Beautiful quilt! I'm glad you've picked up on a common refrain in blogland--we all seem to be enjoying our summer days, and for you: grandchildren! (I have the last batch of my crew coming here on Thursday for an overnighter.) I think the flowers are terrific, and how fun to have your tortoise eggs hatch while the children were there! Happy Summer!
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