We have had our grandchildren visiting us since the fourth of July. We spent a week in Portland and nearly sweltered in the heat and the mosquito infestation, but before we headed to Mendocino we picked raspberries on Sauvie Island on one of the hottest days of their visit.
As we were shopping for cold drinks and popsicles before heading home, we discovered this little dog that accompanies one of the workers to his job each day. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to photograph this cutie.
Several nights ago we decided to do our homemade pizzas, something that is becoming our tradition with the kids each time they visit.
This morning we started painting the rocking chair for their new baby cousin, due within the next two and a half weeks.
I am sorting through fabrics getting ready for some fun exploration for Jude of Spiritcloth’s class, “The Beasts”. In the interim, after the grandkids leave on Sunday, I will continue my sewing for the new grandson. Lots of things going on this summer, all fun and full of anticipation. My absence here is due to family and much in the way of sewing projects. I hope to be posting more for the class, and hopefully, some fun beasts!
Looks like you are having a busy and wonderful summer! I’m really looking forward to the patchwork beast class. That wee beast in the box might provide some inspiration? Right now two of mine are outside eating fallen apples or raspberries off the vine.
The faces on the children is precious. They look so happier and fulfilled.
I had mine this week and I am just beginning to get my breath back. It is curious how I could do it when my son was young and think nothing about the exhaustion.
I missed your posting.
The new baby will be wonderful. May you enjoy him to the fullest.
a very “summer” post. nice! raspberries here too!
grandchildren….mine just taught me that a moose’s antlers can bend down…a toy moose that is.
can’t wait to see how your beasts evolve.
I was coming to leave a post inquiring how you were….
Glad to see you are well and having fun with the grandchildren. So many Summer projects, I see…
Look forward to seeing your “beast” creations.
<3
p.s. adorable grandchildren and cute dog.
Nothing quite like building memories with the grandkids!
Happy Days!