summer is coming to a close...

we had so much fun on capa capa's (that's short for captain grandpa) boat... we had the most perfect summer in maine day... it was glorious... love the ocean so much!!!
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hello there....

well, my shoulder, back, and neck are almost completely healed... but then i came down with a terrible summer cold... i am getting over it quickly, but still haven't managed to get much done... today the girls and i are going boating with my mom and stepdad... that should be fun... first time for the girls ever and first time for me in years.... i'll post pics later...

in the mean time, these pics are from our playdate with the youngs on thursday...

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aches and pains...

well, hello there... it has been a few days since i last posted, mostly because i have been in pain and so not sewing... my right shoulder, neck, and back have been sore for a week or so and sewing (god forbid) exacerbates it... unfortunately, i am running out of summer and want to get more accomplished, so... i am going to try to get back to it.... i still have a few quilt patterns that i want to try and some fabrics that i would love to use, so i better get sewing... i also have more books to read, a reunion to host and it's getting down to crunch time... anyway, i need a new boost of motivation (and muscle relaxants)... i did complete kristin's quilt... it is now backed in a luscious tan varigated flannel and is quilted... i hand stitched the binding down a few days ago! yay! i'll have more to report in the next few days... moving on...

last night we had a great summer evening with a dinner on the grill, fresh made fried dough (i made it!) and sparklers.... i managed to pick the best setting (out of like 60) and got some really cool pics... i'll post some here... enjoy! just don't ask about marina's boots... cause i just don't know!!!