It's What's For Dinner

Smashburger.....

It's what's for dinner!

If you have never had one of these
juicy, greasy burgers

I recommend you RUN

not walk

but RUN

to a local Smashburger

They are sooooo not good for you

(if you know what I mean)

but

sooooo YUMMY!!!

Enjoy your evening

~Nancy~

The Plan

A few months back

my very talented SIL

who blogs here

sewed up the CUTEST owl pillows!

When Jen saw those cuties

her mind went into overdrive

and a plan was hatched.

The Plan

Jen: Mommy (that's what she calls me when she wants something)
 would you make an owl pillow for me?

Mom (me): I would love to!

A few hours later.....

Jen: Mommy, (insert sweet smile and many compliments)

Would you make some for my friends as well?

Mom (me): ARE YOU KIDDING ME....

I WOULD LOVE TO!!!

Jen and I sat down and got BUSY

Are they not the cutest little owls!!!!!

Each one has found its new home

and I have been told they are quite happy.

Enjoy your week end!

~Nancy~

Early Summer Sewing

Early this summer

The rhythm of my sewing machine

was often heard into the wee hours of the morning.

I managed to finish three quilt tops

and start two more.

One of the tops is still at the quilter

but I wanted to share

the other two with you!

This one was made for my

very sweet and wonderful

mother-in-love!

That's her behind the quilt, Ha!.

She LOVES blues and purples

and put this in her bedroom

where it really popped next to

her blue painted wall.

The next quilt is so very special to me.

Last may my BFF, Julie

came for a visit

AND

visit we did!!!

We had so much fun.

After she left I found

a brown paper bag from

our local quilt store

filled to the brim with fabric picked out to make this...

It's pink and girly!

and every time I see it

I am reminded of our very sweet visit.

Thanks Julie!

The last top I made is for

the cute engineer

So, when that gets back

I'll show y'all a pic

WAIT

 shhhhhh

did you hear that?

Mrs. B (my sewing machine) is

calling my name.

She is such a sweet little thing!

and loves some quality time!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

~Nancy~



The Slow Down Begins

Last night as I climbed in bed

I was overwhelmed with

gratitude for my

VERY

busy summer!

It was the summer of constant motion...

the summer of working

the summer of going

the summer of doing

the summer of giving

the summer of investing

And all the while,

 the Lord was speaking this into my heart.

Be still and know I am God

I have never in my life been on the go

like I was this summer

and while I was TIRED

my heart knew a peace

that could only come from my Father.

I love that about Him!

Life is now in slow down mode

for which I am thankful.

Katie had many changes this summer

and is now settled in her new town,

with her new roommates.

She is so happy!!!

Jen is also settled back at school

in her new dorm

with a new roommate.

She too is very happy!

The cute engineer and I are

adjusting to the empty nest (again)

and we too are happy!

If your life is in

a state of constant motion

PLEASE

 let your heart be still

and know He is God!

Your journey will be AMAZING!

Have a very lovely day

~Nancy~

Our Excellent Montana Adventure in Pictures

WARNING.....lots of pictures

Hi all!

We are back from our excellent

Montana adventure!

and have entered the

excellent moving children adventure!

Kate is moving about an hour north of us

and Jen is packing her bags

getting ready to head back to Liberty.

Sooooo, for the next few weeks things

at the cottage will be turned up side down

and maybe inside out.

 I will be back for a much needed visit

after we get Kate moved and settled 

and

  Jen is back at school.

In the mean time

here are a few pics from

our excellent Montana adventure

Some of our family

Sunrise

An early morning walk along the Yellowstone River

Just a few shots of Glacier National Park

Picking cherries along Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake

Hope you enjoyed a very

small view of the

"Big Sky State"

Take care

~Nancy~