Another week of summer!

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GONE!!!  Where is it going?  This weekend I have this little girl (she doesn't arrive until tomorrow) and these little boys, who are tucked in for the night and sleeping for the beginning of their weekend at Grandma's house.  John escaped to camp for the weekend.  Too much confusion for him. Tomorrow we are going swimming and then supper and then hiking to the water tower and then we are making banana splits.  Helps to have a plan, although most of the time Flexibility is the Key to Success.
These chairs are my yard sale find for the day!  They were $5 for each set and barely fit in the back of the Equinox, but they made it.  They are perfect for the patio by the fire.  They are also surprisingly comfortable.
Not sure whether to paint them or not...opinions?
Finished these items this week, or should I say ALMOST finished them.  The painted items still need varnished and embellished.  The towel, at least is done.  I have more of these cut out, all different designs, now to get them stitched.  I needed a break from the I Spy quilt. 

Hope that everyone has a great weekend.  Sunday will find me with me feet propped up, passed out in the recliner, I am sure.  Three children, ages 4, 3 and 2 will be the cause of my demise!

Comments

Laurie said…
It sounds like you have a great week-end in store! My grand daughters are also here this week-end with my son and daughter in law, but won't be seeing too much of them. I'll cherish every minute though, as I know you are. Love your chairs, I don't know if I'd paint them or not! But your finished pieces are just perfect!!
July 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM
My Colonial Home said…
Enjoy your weekend with the dear little ones...Oh I understand about needing a Flexible Plan...we do that every Monday with our two grandchildren.
Great looking chairs! Glad they fit in the vehicle...would not have been fun having to go back twice!

Karen
July 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM
MPdaCNA said…
Thanks for visiting my blog. While I'm busy for the foreseeable future in getting ready to sell my house and move, I'll be checking in from time to time.
July 19, 2010 at 2:16 AM
The Homespun Cottage said…
Thank you for joining the Blog Party at The Primitive Peddler! Button link isn't suppose to show on your blog...it's only on the main blog page to allow readers to grab the button from there. Hope that makes sense!
Hugs~
Kim
July 20, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Lois said…
Cathy,
I love your work. You are so talented!!!
I think you will have a full weekend with the kiddies.
Enjoy!
Lois
July 20, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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