Not for the Faint of Heart

Happy Birthday to Greg!
I wanted to cut up the watermelon, and oops, the knife somehow got out of control. I knew it was deep, excessive blood being an issue, so I drove myself to the medical center in Shelley and they fixed me up with 6 stitches. (My ring is soaking right now).
But not to worry, I can still move my finger, which they say is an important thing. It is really swollen now, and when the numbness wears off, it may just throb...........I will tell Greg about it sometime, I am sure.

Fair Week

I went to look at the quilts at the fair, and lo, and behold, my little mini was a Best of Show.
It is just above my head to the left. The fair worker was worried that I posed under the rope, but all was well when I was done. I won a few other ribbons, and enjoyed seeing my friends quilts and ribbons.
Jamie's boys spent the night at my house on Friday a week ago, and here is Weston, sound asleep, but evidently deep in thought at the same time!
And Casey slept here all night, it is his "favorite bed".

Just Three More

The is the popular front deck of the houseboat, and where the kabobs were grilled!
Can you believe it? Greg actually played two different games!
He also had a nap on a cool morning. We'd love to go back!

Because You Asked.........

One of my many readers (Kallie) wanted more pictures, so here are a few more. This is the top deck of the houseboat where we all slept under the stars in our own little tents.
Greg and three of the other men brought harmonicas and gave concerts on a daily basis.

More rocks...the rope is one of the boat anchors......
A view of the eating tables, kitchen and couches. There was plenty of room, it never felt crowded.
This is looking across the very deep channel from the boat. We would swim over to the other side, and find little lizards looking at us.

Lake Powell Trip, WOW

Greg and I spent a week relaxing on this 70 foot house boat. There were seven couples, and it was a lovely time. We ate, played games, swam, and rode jet skiis.
It was glorious scenery, and wonderful company. We would do it again!
My swimming buddies.......................

Two Quilts Finished

I just finished binding this quilt...it is LARGE. The center squares were exchange blocks that I won at quilt guild. I had it machine quilted, and I like the way it turned out.

This baby quilt is made from soft flannel, and I big-stitched it. Do you think it will do well at the fair?

Summer Birthday Fun

Just let me tell you, Rhya LOVES peas from the garden. She will eat them as long as someone helps her, in this case, grandpa.
I have spent most of the last two weeks celebrating my birthday. We love an excuse for parties, lunch with friends (several lunches!), and family times. Kallie and Ryan even came for the weekend, and here is my birthday present from them. A full pedicure, one of my favorite things to get! I was spoiled for days by my husband, kids, and grandkids!
The finale was a yummy family dinner, birthday cake and all, at Adrienne's house with everyone attending. I guess it's finally all over until next year.