Taking A Break

Time For A Break ...

I haven't seen my sewing machine or blogged in weeks but that comes with the territory of being a stay-at-home mom. In June the kids activities, homework, etc. got insane so no free time at all and then next thing you know they are on summer vacation! So officially now I'm on a break from sewing for a while. I admit I was some-what 'cranky' after not being able to go down into my 'studio' during the day to create but my family definitely comes first and I stay home so that I have the greatest pleasure of hanging out with my kids all summer long.

My 9 year old daughter has been stuck to me like glue so I've been trying to get her to call friends and/or find something to do... last week she said to me "Mom, I just like being with you" ... who could not love that statement? So I decided to stop being cranky and take total advantage of my little shadow and we've really been enjoying our time together. She has the creative need as much as me, if not more. She has decided she wants to redecorate her room. She's been online, reading magazines & watching HGTV, etc. So for her birthday we will be redecorating (basically painting the walls, new bedding, and most of all CLEANING). She's doing an awesome job cleaning up her room and donating her toys and clothes that she does not need anymore.


Now my 12 year old son, he just likes being home, hanging out and keeps himself busy. And he still likes to hang out with me (even in public). He has been enjoying swimming, golfing, hanging out with friends, going to baseball games, and demolition derbies & drag races with Dad.


Our first trip this summer was to visit family in Pennsylvania for an annual pig roast. It was great to see everyone, aunts, uncles, cousins, brother-in-law & sister-in-law. Baby K was still in the hospital at the time so we didn't get to see her. But she is home now with her mommy & daddy.

Baby K ...
Our next stop was to Lake Erie & Splash Lagoon Waterpark in Erie, PA...

Splash Lagoon ....


Drag Race ...
Summer Fun ...


Whenever we go some place new I like to look for fabric stores and garden centers. While in Erie, PA I had the chance to visit Mill Creek Sewing & Fabric ... what a great store and the nicest people working there. I used my cell phone camera, which is not great, but here is a look at the store...

In this picture there are the cutest aprons. Of course I purchased the pattern and lots of fabric to make them.
Enjoy your summer!