Time passes faster than we realize .. It is time to sit back on a dark nite and look into the skies at the wonders of creation.. It is time to sit back on a early morning and watch the sun rise in the east. It is time to look to the west and watch the golden sun set. Like my Mom said many times,.. It is time to smell the roses.
all in all, it is time to relax and appreciate what we have, where we are, and who God has made us....

Home last nite after a wonderful trip to North Carolina. sometimes we do not take time to enjoy the traveling like we should. I love to watch scenery and people. this was what happened. The landscape was not like the area that I live in today. Trees and rolling hills. Lots of rivers and water... People. I looked out over the crowd at the concert that we attended. So many different life styles were represented. So much culture... It is wonderful to be home , sleep in my bed, drink my style of coffee, and relax.

Sometimes we just get too busy to enjoy life. the expression.. smell the roses..my mom said that to me many times. I thought she was crazy. at my age, i realize that she did know what she was talking about. I am trying to slow down, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life. should have done this about 20 years ago!

I am working early this morning trying to finish projects, straighten sewing room and packing what I want to take for a week of vacation. I will have several hours a day down time, so want to have some hand work or something to do as I do not do well with boredom. Working on a 30's applique wall hanging, and several other projects. I like to straighten my sewing room before I leave.

It is a wonderful day when you wake up refreshed ready to meet the challenges of the day. Sleep is so magical. It refreshes the brain, body, and gives you the energy to think straight. I function much better after the first cup of coffee and a time of silence for meditation. When I have to hurry in the morning, I get confused and make mistakes. so the solution is to get some rest and sleep. I was told by a wise person that you multiply the hours before midnite and divide the hours after midnight by 2. so 3 x 2 plus 5/2.. 6 + 2.5.. 8 hours... or 3 + 5...8 hours. it does not matter how many hours, just the fact that I do feel rested.....

We drove in from cheyenne, wy last nite. was a wonderful time. had a lot of rain on the way down. I love to watch it rain. such a wonder from God to us. Need to get busy packing as I leave on Tuesday for a quilting retreat with friends. What do I take with me. I am flying, so will be limited. decisions to be made in a hurry. I need to finish the laundry, fold clothes, towels, etc. straighten everything. My life is never boring. Things are always there to do.
I finished a challenge project that I have. We received 6 pieces of fabric, could add 2 more to make somethng... None of the fabric cordinate with each other. I decided to do a table runner center, and did 4 coasters make with clothesline. Used all of the fabric, but did not have to worry about the cordination. Looks good to me... and finished is better than not finished..

It is a new day today. I need for that to happen. Things happen for a purpose. sometimes we do not like what happens and that cannot be changed by anyone. I will have a wonderful day today. I will not let anyone change it for me. I am working on several quilts at the same time. Sometimes this gets confusing and it hard for me to complete anything. Put an entire row on my quilt backwards. I have taken it apart and hope to press and sew it today.
My Dear Jane Polka Dot is in preparation at this point. I have found several fabrics and have the background ready. Pattern is printed out and waiting. This will go to the next retreat that I attend. I like to have several hand projects waiting for me so I can take them when I go in a vehicle with dh. I cannot stay still and have to have something with my hands.
Hope to finish binding the western quilt for Keith this week. That is my main goal for the week.