Computer Woes

I had every intention of posting something new long before now but a glitch appeared in my laptop preventing me from accessing the blog writer component. And I'm pretty helpless to fix anything but the simplest problems.  Having a computer expert for a son-in-law has multiple advantages including getting my computer working smoothly again. Unfortunately he lives 150 miles away. Our visit to the Morgans this weekend resulted in his working his magic with my computer so I'm up and blogging again.

Collier pulls up on everything

Uncle Travis takes a turn feeding Collier

Ice cream with hot fudge is a rare treat for Hamilton

Claire gets free riding lessons from our wonderful neighbor

Pops hold his boys

These pictures of the grandchildren were made when they came to Mountville the previous weekend. 

Wild and Crazy Valentine's Day

I know that Valentine's has come and gone but I'm still recovering from the madness. In a round about way I was recruited for duty to help in a florist for Valentine's Day and the day before. It's the largest day of the year for the floral industry and this Greenwood florist hired lots of additional help to satisfy the demand for flowers, bears, balloons and gift baskets for the beloved. My job, primarily, was to arrange flowers--long stem red roses for the most part--and to tie bows. It was hectic and fun at the same time. I'm glad it's over!

This florist is in an old house and the kitchen serves as the design space;

sometimes there were 4 people back here throwing flowers around

The ubiquitous red rose awaiting delivery

Valentine Project

A client requested I sew a Valentine jon jon for her little grandson but she was hoping I could do something to make it wearable for more than just one holiday. I'm familiar with children's clothing that is reversible but I'd never actually made any. Here's my first attempt. I was so happy with the nautical side that I bought some more of the same fabric to sew one up for Collier--haven't decided what I'll do for the flip side yet.

Climbing is one of Collier's latest skills and this box provided another level to hike.