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 Mommy, quilter...........................what else?

I love to open my eyes to an array of heart fulfilling tasks.

 Cooking a crock pot meal for a friend at MOPS that just had a baby.  This one happened to be a pot roast with some carrots and potatoes and all the good seasonings to go along with it.

Eating fresh green salads with creative toppings such as dates, and almonds.  Be healthy conscience.

Dwelling on the flowers I have planted.  Remember again and again that I may not be an expert gardener,but nature can help do its part;)

Slowing down and realizing nature is the real, honest to goodness beauty.  Not just fabric and quilts.

I sure like to dwell on this handsome man  quite a bit too.  My Robin Hood that is:)

Fills my heart.

Sara

Oh my goodness

ALL OVER the place 'round here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swapping has got its definite pluses and no minuses!!!!

oooOOOOh that Jess friend of mine over at Quilty Habit did GOOD!!!!  Malka Dunbrawski prints which are like a nice dark chocolate after a rough day...little bit of scrappy pieces and a  2.5" charm pack of Kate Spain Terrain------eeeek!

If that wasn't enough, to make me feel extra special Jess threw in these-------------------------

Everything was individually wrapped in that pretty paper you see...is it my Birthday??:)  Cute pad of paper;)

This made my current cold just melt away---icing on the already delicious cake:P  Heather Bailey,Sarah Jane Children at Play AND Bonnie and Camille's new line Vintage modern (even though that mom and daughter have a new line coming out soon as well! love'm)  I flipped through the charms and let me tell you Bonnie and Camille you never cease to amaze this girl.  Every single print is magical and pleasing!  Absolute favorites!!!!!  Look at the tiny notepad on it own little clipboard------------------------I am blessed!

So what did I learn from this folks?!!
Do a swap, at least. once. a month.
You will be very pleased!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Jess!  You made my month a WHOLE lot happier!!!

While I sip away at my Rooibos tea (delicious for a cold btw) and nibble on some Lindt Dark chocolate, I am going to linger here a bit more and show off some pics from my pretty garden areas through out my yard.

 Echinacea which would do me some good too right now.  Not tryin' to have a pity party for my cold....just saying.  I have waited since last year when I planted these seeds so this is an exciting find:)

Calla Lily that surprised me too:)  Thought it was a goner.  Now it's showing off!

Butterfly Bush Black Knight species such delicate, tiny little flowers that give off a light perfumed smell

~~~~~~~~~~Sara~~~~~~~~~~