This was supposed to be Jamie's first weekend back to work since he went to training. He's been on weekday shifts for almost a month, and I think we both came to the conclusion that we did not like it. But instead, he took Saturday off so we could drive up to spend the day with R. I was nervous about how A would do being out of the house for the whole day, so we tried to time our trip around her naps. But of course, she decided to wake up an hour early so we had to change our plans. In spite of the early wake up, we were on the road exactly on time (which is rare for us).
Half way there we decided to stop off and fill up the gas tank. I took this time to also feed A so she could last the rest of our trip. Soon after we were ready to get back on the road, but our car had other plans. The battery decided to give us trouble, which ultimately needed to be replaced before we left to head home. After our 20 minute delay we were on the road again. We arrived about a half hour late, but poor Jamie had to rush off to the store to get the new battery (while the car was still running).
We spent the afternoon hanging out and catching up with R and then it came time for the gifts. Holy cow!! I don't think I've ever seen so many gifts for just one little man. She got everything possible for him to last right up through the first year, no kidding. Unfortunately, we had to leave earlier than we wanted because we had plans back home. So we said our goodbyes and grabbed some cake for the road (mmmm strawberry filled).
Once home we ate dinner, crock-pot chicken and mushrooms which had been cooking all day while we were out of the house, then it was time to rest. We all cuddled up on the couch and watched some TV. Then it was off to bed for all of us.
Today, though, was just any other Sunday. It was just A and I here so we hung out and spent the day together. I hate that it's too hot outside to do anything with her. Even going to the pool isn't possible, mainly because there's no shade available, but that a rant for another time.
Now on to the fun stuff... my super cute quilt I made for baby E!!
First I had to figure out which fabric to use. I've had this laying around waiting to make something with it, and I though this quilt would be perfect!
Then I had to cut out 48, 4.5" squares of fabric.
After arranging the squares so I knew where I wanted them, I pinned them together in strips.
And began sewing.
This is what it looked like once all rows were sewn together.
Then I cut out my back piece. I knew I wanted to keep this whole so I wouldn't interrupt the pattern.
This is the front all sewn together.
At this time, I began to cut small slits in the seams to create the frayed edge.
And that's it. All done!
Only thing left to do is wrap it up and tie a bow :)
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