Thursday, 21 August 2025

Fully Finished Gallery - August 2025 ๐Ÿ–ผ

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Let's just say I'm early for next year!
I could still make this into a pillow, but I think I like it in the little frame.


Once again, I'm too late to add to Rachel's link-up, but this is also for my records!

A Jersey Girl visit and a birthday ๐ŸŽ‚

Going a little backwards, in June, dear Amy came to visit ME for a change! 
I took her to Ellicott City as that is my go-to place, and thought she would like it.


Crossing the bridge, we saw a sweet family of ducks.


And boy was she happy in the E. C. Pops Shop!
This popcorn girl had a lot of tasting to do.


She found a few she couldn't leave without, but no Jelly Bellies!


This poor guy stands outside the shop and I think he's a little sick about it... he's green!


I saw this sweet little Fisher Price sewing machine in the antique depot while we were there. I had seen a photo of it on Instagram recently, so I grabbed it when I saw it! I even had the people at home to go with it. Maybe it will inspire me to pull out my sewing machine to finish some pieces? Or maybe she'll take care of it for me?!


We did get some stitching in, with some "help" from Mia and Maverick.


The last time she was here, I had her try our Maryland pizza at Ledo's. She loved it and here she is bringing some home for her and her husband. I guess it's a change from that NY/NJ pizza!


She gave me my birthday gift a little early since she had to leave. She had asked me what my favourite colour was and now I know why.
I said periwinkle and she went on a hunt for it. She said she had a hard time finding it but when she finally did, it was actually called periwinkle!
I love that one side has the stripes and the other has those lovely hearts.๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™
Isn't it gorgeous?


Lazy kitties, those are MY blankets!


A few days later, Kerri came to celebrate my birthday and we went to see Sarah Millican in Baltimore. 
She was awesome! Let me just say, I think there were some very uncomfortable men in the audiance!
"I don't do rude jokes - I do honest ones. If they're rude, that's just because life is. I think there's bravery in talking about things that women are told to keep quiet." 
She is definitely NOT quiet! ๐Ÿคฃ


Such fun together!


She was able to join us for my birthday dinner before heading home, more good times.
And yes, baby Nathan is now the tallest in the family!




Still so much more to catch up on...