What a month of May, 2013!

It's official....it has been over a month since my last blog post...my life is as busy as ever!
Not too much actual sewing has been accomplished, tho I am working on a T-shirt quilt for my niece and have a Burda pants pattern cut out of muslin. I hope to perfect the fit with this pattern and add a few pairs of work slacks to my wardrobe. On the knitting front, I have several blocks of the Great American Afghan completed....working on this with a few of my knitting buddies has kept me on task. Oh, and the Christmas Knitting has commenced! 
And tho I briefly considered participating in MeMadeMay, I'm so glad I didn't....I would have fallen short of my commitment on that one. The month of May has been full of family time: lots of fun, proud moments!
Our youngest son, Matthew, graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Philosophy:


The commencement ceremony in the "Big House" is really something special!



So nice to have the whole gang together....proud parents and siblings:


We spent Memorial Weekend in Chicago visiting our daughters and supporting our kids and their friends who ran in the Soldier Field 10 Mile. Another proud moment:


And with a rainy weekend forecast ahead, I just may grab a little sewing time in between celebrating our 33rd (!) wedding anniversary and my 57th (!) birthday. 

If you are still reading along, thanks for visiting!


Comments

  1. LoriMay 30, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    You did have a busy month. Happy anniversary and happy birthday.

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  2. RhondaBussMay 30, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    A month full of great accomplishments:)

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  3. DharmaMay 31, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Congratulations to the new graduate and for your anniversary!!!! Also, Happy Birthday! Looking forward to seeing what you sew or knit this summer.

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  4. kepoJune 6, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Busy, busy indeed! :)

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