I am very lucky to have a crafty husband (read: Magnolia Leather Works %20 off sale), who doesn't mind going to Joann's on a rainy sunday. It was there that I made future crafty plans and withheld my efforts of a project a day. I can't go too much in to this project until a later date, although I can tell you I finished it much to my satisfaction and I only had to use the seam ripper once!. Here's a tease:
Uh huh that's right. That's my sewing machine. Thank you youtube for helping me get that blasted thing threaded. I'm a little rusty, but it was kinda like riding a bike.
As far as my status is concerned I am feeling much better about life. It's amazing what a few days (and two days off) can do for your mental state. I was very fortunate to have a sweet visit from my Kate who is soon to be a married woman. See below.
She brought me iced coffee and the sweetest birthday gift. Those Kiefer girls sure have my number. I can't wait to show you the beautiful necklace I received from Claire!
Charley Harper salt and pepper shakers. Kate also got me the neatest table butter dish from Le Creuset.
The butter crock keeps soft, fresh butter ready to spread for 3-5 days. Love it!
I can't wait to show you my newest accessory supplied by Sam Graham...
I cried when I saw these pictures that my friend Andy took of Claire and Kate's (two of my oldest friends...make that lifetime friends) Grandma. They are spectacular. This is also Andy's new site. Enjoy!
Sam just whipped up some french toast and I can't wait to devour it. We love cooking breakfast for dinner...it's one of our things. We had the loveliest day, although we didn't quite take advantage of the amazing fall weather like we should have. We started off the morning at New York Deli on the square. We met Mom, Dad, Grandmother and Grandaddy, who are in town to meet Matilda. It's one of my favorite lunch spots. My pick is the Vinings BLT with fresh cut fries and half sweet tea (in case you were wondering!). The atmosphere is really nice and great for men, it boasts several flat screen tvs, and the service is amazing. We've been there several times and the food comes out fast and the employees are so friendly and they work so hard to keep the restaurant clean (which I also love).
Here is a picture of Grandmother and Matilda, I got a little fancy with my iBook:
Afterwards we met Andy, Claire, and Kate at our house. I'm so happy Claire is in town and it was so great to visit with all of them. We had some great laughs and very polite political discussions. I have to say, I can't wait until the election is OVER! Anyways,we had a blast and I love them all. Claire, Kate, and I have been friends since they were born. I was at the hospital both times and it's a rare and beautiful thing.
Now Sam and I are going to watch a movie that I think personifies our life right now...American Gangster.
My friend Claire is a nanny to a beautiful boy named Henry. Henry's mama has good taste in car seats (we picked out the same one!). Claire tells me that Henry can be having a terrible day and just hearing the word "McPuffin" sends him in to a giggle coma. You have to watch the cuteness below:
