Too many photos today 
I have been busy the last 3 days working on “So Charming” and pleased to say I am done with the top!! I started it on August 30th I think and finished it September 26th – less than a month to hand piece while on vacation in between hikes and sight seeing and now this past week in between taking care of the grandchildren and doing things with them.
I ran back over to the quilt shop today with the grandchildren after karate practice and McDonald's. I realized I had forgotten to get the backing for the quilt. I found this white with black polka dots that I thought would go with it well. I must say the kids enjoyed the shop really well and were very well behaved. They have always showed such an interest in quilting that they were asking questions and wanting to feel some of the fabric (they had clean hands). They loved the feel of the flannel. They were even looking at patterns and pointing out different ones that they though maybe I should make for them! Kids - they think I can whip these out quickly - Utah even told me I shouldn't be working on so many at one time and then I could finish faster - wise kid. They really don't need more quilts right now - they both have 4 already.
the kids.
karate sparring practice where for a little while they were sparring partners. Ciera really enjoyed that as shortly before her partner was quite a bit larger than her and she looked uncomfortable. Sparring with Utah put a smile on her face.
More sparring and I won't make you endure any more "grandma's pride and joy" photos I think I took about 20 of them at practice and at least as many again last night.
Mesa Verde, Colorado - Knife's Edge Hiking Trail -- where the rattlesnake was!
Scenery from that hiking trail. You can see that in places it brought us close to the edge of the mountain side.
The trail goes behind that mountain peak - the rocky part at the top is the Knife's Edge - The trail goes to the rocky area on the back side from what is shown - that is where the rattlesnake was close to.
September 27th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Yeah I bet Ciera was smiling, it’s not often you get the go ahead to whoop up on your brother LOL.
Crispy
September 27th, 2009 at 6:02 am
The quilt is beautiful! (And so are the grandkids!)
September 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
What a wonderful time!
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September 27th, 2009 at 7:49 am
So Charming is….well, so charming!!! I have so enjoyed all your vacation pics. Of course, you can NEVER have too many Grandma, pride and joy photos!!!!
Blessings~
Bren
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September 27th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Karen we haven’t been to that part of Colorado but our pictures have inspired us to plan our next trip here very differently. I love Estes Park but we’ve been here several times now and I’d love to see the rest of the state. blessings, marlene
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September 27th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Colorado is such an interesting state – so many places to see and things to do. Such a wide variety really of scenery also.
Yes I think Ciera was happy to spar with her big brother – they tend to get along really well and love karate.
September 27th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Fabulous photos! scenery, children and quilt all stunning, thanks for sharing with us, hugs Nettie x
September 27th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Very pretty quilt and I can’t believe how fast you actually handpieced it! Looks like the kids are having fun with Grandma…they are so cute! Ahhh more wonderful Colorado photos…makes me homesick!
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September 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Oh Karen, I came home for a few days and haven’t been on the computer, but you were my first visit today!
Beautiful grandkids….they must have been thrilled to see you too!
Over the moon impressed with the photos. I hope I might get your permission to upload one to my desktop…
Love the quilt, so different from what you’ve been doing lately!
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September 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Nanci what photo did you want to upload to your desktop? I will ask Mike he has almost all of his photos on flickr and most likely won’t mind one bit.
I go home tomorrow and will be good to get back to my own routine but have enjoy my time here visiting. After not being home other than 3 days this month though it will be good to get home. I really must get back to quilting on “Insanity” so I can get the Xmas quilt on the frame and get it quilted by Xmas!!.
Have enjoyed your summer photos as well and sounds like you had a good time at the cottage.
September 29th, 2009 at 8:21 am
The border looks great on the quilt! I am totally impressed-I wish I worked as diligently as you-I’ve been goofing off this past week reading! (although I do remember you have weeks like that too
Karate: what a great chance to hit your sibling upside the head!
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October 2nd, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I love Colorado! Those pictures are beautiful!
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