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7 Aug

Sitting down to write a blog post, I couldn’t think of anything. Aside from the makings of a busy but everyday life, nothing has happened. Nothing is so good, so sweet and such a blessing. Thank you God!

Just a few slow stitches on this mini that could have been done by now.

Slow stitches  on a mini quilt. You'd think it'd go faster.

My daughter made a quick and squishy pillow last weekend. I loved helping her make it. She did such a great job.

Mini squishy pillow ❤️all done! #sewingclass #homeschool #summerfun #annamariahorner

I’ve been getting us ready to go back to school in 3 short weeks.

Annnnnnd nearly all 1st grade books. #homeschool

Seeing all those books is both intimidating and exciting. I should go back to last year’s book photos and see if I said those exact same words.

Getting ready for a new school year. This is nearly all of the 3rd grade books we need. That there is a bunch o' knowledge.

And Sally gave me such a lovely handmade gift. Such a sweetie she is.

Look at the prettiness @sallykeller814 made for me. Thank you girl! I love it.

I’m so glad I sat down to write this blog post about nothing at all. Turns out I have a lot to be thankful for in my nothing at all.

Hope you all are enjoying your week!

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  1. Erica says

    August 7, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Sometimes "nothing" going on is the absolute best thing. Looks like you will be busy with school soon though!

  2. Little Island Quilting says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I feel like that at the moment. I have nothing to say. Which I like 🙂

  3. Diane says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:19 am

    Beautifully said!

  4. Missy Shay says

    August 8, 2014 at 1:12 am

    You will be very busy with homeschooling your children!

  5. CitricSugar says

    August 8, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Black, white and hot pink – always classic! So Parisienne. 🙂

    That stack of books reminds me that I should be lesson planning….

  6. jeifner says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Nothing sounds lovely

  7. Heidi Staples says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    So happy that life is peaceful and quiet right now. Enjoy!!!

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