Growing Things

Wow, is it already the end of May?

Last week I was swept away by a birthday blizzard on one side and a Spring Market squall on the other.  My brother's birthday is the 16th, Isaac's is the 17th, my sister's husband's is the 18th, and my mom's big day is the 20th.  Add to that a trip to Minneapolis last week from Wednesday through Sunday and a father in the hospital. (He came home on Sunday too -- after two weeks.  I won't go into it without his consent.  He does seem to be doing much better now.  We were worried.  Love you, Dad!) 

I have a book-contribution to photograph, fabric to finesse, patterns to polish, kids to cuddle.  (Now I'm just having fun with alliteration.)  Mayday, Mayday!

Minneapolis, what a beautiful city!  I don't know what I was expecting exactly, but I was pleasantly surprised.  The weather was great, the city was clean and lively, and the public transit system was fantastic, and there was a Target right downtown.  I picked up some flip-flops and chocolate on Thursday, grabbed apples and couscous on Friday, and made a last-minute umbrella-run for Saturday's rain.  This is exciting stuff -- as on most of my city-stays, I lack some mundane object I have left behind;  there was no want this time. 

I love to catch up with everyone at Market.  Friends everywhere with new patterns, new books, new fabric, new fabric shops, new wallpaper.  Some with launch-parties, some with cake-parties.  I forget to work.

Minneapolis was great. I feel completely refreshed right now.  And I'm happy to be home to my little green garden of growing things. 

I have a number of outdoor projects to scoot-to before the coming heat scoots me back inside: work tables to build, chairs to refinish, a storage unit to clear out, a new garden to tend.  Truthfully, I can't even start on this list till a whole different work-list is checked.  We'll see how it goes.  The blaze is on its way.

I've got some fresh energy so I'm hopeful.  I'll keep a camera handy.

And school is out tomorrow!  My kids are all mine again. This makes me squishy.  I go.

Comments

[Nadine Woodraska]

It was great to see you! I haven't even put in my flowers or garden, we had snow on Monday, ugh! Good old Utah weather, maybe this weekend I will get it all planted. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Take care,
nadine

[Brooke romney]

Wow. Sounds very busy and very exciting. Good luck with all you have to accomplish!

[Heather Bailey]

Brooke! Have you moved yet? If not, I want to come help or something. Call me.

[pam]

wow! you have lots going on! Enjoy the kiddos this summer and look forward to all the updates! Love your fabric!

[Rachel]

Wow! You are incredibly busy! Hope you can get it all done quickly and spend some wonderful time with your family! :)

[Lisa]

I cannot tell you enough how awesome it was meeting you! I kept walking around saying, "Where is Heather Bailey?????" and thought I was going to have to leave without having met you. You were the last person we ran into before leaving! And thanks for the heads up on talking with Swirly Girl about rejuvenating the shop. You are such a sweet person and I'm glad I got a photo with you!!!

[Elizabeth]

It's so great to hear somebody sing the praises of Minneapolis - it is a great city! The greatest in my opinion. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.

[Lynn]

cute photos!

[Peris]

So excited to see what comes next. I was at the store the other day and picked up a quilt magazine because I thought I recognized the fabric on the cover...and yup its nicey jane....I just love that fabric....do you think it would work for a guys quilt.....with all the blues and greens.....its tough to find something fun, hip yet masculine these days...Congrats for the Fabric making the cover.....

[Jona]

Yay for school being out (1 more hour)! I love your apple tree! Peety's been begging for one so I'm curious to see your's grow. I'm glad you had a refreshing time at Quilt Market.

[Anna]

AHHH! I totally missed you at market. I looked everywhere, or so I thought! Darn. Glad you enjoyed MSP though.

[wishful nals]

love your blog! always such a great pop of color and sunshine :) xo!

[Kaye Prince]

I do hope that your father is well Heather - I'll keep him in my thoughts! It was so very nice to meet you in person at the Market cake party; hopefully I'll see you again in Houston!

[Tara]

Heather! I can not believe how big Miss Charlotte got!! She looks so grown up! Grace just turned 15 months and is running around everywhere...she is so much fun! Hope you are all doing well and that your dad continues to get better. Would love to see you guys sometime! :)

[Jenny Doh]

I love alliteration. Who knew May would be so packed, right? ;)

[Natalie V2]

A fun catch-up post... and then you got me envious at the very end: I want my kids out of school too! I cannot wait!
Happy Summer.

[Carina Gardner]

It was lovely to meet you at Quilt Market (well, accost you at Quilt Market) heehe. I even managed to get a blog worthy photo!

Thanks for handling it so well!

[Shelley (Pink House)]

Lovely GREEN photos!

[beccajo]

glad you had a great time in MN! give advanced warning next time so those of us who live here can give you some fun places to visit while you're in town! hope to hear good news about your Dad soon.

[Lizzy]

It was really nice to talk to you! Email me your address and I'll send you some goodies.

[le chat qui coud]

great pictures!

[Layne]

I'm 53... and the rare moments I have my adult children all to myself still make me squishy!!!!

[Holly Graham]

We are putting in our first garden this year. I am excited and nervous.

[Erin Rippy]

Thanks for posting a new photo of Charlotte. She's getting so big! I feel like I've watched your sweet brood grow up on your blog.

When do we get to see yummy Market photos?!? And what is this book you need to photograph a contribution for? Details, woman!

[Aden Meyler]

I'm so glad my old hometown gave you a good welcome. I'm a Minneapolitan at heart, but living for the past 10 years in Ireland. We would give you a big warm welcome here, too. Give it a try!

[Katherine]

Agh! I wish I'd known you were here back in May. Just read this post now. I hope you come back to MN again soon, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!