Saturday, June 28, 2008

Barrett Quilting Retreat---Nine Patches!!!


Sydnie and Maria showing off their sewing skills. They made hobby horses at sewing camp this summer.


Rose and Dave made Mary a mini ironing board.


Patricia's Halloween log cabin tablecloth.


Mr. Matt


The 3 aunties: Denice, Beryl, Patricia.


Aunt Denice and Cousin Emmy working on their projects.


Grandma Barrett did a tea party for Kit and Allison(Emmy's daughter).


My finished product!!


Mom is working on her table runner.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

I've been tagged!!

Rules of the Game:

List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsession/collections, and 3 random surprises about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

OK, I should list one of my joys as getting a turn at the computer because summer plus 2 teenagers equals no computer time for mom (unless it is 7:00 a.m. like it is right now!)

3 Joys:
My first joy is, of course, my husband. He works so hard to allow me my greatest desire which is to be at home with my children. Thanks, Boyd!
#2 My children.........I love having older children. They are the greatest!! Don't get me wrong, I love infants but they are hard for me.
#3 Reading.................I can totally get lost in someone else's world for awhile.

3 Fears:
#1 Public Speaking...When I get really scared, I cry, and it's an ugly thing.
#2 Getting murdered in my bed...Don't ask me why, I've always been worried about this.
#3 OK, I'll admit it...I'm scared of water. I don't even like to get my face wet in the shower, but I'm working on it!!! Therefore, snorkeling for me in the Caribbean is WAAAAAAY out of my comfort zone.

3 Goals:
#1 To get the boys room painted before Brock gets home.
#2 Go on a mission with my husband.
#3 Be prepared.......food storage, money in the bank, mentally, whatever.....

3 Current Obsession/Collections:
#1 It's embarrassing, but I collect craft supplies. My creation room is full of STUFF, and when I want to do a craft, chances are I have the supplies I need!
#2 Quilts...I'm not as crazy about quilting as some of my sisters, but I do love it and am currently working on baby quilts so I'll have plenty when the grandkids come!!
#3 Referring back to the joys listed above, I'm obsessed with reading. I've got to have my nose in a book or I feel totally bereft.

3 Random surprises:
#1 I have always wished I was magic. I am totally jealous of Samantha Stevens on "Bewitched."
#2 I am TERRIBLE at interior decorating. Therefore, please don't ask my advice!!!
#3 I played the flute as a teenager and even had a solo spot in a jazz piece in one of our concerts!!

Wow, that was a lot of self-introspection........time to tag someone else so they can do the same. I tag Mary Meats, Rose Rindlisbacher, Jen Gibbs, Adele Stenquist (when she gets her blog going) and mom. So mom, you can do a blog or post on an email. :)

Sunday, June 15, 2008

It's off to England!!!

Today was Stanton Meats farewell talk. He gave a wonderful talk honoring his father. It was nice to be with family. Here are a few pics of the picnic afterwards.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Welcome Home Brent and Happy Father's Day!!

Brent returned home from Iraq last Friday so the Casselman's had a party to celebrate his homecoming. Also, we celebrated Father's Day. Good times!!!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The Pirates of the Caribbean!!

We are now back from "galavanting in the Caribbean like pirates" according to Brock. May I say that everyone who desires to do so should go on a cruise. Everything is done for you.......fabulous food, your room is cleaned twice a day, activities on the boat, wonderful food, someone taking you to exotic ports, and did I mention the food?

You have never seen water until you see the water in the Caribbean. It is the most beautiful color of blues that you have ever seen. Ahhhh, an experience to always remember.

We got off the boat Sunday morning at 8:30 in Miami and our plane wasn't leaving until Monday afternoon. What do you do with a whole day in an exotic place? You rent a van and drive down to the Florida Keys!! Now THAT was cool. We drove to mile marker 0. If you go any further, you end up in the ocean. The coolest part? Eating KEY LIME PIE made with KEY LIMES from the FLORIDA KEYS!!!! Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some pictures that give a small overview of our 25th anniversary celebration..........

The Pirates of the Caribbean!!