things I love this week…

 I had been a little nervous to attempt this “jack and jill lunch bag” (fantastic pattern by Heather Bailey), only because I would be using laminated fabrics for both the exterior and the lining (fabulous exterior fabric by my new and dear friend, Amy Butler; interior houndstooth fabric is a Freestyle design) .  I love laminated fabric, but I know it can be a little dicey to work with.  Good news—not bad at all and now I know I definitely need more lamination in my life…

Can my baby really be nearly done with kindergarten??  His teacher, Miss Warner, who is absolutely darling and truly wonderful, put on a delightful class program and art gallery (Cael the artist was quick to point out that the tree is actually out of the way of the tiger—ahhh)…

 I am loving the new design/pattern book “Girl’s World” by the most gracious and kind Jennifer Paganelli—a yellow dress graces the cover, and a yellow dress is what Kylie thought would be the look for her…

 The award for favorite  new weekend dessert would have to go to “Creamy Lemon Bars” compliments of Our Best Bites—if you like lemon and you love bars, these will make all your dreams come true…

And where would I be without my cracker-jack troupe of good sports that braved the late-May downpour to visit the resting places of those we love… 

 And because no good deed goes unpunished, Kendell, Cael, and Paul all got to take a sweet ride on a sweet rig.  **Bonus Kendell fun fact:  “I don’t like texting in the rain!” Hmm…

The 2nd week of May 2011 in pictures…

The week started off super with the best Mother’s Day gift ever—my favorite mom AND my favorite sister came to town and posed in our garage!!  Perhaps sepia tones would make the recycle bin look a little classier…

Kylie and Cael got to go on a little surprise getaway with their fun dad…

Kari, Mom, and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Dear Lizzie…  I finished up the front of the Mongo Flower Market Bag…

and the back of it, as well.  I am happy with the gathered velvet pockets, and I do think that may be what the world needs now—more gathered velvet pockets…

And as if the pockets weren’t enough, I got to spend some quality time with my new fabulous friend, Amy Butler!  Yep, Jan, Kari, Amy, and me just hanging out…

I didn’t get to chat as much with the delightful Heather Bailey, but we did get to pose for this very natural-looking shot…

And then I got to do something I’ve always (well, for several years anyway) wanted to do—go to International Quilt Market!!  It was in Salt Lake City this year and I love, love, loved it!!  Lunch was muy bueno, the lunching ladies were muy bueno, and getting a glimpse of fabulous new fabric in the amazing booths—priceless.