S'More, Please!

 It is too hot to actually go camping.  I think we missed the window for Spring (which is prime camping weather in AR)... but it was a very brief window that didn't fall on a weekend this year.  Still, we need our S'mores fix around here.  My broiler has never been put to better use.  And we have been using it daily for these delightful, gooey, lightly crisp treats (open faced is the general Griffin preference).  It's remarkable how many Hershey's bars you can eat when you go three pieces at a time...

Looks Like a Graduate

The very last of the the Jasinski children is graduating high school this month.  I wanted to make sure he got all the blog recognition that the youngest of seven is due.

So, congratulations to my musically gifted, creative, wonderful, brother with the best eyebrows. 

Love you Isaac!

12 Squared: June Square

June is my month to pick the pattern for 12squared!  I'm really excited... it kind of feels like Christmas!  I've picked Bottled Rainbows for my quilt and I've already got two squares back!  I think this quilting bee thing may be the best idea ever.

No Pattern-No Hem Sun Dress

This was an easy dress to piece together and perfect for this crazy, hot weather we've been having.  I love the look of a scalloped edge!  I used a scalloped rotary cutter blade-- made the pockets and hem easy-peasy.

The gingham was from Walmart and I'm not confident it will hold up well.  I'm crossing my fingers it doesn't melt in the dryer. :)

A Woman of a Certain Age...

I think it is a woman of a certain age who discovers a previously unknown need for a plastic bag caddy. 

  I am that woman.

I first saw this idea at my mother-in-law's house shortly after Billy and I were married.  At first, I thought it was a shirt sleeve.  Upon closer look, I discovered it held plastic bags, ready for easy dispensing.   Nine years later... I decided that I really should have one, too.  

Now, I do.

Such an easy project and with it came the priceless feeling of maturity.