Since I haven't been doing much sewing, but feel obligated to provide some sort of blog content, I will tell you what I have been up to this past week.
Mostly, I have been spending lots of time with my Eva lately. The school year where we live is winding up, and the graduation festivities are being held this week. Next week, all schools in our district (including preschools) are closed for the county fair. It is a big deal, I tell you. We are out in the country, and there are lots of families who live on farms and ranches, and the 4H is a major player. We know kids who have been raising chickens, lambs, even cows.
I've taken Eva to the pool, which this early in season we have pretty much had to ourselves. She has graduated from a swim vest to "floaties" , as you can see in the photo above. Once the weather warms up more, school is on recess, and other children are free to use the facilities she will have little friends to play with. For now, she is stuck with Nana lumbering into the pool with her, but at least she doesn't have any judgments as to how I look in my swimsuit.
We had her for a sleepover this past weekend, and she entertained us with a puppet show. Of course, every show requires an audience, she pointed out reasonably. She lined Denny (that's what she calls her Grandpa Dennis), me, and Ozzie up on her bed. We enjoyed front row seats, and only had to restrain Ozzie from killing the puppets a few times.
So precious. What beautiful times you are having and memories you are creating. I, too, live near my grandchild (he's 15 months) and I cherish every moment we are together. How fortunate I am to see him so frequently. I hope you enjoy this summer!
Posted by: Margaret | May 17, 2016 at 05:42 AM
Oh, How sweet it is!
Hugs!
Posted by: BaBarbara Annerbara Anne | May 17, 2016 at 05:59 AM
Love it! How do grandchildren grow up so fast? I love that Eva calls her grandpa Denny. My grandsons call my husband Ga. I have no idea where it came from but the oldest coined it before he was one.
Posted by: Chris Horne | May 17, 2016 at 06:30 AM
I'm sure Eva enjoyed the time with you!
Posted by: Hildy | May 17, 2016 at 06:56 AM
So much fun! We took our two to Disneyland last week. The little one celebrated her 6th birthday and did not remember being there before. I spent a lot of time watching all the little ones, their expressions made it all very magic to me. Enjoy every moment with Eva.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | May 17, 2016 at 07:27 AM
Oh, Nicole, please don't feel obligated to blog when you're so busy with 'life!' We all go through times when we don't have time or don't have the mojo to quilt. Puppets?! You're living on the edge with Ozzie bringing those out when he's around--you can just see the wheels whirring in his brain in that picture!! 🐶
Posted by: Jan | May 17, 2016 at 07:42 AM
These days will pass too quickly. Enjoy your granddaughter while you can.
Posted by: Michele | May 17, 2016 at 07:53 AM
wonderful! enjoy the relaxing time.
Posted by: ina | May 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM
I would love...to have been there. I have never had the pleasure of a puppet show. Now I know what I am missing by not having grandchildren.
Posted by: Leota | May 17, 2016 at 10:05 AM
My only granddaughter is 19 and just finished her freshman year in college. Oh, how I wish we had those earlier years back again. Was so much fun but each year in her life is important so we enjoy what we have. She still comes to visit for a few days - drives herself - so we are lucky that a 19 yo wants hang out with her grandparents! Enjoy every moment!!Eva is a cutie!
Posted by: Gloria | May 17, 2016 at 10:53 AM