Friday Fragments June 29

Yesterday in this corner of the Midwest it hit 100 deg F (that is 37.8 deg C)! Unheard of in June! Yet we are not supposed to say global warming. Don't get me started.....

Today I am joining in after a short absence with Mrs. 4444 at Half past Kissing time.  See who else is fragmenting today.

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We are back from a whirlwind family vacation.  I slept in beds in 4 different places.  After 12 days away I am glad to be in my own.  I think the kids are glad to be back too.

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Stop one: Niagara Falls, both the American and Canadian sides.  Sure it's "just" a waterfall and parts are tacky but it's still amazing and great fun with children.  We loved the Maid of the Mist boat ride right up to the Horseshoe Falls.  It is more than amazing to look up (through water smeared glasses) and see 180 degrees from right to left of million of tons of water falling all around you.  We also took the Whirlpool Jet boat ride and that was very exciting!  Mom was more scared than the children, though really there is nothing to be scared of - these drivers and tour guides are experts!  I could go on but this is a fragments post, and I only blog about family stuff for Friday Fragments.

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The main reason for the trip east was my brother's wedding, a non-traditional one on the beach in Maine.  The Girl was the flower girl and was excited and nervous ahead of time.  I reminded her that the bride was the star of the day, not her.
We waited at the dune line and my brother, best man, and the minister (a good friend) walked closer to the waves (not too close).  My brother drew a large heart in the sand.  The families walked in, then the flower girl, then the bride and her father.  The bride and groom stood at the top of the heart facing the families.  Poetry was read, songs were sung, and promises made.  It was wonderful.

Viridian

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Tuesday Quilt block June 12

I'm feeling short on words today.  This is another Jane Stickle block, in pink for my daughter.  It looks very complicated but it is actually paper pieced in 4 sections.  Then the hard part - remembering how those 4 sections go together!!!

I am linking up with Connie at Quilting by the River and with Quilt Story.
Viridian

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Friday fragments June 8

Are you ready to fragment? See Mrs. 4444 for her fragmenting party. Click on the icon below.

I had thoughts on and off all week about FF - now that I'm sitting down at the computer on Friday morning they have evaporated, I guess.

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#1 son's hair is growing back out, and he hasn't attempted to cut it again, so that is good.

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In bad news: I backed into a street sign (which promptly fell over) and I damaged a reflector near the bottom of the right hand side of the van.  OK, it's completely wrecked, but the bumper is not crushed, thank goodness.  Sometimes I just don't want to leave the house.

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I exercised more this week, and I am feeling better.  Didn't lose any weight though. :-(

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We had a morning of room clean up, and a morning of clothes sorting.  Many clothes are going off to charity.  I must say that Second Son and the Girl did a great job, without a complaint.

Well that is all until next time.  I will be on the road on a family vacation next Friday and I may or may not be able to check in.

Viridian

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Tuesday Quilt Block

Today's quilt block is....

Buffalo Tree Hopper from the Jane Stickle project.

I am linking up with Connie at Quilting by the River and with Quilt Story.
Viridian

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Friday Fragments June 1

Ready to fragment? Join Mrs. 4444 and see who else is fragmenting today.

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I am back after a few weeks away doing work related research. And I liked doing this research even though it meant tromping through the woods looking at rocks, surrounded by mosquitos. So I am a good fit for my job and my chosen research.

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When I was away in mid-May, #1 son decided to cut his own hair. Not once but twice. I don't think it was coincidence that Mommy was away. The first time he used the trimmer on his brother's electric razor (just received for a birthday present) to cut a stripe straight back on his head, sort of a reverse mohawk.  Then the next day, in a 15 minute window of time in which he was left unattended, he took scissors and chopped at his bangs.  I was told it looked dreadful, and so my sister in law picked him up from school and took him to the barber, where the only option really was to shave his head.

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When I got back, he looked dreadful.  Like an old bald man.  He of course denies that he cut his own hair, but has trouble explaining why he had to go to the barber. (reminder: he is developmentally delayed.)

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I went to the hospital yesterday for a seminar on weight loss surgery.  My BMI is high but not high enough to qualify me for the surgery.  But it is so depressing to lose some weight, only to gain it back.  I went looking for an option, which is not available unless I gain another 50 pounds.  Which I do not plan to do.

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The statistics they presented on weight loss without surgery were depressing too.  Of people who do lose weight through diet and exercise, 95% of them gain it back within 5 years.  Unless of course they keep exercising like a fiend.  Do I have to handcuff myself to the treadmill?  Do I have to consider 2 spoonfuls of low fat cottage cheese as a meal?  I hate this!

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I am sorry to leave this entry on such a down note but the fact is I am in a low spot today.

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