We love to visit daddy and bring treats to his work at break time.
This morning we took doughnuts from FROST.
If you live in the Seattle area, you must visit. The doughnuts are that fantastic!
FROST is located in Mill Creek approx. 20 miles north of Seattle.
Some of our favs - Aztec chocolate, red velvet, salted carmel, and smoky bacon maple bars.
I think we made his day.
It all started back in April...
We purchased wood laminate to replace the icky carpeting in our basement.
Then, one day, my hubby said, "hey, why don't we make you a sewing studio?" Huh? Whaa?
Um, okay, you didn't have to ask me twice!
So began the process.
Here is a pic of where my studio will be.
After pulling up the icky carpet, we found even ickier carpet underneath.
Ewww, I guess there wasn't much to choose from in 1975? Makes me seasick just standing on it. Oh, and it's glued down too! Aye yai yai
In this pic, you can see a bit of the new floor. Hubby has been working in sections across the room. Here, he has also laid out where the new wall will stand.
Besides building a wall, he removed part of the false ceiling that would have been on the other side of the wall in our rec room area.
Yay! The wall is up.
Complete with a built-in for our stereo theater system.
Plus the ceiling is sheetrocked. Yay
Since hubby made himself a built-in for the stereo, I had only one request.
A laundry shoot!
He designed a space to perfectly fit my laundry cart and catch our dirty clothes.
He's the best!!
Oh, and remember, I promised I'd share my bestest find from Farm Chick's?
Well, this is it!! Isn't it amazing? One day, it'll have a darling liner...
I bought it from Lisa (A Thing For Roses). She made me a screamin' offer I couldn't refuse.
Thanks so much, Lisa!!
We're still plugging along with the remodel. I get to paint the studio soon! We have beadboard stained and ready to go up. The ceiling is textured, just need to paint it. The bar is designed, just needs to be built. And so the list goes on....
Chances are, if you live in the Northwest, you've had Fisher scones.
If not, they are a "must have" especially when you're at one of our local fairs.
I much prefer making baked goods from scratch, but when something is better from the box, I'm all about semi-homemade. Ha!
Locally, Costco sells this big box of Fisher Scone mix which is so nice to have on hand.
They're so quick and easy to make.
Perfect for breakfast or anytime, they are
so delicious smothered in butter and fresh homemade strawberry jam!
The Maxwelton Parade rolls down two blocks from the Maxwelton Farm to the Mackie baseball field. It may be the shortest parade in the world, but it's full of spirit!
The girls really love to dress in Red, White, and Blue when celebrating Independence Day.
I've made many patriotic outfits in the past, but some years, I just don't have the time...
The other day when I told the girls I was thinking of making them something to wear on the 4th, Sydney immediately blurted out, "Yay! I love it when you make me clothes." With that response, I wasted no time, I figured I'd better take advantage of that while it lasts, I know the days of actually liking what mom makes are numbered. Ha!
I kept it simple, just a patchwork twirly skirt and a t-shirt I embellished. Nothing fancy, but festive nonetheless.
My country tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, Land of the
Pilgrim's pride. From every mountain side Let freedom ring!
-Samuel F. Smith
Have a wonderful and safe 4th!
