I know! How about...I really don't like sharing a computer with my family. They're computer hogs. It seems that every time I need to get on the computer, someone's already there. Of course, they're always doing something "really important". Oh well.
I've been sewing like crazy for the past few days and thoroughly enjoying it. I also finally finished the quilt top to a quilt I had promised the in-laws months ago. It has five different colors to represent our five children and their favorite colors at the time. Marina isn't old enough to tell us her favorite color so we guessed purple for her because Maddy's is, of course, pink. Wanna see? Well I'm going to show you anyway! So there.
Here it is flipped the other way.
It's bright. Just like my children. Hah! I'm too funny. Now I just have to quilt it.
That reminds me. My birthday is coming up. Naturally, I asked my husband for an extension table for my sewing machine. It's just an 18" x 24" or 24" x 24" table/arm that sits on your sewing table and fits around your sewing machine to give you more flat space level with your sewing machine to sew big things like quilts. They cost around $79 bucks.
So...naturally...what does my husband get me?
A 9mm Ruger SR9 GUN.
Although, I must admit that it's a pretty nice gun. We actually went shooting yesterday at a friends house. My (and I'm embarrassed to admit this) first time ever to shoot a gun. I actually shot 3 different ones. Two different 9mm and a 45. Mark and his two friends seemed to be impressed that I shot so well for my first time.
Mark used to always get mad at me because I wouldn't go shoot with him, but the truth is...I didn't need another freakin hobby!
I always thought that I'd probably enjoy it too much. I was right.
The quilt is amazing. I love the bright colors and what they represent.
Like the gun too. I still haven't shot ours. I admit I'm scared to death of it. I told James that I would figure it out pretty quick if we had an intruder though!
Posted by: Kerrie | January 19, 2009 at 03:51 AM
Girl, I have a 357 that has not been shot in a while. How about a "girl's day out" at the range?
Posted by: teri | January 19, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Sounds like a lot of fun Teri!
Kerrie, you just need to go with James and shoot that gun. Once you pull the trigger a couple of times you won't be scared any more. I promise. I really regret not doing it sooner. It was a lot of fun!
Love Ya'll,
Me
Posted by: Shirley | January 19, 2009 at 01:00 PM
That quilt is awesome! The blue border is nice, but you know I woulda used black LMAO As for the extension table vs gun..I think you shoulda gotten both;)
Posted by: rkintn | January 19, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Just got back from FL and I love the quilt.
As for the gun.............let me go outside and see if there is any pigs flying. Have you two freaking lost your minds. I can see the headlines now, on second thought I don't even want to go there.
Have fun with the weapons and BE CAREFUL!!!!
Posted by: yaya | January 21, 2009 at 04:49 PM
huh what do you mean? headlines. Homeowner protects family from intruder, Or Wife protects family from intruder. Sounds good to me. We need more of that than the normal headlines.
Posted by: Big Ol Mark aka (itchy trigger finger) | January 22, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Right on, Itchy! :)
Posted by: rkintn | January 22, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Hey I have two on top of our GUN CABINET! LOL one is loaded one not, I hope I don't have to use it but if I do, I really hope I grab the correct one....lol Chip is getting his concealed weapons permit and I am hoping to soon! Can't believe how much trouble you could get into without it! Love the quilt....Shirley, you want to make Joleigh's 100 Good Wishes (BaJa quilt) some day for me??????? I still have to send out letters to ask everyone to send square and wishes. Miss you all!
Posted by: Mendy | January 23, 2009 at 07:34 PM
FANTASTIC use of color and line! Stunning!
Peace,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | January 27, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Kim!
Posted by: Shirley | January 27, 2009 at 09:39 PM