Mommies

I really like this painting by Mary Cassatt.  It is entitled “Breakfast in Bed” and I feel that it is appropriate for today!

Mary Cassatt really fascinates me.  She depicts so many precious moments between mother and child.  This, in and of itself, is not so very interesting, but in the context of Cassatt’s life it seems more intriguing.  Cassatt is known to be a supporter of feminism who chose to devote herself to her career instead of settling down and having a family.

I cannot help but wonder why she chose to focus her career on the bond of mother and child.  Perhaps, this was her was of experiencing motherhood; or, maybe she was just fascinated with this magical relationship that is unlike any other.

I feel like I agree with Mary Cassatt.  I think we should celebrate motherhood and mothers.  Instead of viewing the role of a mother as something degrading, we should respect women who embrace the role of motherhood and ask ourselves: is there really something more important that a woman could be doing with her life?

This is my mommy before she was my mommy.  Isn’t she pretty?  I think so.  I am very blessed to have an amazing mother.  She works harder than just about anyone I know and has spent so much time caring for her children.  I could never pay her back for how much she has blessed me.

This is me with my mommy!  I love her!!  Sometimes I say things that sound just like her and then I think maybe they are right: every girl turns into her mother.  I hope so.

Happy Mother’s Day!

My Busy Life

So, in case you haven’t noticed I have been somewhat busy recently.  I have not posted since March when I acquired several part time jobs.  Between those and my other endeavors, I have not spent much time blogging.

So, I suppose now is my chance to catch you up!  (I hope you have not abandoned me.  I truly am sorry!)

I’ve been hard at work on my patchwork quilt!  It is coming along nicely.

Alex and I got the opportunity to lead a Passover Seder Meal.  It was a lot of work but such a wonderful experience.  I will tell you more when I get the pictures!

I’m afraid I have outgrown the Easter Bunny, so these are the Easter eggs I now hunt for!  Quite pretty!

They make such lovely bouquets!

And they look great on cupcakes too!!  We were out of sprinkles, so we had to get creative.  They turned out beautiful!!

All of this baking inspired Carolynn and I to start a pseudo baking business.  We held an event in the park and exhibited our first wedding cake.  If you would like to read and see more, you can visit our website/blog: www.friendlyflours.wordpress.com.

So, yes I have been crazy busy working and doing all these other things in the meantime.  I hope to have more time to update you soon.  I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of my busy life!

2 Years

I know that this is probably not a very momentous day for you, but for me it is!!  Today is my half-birthday!  I am a firm believer in celebrating half-birthdays.  But, that is not the only thing special about today.

Two years ago, on this very day, my day began as most normal Saturdays do.  I slept in.  At some point I am very certain I watched The Sound of Music with some of my friends in the lobby of my dormitory.  Other than that, it was a rather uneventful day, until later that evening when I got a text message: “Would you like to hang out?”  The person who sent it to me just happened to be the one person I wanted to hang out with more than anyone else.

Alexander Strickland.

We went for a walk and at some point he lead me to a little white gazebo and that is where he told me that he liked me.  I remember how nervous I was.  I reached for something off of the ground to mess with.  I picked up two wires that I restlessly twisted together.  In the end, I had made a sort of bracelet to give to him.  I thought it was very symbolic.

*Photo by Cameron Bohls

So, now we have been dating for two whole years.  Sometimes it seems like it has been much much longer.  Although it has been hard at times, I have never regretted that decision we made in that little gazebo.  Alex is my very best friend and I am so blessed to have him as my boyfriend!!

The Quest for Gog and Magog

Have you ever read Anne of Green Gables?  Please tell me you have.  If you have, then you know all about kindred spirits, gumption, Gog and Magog, and all kinds of other very important things.  If you have not, then you need to run out to your nearest bookstore right now and begin reading!  Anne will change your life.

If you have read Anne, then you know all about Gog and Magog.  They are an iconic part of the story.  They were very dear to Anne, and Anne is very dear to me, which is why I am determined to find my own Gog and Magog.  (If at this point you are still somewhat confused, you really do need to heed the advice above and get reading.  I don’t think Gog and Magog even come up until book 3, so you need to get busy!  Don’t worry though; you will fall in love with the story and it will take you no time at all.)

Carolynn and I have searched for Gog and Magog for years now.  We still have yet to find anything worthy of bearing those rather sacred names.  (She once suggested some wooden reindeer, but I’m sure she was just kidding.)  So, now the time has come for us to take matters into our own hands.

I was thinking about our quest one day, and the solution just hit me out of nowhere: we could make our own Gog and Magog out of papier mache!  I’m not entirely sure how we are going to go about this, but be warned: you have not heard the last of this.  I will keep you posted as our quest continues!

(You can also read Anne online for free!  Don’t cheat and watch the movies!  You’ll be sorry you did!  I don’t even know if they mention Gog and Magog.  Get busy!)

http://www.literature.org/authors/montgomery-lucy-maud/anne-of-green-gables/

Work in Progress?

Well, this is the Work in Progress Blog, so I can’t blame you for expecting to see some actual work in progress.  Are you ready?  Would you like to see what I’m working on?

Here you can see I have a whole bunch of of very colorful squares of fabric.  This isn’t even all the squares.  There are hundreds of them!

Aren’t they colorful and happy!  This was a Christmas present.  A jelly roll of Lollipop fabric by Moda.  I have to admit I am in love with Moda fabrics.  The plan for the jelly roll is a quilt with a ton of cute little squares!  I’ll let you know how it goes.

Which brings me to my very sad news: my sewing machine is broken.  The presser foot lever no longer moves the presser foot.  Now I will have to drive it somewhere to get it fixed.  Wish me luck!  Until then, I will keep you posted on other works in progress.