Category Archives: Family

Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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Happy Adoption Day, Cutie Patooties!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

When I really started to get into quilting and started having nieces and nephews pop out right and left, I decided I would make them each a baby quilt, when they were born. Of course, there were already 9 (?) … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Spencer!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I can not believe how the years are flying by. Seems like just yesterday you were diving into Crystal Lake in your clothes…… Loving to dig in the sand. Learning to make sand castles. And now look at you, practically … Continue reading →

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Great Grandma Bryant’s Macaroni and Tomatoes

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sewfrench

Way back when….. sometime after Grandpa Bryant died in 1971 and before Grandma Bryant died in 1974, myself and cousin Vicki used to spend random weekends with great Grandma Bryant. I suppose we were sent there to keep her company … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day #25

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

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Yes, we pig out, Pam.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

And yes, I’m talking to you. You know who you are, faithful reader #1. Somewhere around a year ago we started making the attempt to no longer buy mass produced, store bought snack foods. It had to do with Peter … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

What a big surprise I got today! Stayed up too late, last night, ate too many brownies and slept like crap. After a 7.5 mile run this morning, sending Grandpa Dick home, finished up a few projects to get in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Pretty Girl!

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sewfrench

How could you go from this solemn looking, high energy, precious, giggling little girl???To this beautiful, thoughtful, most creative, organized, super smart, young lady in just a blink of the eye???It’s not right. It’s not fair. But I love you, … Continue reading →

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Quilts #2, 3 and 4

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

Okay, I don’t have a picture of #4, never did. Just imagine it being a smaller version of #2 or #3. I can’t remember that either…. Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam. Krystal was being moved out of her crib and … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner tonight

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is no 30 minute meal, but for a frosty, blustery, blizzardy kind of day… It is *so* worth it! Chicken and Dumplings Start with a pot of vegetables and a chicken. Simmer all day. Onions, celery, carrots, parsnips, a … Continue reading →