"Awww...Woo-wie"

My sister, Karen (#2) and her shih-tzu, Louie (or Woo-wie, if you ask Jacob) came and spent the weekend with us. Jacob had a great time with them. They read books, they walked Louie, they played with cars, they played at the park in Saugatuck. And they both loved every minute!

I came downstairs this morning, Jacob met me at the bottom, "Woo-wie?". I said, "No, honey, Louie went home." He walked behind me nodding his little head saying, "home". I had hoped to get a pic of Jacob and his new friend but, well...kids and dogs - need I say more?

It was great to spend time with my sister. She helped me solve a few craft issues while she was here. I showed her a beautiful, lacy, afghan that I'm working (started pre-Jacob)...and all my other projects. My sisters are always making something. They knit, crochet, quilt, sew, cook, bake, paint and well...you name it, they can do it. I'm working on a new address sign for the house made with river pebbles. Karen and I saw them at the art fair in Manistee. Karen is on to faux chenille scarves for the church bazaar. I can't wait to see how our projects turn out!

I'm actually tempted to go home the weekend of the church bazaar that Karen is prepping for. It's at the church where we grew up. When I was younger and still at home, Karen and I would usually go to it together. I miss that church - I haven't found one even close. I mean, our church is okay - I guess, my problem is - it's not the church that my dad chose. It's not what he would have wanted. Anyway, they turn the whole gymnasium into this bazaar. They have different booths, Christmas, flowers, antiques, etc. with a luncheon that has the BEST German potato salad - well, it used to, I think the lady who made it died. Anyway, I sent Karen home with my crafting leftovers as a contribution to the bazaar.

Thanks for coming to see us Aunt Karen. We had a great time with you! We were so glad to have you and glad to feed and take care of you for a change. We promise to get up there this fall for a visit. I'm looking forward to seeing how those scarves come out. Jacob will be looking forward to seeing 'woo-wie'!