It’s my birthday. July 11 —- 7,11 —— my happy lucky day. I’ve had a fabulous time celebrating since Thursday and it’s not over yet.
On Thursday I had a fun outing day with my friend Geri. I went to several of my favorite quilt shops. First was Four Seasons in Plymouth which is close to my house. That can be good or bad depending on how you look at it. They had a fabulous selection of clearance fabric. Found many pieces I wanted, but controlled myself and only bought three. Geri found the cutest watermelon fabric to make a runner. We also spent some time examining the Moda Mystery quilt, since we are ready to finish one ourselves. Even though this one was traditional, I think it will give us some insight on picking fabric to finish our Kaffe Fasset ones.
Then it was off to Glad Creations in Minneapolis. I love this shop in an old home setting. It’s always nice to visit with the friendly people there.
We had lunch at Turtle Bread and then just had to go next door to the Pumphouse Creamery for fabulous ice cream. All of the ice cream there is made on site with organic milk from Wisconsin. She also uses local ingredients as much as possible. Yum! It’s my favorite ice cream shop in the Twin Cities.
Friday I spent with my friend Mary. We headed over to St. Paul and had lunch on the deck at Muffalettas. I had a pork burger and Mary had a hamburger. All their meat is pastured meat from local farms. So I felt a little less guilty eating it. Being there reminded me of a quilt shop that used to be in the neighborhood called the Country Peddler. I sure do miss that place.
That night our couple friends came over for a grilled pizza at our house. I had never made them before so followed some recipes I found in American Pie: My search for the perfect pizza by Peter Reinhart. They turned out to be really good. My friend Cindy and I were both celebrating birthdays. Her’s is July 9 and mine July 11, so how perfect to celebrate on the day between them.
Yesterday, my actual birthday, was wonderful. I went down to Lake Nikomos to take photos of my son Tim who finished the Lifetime Triathalon.
Then lunch with my sister Jean.
Enjoyed the afternoon outside in beautiful weather. Then took a long walk with my husband along the Mississippi River. We stopped for a light dinner at the Nicollet Island Inn and then headed over to Maple Grove for fireworks.
Today I’m celebrating with my kids and their spouses. We’re going to the Dragon Boat races and then for dinner. My birthday seems to involve a lot of food.
That’s a run down of my birthday “week” or as my daughter-in-law says we should call it our birthday “month.” Anyway, I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life. I decided to do a little giveaway for my birthday. A birthday present from me to you.
I’m giving away a package of charm squares. It’s Collections for a Cause from Moda. There are 40 squares in the package.
To be eligible to win, post a comment here on how you celebrate your birthday or what birthdays mean to you or a birthday wish or any other birthday related thing. I will choose the one I find most interesting or creative. That person will be the winner.
Here’s wishing you a birthday as happy as mine!
