Yeah...it's finally done!

Coon Clan

Some of the gathering.

Truly can not believe that it is already  August 6th, meaning that it is over a week since last posting.  Gosh, so many things
have happened.  The girls (Bella and Emma) went on their first RV outing!!! We went to Sundre, Alberta this past long weekend, for my husband's gathering of the clans.  It has become a yearly event for the bros and sisters to try to get together, and as much of their respective families that can come.  This year, an older brother was able to make it along with his daughter and husband.  Trudy took the picture of the Coon Clan.

Yes, it done!!

Then, this past week was dedicated to finishing the last suit and yes, it is finally done!! It is such a beautiful fabric, a superfine wool, extremely light weight.  Do hope the young lady will be pleased with the results.  The vest is reversible, the other side is a fushia colored silk, to complete the suit there are two pairs of riding jods.  It will be picked up on August 15th.

Additionally, this past week the girls went for their Dr's appointment.  They had their second booster in a series of three, and the next one will be at the end of August and they'll be done for a year. Bonus!! Guess that requires clarification, they will have their "little" operation in October.  Dr. Harris examined them and they passed their examination with A++++. His comments were very positive about their over all physical condition not to mention eyes, nose mouth etc, which in the Shih-Tzu breed can have some very serious implications.  Emma weighed in at 4 lbs and Bella just a few ounces less then 4 lbs.  So they are growing at an exceptional rate.

Don't mess with me, Sparky!!

Ahhh, come on just a little bite!

Nikita is still not too impressed with their presence, here she is trying enjoy a bit of the fresh air in peace and Emma wants to play, which really isn't on Nikita's agenda at the moment.

This past week we've started taking the girls on a walk, they are getting better each time they go out.  So easily distracted, all good things take time.  At least that is what we tell ourselves.  The challenge is keeping them apart, it is all a game to them..

Lily from our flower bed

Finally, at long last the lilies in the flower bed behind our unit bloomed.  It seemed as though they were in bud forever.  Our home faces north and south with a high fence at the back so the sunlight is limited for flowering plants particularly when the days get shorter.



On my next 'to do' list is to finish quilting my Heritage Quilt which is on the studio frame.  It is about one-third quilted.  Made this quilt in Yuma this past winter.  It is an embroidery quilt. When the quilting is completed will do some close ups of the work.  Also have a wall hanging to quilt for a neighbor lady.  She is probably wondering what I have done with it.  Although, I did warned her that it will be awhile before it is done, she said that anytime before winter is good. So that works for me.

Till next time....