Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The end of summer

I can't believe that summer is almost over! To me it seems it just started. Yngwie will soon be going back to school for his last year of high school. A SENIOR! I can't believe it! It was just yesterday that I dropped him off for his first day of kindergarden. He had his Toy Story lunch box and a little lamb cut out tied around his neck with his room number on it. The teachers aid met him at the car and took him to his rooom. I drove a mile down the road, pulled over to the side and cried for a good 10 minutes! When I picked him up he was so excited! He had a best friend named Garrett! 13 years later he and Garrett are still best friends, and while they will be heading off in different directions for college next year, I bet they will always remain friends.


I am getting excited that fall will soon be arriving. I love the colors of the leaves, the mist and nip of a cool morning, and the smell of a woodfire. I found some really cool Halloween fabric when I was at the beach and decided to make a purse. I really like how it turned out. I kinda just made up the pattern as I went along. I love the "BOO" fabric!


I am making some pumpkins from the new Create and Decorate, but have to make a trip to the store for more felt before I can finish them. If you love crafts and fall, the fall issue is great!


Hope everyone has a great day!


Linda

13 comments:

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

Hey Linda,
Thanks for dropping by my blog....it's so nice to meet you. I've been scrolling the pages of your blog and it's so fun and pretty too! I was reading this post, and I know this Senior year is gonna go by so fast, for your son.... I'll tell you...our "rocker" son graduated this past school year, and the senior year flew by. It was a bitter sweet year...filled with laughter and tears of joy, though I must admit..... it's hard to see the babies grow up, but all at the same time....it's such a blessing to see the wonderful person they turned out to be too. It's sometimes hard, but I am learning to embrace every season of my life, and i'm trying to just enjoy it to the fullest. What else can ya do?!
Big Hugs,
Queenie

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

P.S. That's a precious purse you made.! Fall is such a fun time of the year...I love it too! I am definately ready for some fall weather...but that won't be happening until about the end of October where I live at. I can dream though!

Betty said...

It's so nice to "meet" you Linda! My youngest son starts his senior year in two weeks. Oh my gosh, thinking about kindergarten brings back memories. My son cried for about two weeks straight when I dropped him off..so, I would go back to my car and cry too. LOL Good thing he got over that!

sweetpralinemadness said...

Linda, I love, love, love it!!! That's such an adorable Halloween purse. I wish you lived next door. Think of all the cool things we could make together, LOL!

Anonymous said...

Hi, Linda! ♥ So glad you left me a comment because I lost all my blogs in my computer overhaul!

I don't know why but I'm not looking forward to Fall yet. I usually am... Maybe because our Summer has been so mild? Or maybe because we had so much sickness last Fall and Winter? I don't know -but I'm ready for another month of Summer!

Arlene G said...

Love that cute purse Linda...I bought some Halloween things today at Hobby Lobby. Looking forward to fall. Best wishes to your SENIOR...Enjoy your time with him.

Jess said...

Glad things are going well...and man...already a senior.

I can't even stand the thought of Emmy headed to kindergarten...much less a senior or college...lol

Hope all is well and have a great weekend.

love, jess

The Old Parsonage said...

Yeah, I'm looking forward to fall too. I saw one golden leaf falling as I drove to a meeting on Thursday!!

Please stop by The Old Parsonage anytime, I love visitors!

Enjoy your weekend!
Leann

Anonymous said...

Hi, Linda! I felt a teeny bit guilty ordering a free catalog that I knew I would never order from but hey- I gave her free advertising- right? ☺

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

Thanks for stopping by for my first Mosaic Monday post! I hope you have a great week!

Anonymous said...

The fabric looks great...
thanks for sharing...
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Libby@CookingWithLibby said...

I love that purse! It's very cute :)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love your bag! The fabric is precious! A great project!