August

Whew! 

You guys tired?  

How was your summer?

Did you miss me?  I missed you.  :)

The last month has been a whirlwind.  Camp, check.

Taking the girls in our ward to girls camp was an adventure I wouldn't trade.  What memories were made-memories I will hold dear forever.  The day we came home from camp, we packed up our house and moved.

The first morning in our new home, I woke up and found we had a new pet.  In the back yard.

And our new pet has a twin!

And when I say they are in our backyard, I mean-right off the deck!

They will just frolic around the house, picking apples off the trees and nibbling grass.  I came home late one night to a shock of a herd of deer in the driveway.  I waited for them to scatter, but nope.  They paused to toss one eye in my direction but kept on with what they are doing.  The kids love it.  I am quite enjoying it too, but hope they keep to their own next spring when I plant some flowers if ya know what I mean.

We are really happy to be back in Missoula-there is SO much to do here.  Every other night there is a park function, free concert or other what nots to go to.  I'm going to have to start documenting and sharing about our town with you guys.  Montana certainly has a vibe and we love it here.

The last month has been back and forth back and forth back and forth between here and our last home but we are here for good now!  (HOORAY!) Just in time for school to start on Monday.  On our last trip through Idaho, we finished up with a jaunt through Yellowstone, it was still faithfull:

Oh, and one of the very first things I did when we got to Missoula was run off to the Farmers Market (the very one that inspired the fabric) and pick up a gallon sized back of huckleberries.  Mmm..

Donned an apron:

And made JAM!

I am now going to loose myself in finishing up patterns, book and pitching colors for new fabric.  All from my nice, new cozy work area.  (pictures will come eventually-not going to say "soon" but eventually.)  Hope you all had a great August!  We'll be better pen pals in September.

xo

Sandi

Comments

[Jessica]

The real question is whether or not your kiddos will try or can figure out how to ride the deer. Or maybe your kids are a little more tame than mine;)

[Cassie]

As naughty as the deer are, I still can't help but love them. Welcome back to Missoula. It's a great place to live, don't you think?

Take care,
Cassie

PS--You look amazing. You go girl!

[Megan/Brassy Apple]

Hey glad you are "settled". Looks like a fun place and I am happy you and your family love it there!

You look good BTW in your casual apron shot! :) miss ya!

[Carrie Ward]

Hey! You need to do a photo shoot of yourself!!! You look awesome! And since I didn't get to see you in Pocatello..put some pictures on of YOU!!!!!!! you hot thing... ;)

[Lori Porten]

Glad you're back! Wow. I didn't know there really was such a thing as huckleberries! I thought that was just a word they used in cartoons! Cool. Thanks for the enlightenment!

[The Vintage Modern Girl]

what a lovely blog you have! i am so glad to have found it...your photos are amazing :-)

[Carrie]

so glad you're back! i'll look forward to your future posts in your new home and community. :-)

[Jana]

I've followed your blog for quite a while and am glad to see that your move went well-by the way, you look great! Thanks for a fun blog.

[Shelley]

Your backyard looks so lovely! It must be so fun for the kids to see the twin deer in the backyard.

I love the farmer's market fabrics! I have done up receiving blankets, had a rag quilt made and am working on fitted crib sheets from my favourite patterns of the flannels.

Welcome back. :0)

[Priscilla]

I heard that spreading clipped hair (like after haircuts) on the ground will deter the deer. Not sure if they don't cross over it or if they just don't like hair in their food so they stay away.

[Monica]

Love your blog! I'm glad you love Missoula. I lived in Hamilton (1 hour south of there) and loved every minute of it. There is always something to do there. Enjoy settling in your new home and I can't wait to see what's next from you.

[Martha]

Wow! We went to Yellowstone last month...huckleberries weren't ripe YET. You're so lucky. Enjoy the jam!!! That is a beautiful apron!

[Jodi]

That picture of you in the apron is fabulous! You look great! The colors and everything, just something about it. The jam looks scrumptious too! ooxx`jodi

[Anna B.]

Yeah!!! I have so missed your blog entries this summer & am glad you are back to inspire everyone again :D