I started this sucker back in May or June and it was supposed to be my “Summer” project, however, I did not even come close to realizing the amount of work I was committing to this! And so despite my fair diligence, I have only just finished this beauty. I feel as though I can now rest from my (quilting) labours until we find out the gender of this little baby in a month.

The point is, it’s done and I absolutely love it!

Dear Friend (you know who you are),

I’d really rather that you didn’t find a job. Don’t get me wrong, I’m really proud of you for having so many interviews, but really? I know things can be tight and I know you really, really like cardigans and that you l-o-v-e Target, but wouldn’t you rather bake cupcakes, go for walks, and brainstorm very weakly with me? As much as I’d like you to get a job, I’d prefer it if you wouldn’t. What will happen to our late night Ticket to Ride games? Who would I talk to about the weird things in life? Why don’t we just take a class together at Fancy Tiger instead?

Thank you for taking me into consideration.

Sincerely,
Katie

The last time I lived in Calgary, I was a Primary teacher and taught the CTR 6 class. For the majority of my time as the teacher, I had a group of all girls. Looking back, I really enjoyed it even though I often felt inadequate and wondered if what I was teaching was being absorbed. Today, I received a card and a homemade snowflake magnet in the mail from one little girl that was in my class thanking me for being a “great” teacher. Isn’t that just the sweetest thing? I’m unable to put into words how touched and special I felt.

I really do like Relief Society. It gets sappy sometimes, but despite all that, I still like it. This morning was our Stake Enrichment Activity and wow, did Arapahoe go to town! First off, so I don’t seem too worldly and like a bottomless pit, we did some service projects; receiving blankets, newborn nighties, clothe diapers, quilt tying, etc. Now let me get to the crazy part. A “light luncheon” was served, but it wasn’t all that light. It was CATERED, which equals savoury chicken crepes followed by cinnamon apple crepes. Mmhmm! They were good (although the crepes we had in Montreal were to die for, nothing can compare to those!). Relief Society really knows how to get ‘er done! Needless to say, you will never see me intentionally miss out on an Arapahoe Stake Relief Society activity. No way Jose!

PS: I’m so going to make a few nighties for the baby!

I love it when Conor sends me links to cute baby things like these shoes, and adds that I should make them. I also love it when Conor checks out strollers with me online and then finds a local retailer so we can go and take ‘em for a spin.

I’m one lucky ducky!