Hello my bloggy friends
I hope your weekend is off to a good start. I think mine is. I'll let you know tomorrow. LOL!!! Hubby and I are cooking out tonight. You know it's summer and that's how we roll around here. If you've read my blog for the YEAR that I've been blogging you know my routine for the summer weekends. Cooking outside, gardening, drinking wine, well you get the picture. So I say let Summer begin!!! And to that I say where did that 100 degree weather come from today??? It was hot, hot, hot and gonna be all weekend.
So Wed. I decided to make my doctor and my neighbor's cookies. Yes my doctor I said. When we were in Arizona for my MIL's memorial I got the worst Urinary Tract Infection I think I've ever had. Usually it's brought on by stress, and let me tell you it hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought it would be fine and I could handle it till we were home. Well I started hurting worse and worse. Hubby and FIL were outside getting FIL's car started by AAA and I thought I've got to find a phone book with the pharmacy's phone number so I can call my doctor and give it to him and beg for a prescription for DRUGS!!! I could not find that damn phone book anywhere. I finally found an old pill bottle of MIL's and took that number. I then called my doctor in tears, I was blabbering and the nurse could not understand me. I said PLEEEZZEEEEE I need drugs, I'm in PAIN, and my MIL just died and I can't stand the pain!!! Well they came to my rescue and called in meds for me which saved me. So........the least I could do was whip up him and his nurse some cookies. I get in the car yesterday and drive over to Orange county to deliver............there CLOSED on Thursday!!! So my cookies came home with me. I'll try again on Monday. The neighbor I made cookies for because they brought in my mail for two weeks straight. I'm also giving them a quilt. You never know when you need them again for two weeks right?? LOL!! Oh and that phone book......... later that night we were looking for a phone number and FIL says let me get the phone book. He gets down on his hands and knees and drags it out from under the couch. OH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course that's where you keep your phone book. LOL!!!!
Here's the newest members to our family. These birds lay eggs every year in my hanging baskets.
These last two photo's were taken today. I think they thought I was Big Bird and I was there to feed them. LOL!!!!!
While we're on the subject of little babies, I thought I'd share a photo of Savannah, my cousin sent me this today. My boys really have to get going on that grandchild thing!!!!
Isn't she adorable??????
Ok, onto the Hawaii adventures.......................
I promised you a quilt shop today and I dont disappoint. This time it's a Hawaiian quilt shop. Now they dont carry your "ordinary" Moda's, reproductions, etc, but they do have a "famous" quilter on their island!!!!
Look who my tour guide was for the afternoon. That Dorky one picked me up at my hotel and took me shopping!!!!!
Can you see her yet??? I'm waiting with so much excitement!!!!! She's coming, she's coming!!!
Well, there she is in all her glory!!!! The famous Lisa Boyer of Dorky Handmade Quilts. What a sweetie she is. She took me to Kapaia Stitchery. The quilt shop where she teaches and several of her quilts are on display. Our first stop was Starbucks of course. SHE picked that as our first stop not me!! But I must say I was pleasantly pleased!!
I swear to you I need to find some bigger bloggers. Girls where are you???????? Show yourself!!!! I always feel like the Amazon next to these girls I've met. Did I join the wrong bloggers network??? But isn't she just adorable?? She's so tiny and funny!!!
Ok, this was as we were leaving obviously cause we have our purchases in hand. So let me back up.
Here's Lisa standing next to her latest creation. She brought it to the shop that day to show it to the girls there. It's the one on her blog. Does she like the camera or WHAT??? LOL I didn't even say SMILE yet.
Here's another one of her designs. That humongous fan is in there for a reason. NO AIR!!! And it was warm!!! I love those colorful head/drinks in that quilt.
Cute turtles.
Aren't these kids cute? Lisa decorated each one with different charms.
They even sold pretty Lei's in the quilt shop. Getting "lei'd" in Hawaii isn't cheap. Im just saying!!!! Needless to say it didn't happen to me.
There she is again posing for the camera. ROFLOL!!!! She's sooo funny. She's modeling the purse I brought her. Ok, onto our next stop.
Lisa took me to this see these beautiful waterfalls. I forget what it's called but it was very pretty way up there.
There's my tour guide!! Isn't that view beautiful?? You dont see that in L.A.
Tomorrow more of my tour of the island with Lisa.
See what happens? I get back from a trip to Wichita and not only have you been to my favorite place on earth but you got to hang out with Lisa! Too Much Fun!
I can't wait to hear the rest of the story............ ahem.......... don't leave anything out! :)
Posted by: tina | May 16, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I love staying up late just so I can be one of the first to catch your posts. I was wondering when Lisa would show up. You can't visit Kauai without getting the Lisa tour. And those birdies...sigh. I love nature!
Posted by: Stacy A | May 16, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Oh, to be a mouse in the corner listening to you and Lisa talk quilts. I have never been to Hawaii, and now I think I need to change that! Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Jeannie | May 16, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Love the tour! And those quilts are scrumptious!!! I may have to do one of them, goodness knows I have enough batiks, lol. And, I think I forgot to wish you Happy Year Anniversary, so HAPPY YEAR ANNIVERSARY, HAPPY YEAR ANNIVERSAY, HAPPY YEARRRRRR ANNIVERSAY TO YOU!!!!!! AND MANY MORE!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Perry | May 16, 2008 at 11:36 PM
loving your trips as per usual.........and a crazy story thrown in for good measure got me laughing.........don't forget to bake more biscuits for the Doc......
Posted by: chookyblue | May 17, 2008 at 01:09 AM
Lucky you! Hawaii with Lisa as your tour guide! I love all those quilts!!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | May 17, 2008 at 03:39 AM
OMG those little birds are amazing...what fun to be able to watch them grow. Looks like you had a wonderful time with Lisa...what a great tour guide she was. Love that waterfall.
Posted by: Carol | May 17, 2008 at 04:32 AM
Congratulations on one year of blogging! I don't know where us bloggy girls would be without you and your blog! Congratulations also on the newest members of your family! How sweet they are!
It so great to read about your wonderful adventures and great times! The photos are fabulous!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Vickie | May 17, 2008 at 05:08 AM
Glad that you had a great trip. And especially glad that that you were able to get meds and are feeling better. Your baby birds are so cute. Love the pics Sharon
Posted by: sharon mac | May 17, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Did she design that quilt with the boys and girls on it? I *need* to find that pattern for a friend of mine. Looks like you guys really hit it off. Did you know her from before?
Posted by: mamaspark | May 17, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Hey! I was in that same quilt shop just a few years ago! They were so friendly and helpful.
By the way...I think we may have stayed in the same hotel. Marriot?
Posted by: Kairle | May 17, 2008 at 06:33 AM
how fun! lucky you to meet Lisa, love her blog. Those lil birdies are just too cute!
Posted by: mar | May 17, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Damn that UTI!!! I think you should have your own prescription pad and a 24/7 pharmacy. LOL!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics from your trip to Hawai'i.
Happy blogiversary, too!
Posted by: Doe | May 17, 2008 at 08:09 AM
When I first saw the little birdies I thought it was soup in a nest....lol... sorry my sick sense of humor. Under the couch for hiding the phone book, who would have thought? Stunning waterfall.
Posted by: Linda | May 17, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Oooooooo! UTIs are no fun. I'm glad you finally got those drugs.
The little birdies are precious. And the trip to the quilt shop was fun. Thanks for sharing, Sharon.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 17, 2008 at 08:43 AM
You really would love meeting Libby then, she's probably as tall as you. She dwarfed me at 5'4". thanks for hawaii...i love seeing it! Aren't UTI's awful!
Posted by: JudyC | May 17, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Whooo-hoooo! Break out those discs of frozen meat and the Box O'Wine, 'cause it's BBQ time at the Yeager household! ROFLOL! Love the Hawaii photos, and I'm glad your doctor was able to understand what you needed in the way of meds. Too bad they couldn't have opened up for you on their day off so you could deliver those cookies! Enjoy your weekend--is the pool warm enough to swim in yet? With these 100 degree days, if it isn't yet, it should be soon!
Posted by: Kim | May 17, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Even though I normally detest travel, I am green with envy at this! Meeting Lisa.....in Hawaii.......and going quilt shop hopping............does it get any better? Thanks for sharing the photos so I can pretend I went...heehee
Posted by: Connie W | May 17, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Hi Sharon,
What fun you had in Hawaii with Lisa- I loved her books - she made me laugh so hard with some of her stories that the tears were running down my face- that is some story teller. Speaking of good story tellers- your blog is always great because you share what you think and feel, as well as what things have been happening in your neck of the woods. It is always an interesting read - I look forward to reading many more blog posts now that you are back. Happy Blog Anniversary- may you have many more...
What a nice thing to do for a neighbour and for the doctor- I am sure that they will appreciate your thoughtful gift. Glad to see you are recovered from the urinary tract infection- they are no fun...
Thanks for the tour of Hawaii- We have been to Mexico but not to Hawaii- what a beautiful place to visit...
Enjoy your barbecue time
I think that spring has finally come to the Alberta prairies- the temperatures are hot for this time of year ( about 80+F). The flowers are beginning to bloom and the everything is getting green- It is wonderful to see..
Regards from A western Canadian Quilter,
Anna
Posted by: anna | May 17, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Great tour photos.....and those baby birds...how can something so "ugly" be sooooo cute....gotta admit they need to grow into their eyes....great pics!!
Posted by: Lorraine | May 17, 2008 at 05:31 PM
btw - have been there with the UTI pain.....and good on your doc for organising the drugs....he deserves biscuits for that! Glad you recovered....and doesn't everybody keep their phone book under the couch??? Had to dig ours up yesterday when the computer was down and I had to find a number...no online whitepages...back to the book....I looked under the couch and it wasn't there!!!
Posted by: Lorraine | May 17, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Woohoo...bbq time, we had chicken on the grill last night, it was delicious. I'm glad you were able to get some pain relief, that's horrible to be away from home and in such pain. Your visit with Lisa looks like it was a fun time. Come and see me I bet we'd be about the same size.
Posted by: Wendy | May 17, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Congrats on one year of blogging.I enjoy reading your blog. It always starts my day off giggling. Love your pictures can't wait to hear of the rest of your trip.
Posted by: Pat | May 17, 2008 at 10:15 PM
How great to have a personal guide to tour you around! You had fun, I can see! Hope I could go to Hawaii some day...
Thank you for sharing...
Posted by: May Kristin | May 18, 2008 at 03:34 AM
More beautiful pics. I love those colorful, fun quilts. That Savannah is just adorable. Speaking of adorable, those baby birds! We have some about that size in my hanging fern on the front porch. I took it down to water it yesterday & I swear they are so tiny & look like all mouth. LOL Not to worry, I was careful with my watering.
Posted by: sherry | May 18, 2008 at 05:35 AM