Once again I’m playing catch up here on my blog. Spring definitely gets away from me. School gets more demanding as we near the end which leaves me too tired to do anything beyond feeding my family and preparing for the following day.
This spring we also have the added pressure of Mini-me graduating from high school! Stressing over whether or not there will be a graduation ceremony, a choir concert, grad parties, etc. And if there are…how comfortable do we feel about it. We finally got the answer to a couple of those question marks. There will be a concert but it will be single choirs to limit people and possible exposures. There will be graduation which will look similar to those in the past due to since our governor announced a step down in restrictions taking effect before graduation. This does make me nervous even though we are all vaccinated. Mini-me will not be having a graduation party. 
Last week was an eventful one. Wednesday was my birthday…next year is a big one… I was spoiled by friends and coworkers with kind words and thoughtful gifts. Thursday, Mini-me and I drove to Duluth to move J home from college for the summer. It was a quick up and back trip.
We had to take a quick detour into Canal Park before heading to campus…we love Duluth so much. I wish we could have spent more time there.
If you look closely there are two ships in this photo. The closer one is a “salty” meaning it traveled in from the Atlantic Ocean. The other one on the horizon is one of the Great Lakes fleet of ore boats.
I did manage to fix my journal. I plan to add some beads along the spine to cover the extra holes but decided that it would make the most sense to wait until the journal is complete.
Look at all the pretty papers! I can’t wait to start using it. I know my birthday cards and notes are going to have a place right away.
I have been sewing too..no surprise there. It is so satisfying to be making a major dent in my scraps. I have yet to decide if this will become a bed size quilt or a couple of throws.
I had to share the mug J bought for me. He said it was a combo b-day and mothers day gift. So sweet.
This summer appears to be getting more back to normal. Both kids have jobs…thank goodness! Mini-me will actually have two. J currently has two but his school job will end in June obviously and he will be able to put in more time at his internship. It’s so very exciting to see them both taking those next steps in life. Although I’m not even going to pretend to be completely ok with being “empty nesters” next fall.
Gorgeous journal! Sweet, thoughtful, and useful mug gift. He’s a keeper! Happy T Day
I’m quite taken by the cloth “scraps” and look forward to seeing them in their finished form. Lovely! Happy belated Birthday, and Happy T Tuesday!
Happy belated birthday. Your photos are just gorgeous. Have a very nice day.
You included so many wonderful things in this post Halle. That’s a great new mug and I love seeing the journal and those scraps. You’ve had some fun I see. And I hope you had a great birthday too. Being able to go move your son home must have been nice. Kids just grow up way too fast, don’t they? Sounds like graduation will be a little better than last year, but I know what you mean about the covid effect. It’s not really normal yet, even if states are trying to make it be normal. I hope you had a wonderful T day too. Hugs-Erika
Your journal looks lovely on the outside, so neat. I am excited to see the finished product if you decide to share it as well as what the scrap pieces become.
Empty nester is a huge change, but I bet it is going to be a lot of fun as well.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Happy birthday wishes! I hope you had a wonderful time and that was lovely of your friends to spoil you 😀. Glad you fixed your journal, the pages look gorgeous and I love your new mug – beautiful. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x
I have been to Duluth once and it rained all day! But in your photos it looks really nice.
It will be great to have both kids home again. I totally understand what you mean by not being sure. I think we all have mixed feelings about the relaxation of restrictions.
Will mini me go to college next year? Has she decided where she´s going yet? Or will she be doing visits during the summer?
Your journal looks great. Will be even better with all your cards in it.
I love your patchwork. Looking forward to seeing what you do with those.
Cool mug!
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I guess I’ll be like everyone else and wish you a happy belated b’day, too (GRIN). Halle knows what I’m talking about.
Empty nester, huh? Good thing you are back in the work force. At least it won’t feel so bad. Does Mini know where she will be going to college next year?
Love those scraps. They all look so warm and inviting, too. And of course, you sew so well.
Glad you were able to fix your journal, too. I think it’s best to wait on the beads, too. I never decorate my cover until the very end.
LOVE all your drink references today. Thanks for sharing your art journal, your sewing scraps, your trip to Duluth, and all those drinks you shared with us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.