First off thanks for stopping over and giving Ms. Faye a warm welcome. She has an amazing gift for writing and the woolies always look forward to her emails and updates - she's just a plain hoot and we all just love her - ya Faye we do. Thursday is our monthly wooly get together - hmmmm who will post first, lol.
Soooo where have I been you ask - to take such a long blogging break. Do I really have a good excuse this time - well yes I do, pretty good I think. First off Mr. Farmhouse (oh ya I'm changing my blog name again - can you guess what it's going to, maybe another little giveaway here to the first one to guess it correctly) and I headed to Lake of the Woods with Kari and Mr. New Leaf Stitches
for our annual fishing trip. It's such beautiful country up there and even for me who's not a big fisher (I'm pretty sure that's not a word) person, I truly enjoy the company and the beautiful scenery plus Mr. Farmhouse and Mr. New Leaf Stitches
LOVE LOVE LOVE it up there. So while I did fish and caught a few I might add, one that even made the dinner plate one evening - I also spent my time doing this
That Circle a Word Find a Word book kept me entertained when I wasn't fishing. Kari and I even had races to see who could finish first, this book was a big hit, well at least with me, lol. Can you see the name on the left side of that word game "Blizzard". The weather was far from winter let me tell you - it was about as perfect as you can get up there.
Hope Kari doesn't kill me for this one - but we picked these up in Houston last fall at Quilt Market and saved them for the fishing trip
Sorry Kari - don't hate me, but I think there a hoot and just had to share. I'm pretty sure I'll pay for posting this pic - I'm just sayin
Every evening while we watched the other fisher people come in for the night
we sat on the deck and enjoyed a "happy snappy" to celebrate the catches of the day
Pretty soon it was time for Kari and I to come home
while the guys stayed up a fished a few more days. Another perfect trip full of laughs and good times. What goes on at fish camp stays at fish camp - I'm just sayin :)
So Tuesday morning I drove all the way to North Dakota - which is really only about 45 minutes from me, but it sounds far doesn't it when I say it that way - sorry I digress once again, boy I do that a lot, ok back to the story - to pick up a couple of woolies so that we could head down the road a piece to Primitives of the Midwest retreat in Missouri that Quilters Station in Lee's Summit puts on. Ms. Faye was to come along and be my roomie, but was unable to come at the last minute and we sure missed her. She had to make a tough decision on whether to go or not and she did the right thing by staying home and boy think of the money she saved, lol. Oh my the things we saw while driving there and while we were at the retreat - the wool- oh lawdy mercy me the wool - the fabric, the kits, the samples of quilty loveliness, so much wonderful eye candy. Ok I hate to tease but I will save that for my next post. I need to get my address and links figured out before I share the pics. I do promise to report back this week before the holiday weekend - I really do promise and I'll show you ALL the beautiful wools I picked up for the website. But here's a little snippet of a place we ate lunch at, have you ever seen such a cute salad bar - look at that cute quilt in the goat cart and that black cupboard is prim goodness - who'd of thought - prim and salad bar could go together, but it does
Thank you everyone for letting me know your feelings on adding floss to a kit. I would say the majority of you would like it to be included. Most of you felt the way I do and that it's nice to have it all together and not have to run out for a skein or 2 of a color you don't have. I will probably offer it both ways for those who don't want it. Also my kits will contain full skeins of the floss. It would be to time consuming to keep track of what you need for a kit, cut skeins up and then mark them with the color number. Since the cost of floss isn't to bad it just makes sense to include full skeins. So for the winner I picked #30 who is Cindy since today is the 30th of June. So Cindy-no blog please email me and let me know your address so I can get a little something something in the mail for ya.
It's been busy around the Farmhouse so far this week - look at the changes that have taken place outside
15 evergreens were placed around the property (see crazy Jake in the cab being goofy for the camera) and then a semi full of sod arrived this morning
and the guys got right to work - there's Josh flexing his muscles for the camera
and then this afternoon - BOOM
instant lawn - well maybe not instant for the guys laying it down lol, but I did feed them and kept them happy. The fire pit is just about done - just needs some cap block around the top and the red chairs around it - pretty sure it will see some activity this weekend
it's amazing how some green grass can make such a difference - makes me want to do the "Fred Flintstone" all around the fresh grass - NO MORE DIRT
Until Next Time
Red Lake House - that would be my guess - just beautiful. Dee
Posted by: Dee Johnson | June 30, 2009 at 07:48 PM
My Red Lakehouse. How's that? Gorgeous, gorgeous.... Oh, and only you would find a darling prim salad bar. Good grief!
Posted by: Anne | June 30, 2009 at 08:11 PM
I think the previous two "commenters" have the name sussed.....wow..the house is just amazing...love the lawn - gotta love the "instant" stuff!! Looking good!! Can't wait to read more and see pics of your trip......!
Posted by: Lorraine | June 30, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Red house by the Lake or just Our Lakehouse. Glad you are back and your house came out wonderful. I've been there, done that, and fun it isn't plus you still have to move in, YIKES, those were the days! Blessings, Jan
Posted by: Jan | June 30, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Amazing, I am not in to instant but when it comes to lawns, instant is the only way to fly. Your landscaping is truly wonderful, have a wonderful 4th. Oh, I am only sniveling a little having to wait for the PMW wool pics. :0)
Posted by: Carrie | June 30, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Oh no you were in MO. and you didnt call me?? I had seriously thought for a moment about going to that but didnt get reservations in time. Maybe next year. I hear it is wonderful.
Your house is just beautiful. Love the firepit.
Hugs
Posted by: Sharon | June 30, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Oh Karen it looks wonderful...instant lawn, love it! That salad bar is as cute as it can be..who'd of thought? Can't wait to see your Primitives pictures...
Posted by: Carol | July 01, 2009 at 03:18 AM
Gorgeous house, grounds and the setting? Heaven!
Being the wool junkie that I am, I can't wait to see the pics so I can drool all over my keyboard.
Posted by: Kaaren | July 01, 2009 at 04:43 AM
I love reading your blog and seeing the pictures of your house, your yard, and the lake. It is truly beautiful. My pick for your new name would be My Red Farmhouse. Keep us posted on what you are doing.
Mary
mburn@comporium.net
Posted by: Mary Burn | July 01, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Things are looking beautiful, Karen. Your place gives me hope, we are currently in the destructive phase of construction. Out with the old so the new can be built! My guess for the new name.....Liberty Farm....
~Sue T.
Posted by: Sue Tokash | July 01, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Your home looks so inviting. Can't wait to see all the wool goodness you got!! Have a nice day. Julie
Posted by: Julie Dixon | July 01, 2009 at 07:14 AM
I just love your home.. it is fantastic!!!! :o) What a house!!
And shame on you teasing about all the gorgeous wool!!! LOL...
Posted by: Stina | July 01, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Those things are your heads are a hoot! Too funny. My guess would be The Lakehouse...it has a nice ring to it. Can't wait to see the endless goodies you bought...get on it...LOL
Wow the new green lawn looks like I could get out there and roll around in it.
I'm going away for a couple of days so don't post without me...LOL
Posted by: wendy | July 01, 2009 at 07:57 AM
I keep thinking of descriptive titles for your blog but they seem so long so I will guess "Sunset Lake House" - Hope I'm close...I sure would like to win something...just once! Love your home and thank you for taking the time to show it to us. Will the pillars have lights? I can't see them if they are there already. Blessings to you in your new home!!
Posted by: Judy in Michigan | July 01, 2009 at 08:15 AM
The finished house looks amazing. I just love it and cannot wait to see the inside all decorated up as well. Regrading the message you left on my blog about the water pump, my husband used these long railroad ties, I think they are for landscaping and you can get them at home imp. stores. A little bit of concrete in the ground and poke them in while still wet....you should be good to go. Take care now!
Posted by: Dee | July 01, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Everything looks fabulous Karen! Love it all. My guess? Farmhouse on the Lake. ;o) ooxx`jod
Posted by: Jodi | July 01, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Wow! You've got yourself a little piece of heaven there! Gorgeous!
Can't wait for all of that woolie goodness too...
Posted by: Colleen | July 01, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Wow! The lawn looks great - it seems to have grown right before our eyes...lol. What a difference from when you first moved in -- just beautiful! My guess on the new blog name would be "The Red Farmhouse"? Or maybe, "The Red Farmhouse on the Lake"? Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics of your little piece of Heaven on Earth!
Posted by: Alice I. | July 01, 2009 at 11:13 AM
One of my friends goes to Primitives of the Midwest each year and meets a friend from another state there. I would love to go some time. I will be looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your trip.
Blog name change. Mmmmm! Red Star Lake House? I don't know what to guess.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | July 01, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Oh so much to comment on!
First, love all the landscaping and the sod makes such a difference! Just gorgeous!! The firepit looks like a lot of fun.
A new name huh?? How about Liberty Lakehouse? Liberty Farmhouse? Can't wait to see what it is!
Love the neon hair extensions! LOL too much fun! Just the little I can see of the scenery, it looks amazing! It reminds me of our trip to Northern MI and the great lakes. My idea of heaven.
Can't wait for the rest of the pics of the trip. Have agreat 4th!!
lots of hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda | July 01, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Lordy B Sista - can't wait to get up to see all of the changes around the house...holy cats - it looks fantastic! You and Kari look very cute in your headbands! Talk soon, Roxanne
Posted by: Roxanne | July 01, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Simply gorgeous! I'm going with My Red Farmhouse. Love the red, the windows, and your son has done a great job with the landscaping. Happy 4th in you new home!
Denise
Posted by: Denise | July 01, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Congrats to Cindy ....
I think you picked "My Red Lakehouse"
I thought of "Little Red", "Big Red" "The Happy Snappy House....LOL
The place looks great, love that fire pit, with the red chairs around it it will look fab....
Happy 4th Karen...
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy | July 01, 2009 at 02:44 PM
I'd guess My Red Lakehouse or maybe Liberty Lakehouse?? The landscaping all looks fantastic!! The fishing trip sounds like a lot of fun! Fishing is really not my thing, but after the last couple months, just relaxing on a boat sounds nice. And I could always bring knitting!!
Posted by: rohanknitter | July 01, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Wow, oh Wowie Wow! There's so much to comment on, but I'm just skipping right to that AWESOME yard! So cool to have instant lawn. And that fire pit -- HOLY COW -- I'd think I'd died and gone to heaven. You Lucky, Lucky Girl. I'm SOOOO happy for you!!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | July 01, 2009 at 04:13 PM