Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The deadline is near.....

We leave Thursday morning for our first camp out in The new and improved Tumbleweed! (our vintage trailer)We worked long and hard today with the little ones under our feet and got a whole lot done.....
I painted a little wrangler on the side of the trailer....








Added some horse hide spots on the top of the trailer to match.














Don and I got all our yard work done...Andrew and I weeded and fertilized the garden and Grandpa mowed and did the weed eater thingie....
I washed a couple of quilts and hung them on the line.....(I love pictures of quilts hanging on a clothesline, it makes me happy!)













I also put the recovered couch into the trailer...yes, it was a beast, but I got it done! I made more cowgirl pillows and two chenille pillow shams...







In between these things, I gave hugs, changed diapers, made lunch and dinner and cleaned the house.....Tomorrow, believe it or not, the pace will be more frantic but mama has the day off so we have no little kidlets running around......

The big trailer reveal, inside and out will be after our camp out. I am sure I am not going to have time until then...Then I can go back to things like sewing aprons and quilting.......YeeHaw! Y'all come back now, ya hear....

24 comments:

Jen xo said...

and you managed a blog post!!
It looks wonderful and you got so much done.... cant wait to see the big reveal and have a wonderful holiday xxx

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Your pace is so hectic. I thought I worked fast and packed a lot into a day, but you put me to shame! You will need a huge rest after all you've accomplished this week.

I look forward to the big reveal.

Julie Harward said...

LOL...You are a bundle of energy! I have been up since 3:30 this morning and going all day...I am tired! Love your quilts and pillows and the little cowboy...so cute! I can't wait to see it all...you'll have to come this way..tons of gorgeous places to camp here! Come say hi :D

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

Happy camping.-)

Jody said...

Am looking forward to the photos. Have fun!

Barb said...

Your camper looks awwesome, you are so talented to be able to paint that picture on the camper....amazing. Have fun!!

Maria said...

WOW!! You sure do deserve a holiday after all the work you have done.
The trailer looks great.
Like you I love quilts on the line they look lovely and colourful.

Looking forward to the big reveal later.

Hugz, Maria

Lorraine said...

have a great time hitting the road..I loved your ref to the Beverley Hillbillies. I used to love watching that when I was little and the granny was my fav character with her rocking chair!

Laurie said...

Your amazing Melinda! I don't know how you do it! The paint job on the Tumbleweed is so cool! What a talented lady, have a great time on your trip, I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures, what fun!!!

Little Lady Patchwork said...

Melinda,

I can't wait to see how all of your hard work turned out! Enjoy everything while you are on your trip.

Stefanie

Michelle said...

Looking at your quilts hanging makes me happy too! LOL!

Have a great time!

Pam said...

Love, love the painting you did on the travel trailer. Can't wait to see the big reveal. You have been a busy lady the past few days. Relax and enjoy your camping trip.

Jo said...

omg ... that painting you did on the side of the trailer is just too stinkin' cute!!! Happy trails to you! and I cant wait for the reveal!

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Cute little wrangler. The spots are sweet too.

I hope you have an excellent adventure this weekend. After all the hard work you guys have done, you deserve it!

Can't wait to see the after pictures.

Unknown said...

you've been super busy...i hope you guys have a great trip

Debby said...

Have a wonderful time camping, great post.
debby

PERMANENT POSIES said...

That is the cutest trailer I have ever seen....at least what I have seen. Can't wait to see the rest. Hey, thanks for commenting on my posts.

Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karen said...

Have a safe and wonderful trip! Have fun! The Tumbleweed is looking good. Hugs, Karen

What Comes Next? said...

way to go! You never stop, do you??!! It looks fabulous and I can't wait to see the big reveal. Love those quilts on your clothesline. Have a great trip!

Joanne Lendaro said...

LOVE the camper!! Have fun kiddo!!

Laurie said...

I think you have a new career in your future -- camper sprucing up! I just love it! So adorable. I am CONSTANTLY amazed at how much you get done. I bow down in your presence.

Patty said...

So is you day longer than 24 hours? Do you have some kind of time machine? Your painting came out great! Now you toes... that's another matter.
Have a great camping trip!

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Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh how cool!!! Looks fabulous so far! I love your quilts and I agree, I love quilts on a clothesline, unfortunately in our neighborhood I think we have an ordinance against clotheslines, but I've often thought of breaking that rule...