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Here it is, almost the end of July! I guess time does fly by as you get older (I never thought that as a kid). I have spent quite a bit of time, getting things ready for my husband and I to go on our Alaskan cruise in August! I have never been on a cruise before and so many have told us how much they enjoyed the Alaskan cruises (we knew one couple who would go every two years on an Alaskan cruise.). We are familiar with Alaska, as Staci lived there for several years. I've been making sure we are prepared for out shore excursions (whale watching in Juneau, various tours in Ketchikan and Sitka, and a walking tour in Victoria, B.C. Also, making sure we are fetching for our anniversary (which was in April) dinner and for the Gala dinner. I chose our anniversary for a special dinner but I was torn; do I choose to celebrate my cancer recovery? My husband's retirement? The anniversary won out lol.

I've had some nice tips from other bloggers already but if anyone has any for any of the ship's daily activities, how fancy you went on dinner dress, or if anyone had any seasickness, (we do have scopolamine patches) etc., comment below! We are cruising on the Westerdam thru Holland America.

Since July is almost over, wanted to share our CHRISTMAS IN JULY post. Nothing like getting a head start on December!

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This last weekend, Staci and I attended a baby shower for the daughter of a wonderful family we have known for quite a few years. They are ranchers/farmers and so I wanted to make a One Hour Baby Blanket for her with just the right themed fabric (flannel). We don't have much in the way of fabric choices in our small Nevada town and our Walmart is remodeling so good look finding anything! I searched online and finally found some cute and just right flannel on Michael's website. I ordered on a Sunday evening and had the fabric that Tuesday so great service!

Such cute fabric! I love the cowboy cat on one side and the "Hey, Cowboy!" on the other.

The quality of the flannel was nice, too, even after a washing. You can find the link to the post and link to a tutorial HERE.

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ROOTIN' TOOTIN' ONE HOUR COWBOY BABY BLANKET

I am so glad that I have had the opportunity to sew a couple of flannel baby blankets this summer! A lovely, talented friend in town recently had a baby boy so made her a whale-themed blanket here.

The oldest daughter of a local family very dear to my heart is expecting a baby boy on September 1st. The family and the in-law family are ranchers/farmers so I naturally wanted to find fabric with a Western flair or cows or horses, suitable for a little buckaroo.

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However, as I have written before, there isn't a lot of fabric choices in our small town. Our Walmart is currently undergoing a full remodel and fabric is slim pickings. I was fortunate, however, to find just the right fabrics on Michael's website! I was even happy with the quality of the flannel, even after washing. No pilling and no shrinkage.

I really love the colors and the little cowboy! The backing material has cute sayings: "Hey Cowboy!" and "Hey You!"

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Cute!

I used red thread as to coordinate with one of the colors in the fabric. I used the same thread to add a decorative zigzag stich to finish.

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I really had fun sewing this blanket and it went together quickly. For full instructions with plenty of step-by-step photos, please click HERE.

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FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 549 and SUMMER FUN

How was everyone's 4th? We had a pleasant one, a bit quiet, with a few of our kids. I did get to watch a few minutes of the city fireworks--my dog and my 2 granddogs are NOT big fans of fireworks so I mainly stay inside with them. We were all on my bed lol. All is good and the dogs did just fine.

Here they are during the BBQ:

Teddy has minor surgery and the vet suggested a sock to protect the area. My SIL had some ole tie-dye ones.

Aloy wasn't sure about that hat!

Monty thought the hat was okay.

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It is July (surprise!) and I was recently asked by a local charity to write a summer-related article for their website. You can find the link HERE.

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