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A Week in August

August 5, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Life seems to be flying my by at the moment – my new job is keeping me busy and is turning out to be more hours than I initially realised. I hope to get into a better routine soon as I am missing my time spent creating and blogging.

Here is a snap shot of my week…..

Today is my son’s 16th birthday! We are having the grandparents over after school to celebrate so I couldn’t resist making these streusel topped apple cupcakes with cupcake toppers. He is having his mates over tomorrow – I don’t think I would get away with cupcake toppers then:) It is hard to believe that I am a parent to a 16 year old – they grow up way too fast.

I have been working on some machine quilting….

I have been looking at this pile of fabric – destined for some Fathers Day inspired projects.

I have been reading this library book – lots of fun ideas for cushions.

I had better go and frost the chocolate cake before the birthday boy gets home from school! Have a great weekend.

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  1. Simone de Klerk says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Happy Birthday to your 16 year old son!
    Love your new blog lay out. Very clear!

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  2. driftwood says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:32 am

    happy birthday to your boy! love his cupcakes, they look delicious x

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  3. Janellybelly says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:47 am

    Happy Birthday Brenton! He’s 4 years and 1 week older than my first born 🙂 Have a great time celebrating with Family and Friends – looks like you’re doing it in style.

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  4. suzitee says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Happy happy birthday Brenton…some lovely people were born on this day 😉 It must be a real wake-up call to realise your son is almost a man Lisa ;( Love his cupcakes, and they look delicious! The quilt is coming along beautifully, and I’ve had my eye on that Sweetwater fabric for a while…yum!

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  5. clare's craftroom says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:39 am

    Happy 16th young man ! Have a great birthday .

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  6. Tracey Petersen says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:06 am

    Bet your 16 year old could eat those cupcakes in one big bite without even chewing. (or is that just my 16 year old son??)

    Happy birthday to him.

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  7. Stephanie says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:54 am

    Happy Birthday! Yes, they grow up very fast. I’m the mother of 2 “children” in their 20s. Not sure how that happened.

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  8. Linda says

    August 6, 2010 at 4:46 am

    Hi Lisa, pass on my birthday wishes to your son and i hope he has a great couple of days. Your cupcakes look delicious as usual and your quilt/ting looks great. I would say that you have accomplished a lot in a week.
    xx

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  9. randi---i have to say says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:58 am

    happy birthday to your son! those cupcakes are just too cute!

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  10. Terriaw says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Happy 16th birthday to your son! What a great age to celebrate! Ah, I remember those days… Love your productive week of baking and sewing and reading!

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  11. JG says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Enjoy your fun filled weekend! Happy Birthday to your son! His special cupcakes looks so yummy!

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  12. Chocolate Cat says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Happy Birthday to your son. They do grow up far too quickly! Looking forward to seeing what fathers day inspired things you come up with , with that fabric!

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  13. em's scrapbag says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Happy Birthday to your son. The fabric for father’s day is fabulous. And the book looks delightful. Good luck juggling everything so you get more crafting time.

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  14. Rumi says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Happy birthday to your son! Yes, they grow up so fast. One day they are 5 and then in a blink of an eye they are 31! (wow! how did that happen when I haven’t aged a day? Hee hee)

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  15. Shannon says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Happy, happy 16 to your son. It does come up awfully fast, doesn’t it? The cupcakes look scrumptious… would you mind sharing your recipe?

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  16. GUGAW says

    August 7, 2010 at 1:13 am

    oh my gosh these cupcakes look amazing!

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  17. Mad about Craft says

    August 7, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Its such a nuisance that work gets in the way of our crafting which is much more fun!

    Happy Birthday to your son.

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  18. Ally Johnston says

    August 7, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    They do indeeed grow up fast. Enjoy the moments you have. The book looks fab.

    Reply

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