New Year, New Stuff

Jan 20, 2015 by Lauren

Every year I like to look back at the past year through photos, blog posts, emails and etc. and get a good overview of how last year went.  It’s less a list of resolutions and more a guide on how not to F up/how to keep being awesome.

As I looked back over the last year’s worth of Facebook posts, photos, blogs, and more, I realized there were quite a few areas in which I could vastly improve.  Probably the most obvious of which was how (in)frequently I post here.  According to my records, I wrote 6 blogs last year.  SIX.  That’s one every 2 months (and in reality, more like 3 in one month and nothing for 3 months).  Not cool.

After some introspection on the matter, I made two decisions.

#1.  Things have to change.  See, I started writing this blog when we got married and I moved to Goofy Ridge.  Adam and I celebrated our 7th anniversary yesterday.  Suffice to say, my perspective has changed in the last seven years. 🙂  When I began this blog, I would talk to my suburban friends about my life and frequently hear them shocked and amazed at how things operate in a rural area.  Those of you who remember the Frank bumper story know what I mean.  But, like many things in life, the longer you’re exposed to them, the more normal they seem.  Maybe it’s because we have two kids now and we just don’t get out much but I’m finding myself exposed to fewer things that you might find on Dog the Bounty Hunter and more and more things likely found on a riveting episode of Guy’s Grocery Games.

 

(I know, Mom.  I watch too much tv.)

 

(No, I do not watch Dog the Bounty Hunter.)

 

(Or Guy’s Grocery Games.)

 

#2.  Those of you who have followed me this long deserve an explanation of what I WAS doing, when I should/could have been blogging.  🙂

 

 

But, you’ll have to wait on that until a later date.  Those fun-sucking kids I mentioned?  (Oh, did I not mention they’re fun-suckers?  They’re fun-suckers.  Luckily, they are also cute.  Most of the time.)  Anyway, the fun-suckers are boycotting nap time today.  More on my 2014 Blog Absence Explanation to come.

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Name Quilt

Apr 29, 2014 by Lauren

I have THREE new quilts to share this week!  Yay!

 

Today’s quilt belongs to my little princess, Elise.  Since her puff quilt isn’t finished yet, I couldn’t leave her hanging!  So I whipped up this ADORABLE (if I do say so myself) quilt instead. 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think?  We love it! 🙂

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New Quilt!

Apr 3, 2014 by Lauren

Today’s quilt is another special one.  Ok, ok, technically they are all special rainbow unicorn snowflakes, but this one is extra special for a few reasons.

Not only is it my first twin size and first disappearing 9-patch quilt (click here for a great tutorial), it’s also made for a family friend.  Sharon’s daughter, Haley, is a softball ROCKSTAR, which means Sharon goes to a lot of games.  She wanted a quilt to take with her to sit on the grass or cover up with at night games.  (They assure me it does get cold in Mississippi…I have my doubts! ;))  Naturally, this quilt had to be done in team colors: red, blue and white.

Without further ado, here is the Haley quilt!

 

 

 

 

 

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The Moment You’ve All Been Waiting For

Mar 14, 2014 by Lauren

I’m back!  I’m officially re-entering the blogosphere after a much-too-long maternity leave.

I feel a tiiiiny bit guilty for leaving you guys hanging on my multiple craft projects, so I’m dedicating the next week to telling you all about my puff quilts, baby quilts, “regular” quilts and more!  I’ll be updating my gallery all week, as well, so be sure to check that out.

 

Today’s project is the “Evelyn” Puff Quilt!  Evelyn was a milestone quilt for me because, prior to this, all my puff quilts were for friends or relatives of friends.  This quilt came to be through referral, so that made me feel good.  You like me, you really like me!  (If you don’t get that reference, just smile and nod.  I’m old.)

Without further blathering, here are some pictures:

Evelyn (front)

 

There’s also an ADORABLE picture on our Facebook page with the actual baby Evelyn on this quilt. 🙂  So precious.

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New Puff Quilt Day!

Sep 25, 2013 by Lauren

Although I have made puff quilts for girls before, I’ve never had the opportunity to make a “girly” puff quilt.  So when the chance came along, I took it! 🙂

 

Here is the “Reagan” puff quilt in all her glory!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These photos will also be updated to the Puff Quilt Gallery page for your viewing pleasure. 🙂

 

 

My next project is a twin-sized quilt for a softball player!  Originally it was going to be puff quilt-inspired but now we’ve decided to go in another direction…the disappearing 9-patch, which I think will be really cute!  Stay tuned for photos in the next few weeks!

 

 

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Announcement #2

Jun 13, 2013 by Lauren

I promised more announcements, so here we go!

 

This blog has been going through somewhat of a transitory phase lately.  When I originally decided to become a blogger, I wanted to share all the funny stories and things I’ve learned about living in a rural area.  My suburban friends were in awe that the things I wrote were really happening and my rural friends didn’t see what the big deal was!

 

But, time marched on and now I’ve lived here for 5+ years.  I’m not learning new things about the area and the lifestyle as often as I used to.  Is it possible *gasp* that the area is growing on me?

 

I’ll explore that possibility another day but, today, I want to let you all know that I’ll be transitioning away from the funny stories and towards the things I love to share with you.  Growing on Goofy will become more of a lifestyle blog.

 

What does that mean for you?

 

It means you can look for more posts about great recipes, farm life, parenting, kids and, of course, puff quilts!  I’ve been shifting towards this for so long that you probably won’t even notice! 🙂  I’m really excited about how everything is going and I thank you all for your support over the years.  I hope you all continue to read and enjoy Growing on Goofy and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns about how things are going, I’m always eager to hear them!

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