The town of Napa - The old and the new

The old Napa, the way I remember it...
The saddle shop on Main Street where I always dreamed of buying a silver belt buckle--the store is gone, along with several other stores.

The Napa Mill and Granary where my Dad and I bought a bale or two of hay for our horse, is now a beautiful hotel on the river front.  We always loaded the hay in the trunk of our Ford automobile.

The beautiful dress shop where I bought the lace blouse for my wedding is a deserted store.

The Rexall Drug store on the corner is gone but the building has been restored and painted.

Rexall Drug Store on the corner with the awning

Enjoying the Treasures of Family and Friends

View of Napa countryside

Why have I let the entire month of August pass by without any posts?  I was spending time with family and friends in northern California.  One Sunday afternoon, on a delightful sunny day, I had the pleasure of sharing my love of quilting with three of my nieces.  We all got together to make Table Toppers and Placemats.  Being the teacher meant I could enjoy the process of what everyone was making.  I had always read about other families getting together to work on quilting projects together and this month, it became a reality.

One evening, my sister and I watched the movie, Julie and Julia.  I had seen it before several years ago but I enjoyed seeing it again.

Planning ahead helped make things happen....
My sister and I were able to see our twin cousins, whom we had not seen in ten years.  Several of my friends from 7th grade were able to gather for lunch and/or dinner in the Napa Valley Wine Country.  You can always tell true friendship when the conversation just picks up from where you left off the last time you've seen each other.
  

Got It Done in July

1)  Finished Table Toppers
2)  Cleaned up part of my sewing room
3)  Finished a "surprise" for my friend