I know technically I might be a couple of hours late with this post, and you should also know technically I struggle at times figuring out the ways to showcase the beauty and talent found and captured out there in the real world. And that sometimes is worth the wait (not to mention it takes me a bit longer than expected to get all the technology right)….

We spent the day with OFNi Mikel (who just so happens to be 7 months pregnant) and her friend Jill (who happens to be 11 weeks pregnant…with twins). They really wanted to spend time with Aunt Debi and take in the fabric stores for the makings of baby crib sheets, bumper pads, and the like – at the end of the day I think that was accomplished.

Please understand that under normal circumstances when a trip to the fabric store is planned, I would rather stay home and do more exciting things like pull weeds, tease fire ants, fight wasps, untangle vines from rose bushes without gloves or long sleeves, or drag hoses around the yard.

Not this day…I had potential photo opportunities with a pregnant niece that has been somewhat camera-shy with her “condition”, not to mention we hadn’t seen her since before this “bump” happened.

Even with the most fun of nieces (and nephews), my attention span can wane at times. When bored, I can often times be found playing with merchandise, encouraging harmless mischief, and just be generally annoying to the shopping public (and that includes to nieces and spouses). I excuse these fabric shopping behaviors as being the polyester guy in need of linen comfort….

So when the ladies suggested we stop at a baby store:

And let the choir sing: