tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:15:14 +0000A gal with an odd fasination for fabric....http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/nicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)Blogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-1965877502637852432Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-08-11T09:33:33.963-07:00WalkingNot much to report. I'm down about 2 pounds this week. My running is progressing, but I'm still slow....so slow. I am up to running 5 miles straight which is great for me.Today: 5 miles in 1:16:34Sunday: Off Day (Walked 4.6 miles)Saturday: 5 miles in 1:20:16Friday: 4 miles in 59:47.77Thursday: 4 miles in 1:07:07Wednesday: 4 miles in 1:00:37Tuesday: Off Day (Walked 4.6 miles)Monday: 3.6 miles in http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2008/08/week-in-review.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-5909064670226651151Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:33:00 +00002008-08-06T12:42:07.783-07:00Wasn't sure I even remembered how to use this blog, but since I remembered my password I thought I'd give it a whirl. Not that I have anything interesting to share....certainly no more than I had before.Today is Nathan's 16th Birthday. My baby boy is growing up. He ditched the second half of band camp today to go hang out with his girlfriend Mackenzie. Priorities have changed that's for http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-time-flies.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-9047421956799151720Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:26:00 +00002007-12-27T09:27:36.287-08:00http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/12/merry-christmas.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-2607419303528656572Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:52:00 +00002007-12-10T11:55:35.903-08:00Pookie at the International Quilt Festival.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/12/pookie-does-iqf.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-3503298990281597470Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:30:00 +00002007-11-19T13:06:51.865-08:00I started a new quilt project last week using fabric that I bought from Paula Nadelstern. I was thrilled to have a chance to meet Paula at the Houston International Quilt Festival.Here I am with Paula. She is holding some fabric that I purchased from her. It's from her "Opulence" line of fabric that she designed.This is the fabric I'm using for my "One-Block Wonder" quilt.Here are some of the http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/11/kaleidoscopes.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-654208693874071015Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:08:00 +00002007-10-31T15:14:19.812-07:00kidsThe Aubrey High School marching band qualified for the UIL State Marching Band Contest. It's a huge deal and quite an accomplishment. Aubrey's marching band has never made it this far in competition before. Lauren (flute) and Nathan (saxophone) will be performing at the Alamodome, San Antonio, TX on Monday. It's going to be exciting!http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/10/san-antonio-or-bust.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-8102268124865064739Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:57:00 +00002007-10-31T15:05:18.177-07:00Bright and early tomorrow we are headed to the International Quilt Festival!! Quilts, quilts and more quilts. I can't wait!!If you are attending, don't forget to look for Barbara McCraw's African Album, which I quilted.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/10/houston-or-bust.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-1176319079221384613Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:46:00 +00002007-10-11T14:06:04.868-07:00familyChurchOn Sunday Nathan participated in his Confirmation class's Rite of Christian Initiation. It marks the beginning of his journey towards receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Lauren went through this last year too.Nathan was in the back and can't be seen in this picture. There are 70+ kids in his class this year. This is Nathan ushering during the youth mass.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/10/nathans-rite-of-christian-initiation.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-4759704689817939657Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:32:00 +00002007-10-11T13:44:41.942-07:00familyThis past weekend we celebrated my cousin Nicholas' 22nd birthday. He was home from the Merchant Marines Academy which he will soon be graduating from.After lunch the boys played pool.Grandpa taught Garrison how to hold a pool cue.My uncle makes pool cues, so if you are interested in custom cues check out his website. I don't know much about cues, but they sure are pretty!!Nic and Garrison http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/10/happy-birthday-nic.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-6335325683726818807Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:35:00 +00002007-10-03T12:26:09.761-07:00WalkingAs many of you know I started walking for fitness this year. Since January I've logged a total of 1,171.4 miles. The idea of following one of the infamous hiking trails (AT, PCT, ADT) for a thru-hike has intrigued me. Following the trail journals has been inspirational too. One particular journal that I followed this year was Twofer's journal. He's an Iowan that thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/10/walking-west.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-1765866456047631853Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:32:00 +00002007-09-26T15:39:12.184-07:00recipeMicrowave Low Carb Bowl Cheesecake4oz Cream Cheese1/4C Heavy Whipping Cream1/4C splenda (I only used half that amount)1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp lemon juiceWarm the cream cheese and then mix everything together until it is smooth. Microwave for 3 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. Top with fresh or frozen berries.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/09/low-carb-cheesecake.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-8394805495869695969Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:00:00 +00002007-09-26T15:30:57.167-07:00recipeI've been trying to add more flax seed to my diet and recently tried a recipe I came across on a low carb website. It's called a bowl muffin and I'm hooked on them. They are very versatile and you can add about anything to them.1/4C of flax meal (I used 1/8C of flax meal & 1/8C of almond flour)1/2tsp baking powder1 splenda packet (I used 1T since I have it in bulk)1tsp cinnamon (I've also addedhttp://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/09/gimme-more-fiber.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-5939516450038515057Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:26:00 +00002007-09-09T20:31:20.740-07:00We started out "on" the river this morning. Nathan was in the kayak and my dad was in a one-man canoe. Shawn, Garrison and I were in another canoe.It started out great and we were having a fantastic time. The current was fast and we were surprised at how quick we were moving down the river.This was Garrison's first trip down the river.We made it under and past this first fallen tree.This was the http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/09/day-in-river.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-5479513791143412134Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:51:00 +00002007-09-09T19:26:05.089-07:00Consider this my first public service announcement.How Do Life Jackets Save Lives?When capsized in rough water.When sinking in unexpectedly heavy sea conditions.When thrown from the boat as a result of a collision.When injured by rocks or submerged objects.When unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes.When tossed into freezing water.When thrown off balance while fishing.When unable to swim because http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/09/life-jackets-rock.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-3629512836412473213Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:10:00 +00002007-09-02T19:19:20.499-07:00familyThis weekend marked the 17th wedding anniversary for Shawn and me. Am I really old enough to have been married for 17 years? That grey streak above my right ear would indicate that I am.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/09/17-years-of-wedded-bliss.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-6170660553916915995Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:42:00 +00002007-08-27T13:53:19.514-07:00quiltsThere was an article featuring local quilter, Barbara McCraw, in the Denton Record Chronicle today. The article is in the Local Section and called "Stitches of History." I've included a link to the article, but I'm not sure how long it will be available on line. It's a fantastic article...read it while you have a chance.The quilt hanging behind Barbara was quilted by me.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/08/stitches-in-history.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-8341975255010388215Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:32:00 +00002007-08-27T13:35:51.682-07:00We celebrated Lauren's birthday this weekend.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/08/sweet-sixteen.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-7963641080309905919Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:24:00 +00002007-08-27T13:31:13.641-07:00First day of a new school year.The sun was just starting to come up when I took this picture this morning. We were out the door at 6:45am!!http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/08/back-to-school.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-7030763718914483337Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:46:00 +00002007-08-19T18:58:59.218-07:00quiltsBarbara McCraw's quilt "African Album," which I quilted, was accepted to show at the International Quilt Festival /Houston. If you get to go to the show this year I hope you'll look for it. I'm very proud to have had the honor of working on this quilt.http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/08/first-for-me.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-774546926113885747Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:30:00 +00002007-08-13T16:09:07.885-07:00kidsfamilyI'm still around, but not up to much lately. Lazy (HOT) days of summer make for boring blog entries. I've been running quite a bit for exercise. I finished my Couch to 5K program and now I'll start trying to get my running time up to 60 minutes. I can do 45 minutes at this point. I'm not fast, but I am consistent. Consistently slow.....that's me.Last week we celebrated Nathan's 15th http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/08/checking-in.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-3520123621959360586Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:30:00 +00002007-07-23T17:49:56.154-07:00kidsfamilyfoodSomeone lost another tooth!Will Santa be bringing his two front teeth? That should be at the top of Garrison's list this year.My personal chef, Shawn.Our recent Sunday routine is to pick up donuts for the kids after Church and then Shawn makes omelets for those who are dieting (Me & Him).Shawn has the touch. My omelets never look this good and they don't taste as good either. Being married to a http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/07/mind-gap.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-8742149383958096552Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:01:00 +00002007-07-14T06:33:31.807-07:00WalkingWhy yes I am, thank you for asking. At this point you might be asking "What's a Penguin?" Check out John Bingham's website for a proper definition and a list of "you might be a penguin if...." John's credo is "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." I'm inspired by this!I recently started running. I've been following the Couch to 5K program which canhttp://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/07/are-you-penguin.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-1923625924793759231Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:48:00 +00002007-07-05T10:13:41.340-07:00quiltsLast week I spent 4 days with my quilting buddies at Create-away Cottage.We had cake for Kim's birthday.Kim's big surprise was a signature quilt that we had made for her.These were a couple of Teresa's projects for the weekend.This is what Vicki S. worked on.Connie had show & tell. I had done the quilting.This is another of Connie's quilts that I quilted for her.This is what I worked on for four http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/07/summer-quilt-retreat-2007.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-2424205555690186757Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:03:00 +00002007-06-23T15:12:50.144-07:00quiltsI have been quilting quite a bit the last couple weeks, despite the fact that the kids are out of school. I've been trying to get in as many customer quilts as I can before I attend an upcoming retreat with my quilting buddies. Unfortunately I've been negligent at taking pictures of all these said quilts. I'll try to do better in the future.This is Jana T's quilt. Look at all the wonderful http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/06/for-my-quilting-friends.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416168254519000532.post-765006404158988925Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:41:00 +00002007-06-23T15:14:34.007-07:00WalkingMostly I've been at home in Texas, but I did spend two weeks in Iowa visiting family since I posted last. The kids didn't go, which left me with a lot of time for walking on my own. Creston, IA is a great town for walking. You can walk from one side of town to the other in less than an hour.This is downtown Creston looking toward the train depot. Occasionally you'll still come across streets in http://fruitjarnicky.blogspot.com/2007/06/where-have-i-been.htmlnicky_burch@yahoo.com (Fruit Jar Nicky)1