Where have I been?

I know. I know. 

I've been shirking my blogging duties lately.

It's been super busy at the shop. 

If you haven't heard, Rae Lynne had knee surgery, & Richard had back surgery. 

So they were busy recuperating. 

(By the way, they are both much better & Rae Lynne is coming back to work Tuesday.)

We've added some new Mermaids to help out in the meantime.

You might see Melanie & Sheri around the shop, & Ginger is helping out on weekends & after school. Sheri has taught many classes at the Mermaid over the years, so she's a familiar face. 

I've known Melanie for many-many-many moons. She was in our wedding, so it's very nice to have her around more often. 

Ginger is our Splash My Stocking Mermaid (& Jen's daughter.) 

If we can catch her between Barn Theater & Harmony Magnet Academy productions, she's helping out at the shop.

It takes a village. 

Our quilty friends are the best!

I LOVE all our quilty friends!

We've really enjoyed getting to know all our quilty friends during the past 5 years.

Can you believe the Mermaid has really been open 5 years?

It's amazing to me that I knew just a few of our quilty friends before we opened, & now you've all practically become part of our family.

We recently had a vendor booth at the Cotton Patch Quilters' Show in Bakersfield, & since Richard & Rae Lynne weren't able to work, some great friends stepped up to help out.

My nephew, George, loaded the truck for us.

Rich & Lynette Stover helped me load the trailer, set up the booth, & unload when we came back to town Sunday.

Lisa & Don Claus helped me break down the booth after the show & load the trailer to come home.

It's great to have such wonderful friends.

We really appreciate you all very much.