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Finish It Up Friday...Green Eggs And Ham

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This finish is actually from the beginning of March, but I couldn't reveal it yet.  A dear friend is expecting her first baby and they are going with a Dr. Seuss theme.  I made them this lap size/baby quilt :)  I was able to give it to her in person last weekend so I'm free to share with all of you.  I had a lot of fun with the back.  I was able to use all but a few squares of the Dr. Seuss fabric so I won't have it wandering about forever.  More recently I finished two more of my 2014 Sugar Blocks.  Not sure if I shared this one already.  I am trying to use a lot of the more outdated florals that I have and wouldn't normally use.  I have to say they are looking better than I would have thought. Alissa

Part Two

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And so our journey continues... I've seen several markers for the different Army air fields that are no more.  This one needs some TLC.  This extra marker was right next to it.  Who knew!  Ohiowa was a fun stop!  This cool auditorium is still being used.  We used the toilet at the bar across the street.  It was a strange little bathroom, or closet :S  It was so fun to spend time with my friend that I nearly would forget to stop sometimes.  Our time was so refreshing!  We went to Milligan, the grand location for a Pepsi commercial.  I didn't see any remnants of the festivities.  I've actually already been there for a marker...but now there are 3 new ones!  Sadly, they were all for plane crashes.  Shilo and I found this one in the dark one night, but Cindie and I decided to get it again just for fun and...to visit the cemetery :)  This quaint little Czech and Irish, Catholic chapel was so sweet.  We looked about at the fun names and old