Memory Quilt Square

Hospice Alliance sent me a square of fabric with instructions to do with it as I wanted to represent my loved one in a Memory Quilt they are creating for display. I called to see if I could replace the fabric with Aida cloth so I could cross-stitch instead. They told me that would be just fine. So here is the block I created to represent my gram in the Memory Quilt for Hospice Alliance :)

Cross Stitch Card

My cousin Bonnie was having twins, so for her baby shower I decided to make a card. Instead of something typical, I decided to cross stitch their names on a piece of Aida cloth, then back it with card-stock and Lace. For the backside I used a plain piece of card-stock upon which I wrote my message to her and the babies. I had the perfect ribbon to create the hanger! Two spools, one with baby boy printed on it, and another with baby girl. What luck!

Birthday Bowl of Roses

My mom gave me this beautiful bowl of flowers for my birthday. My favorite color is pink, and this is pretty much my favorite shade of pink! And, yes, that is a Pez dispenser.

Christmas Photos of my kids!

Today I had Erik pose with Dobby and Precious, both in their holiday garb! Too cute, don't ya' think?

Christmas Party for Friends

I decided to host a Christmas party for my friends. Because my mom's birthday is the 6th, I added that into the party using red velvet cupcakes...yum!
The menu consisted of turkey pot pie, fettucini alfredo, shrimp in garlic sauce, chocolate-cranberry cheesecake, irish cream cheesecake, pumpkin pie, red velvet cupcakes, wine, and rum punch.
The guests included (in no particular order): Lisa Brondi, Joyce Hansen, Quin Franz, Laurie McNulty, Denise & Phyllis Sabar, Lynda Steindinger, Brenda Selevredes, her daughter Nicole and daugther-in-law (ugh my memory on names), my mom, Nana... and me :)

First Snow

We had our first snow today, so I took a few photos.

Precious & Dobs, checking out the situation.

Erik built this fence this past summer. He did an incredible job.

Stop and Smell the Roses.... err Mums!

Had to post this picture of Precious:

 

Our back door