I know :((…I haven’t posted for a LONG time. Where oh where did the month of May go?
There was Senior Prom for grandson, Noah, a quick trip to Minnesota, planting flowers at the cemetery, Mother’s Day, 8th grade dinner dance for Sophia, a retreat in Spring Green, WI, and a tour of Taliesin, graduations, dance recital, gardening, and, of course, finishing!
Senior Prom
Sophia 8th Grade Dance
A visit to the Mall of America, in Bloomington, MN for a few days with my DH. Very relaxing, fun and a sight to behold with 520 shop and 50 restaurants! And then on to Mother’s Day!
Me, Daughter-in-Law Heather, Granddaughter Haley (15) and Heather’s Mom Carol
Oh…and I mustn’t forget grandson, Max (12) and his band finale…he plays alto sax.
A Stitching Retreat at Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI with five other fun friends for three days. Country Sampler is a lovely Quilt/Needlework Shop. It is chock full of primitive patterns both quilting and needlework, bundles of wool, and beautiful civil war style quilts. Also did a tour of Taliesin (you can see photos on Southpaw Stitcher blog).
May was also for graduation. My grandson, Noah (18), graduated from Marian Catholic High School. His sister, my granddaughter, Sophia (14), graduated from 8th grade at Mother Theresa Catholic Academy. And my little granddaughter, Maya (4), graduated from pre-school in Boulder, CO! We are so proud of all of them! It was a marathon weekend.
Nick, Daughter Kathleen, Sophia and Noah
Granddaughter Maya (almost 5)
Son Michael, Maya, DIL Michelle from Colorado
This was also the month for Sophia’s dance recital. She is a talented, graceful, lovely dancer in all forms of dancing with a strong stage presence in everything. She was in 9 different performances with 9 different dances and celebrated her 10th year of dancing. It was an amazing 3-1/2 hour performance!
Sophia in Center
The garden needed a lot of attention. After a walk in the wee-early morning hours, I tried to spend a couple of hours a day working outside. Hard on the old body, especially the knees (even with professional knee pads)!!!
And then there was the joy of FINISHING!
Pat L. stitched this beautiful Merry Christmas.
Tina stitched two Halloween pieces…what fun to have these ready for the Fall to come! I added a little spider and web to this first one and a bright orange ribbon to the second!
Pat L. also stitched two fun quite large pillows. Both are lovely, but I am awed by her bright pink pillow!
Marcia T. stitched this special seasonal Prairie Schooler piece and chose a flat fold finish for easy storage. I hope one day to do one of these for myself. Love it!
The Southpaw Stitcher, my prolific stitching friend, quickly finished this lovely May piece and also chose a flat fold.
And Vivian loves to do primitive pieces and finished another pillow…this one for Halloween! She loves to antique her fabric before she stitches! Nice work!
And last but not least for the finishes that I am able to show this month is a special order from The Tinsmith’s Wife for some tea bag holders.
Whew….this was a long post!
Summer is finally arrived with crazy weather….cold, hot, cold, hot. But I do love the hot days of summer and love to sit with a cup of tea in my garden! Happy summer to all!
Amities, Averyclaire
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