UPS Delivery.......................

Yesterday I went outside to the UPS man arriving with a delivery.  Now as most of you know I tend to shop (Yeah I know that's saying it mild- LOL).  Well he comes out with two boxes.  Medium in size one a little larger than the other and hands them to me with "They're a bit heavy" well before I could say a word he was in his truck and gone and I was carefully moving quickly to the door in hopes not to drop them.  I remembered that my friend Marilyn was sending some pottery.  Needless to say it was NOT a little heavy.  In the box were 4 pieces.  Three made it without a scratch one was crushed. So not bad.  The pottery is from Lancaster, PA - Eldreth Pottery

These are the three pieces.................................

The one above and the one below I would guess to be at least 18" tall.  

The one below is about 6"- 8" tall. 

  

Absolutely beautiful. 

Thank you so much for passing on these beautiful treasures

i'm Back ...................

Well it's been a while but life has been non stop- some good so not so good.

So let's see it's been Since the middle of June since I last blogged.  Wow!!!!

Rachel and Justin left for Europe the 17th of June for a vacation / Wedding in Austria. for 3 weeks...
before they left we had a birthday (mine was the 22nd) and father's day dinner at a Mediterranean Restaurant in Cary.  The kids surprised me with this really cute pincushion that Rachel made -

SOOOOOO Stinkin' cute!!! Thanks Rachel. Love it.  

(and Justin too- he said he bagged and put tissue in - wink wink)

Rachel's mom kept the grand dog Holly until Thursday afternoon for me (thank you) who stayed with us for 2 1/2 weeks.  She's a trip.  Total Marmaduke!!!  

She seemed to think my side of the bed was hers.  I can't imagine why....Keith fell asleep rubbing her nose.........

She had some time with Mia's puppy Anabelle and they played really nice.

Her and Piper had a bit of a scuffle and we ended up back and the doggie ER.  I forgot to mention in the beginning we sadly had to put our Dog of 14 years to sleep the Saturday after Rachel and Justin left.  Holly actually took it worse than Piper.  Holly spent the night after waking me up and looking outside and inside for Crystal.  Once she knew she was gone............She decided she was the head of the house.  LOL

Such an angel.  wink wink - she is a trip 

 one night early in the morning she cried next to the bed like she had to go out and I got out of bed to do so.  However, as soon as my feet hit the ground she climbed i the bed and took my spot on the bed.  Head on pillow and all.  I woke Keith up and said you either move her or I'm go to sleep on the couch.  LOL........he moved her but it wasn't easy.  She puts the breaks on with her paws.

We got Keith a smoker for father's day to make homemade pastrami.  Justin and Rachel got him gloves to go with it so he doesn't burn himself.  We started the brine process.  Stay tuned. 

Monday the 22nd of June was my birthday and the celebrations started on the Thursday before.  The ladies I stitch with at Lonestar had a cake - my friends Sue and Jan bought me a beautiful plant 

Sorry couldn't get a great pic you can see the yellow bud in top left corner.  

Nancy Yando made me this beautiful Needlepoint Pillow

Rachel's parents gave me this adorable car with an Amazon Gift Card you all 

know that won't go to waste

My sister Randi sent me this cute card with a beautiful dragon fly pin from her 

trip to San Jose New Mexico.....

On my actual Birthday- I had lunch with my friend Suzanne who gave me this book, awesome tervis cup, tinkerbell and zippy bag............

after lunch I went off to Maj Jong and Pat had a cake and these beautiful flowers or me - 

and another maj jong / stitching buddy Donna gave me this lovely scented candle. 

Keith had a balloon and cash for my trip to "The Gathering"

Marilyn surprised me in the mailbox with a beautful cross stitch Friendship framed, a starbuck's gift card, and this really cool cross stitch clipboard and project holder from Canada.  The clip holds your pattern and the top slides off to hold your hoop, threads and linen you are working on.  

my sweet baby girl Syd made me this really cute bunny pin cushion

A really cute card from my friend Bonnie....

A card and gift from my mother in law to also help fund the trip to Wisconsin..........(wink wink)

My friend Sharon gave me some great fabrics I didn't have (which is totally amazing if you've ever seen my stash).  She brought them all the way back from her trip to Country Sampler in Wisconsin. 

Thanks to all for the Birthday Day gifts and wishes.  Each and everyone were equally special to me. 

Not necessarily in chronological order.......................

I started working on my Prim Society 2015 cross stitch 

I got an avocado pit to grow - the roots make it look like  a jelly fish.  The directions I found says the top has to grow to 6" before I can plant it. 

I am working on 2 Graduation Quilts

I have 2 "I owe you" quilts to do

and an endless list of unfinished projects.  I will post as I get them done. 

I've been doing a little traveling.  I left July 9 - 12 for the weekend to the Gathering in Mensasha, WI.

I go every 6 months to meet up with some great ladies  This time Syd met me there.  I picked her up on Friday.  We went to the house dropped her luggage, and went right to Primitive Gatherings. 

The place looks small but however it's endless.  We had no problem closing the shop without even going upstairs to the part of the shop. 

The temperatures were in the 80's during the day with NO humidity and 60's at night. 

These were the fabrics Syd picked for one of the classes we are taking in Hershey, PA

and this is the second set. 

When we got back Syd repacked her bag of treasures. 

Terri made some amazing food.............

and we all enjoyed it. 

Syd outside the shop. 

Before we left Syd made this cute little card holder for Terri

the fabric is all recipes. 

 

Terri was so touched. 

Now back home and getting ready for my trip to Hershey.  

Leaving Tuesday for Williamsburg staying overnight - grabbing Syd and making our trek to Hershey for 2 mystery classes, a class with Mimi Dietrich and a tea/trunk show with Jo Morton. 

Oh and my computer took a crap!!! 

So ................once I get back from Pa. I should have my

 computer back and hope to get more on track with blogging. 

Best wishes to Savannah Fonvielle - I can't believe it's almost a year since your miracle.   

 Now you're going off to App State.  You are truly an amazing young lady! 

Love and Best wishes from us all.