March 2016
Plans for the wedding were well on their way. Invitations being made, addressed and sent as well as final preparations for both the rehearsal dinner and Wedding.
The rehearsal dinner invite
The inside
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RSVP Card
My sister Randi and I attended the Prim Society Retreat (cross stitch in Atlanta)
This is the top of the gift I made for the exchange
I placed it on top of a wood flip top box painted black
tied it with a ribbon and the sunflower is a Needle keep (it's magnetic and
holds your needle while stitching.)
In the Van on our way!!
Then Keith and I headed to Florida for my sister in law Kimberly's 50th birthday. We surprised her.
April 2016
Took a trip to San Antonio to visit Marilyn
Miss Addisson showing her treasures...
Her cooking outfit......
A handbag Marilyn and I made together....
Side pocket
Back View
Went Charlottesville to Celebrate my niece Sydney's 21st birthday ....
On the grounds of UVA
Her gift
The card (blahblah)
The Cute Couple (Doug and Syd)
The Birthday Girl!
Hit my 50lb weight loss.....
May 2016
The Chupa Went to Cathy Kirk
for quilting
Had Rachel's Bridal Shower at Umstead in Cary, NC
Adele made this beautiful mirror...
And the "Larson at Last"
Rachel and her friend Beth Hood
The Tea Cakes
The Salad Bar with Rachel
Opening presents...
Hand Painted flutes for the ceremony
A basket of gifts
Rachel in her Toilet Paper dress
Happy kick
Adele with Rachel's paper bouquet.
June 2016
THE BIG MONTH
June 18 - Wedding Day
The weather was perfect, The Beautiful Bride (Rachel) was beyond gorgeous, and the day couldn't have been better. From the rehearsal dinner through the wedding.
before heading to the outerbanks.
Marissa went with the 4th of July theme...
Red/Blue
Beachy theme on her toes...flowers and gold
Sister in law, Kimberly getting her manicure
My sister in law Laura and her husband came as well. Jay loves Krispy Kreme so we went to the old one in downtown Raleigh, at the outerbanks we went and saw the wild horses on the beach.
Then off to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
The street fair in gorgeous weather....
quaint shops
Keith enjoying some Prime Rib
best part- Diagnosed properly.
July 2016
ROAD TRIP TO HERSHEY, PA QUILT SHOW...
Thelma and Louise in an elevator escapade..
Mary, Amy, Marilyn and I at Hershey
Look what I found!!!
Quick picture before we go!
I can do this!!!
The best find!!!
August 2016
Visit to Cold Moon Farm!
This price was per pound! Yes per pound.
The man in the produce department said people were paying over $30 for a watermelon.
I love this place.......
The vegetable gardens....
The pasture....
The back balcony view...
A visit with my Aunt and Uncle to the
Restaurant Depot
Yellow Jackets to keep from freezing!
A couple of years ago I found this sewing machine with accessories for $5 at a yard sale in Manchester, VT for my Aunt.....
We finally had time to work on it.
Her first Rag Quilt with flannels
Accessories that came with the machine.
Tada!!! Done
While I was there my Aunt gave me my grandmother's old dishes. My treasure.
Love this woman and my uncle too!
I enjoyed time with Sarah. I met her husband and
step - daughter.
She's so much fun to be around.
Spent some time with Syd and Randi in Williamsburg...
And went to Adele's bridal shower...
I also started on a bowling league after not having bowled in over 25 years.
September 2016
We took a trip to Disney to celebrate Halloween with Marissa, Kimberly, Marion and Nanni/Nana Daryl....
Husband humor in the gift shop at the
Wilderness Lodge
Let the fun begin.....
Joining in the fun I decided to get my face painted...
My little princess Marissa riding with me playing laser tag
on the Buzz Lightyear ride......
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My mother in law rode with Keith she can barley see but played along...
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Flower Power
We had a blast. We ended our day bowling in downtown Disney.
The whole gang
Wedding #2
Quinn and Adele
We took a basket weaving class.........
Look Honey I bought a long arm.......JUST KIDDING!
We had Thanksgiving at our house with the Berkowitz, Meinel, Yao (Quinn and Adele) family and Gabbie.
December 2016
What a busy month........
I started my month at the Primitive Gatherings Retreat Center with my Wisconsin family. I always love spending time with them....Lot of fun and laughter along with amazing food.
Made a bag for Amy
Saw some snow
Wouldn't be Wisconsin without cheese curds and Cow Pie
Back from Wisconsin on Sunday and Wednesday
flew to Puerto Rico to meet up with Les and Annette for a Cruise.........
Got back and tried to find a real Christmas Tree but nope we were too late.......
So thank God for Amazon!!!
Went to dinner one night and rode next to this cab.....
Surprised Syd on Christmas Day with Doug arriving....
Keith got a bigger towel from Marilyn's loom.
BIRTHDAY, BOWLING AND BAKING...........
BAKED Cinnamon Rolls, Empanadas and Donuts (Fried those)
BOWLING
BIRTHDAY -
We celebrated Gabbie's Birthday at an Indian Restaurant
Everyone enjoyed.
February 2017
Went to the Mancuso Quilt Show in Hampton, VA. Helped Lisa from Prim Gatherings as well as Amy and Al and enjoyed time with them and Mary.
The only pictures I could find is my amazing Steam Station .....
Lisa's Liberty Quilt that I am doing as a block of the month...
And Lisa in front of one of her quilts....
Another Kit I haven't started but love!!
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I went for the first and LAST time to Waffle House aka awful waffle....
SO GROSS!!! NEVER AGAIN
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My friend Joyce finished her Harry Potter Quilt that was all paper piecing.
It came out amazing.
And we celebrated Sharon Stewart's 60th.
March 2017
We celebrated my friend Nancy's birthday
She's an amazing quilter. If you zoom in you can see this is all English Paper Piecing....for those that don't know what that is, they are pieces of paper in various shapes that are covered in fabric, the template is removed and the each piece is sewn together.
Another amazing job Nancy!
Went to Staples and this goose was parked on this car....
I threw him some crumbs but nope he wasn't moving.
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I signed a contract for the SecondxTreasures Craft Consignment Sale in September at Hope Chapel in Apex.
For more info go to
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274551819636422/?ref=bookmarks
or email me at secondxtreasures@gmail.com
Here's a view of the room
obviously the chairs will not be there.
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I found a nest in my herbs...........
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Made a visit to San Antonio
Found this awesome Starbucks tote in the airport
Bluebells
Went Quilt, Cross Stitch and Antiquing with Marilyn and a mutual friend.
April 2017
Florida bound for Marissa's First Communion
Took Keith's mom who can't see to Target.
We needed to get in and out so we set her in the kiddie cart.
We spent some time at the pool with Tayden, Erica and Aunt Laura.
Uncle Keith brought lots of candy -
Tayden decided to eat the huge tootsie roll.
Then s'mores at the poolside.
Keith and I on First Communion Day.
May 2017
BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY.....MONTH!!!!
P.S.S. (Prim Stitch Society Retreat) - Columbus, OH
Randi (my older sister in Virginia) and I go each year to our extended Prim Society Retreat.. it's so amazing. It's like a yearly reunion. We thought next year was going to be the last year but they surprised us with 3 more years. Wahoooo.....
My exchange gift to a participant...
One of the attendees' sister made these for all of us.
My stitching / walking / b**ching buddy
Miss Jan from San Antonio - another buddy
Miss Joyce - San Antonio buddy
Beth
Sister Randi
The Exchange gift I received.
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Then Austin's girlfriend Gabbie graduated from NCSU and is headed to Minnesota for their DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and PhD program.
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Then Sydney's Graduation Celebration Weekend
At the Winery #1
Selfie - Keith peaking in
The Arbor together at Winery #1
Then To Hard Cider
Dinner Downtown
Congrats Syd!!!
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For Mother's Day I got.........
This Cutie.........
Tucker Cole
He is a lab/Shepherd mix
Such a good boy!
Sits; potty trained, shakes his paw and lays down.
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We also closed on our lot in Crooked Creek!
The permit is up!
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I joined project produce - Austin and GAbbie already belonged but because they left to find a house in Minnesota I had an abundance of veggies........
so...................I had to get creative!
Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Broccoli;
Banana choc chip scones.......
Zucchini Bread
Stuffed Zucchini
Yellow Squash Fritters, and more.
AND Finally June................
We just got back from Maryland helping a friend get their condo fixed up to put on the market. Wow....seeing how the renter's lived is really scary and sad.
I started Summer Bowling (actually May 24) and working on my skills for the fall. I am in a tournament for bowling this weekend - this should be interesting. I am working full speed ahead on the consignment sale.
So I will work on updating this weekly if not every other week.
I'll try to post some recipes next post. Hugs for now..........Stacey
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