Mini Family Reunion

Celebrations

A wonderful Birthday celebration

Dinner at the Polo Club.  A three wine sampler in the background.

Steak and Lobster.

(Thanks Mom and Dad!)

Fabric Cutter
(Thanks Alfie, Pablo, & Ryan)

Quilting Pins
(Ditto)

Life is good.

3 Things...A La Lucy (Attic 24)

Three things are filling me with enjoyment today.

First, THREE DAYS OFF!!!

I plan to embrace each one of them like a plump, happy pillow. Not to sleep (more than enough) but to Savor. Every. Delightful. Moment. mmmmmm.

Sooo many projects to chose from, each delightful and compelling....Such as this  thrifted sheet hanging seductively and impatiently waiting to become PILLOWCASES!

Or to repurpose more clothes just waiting to 'go under the needle'.....

Or, to keep making the cloths meant to clean animals injured by the Gulf Oil Spill.....

Or maybe even convince Alfa Dog to help repurpose old deck lumber into Patio Furniture....

Unless, of course, I'm interrupted by the arrival of the Lucy Color Pack and crochet takes over.

The possiblities leave me giddy with excitement.

ENJOY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

Dad's 84th Birthday

Alfie, Mom, Dad

Dad, Mom

Laura, Tye, Terry

 Tom, Dad, Mom, Finn, Morgan, Tom 

Sue and Alfie

An Old Family Recipe....

...for abating the blues is doing something nice for someone else.

I hope this small basket for a little boy whose parents are down on their luck will fit the bill.

Here comes Peter Cotton Tail

Hopping down the bunny trail

hippity, hoppity....

Easter is on it's way.....

I know my spirit is lighter thinking

a small boy's day is brighter.

Happy Easter !

Dear Dorli

As I think back over the last many years, I am overwhelmed by the enormous blessing you have been for our family. You brought elements of resilience, creativity, and unlimited energy. (OK, and one could sometimes say a stubborn determination to not let a problem beat you :).

I remember the time Agnes got scared while babysitting. You harnessed Carmel and Checkers and scoped out every crevasse of that house…ultimately declaring it safe from intruders and calming her fears.


In high school you structured my month of grounding with activities to keep us all occupied, and took me shopping to lessen some of my hardship.


You remembered every birthday and special occasion with a thoughtful gift and delicious food. (Weiner schnitzel, Lasagna, Veal with artichokes, Doberstorte, and Heath bar Tortes to name but a few dishes).

You painted my house in Irvington, outfitted a closet, and carpeted the porch. I was exhausted just watching you work!


You made a custom designed cat box for my apartment in Kentucky, and curtains and pillows for the one in Toledo.


You welcomed my family, and always made time for a game of Uno or Rummicube.


You kept Paul engaged in heated political discussions and gave him your prized photo of GW.

You masterminded and coordinated numerous special surprises for others.

You have loved my dogs and looked after them with ice cream and special attention.

I appreciated your extra effort over the last 2 Christmases to make sure they were even more special than usual. Last Thanksgiving with a small tree and a lighted basketball pole since we could not be there in December. I’m thinking you had a hand in the cookies too.


You have helped my parents and Mina in ways too numerous and meaningful to list.

And you were characteristically too stubborn to give in to an illness that you valiantly fought and refused to allow to interrupt your life any more than absolutely necessary. I have many clients who could benefit from your example.


Thank you for being the person you are, for all that you have done, and for being a special part of our family. We love you.

Surprises

My long overdue Spa Basket for Mona. It is crocheted with a combination of yarn and plarn.

Then, my own unexpected surprise from Alfa Dog.

What could be inside?

CRAFT MAGAZINES!!

At least 100 waiting to be perused......

Alfie found these on Craig's List, arranged for the pick-up, and brought them home for a special surprise.

PS: He's taken. :)