Thursday, May 21, 2009

Strawberries!

MMMM! Don't these look yummy delicious!! Oh, I couldn't resist them. They smelled so good. The first strawberries of the season! While my parents were visiting we went through 3 of these boxes! They have gone home now. We had a very good visit!

After finishing my grocery shopping this past week, I got into my car to drive home. I saw a movement in the car next to me and my first thought was "is he coming or going- do I need to wait before I back out of my parking spot?" Imagine my surprise when I saw these two big puppies sitting in the driver and passenger seats!!! I had such a good chuckle over it! I don't normally take pictures of someone else's dogs, but this I had to share with my daughters and all of you! :0)

Here is the first picture I took. At first I thought there was only one dog, then I spotted the second one. To cute!!

When my parents came to visit they brought this quilt with them. I had made this in 2001 as a Christmas gift for my Grandfather. My Mother wanted me to have it. My Grandfather passed away last April at the age of 90. I always felt very lucky to have at Grandfather who was still alive and I was able to know him as an adult. I don't think many people over the age of 40 can say they still have a living grandparent.
Here is the label I had put on the back of the quilt. My Grandfather always told me how much he loved being outside and with Nature.
That's why I chose all the animal and outdoor type print fabrics.
Just a short quick update for today. I hope to get back to sewing soon. I am definitely going through "quilting withdrawal!!!! I admit I am addicted and miss it. :0)






6 comments:

  1. Hi Karen,
    Such a cute picture of the dogs...too funny. I love the quilt you made for your grandfather. I know having it will bring back all the wonderful memories of him.
    ~Karen~

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  2. Love the dogs! I'm still smiling. I'm glad you were able to get the quilt back..it has wonderful memories of him for sure.

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  3. Sure got a chuckle out of this story about the dogs, lol. Your Gramfather's quilt has come home to roost as a sweet reminder of your love for him, and to snuggle in when you are missing him. Glad you had your parents there for a nice visit too.

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  4. Hmm...seems that I am all thumbs when it comes to spelling today, lol.

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  5. I love the quilt you did for your Grandfather...especially the label. I would have to admit that I am addicted to quilting....well I think it is the piecing that I am addicted to actually. The quilting part I am finding a little hard, but I am determined to tackle that part too. Practice, practice, practice!

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  6. I just love the photo of the dogs! Animals are so funny. Wonderful label on your grandfather's quilt.

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