He's Here!!! Part 2

He's Here!!! Part 2

My second grandson has arrived! I am blessed beyond measure! Two healthy grandsons and two healthy mommas. 

GOD is so good and I am so grateful and so very thankful.

My heart is so full!

 

He's Here!!!

 He's Here!!!

First and foremost, Momma and baby boy are both doing great!

My first grandson has arrived! Born at 9:19 on 09/19, healthy and handsome.

I am so grateful and so blessed with the arrival of this beautiful baby boy.

Blessed beyond measure!

My heart is so full, as I sit here trying to write this post I struggle to find the words to express the joy of this precious life. I will say it is so amazing to have the blessing of watching my child become a mother. Watching her hold and love her child is truly a feeling of completeness as a mother that I never realized was even possible. I simply do not have words to express the joy and happiness that I am feeling.

I just feel so honored and so blessed! Excited for the blessing of getting to watch this little guy grow and the opportunity to love him.

Let the adventures begin!

Baby Quilts for My Grandsons

Baby Quilts for My Grandsons

In March of this year while in Florida, the parents of my grandsons went with me to a quilt shop and picked the fabrics for the baby quilts.

I decided on the same quilt pattern for both of the quilts. The pattern is by Woolly Petals, and is FREE on her website, Wash Your Paws 

My son and his wife chose a galaxy themed fabric bundle, I found this cute panel to make the backing.

I had the best time creating these quilts for my grandsons.

My daughter picked a mid modern print with lots of cheerful motifs and coordinating tone on tone solids and I was able to find a print with pixelated 1990's motifs for the backing.

There are even a few dinosaurs scattered throughout.  

 

Here Comes the SON

 Here Comes the SON

We spent a wonderful day celebrating my daughter and baby boy. Have I mentioned I'M GOING TO BE A GRANDMA!

It was a beautiful afternoon celebrating. The shower was a success!

The momma to be and Beni 

Family arrived from far and wide

Along with dear friends

Our first picture of 3 generations ... me, my daughter, and baby boy

#wearefamily

The lovely lady with my daughter who made this baby shower happen and provided the most beautiful and delicious food for everyone to enjoy.

I did get a video of the beautiful spread of amazing and delicious food but not a picture. I did however get a picture of the beautiful cookies made especial for the celebration.

It was a wonderful day with friends and family celebrating the upcoming arrival of my GRANDSON!

HERE COMES THE SON

 HERE COMES THE SON

This morning 4th of July morning, my daughter and I went for a 3D ultrasound to see the baby boy.

Technology is simply amazing! The baby was very active and we got a lot of pictures of him. There are even a couple of 5D photos that were emailed to my daughter.

I am in total awe of these pictures. It's a very profound feeling for me to get to see my grandson before he even arrives. I am so blessed and grateful for these photos.

What a gift!

Rounding Out #62

 Rounding Out #62

I am truly blessed beyond measure and not just at my birthday. This year's birthday has been beyond amazing. Family, Friends, Food, Gifts, and Cards

😁😁😁

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Still Celebrating #62

 Still Celebrating #62

A wonder evening with friends celebrating. More birthday fun with the ladies. What a great evening!

Beautiful friends, amazing food, and tons of laughs!

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Getting Ahead of Myself

Getting Ahead of Myself

Another Easter Basket with a different theme. 

Recently, I purchased a crochet pattern from ALL FROM JADE  , this pattern designer has some of the cutest patterns. If you crochet I hope you will check out her Esty shop. You will not be disappointed.

I purchased the Jellyfish pattern and it is a great pattern, the instructions are spot on and written so well. I just couldn't resist not starting another Easter Basket with her jellyfish as the theme.

I have included the Red Heart yarns that I used for the jellyfish and for the basket that I have crocheted along with the link to Jade's pattern.

This one has been a lot of fun crocheting. I may just keep this Easter Basket for myself. It's just so stinkin' cute!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail and his Entourage

Here Comes Peter Cottontail and his Entourage

This year has definitely been the year of yarn arts in my journey of textile artistry as opposed to my quilting passions.

Why? I haven't a clue ... it has just seemed to work out that way this year.

I began working on my daughter's 2026 Easter Basket a few weeks ago, in the midst of wrapping Christmas gifts I began crocheting the coming year's Easter Basket.

Yeah, yeah ... I'm all over the place.

Every year I choose a theme for the Easter Basket and this year I decided on an actual Easter theme ... an Easter Bunny

But once I got started I realized there is rarely just one bunny and decided that Peter Cottontail surely has an entourage of colorful bunnies.

I still have to crochet the basket handle and a few extra details to my design.

Peter and his Entourage

Celebrating

 Celebrating

This year I gifted myself a new mailbox for my birthday!

And, I love it so much!

Yesterday, I spent a wonderful day at my brother and sister-in-laws house making cookies and candies. Every year I always plan to have a cookie and candy making day but somehow I never get around to it. This year, my sister-in-law made it happen for me. It was the best day and I enjoyed it so much.

This morning I opened birthday gifts that came in the mail last week. These two items have been on my wish list. I can't wait to get it set up.

Birthday cards and gifts.

And, I am still enjoying my annual birthday gift, the gift that keeps on giving.

My cup runneth over and I am so very thankful. 

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My baby girl came by my office and brought me a birthday cake and flowers.

Truly, I am blessed beyond measure and so incredibly thankful and grateful. My 62nd birthday has been nothing short of amazing!

Celebrate Good Times C'mon!

 Celebrate Good Times C'mon!

I am extremely fortunate that my family always makes a big deal about my December birthday. When I was a child my mom would not stand for the dual gift. You know the one, this is for her birthday and Christmas, setting the tone that that was not appreciated or allowed. I've always had a birthday party or dinner and celebrated on my birthday (or before). 

Through the years my children have really embraced celebrating me and my birthday completely separate from the seasonal holiday trappings. And, this year has been no exception.

Dinner at one of our area's finest eateries, the Copper Cellar

A leisurely dinner with dessert, enjoying great conversation and each other's company.

From there a birthday shopping trip to a new to us jewelry store for a little birthday bling.

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I am so blessed.

My Favorite Yearly Birthday Gift

 My Favorite Yearly Birthday Gift

The Advent Calendar by Stitch Supple Co.

Happy Birthday to me!

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Inspiration and a Super Moon

 Inspiration and a Super Moon

Fall gloriousness continues, thank goodness, it's time to finish up some homemade gifts for the holidays.

I made a few candles earlier in the year and I really enjoyed it. Which has inspired me to make a few for the holidays.

I saw this cute little mug rug on instagram and I'm considering making a few of these.

They are so cute!

Earlier in the month we were blessed with an amazing and truly beautiful Super Moon and somehow this was also very inspiring for me.

Gibby Girl Design - Economy Block Quilt - SOLD

 Gibby Girl Design

Economy Block Quilt - SOLD

This quilt caught the eye of a friend who's grandson will be graduating from high school this year. This quilt is headed to a dorm room in 2026!

😎