Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

This summer's beginning, although not consistent weather-wise, meant family time. With regard to the weather, it reminds me of a similar season, when my girls were little. Canada Day weekend, sitting by a pool, me clothed in Goretex, clutching an umbrella. The kids? Mercilessly immersed in swimming lessons. It was July after all.

Those girls, now all grown up, no worse for the swimming wear, came home for a visit with Grandma. 

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All three little darlings were home at once:

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The girls and I did uncharacteristically (for me anyway) girly things. Manicures, pedicures and feathers in our hair:

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The little birdies once again flew the coop and this week my sister and her family have joined the nest. More on that later, just wanted to catch up. 

 

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11 responses to “Family time”

  1. sherry Avatar
    sherry

    Hi Li
    nice pics.
    I hate to post this herre, but please email if you get a chance.
    My taffy died yesterday (Bree’s older sister, though she was a westie, almost 16, a wonderful dog, heck,she was almost as old as our house (18yrs) and miss her horribly, but I got my autumn and harley.
    sherry

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  2. Lene Lonnov Avatar
    Lene Lonnov

    The picture taken on the deck reminds me of all the good meals we had the Love from me to you all.re together – miss you!

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  3. Lene Lonnov Avatar
    Lene Lonnov

    Oops! Should have read it before posting it. Should have been; The picture taken on the deck reminds me of all the good meals we had together. Love from me to you all – miss you! Lene

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  4. Dorothy Avatar

    What a wonderful family time together. As they get older it gets harder and harder to get everyone together in one place, so you really appreciate it when it happens. Summer has finally arrived here on Whidbey Island, although still pretty cool – but at least the sun is out!

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  5. Carole Avatar

    Sounds like you had a nice visit, good for you. I love the wee feather in your hair!

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  6. LoriAngela Avatar

    Fabulous. It looks like you will celebrate the summer, despite the weather. Good thing Goretex is considered formal wear here.

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  7. kathy b Avatar

    Awwww. came to you from I was KNit together in my mother’s womb blog, Lynne’s. Congrats on your win!

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  8. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Gorgeous photos of the kids. You look radiant in your feather photo! You must be so happy to have everyone home at once!
    I am not a feather fan …. they make me sneeze. I know they are all the rage in London along with their flying saucer hats!

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  9. Kristen Avatar

    Good times when all the family is together.
    Feathers become you!

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  10. Valeria Avatar

    Where’s Gracie in all those pictures?!

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  11. Wendy Oliver Avatar
    Wendy Oliver

    Hi, have just found this site, it is very interesting. We have a wee fox terrier, Maggie she brings great joy every day. My husband and adult children greet her before me when they return home!! It is cold here in Wellington New Zealand (the middle of winter) I would love to make your Herringbone scarf it is the nicest pattern I have seen for ages. Love your photo’s
    Regards Wendy

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