My visitors finally arrived, and it was such a wonderful feeling to give my lovely grandaughters hugs all round, and their Dad and his sweet friend as well. Son had to work, so they were late getting here in the afternoon.
After dinner we had a lovely time reminiscing over old photos and memorabilia from son's young days and at school with his sporting trophies. He loves to head for the garage and go through his "stuff". 'Sparrow", (youngest) claimed his old football jumper and wore it home....hmm don't know how that will be received. I think it will act as a connection with her Dad for her after they return to where they live.
I made a mosaic of two of my favourite pics of when the girls were little and the other two of the last time I saw them at Xmas in 2008. The mosaic maker people cut out the top of the baby's head, but that day she was going round picking up all my doileys and wearing them plopped on the top of her head. She looked so funny.
Below are the photos we took of their visit, with me, their Dad and his lovely friend. They have really grown.
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| note: the footy jumper is still on |
They presented me with these gorgeous roses when they arrived.
The girls are 14-1/2 and ll and are very mature for their ages although we all say the littley has to end up on the stage...she loves to dance and prance, I tried to get photos but she moved in every one. It was sad to see them all go.
On a different note, my neighbour gave me this bag of old laces and a bag of buttons, together with an old embroidery book. Haven't had a chance to go through the laces yet, but in the book I found this picture of an embroidered little girl and her dress is stitched in buttonhole/blanket stitch. Thought I would share this.
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Isn't this a great example of the use of buttonhole/blanket stitch. I found this picture in a very old needlework book.
OMG...your oldest granddaughter looks just like...YOU!!! They are both so pretty! Just like their grandma!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a neat embroidery in the last pic!
I did a little stitchin just tonight...just got through posting it~ LOL.
I enjoyed thus post so much knowing what the time spent with your granddaughters meant to you. Beautiful pictures of you together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gift from your neighbour. Vintage lace makes a nice addition to a project. Good use of buttonhole stitch, amazing finding that in the book.
shirley...complimenti per la tua bellissima famiglia!! e grazie per aver condiviso la bimba ricamata... molto bella ed espressivi sono i suoi occhi...un'idea da copiare..grazie
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ReplyDeleteThank you for following my blog - lovely to meet a fellow Grandma!
Beautiful photos of your angels - they're soo special aren't they.
I'm a lace lover too and old linens and buttons - never seem to have enough!!
That 'Buttonhole Dolly" at the bottom is gorgeous - look forward to seeing more things next time.
Hugs
Shane
I agree with Julie she does look like you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you had a wonderful visit albeit all to short.
Oh Shirley, I am soooo glad that you are back again. I have missed you, and your wonderful stitching. Nice to see you smiling with (part of) your family around you.
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley, How happy you look with your beautiful grand daughters. I can see you all had a lovely time together. How thoughtful of your son to bring you roses. Lucky lady. I was drooling over that bag of beautiful laces and old buttons. In the Old West they would say you hit a "Pay Day"!! LOL And OH, the stitchery of the wee girl is absolutely gorgeous. Love it. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteWow Shirley you look so proud and such cute grandchildren too.....wonderful lace and Dolly...hope you are well x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful embroidery and also great family photos.....
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a wonderful visit, and I hope it's not so long before you see them again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure your neighbour gave you! I love that stitching!
Hugs
Lovely to catch up this morning Shirley, and to see such a happy post. I am so pleased you had the opportunity to spend time with your family, the girls have grown up haven't they. Lovely roses too. Thank you for allowing us into your world.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag of goodies to have received. Good for you, and I'm sure you are just the person to put it all to good use. Lovely use of buttonhole. I'm still working on my sampler. Cheers.
Hi Shirley, Lovely to read your blog. I am happy for you seeing you with the family and lovely granddaughters and their father and his friend. The bouquet is wonderful - you know that you can dry the roses and you will have them for years. Do hang them upside down till they are dry - they will look very sentimental (?) and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe buttonhole doll dress is just lovely.
great to see you w. the girls!
ReplyDeletethe lace bag looks like a treasure.
How timely to have the little girl dress in Buttonhole. I hope you do it for the TAST3.
ReplyDeleteI love your lisianthus, which won't grow here.
How great to have the family visit.
How wonderful that you finally had a visit with your grandkids - you all look so happy. The embroidery at the bottom is gorgeous. Cheers
ReplyDeleteVery very nice stitching!!
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