Babies and Quilts

I can't believe I haven't posted for so long. We have had three new grandsons born between Dec. 9 and January 11. And since I am evidently not a very good picture-taker, you can go to my girl's blogs to see our three darling new grandsons. I will just show you the quilts I made for them. This one is a "pretty" one for Truman, as per Kallie's request. I even machine-quilted it myself!
The plaid for Oliver is made from flannels, quilted by Aunt Dawn.

Joshua gets sailboats, quilted by Aunt Dawn.
I spend several days in Provo, and did get a couple of pictures. Here is a cute one........Max loves his BYU shirt, but I hear his new favorite is his new "football helmet" shirt.

Merry Christmas 2009

On Christmas Eve day, we had all the family here (except the Provo kids). Jamie is hiding her belly, I think, and we are all eating easy, fun foods. We had a good day, and then on Christmas Day we went to visit at Jamie's house, and at Adrienne's house, watching all the kids play with new toys.
We enjoyed having Laura and Nick stay home for a few days. Laura brought matching earrings for us! And Santa DID find us.........

Autumn is the Best!

Greg thought he was pretty clever, driving the four-wheeler out into the spud field, and gathering so many wonderful potatoes.
Of course, it isn't as many a usual, since there are only the two of us. Plenty, though.
I was so happy when Dawn showed up with my Christmas quilt all quilted. I had it all pieced a year ago, and now it is all done! Anyone want to borrow it for a day or two to encourage visions of sugar plums? THANKS, DAWN.
I also finished this little baby quilt, which Adrienne has spoken for. Her boy is due in a couple of months, so I am ahead of the game. Two more boy quilts to go......

Not for the Faint of Heart

Happy Birthday to Greg!
I wanted to cut up the watermelon, and oops, the knife somehow got out of control. I knew it was deep, excessive blood being an issue, so I drove myself to the medical center in Shelley and they fixed me up with 6 stitches. (My ring is soaking right now).
But not to worry, I can still move my finger, which they say is an important thing. It is really swollen now, and when the numbness wears off, it may just throb...........I will tell Greg about it sometime, I am sure.

Fair Week

I went to look at the quilts at the fair, and lo, and behold, my little mini was a Best of Show.
It is just above my head to the left. The fair worker was worried that I posed under the rope, but all was well when I was done. I won a few other ribbons, and enjoyed seeing my friends quilts and ribbons.
Jamie's boys spent the night at my house on Friday a week ago, and here is Weston, sound asleep, but evidently deep in thought at the same time!
And Casey slept here all night, it is his "favorite bed".

Just Three More

The is the popular front deck of the houseboat, and where the kabobs were grilled!
Can you believe it? Greg actually played two different games!
He also had a nap on a cool morning. We'd love to go back!

Because You Asked.........

One of my many readers (Kallie) wanted more pictures, so here are a few more. This is the top deck of the houseboat where we all slept under the stars in our own little tents.
Greg and three of the other men brought harmonicas and gave concerts on a daily basis.

More rocks...the rope is one of the boat anchors......
A view of the eating tables, kitchen and couches. There was plenty of room, it never felt crowded.
This is looking across the very deep channel from the boat. We would swim over to the other side, and find little lizards looking at us.