A Sweet Picture of Henry

An e-mail with this darling picture of Henry came from Norah yesterday and she said she just had to send it to me.  Henry's great grandfather (who would just love and adore this little boy) took lots of naps in his recliner over the years and this was the position he always  assumed.   I am sure in the albums I have more than one picture of him "resting his eyes" as he used to say.  So maybe that gene has passed on to this little doll!  I'm so looking forward to Christmas to see him again.

Working on a stocking for him for Christmas.  Here's a peek, but I'm hoping it's not too busy.   It might have been better if I chose a different applique.  We'll see.   I do like the strip piecing, though. 

Trick or Treater

One of the rewards of spending time in the pumpkin patch is getting to dress up in your cool costume and go trick or treating for Halloween!  Here is Henry as a happy hamburger - how humorous!!   No, from the entry on Facebook, Mommy did not make the outfit - it came from Old Navy.   What an adorable, laid back great grandson I have.  Thought I would share this with you.  (This one does not enlarge)

Choosing Pumpkins is Exhausting

First you have to get dressed in your jeans, cool hat and argyle socks - then meander all over looking for the perfect pumpkin.  Whew!  Looks like this is the one, finally, so now it's time to get a little rest.  More pictures on Mommy's new blog post.    (Click to enlarge)

How A Little One Grows, Etc

Here is Henry in his blue jeans!  My goodness, he has grown a lot since we were in Denver almost a month ago.  Sweet little chubby cheeks and a darling double chin - what a sweetheart.

Love this picture with his little tongue sticking out. 

Love this picture of mommy and baby.   There is a link to Norah's blog - Living the Dream - on my sidebar.

Have been lazy the past couple of weeks and have not done as much posting.  Seems like I don't get as much done in a day as I used to, but that certainly comes with getting older.   I feel so fortunate to be able to do what I do and I am especially thankful that I am able to keep busy, interested and enjoy life. Yesterday I worked some more on getting some of the planters emptied and the plants down to the woods at the end of the street.   Today was another machine quilting class and again this was a lot of fun.  There were nine of us.

Here is another picture from Pinterest - lovely autumn photo.

Wouldn't you like to live on this street?  I think this is in Ireland.  The link for
my boards is http://pinterest.com/caroldb/   Beautiful stuff out there.

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Back Home Again

Coming to meet us in the Denver airport was this sweet little baby boy (and his proud parents) and we were immediately smitten and in love with this precious little fellow.  You forget how small they are and how soft they are.  It was great to see Sherry and Barclay, the brand new grandparents, as they met Henry for the first time.  Each person has their own way to talk or sing or coo to the little one in their arms.  I think it just comes naturally - fun to hear.

Here are four generations--Funoldhag as great grandmother,  Aunt Molly holding Henry, Mommy Norah and Grandma Sherry.  Missing, of course, is Aunt Hannah but we talked to her and she is doing great.  (There is a brand new post that is fun to read - she has been rewiring her house and has new furniture.  Also has painted her rooms.  There is a link to go to her pictures and among all of them you will find her redecorations.  What a girl!  Click on her picture on my side bar to read her blog).  Now we will wait for December when all will be together, Hannah included.  I found that the altitude made me huff and puff especially when I had to climb stairs but all is well here at home.  Have taken some great naps the last two days, but will get back to my sewing soon.  (Click to enlarge) 

Tummy Time

Tummy time on his train quilt - subject of the e-mail I got from Norah last evening with this adorable picture.  I am super smitten with this little fellow - and he is such a spiffy dresser!   (Click to enlarge)

A Beautiful, Wonderful Early Birthday Present

This evening my beautiful granddaughter gave birth to this eagerly awaited adorable little fellow, Henry Ryan, and mommy, baby and daddy are all doing well!  This picture, as I understand it, was taken within an hour of his birth.   Sherry, my daughter, the new grandma, said they put the baby on the mommy's chest for skin to skin contact for about an hour.  How sweet is that?  Norah and Chad are certainly a perfect picure of proud, happy new parents.  There will be pictures flying through the internet and some skyping going on tomorrow.  Christmas will have the magic sparkle again that only little ones bring to the holidays.  We're so glad you are here, Henry, and welcome to the family.  You have grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles all anxious to hold and cuddle you.  We love you so much. xxxxxoooooxxxxxGreat Grandma