Sunday, May 16, 2010

Anna's Shower

Hello All, I had such a nice visit with Anna, Janelle, Kirstie and Little Kendra yesterday at the wedding shower. We missed you all, wasn't a Gaggle without you. Truthfully, I was dreading the drive, but the weather was great, I found a Classic Rock station out of Indy and the 3 1/2 hours flew by. And holding Little Kendra made the road time worth it. Ladies, she is precious. I had in mind a baby with dark hair and flashing dark eyes like her Momma, but instead Little Kendra is fair and blue-eyed with medium brown hair. Looks alot like Daddy, too. Such a doll baby. She snuggled against my chest like she belonged there. So sweet. She made me feel like I was Grandma Hedy for sure. Kirstie and Pat appear to have a pleasant, good natured daughter, lucky parents! I love having another little goose to watch grow up.
Oh, yeah. Anna was there, too. Hehehe. Sorry, Anna, Little Kendra about stoled the show. Anna's Mom, Grandma and aunts were there with other friends. It was nice to meet them all finally. I feel as if I know Grandma. We all sat on a cute screened in porch, that I'd love to have off my kitchen. Flowers everywhere and a weatherproof rug I wanted to roll up and take South. She was so sweet to have us all in her home. I'm looking forward to the wedding, Anna. I know, "we'll see what happens"! Anna's motto for the whole deal. We all know how she operates, leave everything till the last minute and still come through like a champ. "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON"indeed, my girl. Janelle, is was so good to see you and catch up on all the Lady A and Miss Olivia stories. You just never change, you look just like you did the first day I saw you. What is your secret? I've probably waited too long to find out. 
It is cool here today and rainy. Stephen King had a mussel-loading shooting match so I was home alone all day. I pieced a quilt top and back for a friends shower from some blocks I had. It will be a floor quilt, nothing bulky, just some 1940s style fabric to be used at home. I had to design the backing since I didn't quite have enough unbleached muslin to fit it. I made a large cross piece with muslin corners which I like quite well. Hope the new Momma does. 
She is a wonderful young teacher in our middle school who was a student of mine. She and husband are doing an open-adoption where they have met the birth mom, gone to doctors appointments, seen the ultra sounds and will be there at delivery to meet their daughter. We are all excited for them, they are both special young people. Good, God-loving kids, wanting a child in their lives. She has gone with us on Spring Break for 3 years and is one of my dearest friends. I say a special prayer for her and the baby every night.
We need some nice warm sun in the Valley. Our garden is out, but not doing much in this cool weather. My flower garden is fantastic, though. Flowering bushes, perennials, grasses and roses are falling over themselves, heavy with color. Even my wisteria is covering the old iron fence I planted it behind last year and dripping purple clusters. I never dreamed it would flourish here. Aren't they southern plants? Stephen King leaned a cucumber trellis against the garage last fall, right where my sweet peas would climb up it. Now he can't move it for his cukes! I really love that my sweet peas will be up off the ground this spring. I always drive around hunting sweet peas on my birthday, since that is their best blooming time. My brother, Rob, used to bring them for me, but he has moved to another house. Now I'll grow my own for little pitchers full of sweet flowers for days and days, all over my house. We have to take joy in the little things, Girls. Not wait for big prizes.
I hope Jill has a better week; her mom took a bad turn and she couldn't join us Saturday. But Jill told me today her mom rallied and is doing better. God Bless their family through this painful time. Elaine wasn't feeling up for the trip to Covington either. Hope your days get easier, Elaine. Second trimester is better and school will soon be out. Take some long naps this summer and enjoy your kids, that's an order from Mother Goose. I'll even make you a nap quilt to lie on outside under a tree for sweet summer naps. Take care of yourself, please. Angela and her kids were going in several directions this weekend, so we didn't get to see her, either. How do you keep up? Sam and Abbie have such busy schedules and you with the Poms and Dance, too. I'd lose my head or a kid if I tried that. I hope to see you at the wedding, Angela, it has been a long time. Of course, Alison's boys had ballgames! Good thing there are only 2 Reinholt boys to keep up with, Dad would have to give up coaching to follow his champs around the country. We missed you too, Lady.
I need to hit the kitchen and see if we can find some food. You all have a good week and Talk to me. Hedy

1 comment:

Milk House door said...

Hey everyone! Hope summer is going well. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Anna's wedding in a couple weeks :)