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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Noah, Giraffes, and Family Visits

Sunday mornings here always start with a cooked breakfast, which is Robin’s task.  This morning he cooked up some bacon and eggs.  Always a good start to a lazy Sunday morning when things aren't too rushed.

My stitchery block of Noah and his giraffes needed finishing, so I sat and stitched for a wee while today.  There, that’s one more block from my Noah’s Ark stitchery completed.  I had a count up and there are only two more blocks left to do.

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Hello Noah

I’ve also been plodding away on my navy cardigan, I’m not a fast knitter at all, but I’m OK with that.  The button bands on the fronts have now been finished, and I’m almost up to the underarm shaping on the sleeves.  So it’s moving along slowly.

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Two sleeves at once

My son Michael flew up from Christchurch to photograph a dance competition in Wellington over the weekend.  WE last met up earlier in the year when we were traveling the South Island on our caravan trip.  He borrowed his Dad’s car and drove up to see us on Friday.  Michael was lamenting the fact that next year he is having a BIG birthday, where have all the years gone?

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Michael and his Mum

I didn't realise that my daughter Nicky had also traveled to Wellington for the weekend.  She had come down to take part in an advanced sewing class and called in to see us on her way home today, Sunday.

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With daughter Nicky

So how about that – a visit from each of my children.  Adult children do lead busy lives, it was so nice to see them both.  It doesn't take too much to make a Mum happy, does it.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

So nice to have visits with your adult children! Your sweater is coming along. I just love the Noah embroideries and can’t wait to see what you will make with them. Gail at the Cozy Quilter

Gretchen Weaver said...

It was so nice you got to visit with both of your children last week! You are so close to finishing the Noah's Ark blocks, they're going to make a cute quilt. Happy stitching!

Kim said...

Bacon and eggs for breakfast; such a fabulous way to start a Sunday. How wonderful for you to have a visit and spend precious time with both your daughter and son. Those giraffes of Noah are cute and your jumper is coming along nicely.

Julierose said...

So happy for you that your children came to visit--my two are dropping in today for Father's Day--so looking forward to seeing them.
I love your Noah and the two entwined giraffes--how adorable is that!! :)))
Nice work on these blocks...
hugs, Julierose

FlourishingPalms said...

How lovely for you to get to be with both of your adult children. The resemblance between Nicky and you is very apparent. Happy to see you making progress on Noah's Ark. It's such a charming stitchery. As for knitting, whether you're slow or not, I admire you for doing it. Knitting is not my thing, so I have great respect for those who do it. Being Father's Day here, I'm feeling gratefulness on this Sunday because I still have my 93 year-old Dad.

Jenn Jilks said...

That is a bonus!
I am the only cook in the house, I best get going!

Angela said...

The giraffes are so cute! How nice to have a family visit!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Lovely embroidery block, with Noah and the giraffes! And how nice that you got to see both your adult children this week. You're right, there's nothing that makes a mother's heart happier!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

So glad you were able to see your kids, Jenny! I agree, it doesn't take much to make a mom happy. Noah and the giraffes is a fun little piece - sounds like there's not much embroidery left to do on that project!

Miaismine said...

Your Noah’s Ark embroidery caught my eye at Kathy’s Quilts. So very pretty! Did you draw that yourself? Such talent! Your sweater looks very cuddly! Awww. What a happy picture of you and your children! How nice to have a visit from each of your children!

Jayne Honnold said...

Getting time with our adult children is truly the best! I see our daughters rather regularly, but son lives clear across the US in Oregon! That's a long, long way from Ohio! No worries about being slow with the knitting; stitch by stitch will yield results, and before you know it you have a fine sweater to ward off chilly weather.

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

How wonderful to get to spend time with your children, Jenny. Your Noah stitchery is adorable. Have a lovely evening.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that is so nice to see both of your children - I'm sure you had fun

Nancy said...

Your Noah and giraffes block looks great. I can't tell the size for sure but it seems like small stitching?
I don't know but getting to the sleeves seems like good progress (at least as I imagine the order of knitting a sweater). It looks like it will be warm and I love the color.
How wonderful for both your children to visit! What a treat.

Maria said...

Getting a visit from our adult children is always lovely. Nice photos of you.
Noch and his two by two is looking great and your cardigan is nearly done ..
Have a lovely week.

Karen S said...

The giraffes look great. Such a cute block.
Great to see you children visiting. Never get tired of that happening.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Visits from adult children are always special. Knitting wasn't a skill for me; but it appears your project is on the downhill side toward a finish!

Jackie said...

Wow, how lovely both of your children came for a visit.

Only two blocks left in the Noah's Ark series, how wonderful. You have really been stitching away.

God bless.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

So wonderful to see both adult children, Jenny. You look very happy. I didn't understand how far away they live. Lovely Noah's Ark stitcheries.