Gentle Friends I wanted to say again how much all the kind words you have sent via Commenting, Emailing or the lovely cards in the mail really have made a great deal of difference - and I do thank you all so much!!
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With everything going on in the last few weeks - one of the things we didn't do is take our annual snap of our "little family" at Thanksgiving. I guess we'll try and get one this Spring. By the way our family has grown by one "who hound" - a little black and tan Chihuahua rescue named Wahumpa that I call Hunka-munka. I'll get a snap up at some point. He is super feisty and really gives Smokie a workout. We did put up our tree, but not much else, just not feeling it this year. My Christmas Cards are going out really late also.....
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On the stitching front I have been working on ATS a bit.... here's a snap...
Not sure if I'll get it finished by the end of the year like I planned, but I'll give it the old college try!!
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We made it out to the Mall for some Christmas Shopping....
I got a snap of Santa and he and the elves were doing a super job with the all the children. We got a lot done and most of it will go into the mail in the next couple of days.
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Yesterday I baked a Pineapple upside-down cake for Rico and his work buddies
- it was a request from Jose - he helped us with a flat tire we had last week - so the least I could do was whip up a cake!! Thanks Jose!!
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That's about it for today sports fans, thanks again for stopping by, do stop again!
Take care,
edgar
Doing everyday things always helps...and I remember I was putting together a large knitted bedspread, different squares then joined together when my father passed away...I finished after the funeral...it has now become a favorite and very special. You may feel this way about something you are working on now. Now I want some cake...........
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI love what you are working on. Just take it slow and relax...enjoy each and every stitch. :)
Blessings always
Hi Edgar, just a stop by to wish you well.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks gooo-ood! And the platter its on looks really pretty! Ever go to Homegoods? I'm obsessed with their dishes, I even bought some Spode there for a ridiculously low price. Hope you have a good holiday, be kind to yourself and don't feel the holiday pressure unless you WANT to! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have you back, my friend. May God bless you and keep you.
ReplyDeleteaww i love your progress very much..so sweet,,,
ReplyDeleteyummy pineapple cake..i love it too.
hugs xx
Edgar,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see you posting.
Awww can't wait to meet Hunka Munka.
ATS is looking lovely.
I always love going to the mall and seeing the Christmas decorations up.
The Holidays are always the hardest without our loved ones. (((hugs)))
That upside down pineapple cake really looks delicious.
I'm looking forward to seeing a pic of your new pup. Your ATS looks wonderful! As does the cake of course.
ReplyDeleteYou are a glutton for punishment Edgar, another dog:-) Pets are such fun to have and they bring so much love and pleasure into our lives. He's a lucky little fellow to have found you.
ReplyDeleteIs that Hunka Munka the mouse from Beatrix Potter?
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Edgar, and best wishes for the Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteLancy
So very happy to see you back writing and stitching. Pineapple cake looked delicious. Wasn't sure what to make for Christmas dessert but I think you helped me with that. Thanks! Nancy
ReplyDeleteEdgar, you are in my thoughts each day. I am so sorry for this sadness you are experiencing. In time it becomes a less painful part of your life.
ReplyDeleteDianne
Your ATS is just beautiful. There are years like the one you are having. Take good care of yourself and just do what feels right to you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back. The stitching looks wonderful, as well as the pineapple up side down cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are trying to still do some Christmas activities Edgar even though you are grieving. ATS is coming along nicely and remember, stitching is our sanctuary, not an obligation.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you and Rico, its hard to get festive when you are still grieving, we have the same here with the loss of my aunt/godmother. Much love to you and Rico xxx
ReplyDeleteA very jolly santa!
Your cake was a great thank you pressie.
Glad to see you back! Your cake looks delish! ATS goes without saying..
ReplyDeleteEdgar! How I have missed reading your blog...without realizing it, you became a comforting, important part of my day. Welcome to the lucky "who-hound". Nice picture of Santa. Getting cold up here in Ottawa. Good to see ATS.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your back. Congratulations and welcome to the new hound - a mouthful of a name for a little dog! ATS is looking great. As fast as you stitch, you should be close to finished by the end of the year. I too am way behind on my holiday preparations but have told everyone that if the card gets there after the 25th than I'm 364 days early for 2013!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you posting again : ) ATS is coming along great & wow ... that upside-down cake! Reminded me that I haven't made one in a while. Gotta put that on my list : )
ReplyDeleteEdgar, Glad to see you are slowly getting back in your routine. Can't wait to see a photo of the new doggy. Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI've missed reading your blog too. May memories of your DM comfort you during this time. Holidays (especially first holidays after loved ones' deaths) are very hard.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful progress on your ATS and............that cake!! Looks yummy!
Good to read your updates Edgar, have been missing them. Great progress and yummy cake :)
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the newest member of the family!
ATS is gorgeous as usual. And your cake looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYour ATS is coming along wonderfully. I remember the day i got mine back from the framers-I cried :)
ReplyDeleteEdgar, your progress is delightful and that upside down cake looks scrumptious!!!! Of course ALL your stitching is perfect and pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Fox
Feathers in the Nest
Keep hanging in there Edgar, praying for you :)
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