Claire brought her parents for a visit..

Since I had to take Claire back to Vancouver

on her July solo visit to us here,

this time she brought her parents so she wouldn't be so homesick.

We had lots and lots of fun.

Jeremy and Julie celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on

August 22 and we looked after Claire while they went out for dinner.

There wasn't any homesickness or drama.

I gave her a mannequin that Frosso had given me.

She spent hours draping her clothes, fabric and trim all over her.

It was a great hit and she took it back home with her.

She dressed her mannequin all by herself with just some fabric

when she got home.

 

A week in pictures....

 

Happy Easter weekend.

It has turned out to be quite a nice weekend.

We have seen the sun peek thru the clouds a couple times this week.

I hope wherever you are,

you are enjoying a good weekend surrounded by family and loved ones.

A few chocolates to enjoy wouldn't be a bad idea as well!

 

Spring has arrived.....

It finally looks like spring is trying to

arrive this week.

This morning it is gorgeous, the sun is shining and it looks like it will be a

sunny day.

I found a pattern in Moolie Makes Magazine #33.

The pattern and beautiful bears was created by

Sabina of

MountRoyalMint.

I had some felt and made these two hand stitched bears.

I now have new wool felt and I will be making a few more as gifts.

Happy Spring weekend to you.

 

I have been crafting...

While the rain or snow is still falling,

I get busy

crafting and cooking..two of my favourite things.

I have always wanted to paint a

Paint By Number.

I got one for Cindy as well and each day we send

each other photos of our

progress on the painting.

I am still finishing off a scarf I started before leaving for Thailand,

as well as finishing a needlework pillow I have been working

on and off for several years,

Grilling up a whole bunch of vegetables to use

in soups and as a side dish.

My days are happy and full.

 

Dinner on the stove...

Mitchell's Soup Company

Did I tell you that it was snowing again.

Really, well it is.

So soup was on the menu for dinner tonight.

I had been given these soup package as a gift.

(Thanks Sue McLure)

It was apparently the best soup Jim has ever had, could bacon in it

be the reason?

Cindy thinks so.

The crusty baguette added a nice addition.

Thankfully, I have enough to freeze to several more

winter/spring meals.

http://www.mitchellssoupco.ca/

 

Back home to a cold BC...

It really is a shock to my system.

The cold, seems to seep into my bones keeping me chilled.

Of course getting over bronchitis and a sore throat,

on that long flight from Bangkok

makes coming home a cosy spot to be.

The snow keeps falling and the roads to the coast have either been closed

or so much snow falling each day,

travel is not advised.

Thank goodness I still get to see Claire on Face time.

She just received her green belt in Karate.

She is one proud little 6 year old.

Here are a few of the photos I have taken since

we got back in Tuesday.

Tulips help brighten these overcast days.

 

 

The days were filled with joy..

Crafting, playing, crafting, running,

thrifting, crafting...

oh we had fun.

I think one of the best things we did

was to set up a photo booth with props.

She just loved it!

Here are just a few of the photos we took.

 

Dagmar

Claire is here..

Her sweet smile says it all.

So much energy and she many things she wants

to try.

Trying to fit it all in.

 

 

Dagmar