Caleb and his Baptism

On Monday, Memorial Day, Mary Ann and Jerome took me for my visit with Caleb. BUT...somehow, when doing all the pictures below, this one got deleted, so I had to repost it and now it is out of order. Oh, well.....a great way to start the blog.
While at Nick and Julie's for Caleb's Baptism, Great Gram was able to hold Caleb and did some serious talking to him. Those were precious times that we got to share with them. He did enjoy his Great-Gram.

This "Cutie on Duty" wasn't to sure who these people were, but he was happy to have them visit him.
They were able to visit with us in between storms.

We don't think Nick likes Caleb too much. :-) He seems really comfortable in his daddy's arms as you can see by these two pictures.

He is starting to smile and make great faces as you can see by these next few pictures. Weighing about 11 pounds, he has filled out nicely and is a happy baby...unless you wait too long to feed him, then he gives you the dickens.

An almost smile in the making. :-)

One of his favorite positions to get that burp out. Great Gram had the touch. Do you think you can fold in half like this??? See his toes near his head just below Gram's arm??

His cute fishy outfit.

He was trying to talk to me - well at least he wasn't crying.

Trying to figure out what this Pipi was doing to him.

Waiting with Mom and Dad to be baptized at St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lansing.

With the Deacon after the ceremony.

Mom and I waiting for our turn to get photographed with the little one.

Parents and God-Parents after the ceremony.

Nick, Pipi Phil, Mimi Teri, Great Gram, Julie, Grandma Rita and Grandpa Mike.

Doing what grandfathers do best.....sit back, watch the happenings and guard the desserts. He liked Erin and Uncle Greg.

With his little friend, who was born abut 10 days after he was...just enjoying all the attention.

Caleb received his own teddy bear from Uncle Greg.

Gram and Greg discussing......... well whatever it was, they had a great afternoon talking together.

Ah,..... another comfortable person to be with for a nap.

Ok, everyone take a nap now. The only one really sleeping is Caleb. :-)

Monday afternoon, we went back to the house to take care of Caleb while Nick did some more Marine Corp stuff. So, Caleb decided to take a nap with his favorite Pipi.

So, while everyone was taking a nap or enjoying Caleb, I was hemming Nick's uniform pants for his trip to VA for Officer Candidate School. My sewing machine made the flight just fine. More pics to come soon. Hope you enjoyed our visit with Caleb as much as we did.

Sewing and Memorial Day

I recently headed back to Michigan to be with Nick, Julie and Caleb for a few days of Mimi time before his Baptism on June 6th. On Sunday, May 30, my sister Mary Ann wanted a sewing lesson on making a small purse. So, we pick out the material and went for it. Here is her finished project.
My Aunt Nancy and Uncle Mike stopped in for a short visit and to check out the purses. She ended up purchasing the one that was "hot off the sewing machine". Now I just need a picture of her and the apron I made for her.

Carolyn & Frank and Ginny stopped in as well with dinner and we had to help Mary Ann finish the seams on her purse.

A fine day at Moms with my brother and sisters.

Mary Ann took me home with her so I could hitch a ride to Lansing and so that Mary Ann could see Caleb before her surgery. Cooper and Garek came for the evening and posed nicely with their Grammy.

On Memorial Day, Jerome dressed in regalia as a Knight of Columbus to march in the Saline Memorial Day Parade. He looked pretty sharp with the American Flag behind him.

They marched approximately 1 1/2 miles with the sun shining brightly on the parade. Here they rounded the corner to enter into the cemetery.

There was a fly-by with some of the local military jets.

We entered the cemetery where the Knights stood during the hour long ceremony. A local man, who is a surveyor, was the main speaker and told us about their mission to bring home all the KIA service men who are still on Vietnam soil. A great mission for these men. The cemetery was colorful with small American Flags on the tombs of all the soldiers laid to rest. A beautiful sight

Jerome was one of the Knights who laid a wreath at the Memorial for all of the fallen service men. A great day in Saline honoring those who protected and still protect our freedom. Well done, gentlemen.

Check back soon when I post my next blog of my Grandson, Caleb. He is soooo handsome!!

What have I been doing???

It has been a while since I blogged. I have been a little busy with Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA); Home of the Brave project; Hugs project; $5 Quilt classes; 2010 Sandy Quilt Show; Wooly Wednesday Club; besides family life and watching the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks. (Note: The Sharks deserved to lose as they beat the Detroit Red Wings in the playoff games. Enough said!). So, I am taking time to let you know a few things that I have been doing.

Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA)

At the last EGA meeting, we were to have a beginning class on Brazilian Embroidery. I was not going to take the class (notice I said "was not") as I really don't need one more thing to do. However, almost everyone at the meeting was taking it and as my friend Patty said "You can just say you learned it...you don't have to do it ever again". The teacher had an additional kit prepared so I decided to join in.

Everyone began by preparing their fabric in the hoop and looking over their fibers.

We then looked over our instructions to learn the different techniques being taught: satin leaf stitch, stem stitch, bullion, cast-on bullion, couching, colonial knots. Doesn't seem to hard yet.

Patty had to transfer the technique into left handed terms.

Lisa shared her bullion with me. Now just to stitch it the right way so it lays like it is supposed to. We enjoyed the hour long class and left with some techniques mastered and homework to finish before our next lesson on June 14th.

$5 Quilt Class Updates

A few months ago, I told you I would share with you the blocks I am making for this year's $5 Quilt Class. This is Month three, a little tricky but so far my favorite.

Month Four is fairly simple with Half Square Triangles added to the center block.

Month Five is easy - a break before the next months block. I attended class last week and next month I have to do 8 blocks - all the same design. A little tricky in the technique but with chain piecing it should go fairly quickly. Need to do them tomorrow - going to see Caleb soon and want my homework done before I leave.

Wooly Wednesday Class

On May 12th I attended Wooly Wednesday Class with designer/instructor Debbie Busby of Wooden Spools Designs. We always have a great time sharing techniques, laughing and getting to meet new friends. Debbie has triplet granddaughters who are about 6 1/2 months old and we had a fun time sharing our Grandma stories.

This suitcase always has wonderful wools for us to choose from to do our projects. So much fun digging through to find just the right color.

Donna decided to do the blue flower May Basket but changed her flowers to red so they would look like berries.

Dixie chose the blue flower basket, daisy flowers and did them in purples.

I did my May Basket in the traditional pattern.

Donna and I pose with Debbie for our class picture. Thanks, Debbie for another fun Wooly Wednesday Class. See you next month.

The Great Red Truck

After Wooly Wednesday Class, we met at Becky's to do our sewing as she lives close by the Quilt Shop. Gordon had dropped Marilyn off at Becky's and when it was time to pick her up, he arrived in his spiffy Red Chevy truck. He rebuilt it with the help of a few friends a few years back and it is a beauty.

The outside as well as inside were immaculate.

Two "youngsters" going cruising in their '54 Red Chevy. Thanks for sharing it with us, Gordon. Hope to see it again when our husbands can drool over it as well.

So, that is it for now. I have lots to do before I leave for my trip to Michigan for Caleb's Baptism. Am looking forward to my "Mimi time" with him; seeing our sons/wives and my Mom. Going to be a wonderful beginning of summer.