Friday, May 20, 2011

Pumpkin Farm and more....

This week has been over the top at work....If you think the end of the year in a first grade classroom is crazy,...it is! We are "x-ing" the days off at this point~~

I did put a few finishing stitches in my ongoing BBD AotH project...

I went ahead and personalized this block with my MIL's maiden name to honor all of my DH's aunts and uncles that we have such fond memories of....All but 1 aunt has passed away but we still have memories of fall afternoons raking pecans in the yard and canning pumpkin for Thanksgiving pies...



I had the biggest surprise today....Myra had tucked a handmade goodie in my envelope when she returned a chart I had let her borrow.... This darling coin purse is just too cute!!




You are a genius Myra~~~

Well, I will leave you with a couple parting shots of some of "the group" from our reunion last weekend...We all had a blast and it was hard to believe we still act and look pretty much the same as we did back in college...We shared stories and tears and laughs..It truly was an amazing weekend!!!


North Carolina State University
Class of 1977
Reunion~~~May 14, 2011
(I'm on the back row in the solid pink....)

Hope everyone has a great relaxing weekend~~

Faye

30 comments:

Yvonne..... said...

You have been on my mind hard and heavy this week. I knew you were dealing with the end of the school year stuff. Hope you get through the next couple of days with ease. Miss you! And, AoTH is looking fabulous!! I can't wait to see yours finished! Hugs!

CalamityJr said...

What a lovely block on your AotH! Your coin purse from Myra can be put to some other uses too; I could see you tucking some floss in there for a "portable" project. And how nice that you were able to enjoy your reunion with old friends - good for you!

Karen said...

Your AOTH is so pretty...particularly love this design. Hope you have a nice relaxing weekend....

happy stitching....

Margaret said...

Your AotH looks wonderful! I love that coin purse Myra gave you. Great pics of your reunion too!

Peggy Lee said...

Faye I have always enjoyed drooling over your stitching!
I'll bet you are glad another school year is coming to an end.
Have a wonderful summer!

Lesleyanne said...

Your AotH looks great. I love the coin purse Myra gave you. Great pics of your reunion.

Mouse said...

ooo lovely :) and glad you had a great time at your reunion :) lovely coin purse too :) love mouse xxxx

Siobhán said...

Your AotH block looks great! I love the gift from Myra, too. She is so creative.

I'm glad you enjoyed your reunion!

Joy said...

Your AoH is lovely! What a sweet little gift. Any big summer plans? Enjoy!

Katrina said...

Love you AotH, gorgeous!!!! And the little gift is so sweet too.

Glad you enjoyed your reunion :-).

Charlene ♥ NC said...

AotH is so pretty! How close you are... Looks like the reunion was quite a success - and lots of fun! Take it easy for the weekend - it won't be too long since the count-x-down is on!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

AoTH looks wonderful, Faye. What a special piece that will be for your family. Lovely gift from Myra, too.

Looks like a fun reunion! Enjoy your weekend!

Catherine said...

Love your BBD! Love the coin purse from Myra, she is the sweetest!

Looks like you had a great time at your reunion!

Julie M said...

Love Pumpkin Farm Faye! Myra's gift was awesome and I enjoyed looking at your group photos. Glad you had a great time!

Nancy said...

Pumpkin farm is beautiful! Cannot wait to see your completed AotH! Glad you had a great time at your reunion!

Susan in SC said...

I am in awe that you have any sanity left to stitch after a long day in the classroom! :)

Littlebit said...

Your AotH is beautiful, Faye! And I so enjoyed seeing the pictures of your reunion. How fun.
Love the little coin purse from Myra.

Myra said...

I think the Pumpkin Farm is one of my favorites from this series. Yours is looking great. I am glad you liked your little surprise. :o) Looks like you had fun at your reunion. Sure hope you get some "down" time this weekend.

Chris said...

Hello Faye,
I hope that this upcoming week is calmer for you. Pumpkin Farm looks great. I just picked up this pattern.
Myra is so talented. What a sweet gift!

Sally said...

Your Pumpkin Farm is beautiful.

Love the gift you received from Myra:)

Jackie's Stitches said...

My sister is a third grade teacher. She is always "underground" this time of year. It's school, school, school. It'll take a week or so after her last day to come back to life. I'm thankful for all of the dedicated teachers out there!

Pumpkin Farm is one of my favorite blocks in AotH. Your beautiful photography really shows how gorgeous it is!

Jennifer Ann Fox said...

Oh how beautiful is your stitching, Faye!!! Looks great!

The gift from Myra is so sweet. Perfect for cards and change. Love it too! Lucky girl.

So glad you had a great time with your reunion. I've chickend out on mine....LOL but I bet they are alot of fun to see each other years later.

Take care,
Jennifer

BrendaS said...

Pumpkin Hill Farm looks beautiful.

Hope you have a good few last days of school:)))

Deb said...

I just love your block Faye. The colors are so pretty.
Wonderful gift from Myra too.
And it looks like your reunion was a great time. I have one next year and I'm looking so forward to it.

Lana said...

AotH looks great!!! Enjoy tickin' off those days until summer vacation, it will be here soon!

Giovanna said...

Love your Pumpkin Farm - what a beauty!

Patty C. said...

Your AoTh is gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In My Prime Time said...

Pumpkin Farm is gorgeous! I must own that!
I cannot wait to see the entire piece framed!
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Lynn said...

How sweet of Myra to give you that adorable coin purse!
I love watching your AotH progress. Pumpkin Farm looks fabulous!
The reunion looks like it was a great success. My DH and I are headed home this summer to attend our highschool band reunion. It should be sooo much fun!

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

my dear,
have a good week end for you !

marylin France