Hi friends! We have been busy around here. Emerson's graduation was a wonderful celebration on a beautiful, sunny day. He got registered for fall classes this week. He likes his schedule too. He will be commuting to Concordia University in Mequon. It will take him about 25 minutes to drive. Not a bad drive. No expressway driving. A little city driving. Mostly country roads. Lovely scenery. When we drove there on Tuesday, we saw deer, cows, horses, and Sandhill Cranes.
I received my first birthday present this year in the mail this week. I do not usually open presents early. We are busy preparing for Emerson's upcoming graduation party, and I decided to go ahead and open my package from our dear friend
June, as a little reward for my hard work. ;)
Beautifully and perfectly packaged in pink! I agree! That card
IS just for me! =) Madeleine and I enjoyed looking through the Vintage Teatime Recipes book. It is filled with beautiful photographs.
Look at these most perfect poodle patterns June has given me from her British cross stitch magazines! I had no idea. I love them and will DEFINITELY be stitching these sweeties up!
Isn't this nativity pattern lovely? Thank you June. What a precious friend you are! Always so caring and thoughtful of others. God bless you my friend.♥
I did finish up 'Rendevous In The Park' by Kissy Cross. I just have to do the finishing on it. No pictures of that today. I have begun another small stitch. It is to be a gift, so no pictures of that one either.
I have been getting into the garden every day that it is not raining. Not for long mind you, but I want the flower beds to be looking perfect for the upcoming party.
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| "Cocoa" in the Chocolate Garden ;) |
I have thanked God for you today! Thank you for your kind words. I love to hear from you. And if you are interested in my giveaway, there is still time. See my prior post.
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
Birthday??! When is it my dear?! You need to tell me so I can put it in a calendar to remind me!! What a sweet gift from June! Perfect for you!! Your garden is so gorgeous...a wee bit jealous here. Love the Rendevous in the Park in the post below. Very much you...it was like Kissy Cross designed it with you in mind! Hugs and prayers!
ReplyDeleteYes, Please tell us your birthday. Your gift is so sweet and your garden looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a fabulous birthday -
xxx
I agree--when EXACTLY is your birthday? What a great gift from June! So glad Emerson can commute to college. It can be difficult when they go off to college. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great gift from June ..
ReplyDeleteWhen is your birthday dear?
Sending you love x
That is a very thoughtful gift from June. HaPpY bIrThDaY to you! Our kids all went to college 35 miles away that they commuted to by city bus. When you have three in college at once it was a real $$$ saver to have them live at home. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.
Blessings,
Betsy
Aw...bday? what's the date?
ReplyDeleteSo many good things happening around there..I'm happy for you.
The goodies are adorable! I miss this kind of thing :D
Oh how I wish to have a beautiful garden! Mother nature is something so so beautiful!
XOXO, Isa.
What a lovely package from June - and perfectly wrapped in pink! Nice that Emerson will be able to commute. And I think any drive that doesn't involve expressway driving appeals to a mother. :) Your flowers are gorgeous as usual!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you like your little gift, I have found more charts of poodles , so will send to you in the following weeks .
ReplyDeleteSorry no stitching this time it has been such a busy time here .
Your garden is looking so beautiful , big hugs .
Afternoon Sweet Friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gifts.
Happy early Birthday to you.
Beautiful flowers just like you.
Woolie Love
Lovely Birthday gift from June :)
ReplyDeleteAnd oooh your birthday?? I would liked to of sent something if I had known :(
When exactly is your Birthday please...for future reference :)
Your garden is beautiful... lovely flowers too :)
Smiles :)
Happy birthday to you sweetie!!!! June has been a gem. She always come up with the best present ideas. These poodles charts had your name on them :) Hugs
ReplyDeleteHappy Early Birthday to you sweet friend. What wonderful gifts from one sweet friend to another. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings always
Your garden will be gorgeous for the party!!
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday! Such a lovely gift from June! Your garden looks lovely! It's going to be a wonderful setting for Emerson's graduation party. Congratulations to the graduate! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteoooh what sweet gifts from June! Early Happy Birthday Vickie!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW your blooms in your garden are so Beautiful. love Annette
Happy Birthday Vickie. Lovely gift received.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Emerson and not forgetting to the proud parents too.
What a lovely gift and beautifully presented.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds lik your son's journey to College will be a pleasant start to each day.have a great weekend Vickie.
Happy Birthday for whenever. :) A beautiful gift from June.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful present to receive early for your Birthday :) What a sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course your flower beds will look perfect for your son's party!
Congrats to him!!
Thoughtful gifts and pretty garden pictures.
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts Vickie - thank you for sharing your pictures with us x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Emerson! It sounds like he has a bright future ahead of him, Vickie! And what sweet gifts from June--she knows you well :) Happy early birthday and have a great time at the graduation party :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son on his graduation. So glad you all enjoyed it. You've had a lovely birthday package, your friend obviously knows you very well :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely gifts :)
ReplyDeleteIs it too soon to wish you happy birthday ??? Not sure if it's this weekend or later... You didn't mention how early you opened your gift! Heheheh
Oh Vickie, such a lovely and thoughtful birthday package from June to you. All she sent you is so you! Enjoy the wonderful charts. And as I don't want to forget it I wish you a Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Emerson on his graduation. I hope his party was great.
Hey Vickie!! What lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks amazing.
So glad the Emerson's graduation was lovely. Did you make a cake? I always look forward to the cake pics.
Have a great week Birthday Girl!!
Super parcel from June.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and exciting for your Son to be starting University :)
ReplyDeleteLovely gift from June :) Your garden looks lovely :)
Take care :)
Dear Vickie, i'm so happy for those beautiful goodies! And your garden is wonderful! A big hug! ^_^
ReplyDeleteSorry...happy birthday, i know i'm late! But i wish u another 1000 years to live with your kids and furry beautiful poodles!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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