Visit to Dustins, Gina, and Bryce in LA

Paul and I took a short trip to Los Angeles to visit our 10th grandchild, Bryce Camden.

 

Dustin and Gina welcomed us to their home. We enjoyed dinner in their back yard.

 

 

Paul and I took a walk around the block and enjoyed the sights,  flowers, ...

 

...and palm trees of Tujunga.

 

 

 

Dustins live in what they call a "back house." It's cute and comfortable, just perfect for their needs.

 

Saturday they took us to Montrose for ...

 

... a treat of homemade ice cream at Paradis.

 

On Sunday we drove up to Lubec for church and lunch. Then we drove just a little further north on Interstate 5 through "the Grapevine" to where the mountains abruptly stop and the San Joaquin Valley begins.

 

We pulled off at Pyramid Lake ...

 

 

...and learned more about the water resources of California.

 

This little munchkins was sleeping soundly when we got back.

More “Lily” Quilts

I have been working on more “Lily” fiber art.

This piece is for the 2015 SAQA Benefit Auction.

 The back label.

 

 And this piece that I’m working on is for a class sample.

Linking to:

Life, Wedding, Rena and Lily Quilt

Recently Rena joined our Possum Town Quilters for a visit. I was so pleased to see her finished “Lily” quilt. She came to our house for a class last winter (here) to learn the technique. I like the way she changed it from a lily to tulips to make it personal and unique.
 
 

We were invited out to Levis along with our neighbors, Nathan & Amanda for a fish fry. Amanda wanted to learn how to fry those good catfish.

Levi times the frying time to 5 or 6 minutes depending on the size of the fillet.

We attended the wedding of Josh and Dasie.

Josh’s folks, Walter and Myra

Josh’s cousins from PA.

We don’t often see ice in Mississippi.


 

And then it warmed up and Paul and I went for a walk.

Ralph / Vera Heatwole Reunion and Mother’s Oil Painting Exhibit

My brother, Oren Jr. and Paul help hang the oil paintings.

David and Rachel brought their painting to share in the exhibit. Rachel said they took their painting along with them to Pureto Rico when they lived down there.

Paul and I stayed with my brother Oren Jr. Cheryl made this beautiful quilt for the guest bed.

This painting was gifted back to our family from Linda H. What a treasure!

This is one of Mother’s earlier paintings.

Aunt Vera Rose and Bonnie

This is only a small part of all the china Mother has painted.

Katina, Coleen, and Michael examine broken bits and pieces of Potter John Heatwole pottery.

June, Marlene, and Aunt Vera Rose help prepare lunch.

Mother and Aunt Doris found a good story to share.

Sheldon acted as master of ceremonies.

Dennis & Naomi

Twins – and a few sets are missing.

As we boarded the bus for our “Vera’s Journey” tour, I snapped a few photos of my cousins and families.

And now I can’t even remember some of my 1st cousin’s names. I’m not sure if this is Helen or Grace; but I do know she is U. James and A. Doris’ daughter.

Loren & Renee and boys

 

Danny & Benita. Does she look like me?

 

Paul and Yours Truely

Lonnie & Krista

 

Heidi or Cheryl? U. Robert & A. Twila’s daughter and husband

Royal & Jenn

 

Sheldon & Anita

 

Barton & Amiee

 

My baby sister, Barbara

Kathy was our guide and told us about the different places that are mentioned in the book.

Magnolia II

The theme for our Possum Town Quilter’s 2015 Ultimate Guild Challenge was to create a piece of fiber art with the Southern Magnolia Flower. My challenge was to present the white/cream flower in color. I fused applique pieces to a colorful background fabric and then used intense pencils for highlights and details.

36" X 36" -- $810
Made from commercial cottons 

You can see more of my process HERE and on my first Magnolia.

Detail

 

We are celebrating Mother’s 90th birthday this coming weekend in VA. Isn’t she a cute baby, charming youth, classy adult, and  beautiful woman?