Don't know about other areas of the world, but locally it's the current "thing" to make pillow cases as gifts.  We thought it might be fun to make some for the grand kiddies for Christmas. 

 

The full collection - they were fun to make.

Came up with quick crazy quilt stockings to hold gift cards for two gifts.

Made a "thank you" card for a dear cousin, Chris, who makes me cards for every occasion. 
And on the day after Christmas had an impromptu invitation to the home of Lar's Aunt and Cousin - the Ritas.  It struck a real memory chord - the many, many days spent in that house....it was a really lovely day.

Last Born, So Far

We celebrated the second birthday of our youngest grandchild, Madelyn this past weekend at her house - and the party then led in to a festive celebration for Memorial Day.

Enjoying the song!

Blow out the candles

Waiting patiently for her gifts

Pop Pop and Mom Mom got some matchbox cars for Ian.

Looks like she liked our gift!  She kept saying "I ride" but I think she was wondering how to ride the box!  :)

Thinking

Happy Birthday little blue faced butterfly.  We love you.

Post Party Swim

 I took the opportunity to show her family the little wall quilt I made of a silhouette photo taken by her mom. 

 

A fairly large number of McCay men gathered in one place.

Pop Pop playing sidewalk chalk.  And yes, Madelyn was there somewhere playing with him!

It was a very warm day, but there was a nice breeze for most of it and the great attendance of so many family members made it such fun.

Thankful in New Jersey

Family Time - thankful time

Cousins

Turkey and All the Trimmings

Passing - to the left?  to the right?

Musical medly

Let the Laughter begin!

Playing out the day.

Hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did at our house!

Giving Thanks

What warms the heart and hearth more than to have family come together? What makes the trials and tribulations more worth surviving than to be filled with thankfulness for loved ones, warm home, nurishing food and love? Here we attempt on Thanksgiving Day to get all our grandkids in one place for a snapshop. See - we still have one - in the mirror - to corral. For such as this - every day should be designated Thanksgiving Day.

Michael enjoyed the day in his way - first blowing all our leaves in the sleet and snow showers, then blowing the leaves of an elderly neighbor and even cutting up the spuds. Thanks Mike.

For these and all Thy gifts........


we thank Thee, Lord.


Even the turkey gave his all! And Amy made and brought yet another of life's temptations....deep fried mac and cheese balls....OMG! I'd have them in place of pie!


Ian fortified by his "porch" = "fort"