I haven't been posting much but here is my recap. Scroll to the end if you are interested in quilts only.
Thanksgiving get together with the entire fam.
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We went to a small and out of the way place that was perfect!
Apartment view of Portland at night.
Christmas! Cory and I stayed downtown Portland and went to an Air Supply concert.
Everybody together again! Yay!
Scandinavian Festival,
My husband and his brother left for NC to help in the rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene.
I was dropping Gary off at 12:30AM on Friday night. (Oh those early and late flights are crazy!)
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I mentioned last week I would be going to court with my daughter for the teen that caused this accident and killed 2 young people who had married recently. We met the parents of the 2 deceased and listened to all of the victim impact statements. It was heartbreaking and very emotional. The girl got 5 years probation, 10 year license suspension and 8 days in county jail. (she is now over 18)
We don't have a tree this year but have been trying to make the house a bit festive!
The bird embroidery is what my daughter made for me. I finally got it framed. She said that helped her eye/hand coordination while recovering from her concussion and brain injury.
If you have completed your Summit Stitches top I can add it anytime to the link!
Blessings to you all for peace, joy and comfort during the holidays.
Wonderful family photos, Lori;))) I hope your Christmas is full of joy and brings you heart-warming moments...hugs, Julierose;)))
ReplyDeleteso thankful she recovered...yes hand needlework is great therapy!
ReplyDeleteI hope that meeting the families helps with the healing process. What a journey you have been walking with your daughter.
ReplyDeleteYour bird embroidery picture will always hold a special place in your heart. It's been quite a tale and I know how grateful you are for your daughter's life and recovery. Love the entire family photos. I'm sure there were lots of hugs going around. Peace to you and your family this Christmas season and on into 2026.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your posts. May you have a blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeletePrayers. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Lori! I know you are so thankful you could all be together to celebrate Christmas. We lived in North Dakota in the mid to late 70s. We loved the Scandinavian influence there, crafts, heirlooms, furniture, food, etc. so interesting! The car accident sounds horrific. I hope your daughter continues her healing. Bless Cory and his brother for coming to NC to help again. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Sally! Thank you for your kind comments and encouragement throughout the year! May 2026 be a blessed year ahead.
DeleteLooks like you made some great memories this Christmas. What a great looking family you have.
ReplyDeleteKudos to your husband and his brother for helping out repairing hurricane damage.
The photo of the accident scene makes me ache for what your daughter has been through. Her bird embroidery is beautiful, and I can see how that would be an effective way to improve the eye-hand coordination.
You've managed to create "festive", even without a tree.
I will send you a photo when I get Summit put together.