Finally! Our Thanksgiving Family Photo!

This late posting is from our Thanksgiving celebration at my mom's house is Maryland.  Liz's friend Pat and Pat's daughter Becka traveled from Connecticut to join us.  From left to right: Peg, Pat McChesney, James holding Mimi, Liz with Becka and Eva, Sister Marilyn Baker (my sister), my husband Michael, and my mother Molly Baker.

Happy Halloween!

Eva and Mimi joined us again for Halloween.  The weather was perfect and the candy was copious!

The FOR SALE Sign is Up....

I can hardly believe we've taken the first steps on our journey back to Portland, Oregon.  How long it will take to sell the house is anyone's guess; however, our first potential buyer is coming for a tour on Monday evening.  These photos were taken earlier this summer when the weather was good.  Since then, the house exterior has been re-painted (thanks, Michael!).  It's looking lovely!

Family Connections

It's been many years since our Aunt Dee Dee (my Dad's youngest sister) has been able to visit us here. What a treat to have her meet our growing family - and the weather was perfect, too!



Adults (left to right) My husband Michael Gnat, my sister Marilyn Baker, dear friend Sandy Callanan (her husband Paul is taking this photo), my daughter Blaire (Liz), her husband James Wiznerowicz, me, my mom Molly Baker, and our Aunt Dee Dee.  Eva and Mimi are in the foreground.

Having Fun at the Fair!

When the weather is glorious, the day really must be spent out of doors, and what better way than at a local fair! It's hard to tell who had more fun: Eva and Mimi or Grandpa and Grandma!

A visit to the National Cathedral in WDC

Our visit to the Cathedral was actually by chance and we were given a most beautiful day to do it.  We happened upon the beginning of a guided tour and gratefully walked through, absorbing the beauty, history and character of this incredible edifice.

My pictures provide my own view during our visit, but the Cathedral website has so much more.  http://www.nationalcathedral.org/

"Sew Not a Slipcover"

Some fun projects from the workroom: A Traveling Diaper Bag for my friend Stacy's new baby.  Enclosed is a 30 count pack of diapers, baby wipes and disposable bags for soiled diapers.