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Friday, September 23, 2011

Finally A Finish

I've had very little stitching time since my Mum went into the hospital just over three weeks ago now.  She is getting better and stronger every day.  She will have a serious condition to learn to live with once she gets out of the hospital, its was really sketchy there for about a week we were truly starting to wonder if she would really pull through.  This last week she has improved in leaps and bounds.

How about something happy, like a Happy Dance????  This piece should of been finished during the long weekend at the beginning of the month, but life got in the way.

My childhood friend, Andrew got married in Montreal on September 10th.  I took one day off from visiting with my Mum in the hospital to go, it was just one of those moments in life I just couldn't miss.  Andrew and I have known each other since he was born (we're 6 months apart), we were neighbours, we made mud pies together, climbed trees together, built snow forts, and built wicked jumps at the bottom of the hill we would go sledding on.  No matter where we've been in life we've always known where the other was and how to get in touch!

Here is the Wedding Sampler I stitched for Andrew and his new wife Yan:


Two Shall Be As One
c2007 My Big Toe Designs
Stitched on 32ct White Lugana
Stitched with Carrie's Creation Blueberry and Monarch

 The wedding was gorgeous, the day was gorgeous!  Here are just a few shots from the day (I've got so many and not enough time to go through them).

The kiss

 Andrew, Yan & their baby Chelsey (it was her 100th day!)

 Todd, Yan, Andrew, and I

Chelsey with her Auntie Danielle!

28 comments:

Veronica said...

What a beautiful wedding and sweet baby. Your wedding sampler will definitely be treasured, I'm sure. Love the blues you picked for it.

Mouse said...

awwww so glad you got a happy dance .. the wedding looked beautiful and the wee one is gorgeous :) love mouse xxxx

Unknown said...

It's wonderful to hear that your mother's doing better. Now you can stitch again. :) Oh, and the sampler is beautiful.

Christine said...

Glad to hear your mum is improving. Beautiful wedding sampler and it looks like a lovely wedding

Carol said...

I'm so relieved to hear you mom is doing better, Dani...Sure hope she gets released from the hospital soon and that she gets stronger with each passing day.

Your wedding sampler finish is delightful--love the blue and white. I'm so happy you got to attend the wedding--what a happy looking occasion for all. Love the photo of you holding baby Chelsey :)

Sally said...

I'm so glad to hear that your Mum is improving. {{{{hugs}}}}

What a gorgeous wedding sampler and photos.

Kaisievic said...

So glad to hear that your mum is getting better - I will keep her in my thoughts. The wedding photos are lovely and Chelsey is so cute!. The wedding sampler is a very elegant design and a gorgeous gift.

So glad that you could have a happy dance.

Hugs, Kaye xoxox

Deborah said...

Beautiful sampler. The wedding photos are lovely and Chelsey is just so darn cute.

Maureen said...

good to hear your mother is a bit better. That is a lovely sampler - i am sure they will treasure it.

Teresa said...

Nice to hear your mom is doing better. Lovely wedding sampler, I am sure they will love it. Happy you had a nice time at the wedding.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Jennifer said...

So happy to hear your Mom is doing better Dani. What a beautiful wedding and you looked so pretty in the pic with the darling little girl. A beautiful day and what you stitched for your friends is so lovely . My daughter and I are also in the run Oct 2nd in Burlington . She will be rolling along and I will be pushing her w/c . We are with a team from where she goes for musical theatre. Have a fun time that day , so great to give back and you certainly have over the yrs.

Lesleyanne said...

Congrats on your happy dance. A lovely finish for your childhood friend. Glad to hear your mum is getting better.

Bette said...

So glad your mum is doing better. The bride & groom are beautiful and the baby is sooo cute. I'm sure your gift is well loved!

ollie1976 said...

so glad that your mom is getting better. Beautiful gift.
-Jen

Blu said...

Glad to hear that your Mum's improving.

A lovely gift for your friend! The bride and groom make a lovely couple. And the baby is adorable.

Von said...

So glad the latest news on your mom is so encouraging, Dani!!

Melanie said...

So glad to hear that your mother is doing much better. :)

Christine S said...

Great news that your mom is getting better! Your wedding gift came out beautifully.

Carolyn NC said...

So glad to hear your mom is improving! And how cool to have a lifelong friend to share special moments with. Love the finish. I did this one for my daughter's wedding too. :)

Karen said...

That's great news about your mom! Very glad to hear that she is getting better! You must be so relieved.

The wedding pics are sweet. Very cute little baby! And I'm sure they loved your wedding gift as it is simply beautiful! Love the blues!

Anna van Schurman said...

I'm so glad to hear your mother is improving. Continued healing thoughts to her and your whole family. I'm glad you were able to attend your friend's special day!

Giovanna said...

Glad to read that your mum is better, and what a lovely sampler. Congrats to your friends!

Shelleen said...

What a great looking couple and gorgeous baby.

Lynn said...

Great pics! I'm sure your friends are going to love this gift. You did a fantastic job!

Heather said...

Love pictures, and a lovely sampler. And how great that the wedding was also on the baby's 100th day!

Bekca said...

Gorgeous finish and thank you for sharing such beautiful wedding photos. Best wishes.

geeky Heather said...

Beautiful finish for a beautiful couple. Soo happy to hear your mom is doing better; we'll continue to pray for strength for her adjustments to her lifestyle.

Aussie Stitcher said...

The Wedding Sampler turned out lovely Dani. Chelsey is beautiful. I am so pleased that you took a day away from the hospital to attend the wedding, I am sure that it is just what you needed. I am also pleased to hear that your Mum is on the mend, I will keep her and your family in my thoughts.
And lastly, you reached your goal for your fundraising, congratulations.