Seaside Retreat by Blackbird Designs from A Stitcher's Journey Lugana Whimsey WDW Deep Sea |
Last night the women of my dad's family got together. My one cousin's daughter and granddaughter were not able to make it. After meeting at my house and having sandwiches, we went to Roscoe Village for their candle lighting. A very memorable evening that I would like to repeat next year.
The candle lighting was inspiring. Although, the temperature could have been a few degrees warmer. :) I think last night's low was 17 (-8C). We got there and some had warmed cider while others went shopping. At last the ceremony started. Watching the flame travel from one to another and joining in singing Joy to the World was peaceful. Hearing all the voices rise up in song makes for goosebumps.
Here we are before the winter gear...
Back row - l to r - Tammy, Me, Keri, Alivia, Whitney Front row - l to r - Courtney, Mom, Karen, Carol Sue Bridget even stuck her nose in! |
Hope this weekend found you warm and safe!
Denise
14 comments:
Love your finish! Isn't that a fun stitch!?!
Your evening out with the girls looks like so much fun - great picture!
Beautiful finish.
A lovely finish..well done xx
LOVE your finish! Congratulations!
What a fun time with family and friends; wonderful memories. Love your stitching Seaside Retreat. I have the chart; now I really want to stitch it. Have a super week.
You all must be cousins . . but, who is Carol Sue? She and your mom are the only ones who don't share a family resemblance.
It makes me homesick for my cousins in Gary. Before Gene and I got Black Friday shopping . . not to really buy anything, just to go out in the mess and have fun.
A gorgeous finish. Lovely picture of your family. Sounds like you had a great night.
ohhh well done on the finish ... I love that piece :) and how lovely to see you *waving to you all :) the service sounded lovely ... its great when you can sing by candle light :) love mouse xxx
Hey, there you are,,,,,oh and, after thinking about it for a mano-second,,, Heck, I'd stitch with ya at a creek.
Be always in stitches.
Lovely finish! I really like it. The candle lighting sounds like it was a great experience.
Hugs, Kaye xoxox
woohoo on another great finish..
oh how fun to get together like that...what memories!
the candle lighting sounds so fun...but the cold?! Not so much!
Awesome!!!! Congratulations Denise :o) I LOVE this design!
How cool! Love your finish too.
Jennifer
Love your finish!
You can definitely see some family resemblances in that group. Sounds like you had a great time!
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