Most Loved Quilt in the World

Over the years, I have made a Christmas quilt for each grandchild. When I made M's quilt I had also made N's quilt. I couldn't decide which quilt to give which grandchild so I wrapped them up in identical Christmas wrapping paper so even I wouldn't know who got which quilt.

When M opened his quilt, he immediately scooped it up and hugged it. He hasn't let go of it since. I believe he was about 3 years old at the time; he just turned 12. This is what remains of this well-loved quilt.

(PS - his mom says that she finds shreds of it in his pockets. "Don't leave home without it.")

Raffle Quilt for A

Our oldest granddaugter, A, sings in her high school's ladies group. This group took first place in 2008 in international competition as well as first place in national competition.

For their 2008-09 year, I have made a quilt for the ladies group to raffle in order to raise the money needed for their travels.

A and Grandma M opening up the quilt. This is the first time that A has seen the quilt.

A Swimmin' Good Time

On Saturday, 23 August 2008, we had a mini-family reunion held at the Schlaws'. They had arranged for us to use the barbeque area next to their GREAT pool. Most of the time was spent in the water. M&M enjoying the water!

Hamma and TT



Hamma hitching a ride with B

Boppi is teaching T to swim

What good is a pool party without a good water fight

Looks like Mr. GQ with tag-alongs

A good hair day for three generations

Boppi (aka Spikey) & D with their wonderful swim hair

Dolly

The cousins with funny faces (at least I think they were trying to be funny)

Boppi

S caught these great shots of Boppi with her new camera
Way to go, S!

Check this out - NO DEER IN HEADLIGHTS!

Yes - this is the Boppi we love!

Gionz Boyz

This time the grandkids have to make their own souvenirs from Arabia. Grandma is helping the Jones boys to make theirs.

N with Grandma

Even Boppi was willing to help out. Here he is with B & T
T is now old enough to do his own (with a little help from Boppi)

Look! There is proof that T can be patient and wait!!!
Mommy gets in on the act.

One good looking mommy even if I do say so myself!

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J - check out the hairdo. B
Finished product
Arabian Christmas ornament - now there is an oxymoron if you have ever heard of one!

MK's Quilt

This is MK's quilt. Each heart is a different fabric. This is the original label I made for MK's quilt. I thought long and hard about a name for the quilt. When C saw the quilt, he said, "Oh, Sweetheart!" I went home and made a new label renaming the quilt "Sweetheart."
MK on her new quilt. The corner is turned down so you can see the backside of the quilt.
MK is learning early to share with her brothers - C & S.

Blessing MK

On 9 Aug 2008 we gathered at A & R's home to bless MK. R's family came from Nevada to be part of this occasion.

A bringing MK in for the blessing. MK was blest in the same outfit as her brothers - actually a small thobe from Saudi Arabia.

A family portrait

R's dad, R, Boppi and Ed (a member of A & R's bishopric)

Grandma & Boppi with MK

The Babco Boys

The Nevada Babco Clan with C & S

Picking up MK and Mommy from the Hospital

The fun and games at Grandma & Boppi is over - time to pick up Mommy and MK from the hospital and everyone go home.

S sleeping in Grandma & Boppi's car while waiting from Mom & MK to come. C & Boppi also waiting from Mom and MK to appear
Mom's finally loaded in Dad's NEW truck
MK's in the back between her brothers for her first trip home.

Visiting Mom and Baby in the Hospital

Grandma & Boppi took C & S to the hospital to visit Mom and get their first look-see at their baby sister MK

Dad showing C & S their baby sisterCameron gets a Mommy Hug! Sean gets a Mommy kiss!Learning to operate Mommy's hospital bed
A family portrait

Grandma with MK

Boppi with MK


The Star of the Show - MK