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Friday, March 6, 2026

Hello March

 Hello friends.....Autumn is here so the calendar says.....the humidity and heat here indicates that's a fib!

So what have I been up to? Lots of those yearly chores like car services, pest inspections and treatments etc. But a lovely celebration also took place in February....my eldest Grandson turned 18. So feel free to scroll on by.....a few pics lol!

He didn't want anything partywise....that's not him.....so we took him to an interactive baseball venue with the family for a day of crazy fun. We had a ball (pun intended) all the boys were playing for keeps lol! And the girls weren't slackers either!
Snaps with the family....Aunty, Uncle, Cousins, Sister, Mother and little old me.
These two were mates as well as cousins from the get go. Love this!

Cocktails were tried....


And lunch was very much American fast food themed cuisine but we all enjoyed it. I have to say how proud I am of my Daughter. Through a lot of adversity she has raised this boy almost single handedly and he is a credit to her and her alone x
He got to celebrate again the next day with his mates from his baseball team.
The sensible and the silly lol!

So Happy birthday Lachie xxxx

Stitching has been Book 2 of Textile Tales. It's taking me longer than expected but I am ok with that because I don't want to rush it. A little preview. I shall show details when it's done. I am running behind but I am ok with it.
So you can see I have not been idle lol!
My Galahs are coming along. Lots of extra details being added so still a ways to go.
Plus my Elephant Mama and Baby are all framed up and being loved in the UK.
Last year a dear lady and friend who encouraged me greatly when I began quilting passed away in her nineties....she was a fabulous human being and the most exquisite needlewoman. Anyway her lovely Daughter contacted me to see if I would like the initial I had embroidered for her...25 years ago would you believe. I agreed. So nice to have this special piece Mavis and I shared.

Some people just make the world better by being in it!
That's me caught up.


Be kind and take care.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx 




 
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9 comments:

  1. Karen SMarch 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM

    It is great to see all the fun you are having with your family. And 18 is a wonderful milestone. I think it is great that he was happy to do celebrations with his family. Very special.
    Lovely also to see your stitching and drawing keeping you busy.

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  2. LinMarch 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM

    What a great family celebration! Your textile tales pages are looking lovely, I am looking forward to seeing the completed book. The Galah's are coming along beautifully too. How thoughtful of your friends daughter, happy memories. xx

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  3. JenniferMarch 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM

    Sending birthday wishes to your grandson, Michelle....what a fine young man. How lovely to have that memento of your friend, and to be able to enjoy it again while you think of her. Hello to those cheeky galahs!

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  4. MariaMarch 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM

    Fantastic way for all the family and friends to celebrate Lachie's 18th birthday.
    Pretty stitching and Love the drawings you did.
    Lovely to now have the stitchery to keep of your dear friend.

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  5. JennyMarch 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM

    Such a lovely family celebration. And so nice of your friends daughter to offer you the embroidery back, since you do share the same initial.

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  6. kiwikidMarch 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM

    Great birthday celebrations Michelle. Your stitching is so pretty and the galaha's amazing. Lovely to have the stitchery, you are so right, saying some people make the world better by being in it, we are going to one such ladies 90th birthday next weekend.

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  7. JulieMarch 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM

    A lovely post Michelle - gosh I remember when I first started following along with your blog - he was only such a young boy! It goes by so fast! Belated birthday wishes to Lachie.

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  8. NarelleMarch 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely family celebrations.
    I love to see your amazing artwork.
    Your embroidery is a special treasure xx

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  9. FionaMarch 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM

    Lovely catch up ... Time goes so quick.. X
    Hugz

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