Tuesday April 28, 2009

 The opening of gifts began with a cute story about Vince and Kate by her sisters Andi and Laura.

 The story used the names of each item in the plastic basket. 

 Kate and Vince (holding a nephew) enjoying the excellent and funny story. 

One part of the saga included the time when she was quite small and her mom found her – hiding behind something – eating a stick of butter!

 Where is that?

 There it is!   …and the story continued until the basket was empty.

Then it was time to open their gifts.

Most gifts were practical…

 …but not all of them!

 Maybe this was meant for me!

Okay, back to the practical.

 This beautiful quilt was stitched by Vince’s grandma – Miriam’s mother – who is deceased.

Her initials:  CZ.  The date:  1982

There was still one gift – outside in the yard.

 This gift from his parents will be useful in their new yard.  They purchased a house not far from us.

Vince’s brother Edward and his fiancee appear to be dreaming about the day the wedding shower will be for them – and that day will come, as their wedding is two weeks before Vince and Kate’s.

Friends

Val, Kate, and Tara grew up in the same neighborhood – mine as well.

 Sisters

Laura, Andi, and Kate treasure memorable days like this.