The very exciting news around here is that my middle daughter Kaela is pregnant.... with twins (!!) ..... identical twin girls (!!!!)
Charlotte will be a big sister in August!
AND ... to add to our happiness and excitement... they have decided to move from Austin Texas, to North Carolina. It makes sense for them on a number of levels, including being close to family, since they will be needing a lot of help especially during the first couple years!
One of the first things I did immediately was make two receiving blankets from some "minky" and yardage I'd already had in storage.
I used a tutorial on line from Missouri Star Quilting Company - for a self binding. It's really a genius method.
Spring is in full swing and I love the trees behind our townhouse,
My kids sent me this really neat canvas market tote for my birthday. Theoretically I want to start going to farmers markets. I had a quiet Easter weekend on my own. David will be back from Japan next Friday!
I think I will really start to miss Japan and feel the bittersweet, once he's moved back here. For all these weeks, I've still felt connected to our life there, sort of continuing to live it through him. He sent this photo from the park this morning - a fantasmical installation (playscape?):
Now he's mainly in the process of sort of shutting down the apartment and giving stuff away, etc. Everything from furniture, to extra food and cleaning supplies, to emergency supplies, to washer/dryer unit, to light fixtures (yes you have to remove even the ceiling light fixtures when you leave a Japanese apartment! And the next tenants will supply their own). We consult on these things daily.... and it's so nice to be able to finally say he will be coming "home next week"!
xo
Cynthia
What sweet, sweet news, on all accounts! Blessings and joy to you all!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo. Great news about the twins. And the bonus is they are moving closer to you. Hugs
ReplyDeleteGreat news! I'm so happy for you, and these baby blankets are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news for grandma and Charlotte (oh, and your daughter, of course). :)
ReplyDeleteThose are very cute and cuddly receiving blankets.
I loved your statement about "theoretically" starting to go to farmer's markets. I laughed a little, because I've had that theory for years, but Saturday morning comes and there are so many other things I "need" to do. I hope you have greater success than I have had--especially with your cool new bag!
So exciting that your hubby will be home so soon. But I can understand the bittersweetness of the end of your tangible connection to a beautiful place where you have shared so many experiences.
Wow, exciting news re the twins and the family’s move closer. Plus I’m sure it’ll be wonderful to have your husband back home soon🙂. All signs point toward a busy, but happy, future! Great idea for making receiving blankets.
ReplyDeleteOh. What wonderful news and blessings for your family. It will be a very busy time.(speaking from first hand experience) It was all meant to be with you and your husband back home and your daughter's family being able to be closer. Smiles every where!!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting and wonderful. Twins and the move. Blessings to you all. Great idea for the minky blankets, it's what young parents want and will use.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to welcome twins! Do twins run in the family? It will be wonderful for your daughter to live close and have your help.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte's grown so big. I keep thinking of her as a baby herself.
The receiving blanks will be so soft and cuddly. I'm sure they'll be well-used and loved.
That's a great tote. Even if you don't manage to get to the farmer's market it will come in handy for other uses.
I can certainly understand the mixed emotions about leaving Japan. I hope you'll get to go back one of these years.
What wonderful news! You will certainly keep busy with twins! We have twin grandchildren, too, a boy and a girl :) You will miss Japan but look what's coming your way in NC--all kinds of goodness!
ReplyDeleteOh Cynthia, what wonderful news! Twins, a move closer to you and David coming home. It doesn't get much better than that! I wish you a happy spring in all this excitement!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!!! how absolutely exciting for your family!! I'm so happy to hear they will also be near you and David. Oh this post made my whole day. Life is good.
ReplyDeleteWow, life moves on, including lots of exciting changes for you and your family. Those twins will be here before you know it. Good thing you will be close! You will always have fond memories of Japan. I imagine visiting in the future will still be an option.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful, happy news on so many levels! Best wishes during all the transitions!
ReplyDeleteOh, MY Wonderful new...excitement for sure...enjoy xo
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