My Family and Memorial Day

On Memorial Day I think about the men and women serving in the military and their families and the sacrifices they make. I cannot remember a time in my life not influenced by military service. My father and husband are both retired from the Air Force and my son is in the Air Force Reserves. Both my father and FIL served in Vietnam, my MIL was in the Navy, my BIL was in the Army, both my and my DH's grandfathers fought in WWII and his great-grandfather fought in the Civil War. I am so proud of all of them and I know first hand the toil the demands of military life and the long absences take on the families waiting and worrying at home. I also know the rewards of supporting someone who willingly serves their country. My DH said many times that he would give his life to protect the freedom of our country. I am so proud of my family's of military history and all the men and women who serve to protect our freedom.

My dad in Vietnam 1968-1969

My Grandmother's Picture of my Dad :-)

My DH and DS in Uniform

I love the new Blackbird Designs Anniversaries of the Heart piece. It is a beautiful way to give tribute to the family I love. I used a quilt my grandmother and I made as the background for this picture :-). I had to throw in some borders so I could get to the Pink Hill Manor piece. My grandma lived in a little pink house so this block will be a tribute to her and my dad.

I hope you all are enjoying a long weekend with family and friends! Thanks for taking a moment to visit my blog :-).

Evil Serpent Part 2

I so enjoy these quick little A&E pieces. This is The Evil Serpent by Examplars from the Heart. I love it because it's just a bit 'different'. It was such a fun quick stitch too.

As much as fun as I have had stitching Adam, Eve and the Serpent I think it's time to move on :-). I know I will return to the A&E's, I have many more charts in my stash and Paradise Lost languishing in my stitching bag. For now though there are other charts calling my name rather loudly and I think they deserve a bit of attention. On my short list: BOAF Peace House, Blackbird Designs Hannah Lovina, and Little by Little Ann Pennsylvania Peacock. I also want to get back to the BBD Anniversaries of the Heart series too.

I hope you all are happy, healthy and stitching :-). Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and comment on my blog.