We had a fun filled weekend. We had Cassie overnight Friday. She is such a happy kid, smiles a lot and rarely cries. The crying happens when she is trying to fight going to sleep and when you try to change her clothes. She's not a fan of that!
She slept all night - didn't get up until almost 8 am.
Peanut butter toast at lunch time. It's best to just take the clothes off ahead of time!
On Saturday afternoon we had an open house for my nephew Nick and his new bride. It was a lovely venue, with a very nice lunch and time with friends and family. We handed off Cassie to Heather and Andrew and then made another stop.
The doctor I worked with at the skilled nursing facility is retiring. I've talked to him a few times since leaving there, and since the reception was in the area where he lives, he and his wife wanted us to stop over to see a project he'd recently finished at his house.
That worked well, as we had a retirement gift for him.
Doc is an avid birdwatcher, so Bob did a carving of him, out in nature, looking for birds.
We had a nice visit, and then he said he had something for me as well, to thank me for the years of working with him.
The carving is wonderful, and does look just like him! Bob is so very talented! Cassie is such a doll, and looks so happy to be at Grandma's! The flowers are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, Bob is so talented at wood carving. What a lovely gift for your doctor friend - and the flowers he gave you are beautiful. Cassie is getting to be so big! I remember when she was born. So glad you had a nice weekend. Sounds like it is really cold where you are. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteCassie is so cute and that carving is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBob is overy talented.the carving is a beautiful present! Cassie is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Bob!
First, love Cassie. That next to the last photo is one to be framed!!!
ReplyDeleteThen, the carving?!! Perfect in every way. Tell Bob, I wear blue jeans, black t-shirt and white tennis shoes when I'm out birding. (Just kidding).
Bob is such a talented artist!! I know your friend will treasure that gift, always! The flowers are beautiful and how nice that he thought to do that for you! Cassie will be walking everywhere soon!! She is so cute and is growing up so fast. Stay warm and safe up there in the cold country!! xo
ReplyDeleteThat little darlin' sure is growing. Cassie is so cute. Love her smile.
ReplyDeleteThe carving is so cool! I'll bet he treasures that always. I know I would.
Blessings. xx
Cassie has grown so much and is so very cute. I am glad you will be having her over like the other two and making memories. The carving is a special gift for a special friend for sure.
ReplyDeleteCassie is absolutely adorable. I used to do that too when my young ones were around her age. Bob did an amazing job on the carving, what a sweet gift. I'm sure he will cherish it and think you two whenever he looks at it.
ReplyDeleteYour husband is sooooo talllllllented! I've seen Jenny's Pirate of course.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting how you all, in your "neck of the woods," are living life, without fear of the ol' China-Covid!!!!!! Or of the latest variant, pronounced I'macold!!!! -grin-
It is totally refreshing!!!!!!!
Merry Midwinter
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WOW! That carving is spectacular!! That is truly a gift and a talent!! WOW! Stay safe out there - HUGS
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with that wood carving. It will become a treasured heirloom :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow the carving is fantastic. I am impressed!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that carving is awesome and looks just like him. What a special gift.
ReplyDeleteCassie is adorable.
Wow! Bob is really talented. I love the carving. Cassie is such a cutie and it's great that she's such a good natured baby:)
ReplyDeleteCassie is the sweetest most adorable child! I love her dark sparkling eyes. She looks like a very happy littl girl. I can't get over the carving Bob did of the doctor. That is amazing! What a talent, and what a special gift. And, your flowers are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBob is so talented....what a wonderful retirement tribute. And that Cassie just keeps getting cuter.
ReplyDeleteYOur granddaughter is so sweet and getting so big, so fast! What a joy to have her for a night. Your husband is very, very talented. That carving is amazing. Wow, he's truly an artist. I bet the doctor will cherish that forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to honor a great working relationship. That carving is incredible!
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is a sweetheart!
Bob is so talented that carving is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love Cassie's shoes and jeans. She looks like she's going to be a trendy young girl!
This all brought a tear to my eye. First, precious Cassie, so big and learning so many new things. What a heart-warming smile she has! Then, the amazing carving that Bob made for your doctor friend. I was reminded of the day that my Jenny the Pirate carving came to my door, and how overwhelmed I was that someone with such incredible talent, would make something so unique and special for me. Those carvings are world-class and instant heirlooms. I don't understand why Bob is not world famous, but then who would want that? Also the flowers the doctor had for you, touched my heart. I wish everyone could always be like that. I know you're sad in some ways at the endings, but your new beginnings will lead to wonderful things too. xoxo
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