Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The day after.....

Girls....last night was hysterical. I don't know when I've had so many laughs. The food was wonderful - LA - your home is just lovely. There were just so many funny things.....we're up-to-date on the triangle goings-on. It's like a car wreck - you don't want to know but can't help yourself. Pam - thanks for sharing your touching moments. Sharing with the mamas doubles the happiness of the wonderful times and helps ease the burden of the not-so-happy things. Lois - hope your back is feeling better - I'm so glad you came. It wouldn't be the same without you. As a photographic chronicaler (word?) of the event - I failed miserably. Took the camera out of my bag and promptly forgot about it completely - to the point of leaving it at LA's. OY! So, without any visual aids.....(apologies if I leave anything out)

Cathy got a lovely address stamp with an angel - and some cards because she is so good about sending cards - what a nice gift.

Mare got an awesome fat quarter bundle of Sprinkle all the Way and a cute sign

Lori got a fat quarter collection also - in lovely browns, greens, tans - ecological colors - and a nice quilt book

Maureen got a seam ripper(?) and a gift card to use for Sweet Treats perhaps?

Lois got Aunt Millie's flower garden pattern and some cute polka dot fat quarters - lots of hand applique in your future!

I got an adorable snowman fleece blanket, an awesome calendar quilts pattern, some homemade goodies, a candle and a lovely star - that is destined to appear at many quiltmama Christmases to come!

Pam got a beach house wallhanging and some monogram Christmas ornaments

Dolores got a Fandango jelly roll and an awesome pattern

LA - got the gift of the evening - a one-of-a-kind (or 1 0f 500) Donnie and Marie doll set - truly an instant McCabe family heirloom - and some awesome panels - so cute!

And there were lots of little treats - lottery tickets, pumpkin bread, a hilarious magnet of our future selves....and so much more.

What we have here in our group is very special. We're all different but bound by our creativity and our friendship. Looking forward to another year of laughs, trips, fun, dinners and fabric......there's nothing we can't face because we have each other. Peace!

8 comments:

Lori said...

Great job Jean! You are right about the car wreck...perfect analogy!! It was so great to see everyone and catch up on everything! LA thanks for having us. Everyone's polyanna gifts were great. I have say that Donny and Marie win the prize though. What a great idea to get LA all the panels too!
Pam I have to tell you that your family is truly missing out on having such a wonderful person in their lives. I think I can speak for all the Qmamas when I say we can't imagine the Qmamas without you and LOVE the person you are!!
Just saying....

Jean Burke said...

Lori - well put! You're absolutely right.....

Cookiemaster said...

A shout out to all the Cookiemamas who contributed to the cause by sending treats home with Pam. Each was more delicious than the last...bake on!

Cathy said...

Lori - I totally agree!!! I don't know what I would do without the quiltmamas...you are truly the kindest, funniest, nicest people I have ever met. I'll be on the look out for more triangle stories.

Cathy said...

I forgot...I can post next Wednesday night...hope everyone can come!!!

Cathy said...

That was supposed to be host...still recovering from Monday night. Sorry

Piecefully Pam said...

You guys are the BEST!!! : ) How 'bout that Cookie Monster Scott...?! What's HE doing on OUR blog?!?!?!

Consuelo said...

I'll always love my Mamas!

Here's wishing we all have a healthy, happy 2011!