Hello, readers! I thought I'd do a quick update from my holiday at the beach. My family and I are currently in Delaware (my home state!) in a rented house right on the beach. I'm getting a bit of sewing done, finishing the hand sewing that needs to be completed for my next Craftsy course. I leave to film it next Wednesday--yikes!
There have been lots of walks on the beach and boardwalk with the family. Here's the whole gang on Christmas day.
We met a bunch of greyhounds, and they are now my absolute favorite kind of dog.
This is me and Luke; we're in love.
My brother, Bryan.
I found out I'm going to be an aunt! Bryan and his wife Amanda are with fetus!
I'm already thinking of ways Aunt Gertie can corrupt the little one.
My mom made me this amazing hat.
Here she is, looking adorable in a reindeer sweater.
I've been wearing my new blue coat all week.
Me and my dad. As you can see, I got very good genes on both sides.
I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season! I'm on a little break from regular blogging, but I'll be back with more posts (and a tutorial!) next week.
Looks awesome. As a greyhound owner I've always wanted to go to Delaware as the biggest greyhound gathering happens at Dewey Beach every year. Seeems appropriate that you met & fell in love with a greyhound in Delaware.
ReplyDeleteMy two (Dick & Harriett) are wonderful sewing companions. They're very helpful in the work room and they keep an eye on me to make sure my work is up to par. :-)
Happy New Year!
Oh, I noticed your beautiful blue coat in the very first pic. Another of your projects to die for! Thanks for all your wonderful posts. You deserve the happiest of holidays and have made (many of) my days this past year! I look forward to voracious reading in 2012. Hugs from Colorado!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family and great photos! Thank you so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteWe love greyhounds! Here in Phoenix they have a long and not-so-happy history, but thankfully the greyhound societies and adoption agencies do a great business as these dogs are the most wonderful companions.
Happy New Year to you!
Enjoy your vacation!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are having a wonderful time with your loved ones. Enjoy! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks great there! I'd love to live by the beach :) And, yes, greyhounds are awesome!
ReplyDeletegreyhounds are the best! so loving, quiet, and sweet. adopt a greyhound!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE greyhounds. Intelligent, loyal and affectionate. Sadly neglected in some parts of the world. Oh, if only I could have a dog... Your coat looks beautiful and your family looks so happy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your family holiday Gertie. You have had a very busy year. Look forward to joining you again in 2012.
ReplyDeleteGertie! I didn't know you were from Delaware. What part are you from? I'm a Newark High School and University of Delaware grad (with a BS in Apparel Design) and a regular reader of yours! I love that we have a Delaware connection. Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteGreyhounds are such good dogs - I love that photo. Your parents are adorable and look so young, and it's really nice to see that beautiful blue coat in action. Happy holidays, Gertie!
ReplyDeleteWe just adopted a grey and she's the sweetest thing. Made her a new jacket today :D
ReplyDeleteI've heard that greyhounds are adorable creatures whose sole purpose in life is to become a couch potato, but that they will run after smaller animals, so a leash is a Good Thing ;) Such happiness, a niece/nephew to be. Remember, one of the paths to immortality is to raise your niece/nephew/grandchildren (in my instance) in your own image!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI noticed your lovely blue coat, it's gorgeous! enjoy your vacation with family,,,, and I can't wait for your new Craftsy class!
Happy Holidays from North Cal.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a lovely time! How nice to see your whole family!! Can't wait to see what you will be teaching on Craftsy!! I am sooooo there!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Looks like you all are having a wonderful Holiday. Thanks for sharing your family photo's, particularly wearing your new blue coat. Mom's gift hat is great.
ReplyDeleteYou all look wonderful. happy holidays to you all. Congratulations on the baby, and I couldn't think of a better place to be than the beach at anytime of the year!
ReplyDeleteThat hat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love greyhounds and have always wanted one. They are such gentle dogs... and often couch potatoes too! If you're able, you should look into rescuing a former racing hound.
Happy New Year!
Glad to see you are having such a great time with your family Gertie!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it, happy holidays :-)
Looks like you had a great time in DE! I saw the amazing blue coat as well as what looked like a yellow one?? I sure hope it is!! Can't wait to see what you will be making next as a course:)
ReplyDelete"Bryan and his wife Amanda are with fetus!" Way to suck the joy out of that news with your phraseology. Is there a history of miscarriage making everyone clinically distance themselves from the child?
ReplyDeleteAwww, happy holidays! You look so happy and carefree... beach weather always has that effect =)
ReplyDeleteLucky nephew/niece! Will be the best dressed kid in kindergarten some day!!!
ReplyDeletesuch sweet photos! Looks like you guys had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreyhounds are such lovely dogs!
ReplyDeleteMy parents have a grey they got from one of the ex-racing adoption organisations in Aus. Not all that bright, but she's the sweetest couch potato you'll ever meet.
I second the person up above who suggested resuing an ex-racer. For a dog that's all legs, they're couch potatos.
Also, that blue coat is spectacular! Happy new Year!
You'll have a great time making vintage baby clothes! This romper is adorable:
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One thing though (people who don't have kids always forget this especially for infants 7 toddlers) make sure the age/size of the clothes of the matches the season. When my daughters were young a few people gave us winter 6 month baby clothes when they were actually age 6 months in the summer! So the clothes were too small when summer came around.
I didn't know you were from Delaware! That makes you even more fun! (I've lived here my entire life, somewhat in the Newark area, and have many happy summer memories of Rehoboth.)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your beachy holiday!
Oh, fellow Delawareans! Yay! I'm from Hockessin, and graduated from Ursuline Academy in Wilmington.
ReplyDeleteDawn s, don't worry, my family has a good sense of humor. :)
I love the hat.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely holiday, Gertie. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pics. And greyhounds are indeed the best dogs ever. We had a couple as we grew up, a brother and sister, and they are the sweetest, most lovely natured animals. Both beautiful and a bit goofy, the fastest couch potatoes in the world, and tell them what to do and they will do exactly as they please... Gorgeous. If only my husband weren't allergic, I'd own one in a flash!
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Season's Greetings Gertie! Great news on becoming an aunt-in-waiting; does this mean we might start to see some baby/kiddie sewing tuts on your blog?? ;P much love for 2012 may all your dreams come true xx
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you for a wonderful new year! Thank you for sharing your blog with me throughout this past year. Chris
ReplyDeletecant wait for your next course is that a jacket your sewing hope it is.always read your blog but enjoy your time off you deserve it
ReplyDeletehappy new year, Dawn x
Can't wait to see what your next sewing on line course is going to be!! I'm really hoping it is going to be on your beautiful blue coat!! I'm in love with it!!
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered what goes on at the beach at Christmas. I hope you enjoyed having the town to yourself!
ReplyDeleteDewey Beach is our place but we'll make it over to Rehobeth for a change of pace sometimes.
Happy New Year, m'dear!!!
ReplyDeleteI love Rehoboth Beach. Sounds like you had a lot of fun.
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