Quilting over the Summer

I had a very busy summer with planning my Mother in Law's Birthday party and then planning my yearly quilting retreat but I did manage to do a baby quilt over the summer.  The baby  quilt is for a dear family friend Laura and her husband John who had a baby in March.  Laura was born 4 months after my Jimmy, so I have known her since she was a new born herself!  The baby quilt pattern is nine patch and snowball, and I did it in bright colours of course.

Birthdays

Most of our family Birthday's are in the Summer.  Mine in June, Jimmy and Aunt Louise in July, Nicole, Mom and Joyce (m-i-l) in August. We had a couple of little family Birthday's and two big parties.  One celebrating everyone's Birthday, and one for my Mother in Law who turned 80 this year.  Here are some pictures from the everybody Birthday party.
Jim and Nicole with cake
Me, Mike and Louise
Brittany, Jim and Mom
Joyce and Nicole
Mom (Pat)
Mike and Me

Last Nanaimo Post

It's been just about two months since I was in Nanaimo and I should finish up with it and move on to other things.  We went with my Mom and Aunt to a great English styled  pub called the Crow and Gate.  They had stunning gardens and your could eat and drink outside or in.  The menu was written on a black board and you had to go to the bar to order your dinner.  The patrons were of all ages so it was a place that anyone could enjoy.  Arnie had a roast beef dinner and I had a beef dip that was delicious.

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Murals of Chemainus

This train looks like its coming through the wall!

The murals are what have made Chemainus a tourist destination.  I believe there are more than 20 in this little seaside town.  They are fantastic and they are what I went to see, but boy I sure was impressed by the entire little town.  When I was there last, it was March, and the gardens weren't in bloom, but as you can see, the gardens really add to the whole experience.

More Chemainus

Arnie out side the Barber Shop

Look at the palm trees I couldn't believe it !

This was a cute little tea room.  I think it would make a really nice quilt shop.  Chemainus has some really cute little buildings.  It is so picturesque.  To the left is a bed and breakfast.  The garden is gorgeous.

Flowers of Chemainus

The flower gardens in Chemainus were gorgeous.  As we have had so much cold weather and rain, I haven't felt much like gardening, but these beautiful gardens inspired me. I love the little gazebo with with the bird cage.  We finally have a nice sunny day, so I'm off to play in the garden.