… a new buddy

 I hope that you are all having a great holiday season. . .

. . . with all the places to be . . . & people to see

. . . I know it can get kinda over-busy,

So, I hope that you are getting some. . .

. . .moments.

Moments to enjoy family,

 friends,

& the blessings of the season.

One of the highlights for me is meeting this sweet little girl. . .

 This is Olivia.

Olivia is my newest little grand-niece, 

& I got to meet her for the first time on Monday.

Dad & I flew out to San Diego, & I was able to (finally) give her 'her owl quilt'. 

(The quilt was designed for all the great-grandkids - & they all get one.)

Her Mommy (my niece, Kris) sent me this photo yesterday of little Olivia having a little bit of a "conversation" with the owl on her quilt, & I just had to share it.

When I saw it. . . I was reminded why I love quilting so much. . .

. . . this photo says it all.

Also, while we were in San Diego, right after I had given Olivia her quilt,

her 'big' brother, Gavin (who is 2 years old), 

ran to his room & brought out one of the quilts I have made for him 

(a 'reading' quilt made with Dr. Suess fabrics),

 & he promptly laid it out on the floor & demonstrated for us 

what his quilt was for. . . 

(all unprompted!).

. . . It warmed my heart so,

. . . & will be a moment that I remember for a very long time.

Wishing you some very special 'moments' this very special season!

♥ Bren