Gatherin' of the Clan

Before I left that side of the world, three generations of Myers--now extended to Alexanders and Schreiners--gathered at Jana's in Richland, WA. To have ALL of us together, with Randy (who flew in the reaaallly long route from Mongolia), was the first time in over 7 years. Granted, we've multiplied a wee bit since then, so the dynamics of ALL have changed; but still, a major feat. A Grand Time was had by all and so without further wordiness, here are the pictures!

We were gifted with music--selected and prepared in advance with lots of love for just this night...

Jana had prepared a complex Clemente sonatina

Hannah gifted Papa with "Carol of the Bells," one of his favorites

Elijah did a great job with "Silent Night"

We Christmas Tree'd...

We played...hard...

Is Kelby wearing a necklace?

Wait! Is that little Cindi Lou Who?

We ate...a lot and all the time...

I think I know what Kelby's thinking--he'd love to get his hands on that grater!

We Walla Walla'd...

We gifted...

We mouth breathed together....

Papa watching "River Dance" with yet another generation :) You know its love

Yep, we feasted on love & laughter and of course great food...

Ho, ho, ho!

Indeed.

...giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be

partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.

Colossians 1:12

Comments

Jana Alexander said…

Wow...you took a lot of pictures! They're wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Jana

December 27, 2011 at 4:27 AM

Rita Phillips MacLean said…

What a fun gathering that was for your family. You can see joy written on everyone's faces (most of the time):) Family is what it is all about, isn't it? The pic of Jana and Nikki with the quilted piece is just lovely. Who made it?

December 28, 2011 at 11:39 PM

Made in Mongolia--Simplicity 6726

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Follow my blog with Bloglovin Let's give this blogging thing another go, shall we? I recently listened to podcast #18 at Clothes Making Mavens featuring Barbara Imodi of Sewing on the Edge that was SO encouraging. So on we go with my pretty bad photos featuring real me and my real life. We're back in Mongolia for 90 days with Randy's work. I've been tracking that over on Instagram and Facebook . Anyway, my official sewing enabler, husband Randy, made sure that I immediately acquired a second-hand machine and set up my Happy Place. Our furnished apartment has one picture on the wall and dinnerware for 6, but I have a sewing machine! I do have my priorities right. I have to say I've never been a Singer fan. That said, this little guy has really, really surprised me. There is a Singer store here in UB that is the only game in town. I got this Singer 323...

Much Needed New Winter Robe - Vogue 9232

Last spring I chucked my 20-year-old bathrobe, giving me no choice but to replace it come winter. Granted, I never took it to Mongolia, so it only got worn when I was home in the US. But still. For summer I made several light weight robes, but I knew I liked the style of my old RTW one. When I saw reviews for Vogue 9232--on PR (all 3 of them), I knew I'd found my pattern. Interestingly enough, the pattern is actually for a caftan-type dress; but all 3 reviews were done up as a robe. Sham's review in particular had great tips. On a trip to Colorado Fabrics in early summer I spotted a beeeuuutiful pink sweatshirt type fabric. The outside is more like a thick knit and inside is dreamy soft. And it's baby pink! Which is hard to tell in the pics as we in Colorado have had lots of rain and no sunshine. And OK, I'm no photographer. But seriously, this is like stepping into a pink cloud. ...

Stitchin' in Outer Mongolia

Today I went to the grand opening of the New Life Quilting Centre here in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Selenge (in picture #2) began this work 5 years ago in an effort to help Mongolian women find a creative outlet for relaxation as well as create community for them. Selenge, as a single mom herself, has also tried to help other single moms earn income (and self-respect) through the art of quilting. From humble beginnings in a yukky basement apartment (where the toilets above would often overflow into the Centre's space) to this wonderful new location, the Centre is a success in every way. The day drew a good crowd of foreign as well as local women--and TV cameras! I think the pictures speak for themselves! Below is the the Centre's workshop--looks like one of Santa's, eh? A better woman would have left her own stuff out...but not me! It's been so long since I shared my stuff, I cannot resist. Here are just a few of the projects I worked on in the past few months, several ...

Scenic Route

Search This Blog