Two more forest preserves checked off the list: Rollins Savanna on Friday and Old School on Sunday.
Top: compass plant, woodbine (also called virgin's bower and devil's darning needles!).
Bottom: wild petunia, great blue lobelia.
No walk on Saturday. Zion Woman's Club helped at the welcome table on Saturday at the Zinnia and Monarch Festival. It's a celebration of community diversity and unity. Zinnia seeds are given out every spring and at this time of year the colorful flowers are in home gardens and at businesses.
There's a monarch release, too.
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The immediate family will gather in Vermont at the end of the week for Stevens' interment. I planned to drive but changed my mind. Before I bought the plane ticket I checked with the funeral home about shipping his ashes. No problem! They shipped the urn and its contents to the funeral home in St. Johnsbury for $159.50. A small price to pay for peace of mind. Delivery confirmation came Friday. (My friend who is retired from USPS said that postal workers always handle the 'remains' boxes with extra care.)
The plane ticket was pricey but it's worth it. I'll fly to Burlington on Thursday and return the following Thursday. That will give me time to do some sightseeing.
Linking up with Design Wall Monday Monday Musings (thanks for the shout out, Brenda) Oh Scrap! Sew and Tell
You are so kind to make these pillows so special for the kids. Big hugs to you through this next week.
ReplyDeleteNann - I absolutely love those pillows of honour. I can see Stevens looking over your shoulder as you made them and giving you his approval. What a wonderful keepsake.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to go to the zinnia festival! (I'm finally growing some - they are my new favorite flower.) Your pillows are a wonderful idea! I love that they have suspenders on them, too. Have a good trip, Nann - sending you a hug!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she will love the flannel pillows from her Dad's shirts! Happy Steven's remains are safe in Vermont. Safe travels and hope all goes well with your family.
ReplyDeleteThose pillows are amazing! Wishing you safe travels and a lovely weekend in Burlington with your family.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels — such very special pillows!
ReplyDeleteThe memory pillows are fantastic, so meaningful with the addition of the suspenders. Safe travels this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory you are passing along with the Stevens shirt pillows. I know they will be treasured by his family. Take care and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteOh, Nann, those are the neatest memory pillows. How thoughtful. The zinnias and monarch festival sounds like a wonderful event. And I always enjoy your wildflower photos. Peace be with you!
ReplyDeleteA hard week for you, Nann. I love what you did with the shirts. xx
ReplyDeleteLooking at your pillows, after following your blog for some time, makes me tear up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great memory for your children of their Dad. And the picture on the label makes them even more special. I hope your trip east goes without airline hiccups. I’m so sorry for your loss. I read your husband’s obituary this morning, and smiled at the part where you tried to prove you knew as many big words as he did…..at your first meeting. I am sure you are blessed with so many good memories.
ReplyDeleteThese will be cherished memories for your children, Nann. I love the picture on the label you added. I enjoy your nature photos as well. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
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