A shout out to the fam...

My family loves me. And I love them too! Saturday, my grandmother, several aunts and uncles, quite a few cousins, and my mom, dad, and brother and his son all drove the four hour plus trek from Batesville to Fayetteville. I don't think they know how much I appreciated it and looked forward to having them visit.

Well, on Friday, I got home and there was a package from my Aunt Polly. She lives in Maryland, so I knew she wasn't going to be able to be here. In the package was this beautiful watch:


Polly doesn't know this, but I haven't worn a watch in almost two years, because my favorite watch broke and I never found another one I liked. I love this watch! I've worn it every day since I opened it up. Thanks Aunt Polly!


Now the "Most Tears Shed Over A Gift Award" goes to my Aunt Jean. My other grandmother died in January 2000, and since then we've all missed her terribly. Well, Jean handed me a gianormous bag and told me to look at the present before I read the card. I did, and inside was this beautiful quilt:And then I read the card. The quilt was pieced together by my grandmother for me before she had her first stroke, and when Jean found it, she held on to it for a special occasion. I guess my graduation was the incentive she needed. Needless to say, I cried like a baby for a few minutes and am shedding a few tears now as I type. Thank you Aunt Jean!