I got 15 large pots of white mums last week on the North Fork. They were 3 for 10.99.
I got them a week early so they could sit in the sun and be fully open. They mostly were. Plus, as it is pumpkin picking season over there, as well as folks buying mums, I wanted to make sure I could get all the same kind.
I wrapped them in foil, made a big blue bow, and tomorrow I fill finish putting baby's breath in them.
I'll take pictures of them on the tables tomorrow at the celebration.
I baked 60 loaves...Irish Soda, Banana Choc Chip, Chocolate Choc Chip, and Pumpkin Raisin.
Bagged, tagged, and bowed. I will be finding little blue circles from the hole puncher for days!
Does this seem like deja vu? It does to me! I did it for my gson's First Communion in May. Seems like yesterday!
There will be 40 children attending, so I made the candy bags, being sure to put the same amount in each bag. No crying kids if one got more than another! :)
I admit to testing the Swedish Fish to make sure they were good.
I still have to finish washing down the counters, and then the floors . After that much baking, it is a must!
That's what I have been keeping busy with! Now to get everything into the car!
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. I am making my way through the entries to Let's Dish, but you can see I have been in the kitchen the last few days!
Thanks for visiting!
Joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
My head is spinning. I have nothing to say, except have a wonderful day!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNancy
My goodness, you did all of this and still had time for this beautiful blog post. All I can say is you are amazing and I hope it's a wonderful day!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very great Nana!
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely Kathleen.
Whew dear Kathleen but you HAVE been busy!! I know the baptism will be wonderful and they are all blessed to have you in their lives. I know all that work in the kitchen does make a mess!! Happy Baptismal Day for baby Eamon.
ReplyDeleteA very busy lady but what a sweet gift to be able to do this for each of your Grandchildren. The mums are lovely.
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Wow! How do you do it all?! All of this and blogging? Everything looks wonderful; and I know that you will be tweaking until the very last minute! Have a Blessed Day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou are so ambitious! Hope that you will be able to relax and enjoy yourself tomorrow, Kathleen...
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely Kathleen, and you still having time to sheer this with us, thank you sooooo much!
ReplyDeleteLove Dani
What a great tradition that you've done this for all the babies, Kathleen! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteYou are my role model! You're giving your family another amazing gift of love. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI'm sure everyone will love the treats! Have a great day:@)
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen must smell heavenly! Hope you're able to relax next week :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You certainly have been generous to do all of this - I hope you enjoy the festivities while everyone enjoys your efforts!
ReplyDeleteOh what a special time and you have definitely gone all out. God Bless, enjoy. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love your blue toile napkins on the fall table. Gorgeous combo with the rattan & white ceramic pumpkin. Your bread looks quite divine also!
ReplyDeleteHow are you still standing?? Wow. I hope you get to enjoy the celebration. You have made it so special.
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely! Happy wishes to you and your family. You have a beautiful fall day on which to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThe energy you have! This is what happens when your heart is filled with love! Everything looks lovely, Kathleen...you are going to get a lot of compliments and you deserve them!
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Jane
Everything looks great! So fun to see the fruits of your labors. I hope it is a blessed day.
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Wow, this will be such a special day for your family and you have certainly done your part. It's so special being a grandmother. Congrats to you and your grandson.
ReplyDeleteCan you send me some of that energy? I seem to have the dropsy lately.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this latest happy family event -- you are a lucky woman.
I just got tired at looking at all you did. You are one amazing grandmother Kathleen!!! Sure hope your grandson Eamon knows just how special a lady you are to do so much for him. The rest of us do...thats for sure. Everything looks absolutley fun and wonderful and delicious. Wish I could drop by and enjoy all with you. N.
ReplyDeleteI know you can't see me, but I'm giving you a standing ovation! Bravo, Kathleen!!!! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great work! I'm sure it is a wonderful feeling to have gotten so much accomplished. What a wonderful loving gift all of it is! Truly a labor of love.
ReplyDeleteYou are the best, Kathleen! Many blessings on you and your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful grandma, Kathleen :) Not to mention talented, everything looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you have really been busy!! Don't know how you do it!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be in the mountains for a couple weeks. (So I won't be posting on Let's Dish for a while.
Katherine
Wow, Kathleen--you are a kitchen and decorating dynamo! Hope you have a wonderful celebration!
ReplyDeleteYou are my idol!! Love the pots of white mums with the pale blue bows and all the breads. Beautifully packaged. Blessings to Baby Eamon. I got in a little while ago from the Southern Bloggers Conference. xo
ReplyDeleteKathleen, this is mind-boggling! I don't know how you can do all of that!! Everything looks yummy and so pretty! Certainly, you play a significant role in making your grandchildren's special occasions memorable. No doubt, your family is very appreciative. Hope you take a few days off now!
ReplyDeleteDD
Kathleen, you are good and how lucky you are that your grandkids are close enough for you to spoil and to share in their special events.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Kathleen! I love these, and I know everyone did who received one. And how blessed your family is to have someone as talented as you as a mom/grandmom. Blessings to your little grand, too.
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Sheila
You are such a good Grammy! I know your breads have got to be delicious. LOL- I like those Swedish fish, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the things you do! When I'm a grandma, I want to be the hostess with the mostess too. I'm sure it all went just wonderfully. What a blessed day for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Grandma, you do the most wonderful things. That is a lot of baking.
ReplyDeleteThose breads look delicious! Such pretty gift wrapping too.
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