| Anna Grossnickle Hines Home Guide |
| The 2004 Report 2004 was a big year in our family. Sarah and Nathan added a baby girl in April and Lassen and Brian were married in July. Back row: Brian's parents, Brian, Lassen, my mother, me, Gary, my stepmother. Front row: Nathan, Emmett, Jacob, Bethany, Sarah with Violet, and Robert.
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Emmett was delighted to meet his baby sister Violet a few hours after her birth. He likes babies and is still happy about being a big brother. Now that he has a sister he thinks it would be nice to get a sister for Violet, too, but Mom and Dad think two's enough. |
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My grandsons continue to be two of the biggest pleasures in my life. Jacob and Emmett spent two weeks with us in July and we had lots of fun--although, I must say, it wore me out! I may be a glutton for punishment, but I'm looking forward to having them here again this summer. |
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And now I have happy little Violet Grace to enjoy, too. I also enjoy my orchard and garden. We just planted blueberries, strawberries and rhubbarb to add to our healthy diet. And Gary and I walk by the ocean most days. Hopefully, this spring we will have the time to explore some new walking paths, especially those known for lots of wildflowers. |
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Since I finished the quilts for Winter Lights, I have been writing more poetry, exploring material for a YA novel, and working on several picture book ideas. Two of these I'm interested in illustrating with fabric. The third I'd like to illustrate in traditional media, but in a style that's different than what I've done in the past. I'm excited to have time to explore these new possibilities. Peacefully, Anna |