Tales of the Traveling Tote
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that our dear friend Jenna, from The Painted Apron, has passed away. We will miss her blog posts where she shared her art work and painting tutorials, scrumptious recipes, creative and lovely tablescapes, stories about her beautiful grandchildren and family and especially her friendship! Heaven now has a sweet angel and may she watch over our travels.
It's been a busy fall season for us - here are a few of our travels and escapades:
In September we had lunch in Oswego with SIL and BIL overlooking Lake Ontario and then took our yearly trip to Vermont to visit family:
On the way home we had a few stops in the Adirondacks. Our rooms in Lake Placid and Old Forge had lovely lake views:
I worked at the Mackenzie-Childs store in Aurora and went apple picking at Beak & Skiff in Lafayette....
A group of "Macfriendzies" met for the Farmhouse and Production Tour in Aurora:
Kathy (from Tennessee) and I went to Boldt Castle and the winery in the Thousand Islands:
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Our yearly trip to the local Pumpkin Patch is always fun:
We flew to North Carolina for a wedding - our girls and their families joined us for 5 days on the beach. We spent precious time with our 4 grandsons:
I took another Raku class:
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Thanksgiving was spent in Ohio with our girls and our 4 grandsons, John's brother's family, (SIL, niece and nephew and great niece and great nephew):
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Visit my friends to see where they have been this fall:
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box YOU ARE HERE
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Bookish Dilettante
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Next year we will be posting only three times: Jan 15, May 15 and Sept 15. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! See you in January!
I loved seeing your fun travels, and especially the Adirondacks where my heart will always be. Your family photos are precious! Wishing you many more adventures with the "Macfriendzies". Happy Holidays Patti and John!
ReplyDeletePatti, you are most certainly a girl on the go. The Macfriendzies looked like a lot of fun, the Adirondaks beautiful in fall, and even though chilly, Wilmingron Beach fun with family. Tell me the secret to getting family rounded up for a decent photo?! Ours is impossible!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being the conduit for my getting to know Jenna initially through our tote. I am happy to call her friend and be able to be a recipient of all her talents.
Wow, you have definitely had a busy, packed season. I admire you for making the most of the time at hand. You are busy making memories! Like each of us, the loss of Jenna, hits hard. Yes, we have such lovely memories of knowing Jenna over these years, but I will truly miss her endearing friendship.
ReplyDeleteMerry Holidays ahead!
Wow Patti, lots of travels for you. How fun to visit with your Macfriendzies. Something in common and rewarding.working at the MKC warehouse must have been a blast, Your trip to the Adirondaks Is so beautiful. I have never visited. Love seeing photos of your tropical getaway. You are so blessed to have family and celebrate holidays together. A lovely tribute to our dear Jenna. We shall miss her fun spirit, recipes, decor and rhymes. Rest in peace Jenna. Happy Holidays Patti.
ReplyDeletePatti, we will surly miss our dear friend Jenna and her beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteYou've had such a lovely fall and I love seeing your fun family time. Memories that will last a lifetime. Happy December Patti. Thanks for all you do keeping The TTT organized.
My Dear Patti, I so enjoyed this episode of your traveling tote tale. Thank you for including me in your story. I had the most wonderful time with you in New York. You are such a gracious host and a wonderful friend! I'm so sorry that you ladies lost a sweet Sister and my prayers are with all of you, as well as Jenna's family.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a Beautiful and Blessed Christmas Season!
Patti, you always have the funnest outfits and looks for all of your pictures, but I was most awed by the Staff sweatshirt. How fun. I hope it was the best sale ever!
ReplyDeleteI am sure getting to be with the grandkids was the best. They always make life so exciting don't they!
I am enjoying everyone's tributes to Jenna. She was such a sweet and funny friend!
ReplyDeleteI really need to plan a trip to Aurora for 2026. I want to be included in all the MacFriendzies shenanigans. I would love that! I enjoyed seeing all your photos sharing your very busy autumn. You have a lovely family, Patti!
Thank you for your loving tribute to dear Jenna, Patti. She will be so missed.
ReplyDeleteYour Fall was such a busy one with working and fun times with family and friends. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of you with your grands. They grow up so fast!