Bill a week before his devastating stroke wearing his favourate tee shirt.

Red with the white insert.

I want to add a picture of Bills' Grand Parents. Otto & Sandra Sandstrom. 1910

The middle of August 2012

Bill and I sitting separately in front of the computer in our living room.

The lighting isn't good but now I'm sure glad I took the pictures.

Love BettyAnn

Thank you Bill for all the wonderful memories.

Monday, October 29, 2012.

4:00 a.m.- I woke from a terrible dream. I dreamt Bill was in the bathtub, head facing the toilet, dead. I couldn't go back to sleep. 
8:30 a.m. - Bill got up, made his breakfast. I told him about the dream and he said, "Maybe someone is telling us something." He washed, shaved and picked out his own clothes. He chose the red t-shirt with the white insert.
10:15 a.m. - We were ready to go out for a coffee at Walmart McDonalds. I asked him to come to my room and help pick out the fabric for sashing for Larry's dog quilt. Bill entered the room and asked, "May I sit down?. His legs were always sore. I told him to sit on the chair by the sewing machine. I had three fabrics - medium blue plaid, a fabric with lots of dogs and a fabric that had rust-coloured fire hydrants. Bill checked out the quilt on the designer wall. We both agreed the blue plaid was too dull. Bill's last words were, "I like the colour. I like the red hydrants." 
I have two more quilts that have some input from Bill, but Larry's quilt, in my mind, will always be the the last quilt we both worked on. Bill was an artist. I always respected his advise. 
10:30 a.m. - Bill suffered a massive stroke. The ambulance took him to the hospital where he passed away on Saturday,  November 17, 2012.
I will miss him forever.

Nicole captured Bill perfectly.

Thank you Nicole.

August 31,2012.

This made me so sad, he's such an interesting kid. Chris and Nicole are very good parents. Bill and I are so proud of them.

Quotes from Nicole,
 "At the doctor office, looks like Braden broke his arm but just not any break, it looks like its broken in two place, like it's popped out, so sorry bud"

Oh my gosh, B trashed his rear tire and broke his helmet! He was riding no hands up the driveway, reached up to double high-five (high ten?) the garage door and went over backwards. Yikes!!!! No wonder he broke his wrist in two places. He had no idea his crash was that bad.


Quote from Chris.

They just put Brayden under, hope this procedure works. Love you bud.

Last day with The Utah Maki's

Utah, August 5, 2012. Me, Avery, Trenton, Brayden and my son Chris.

At the City Market. It was a Happy Day. 

Quilts I made this summer.

The Senior Class of The  University of British Columbia announces Kate Maki Graduating with the class of 2012 . Kate is a nurse working in British Columbia. She is my beautiful Grand daughter.

 The Senior Class of The  University of British Columbia announces Kate Maki Graduating with the class of 2012 .

Kate is a nurse working in British Columbia. She is my beautiful Grand daughter. 

2010 Vancouver Winter  Olympics fabric.  Made for Kate Maki.

Fabrics from Heather, pattern, Thimble Blossom "Red Velvet". Designed by Camille Roskelley.
Nicole Maki gave me the pattern and I made the quilt for her. 

Fabrics by Alexander Henry, " Jardin de los Muertos".  Made for Jenna Maki.

Jenna visited Mexico Spring 2012.