She met PRINCE HARRY!

Yes, she did!  We heard that Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan were going to be meeting the public at Edinburgh castle today.  Since it is only about a 15 minute walk from their flat, we decided to go.  We waited over an hour along the road leading to the castle.  Emma was yelling, "PRINCE HAAARRRY!" when he came by. He came over to her and she stuck out her hand to shake his.

Waiting on him to arrive.

 Edinburgh Castle

PRINCE HARRY!!

 One of the news photographers took this picture (below)

He was so kind and sweet to all the people, especially the kids.

 The photo below was on the kensington royal twitter account (there I am in the white hat)

I even got a great photo of his fiancé, Meghan Markle.

Little brother was awake for a bit while we were waiting but fell asleep and missed all the real fun.

What an exciting day!

Edinburgh

I FaceTime with the grandkids regularly as well as sending/receiving videos and pictures, but there is nothing like holding them in my lap or my arms, getting and giving real hugs and cuddles.

They are so good with each other.  Emma really cares about her little brother and often says things like, "he is just so cute!"  Haddon wants to do whatever she is doing.

 Although it was really cold yesterday, we stopped by the park on our way home from getting lunch.  The kids don't mind the cold.

 But as you can see, Mamaw was all bundled up.

This fella doesn't go far without his paci.  Emma was in the floor, and here he came....

My little loves.....

Traveling Abroad

Time for another visit across the pond to see the grands.  So, I'm off to Scotland!  It's been a great week.  My son finished all his work, defended his dissertation, and has achieved the status of Dr.  I am so proud of him my heart wants to burst.  Evidently he did outstanding on the defense.  He has some strong job leads, which I know relieves a lot of his stress.  Emma, my granddaughter was in nursery, when her Momma and brother met Daddy for lunch to celebrate.

 Another celebration will be held tomorrow for this little beauty.....she turns 4.  Hard to believe.  She had a little party with friends today.

It included playing on the playground, watching trains go by, and a hike to the castle.

We will celebrate her a actual birthday tomorrow.  Mamaw has some presents in her luggage!  She told her momma she wanted haggis for her birthday meal.  Seriously?  She is a true Scottish lass.  Actually, all the family love it.  My son is so picky, if he likes it, I'm sure I will.  I'm excited about trying it.  She told me she would share her birthday cake with me, too.  I'm sitting in Newark as I type, awaiting the last long leg of this trip.  I hope to make it in time to wake her and brother up in the morning......

On the quilting front, I am working on a pretty unique quilt for a magazine.  They sent me the fabric and I think I've got the layout about as good as I can make it. Tentatively it is set to be published in a late fall issue.  I'll wait until I know for sure they like it before I say too much.  Like I said it is rather unique.

Here's a sneak peak.....