Category Archives: Family History

A Takes a Village – And a Very Special Lady!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Last night we were invited to a graduation party for a very special young man!  But before I get to that you need just a little bit of history…….. My sister and I were in foster care growing up for … Continue reading →

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Mini Me!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by hollydeequilts

First off, I am not an Austin Powers fan, not even in the slightest!  However, I do love “Mini Me!”  (Silver lining in every cloud).  Sunday was a Mini Me day.  Each of the grandkids will be displaying quilts in … Continue reading →

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Man’s Best Friend 12/09/00 – 4/14/14

Posted on April 14, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Today we lost our little Belle.  She was a sweet little thing, one of 9 pups resulting from a neighbor’s amorous dog that was able to leap a 6′ fence!  My husband had had a lot of pets over his … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom – wish you were here!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Dear Mom, You left this world 18 years ago today.  It was our first snow of the year and it was a decent snow!  Corey was in Montana, Jenni lived in Georgia but was out of that state on business. … Continue reading →

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Curtis Family History 1857

Posted on November 22, 2013 by hollydeequilts

This is a letter in some of the genealogy work from Morton Curtis.  This letter is from my GG-Grandfather to his brother-in-law; regarding the death of my GG-Grandmother.  Thank you Ann W. for all the information you have shared!  This … Continue reading →

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Catching Up – Have you missed me?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by hollydeequilts

Well, I have a lot of catching up to do.  When last I posted I had promised to post about the fabulous concert with Peter Frampton and BB King at Red Rocks Amphitheatre  in Denver, CO. But before I can … Continue reading →

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You Say “Tomato” I say _________.

Posted on June 11, 2013 by hollydeequilts

This past Sunday we stopped by the local pick-your-own farm, with the grandchildren. “Fruits and Such Orchard”, find them on facebook for daily updates. Anyway, we stopped by because Renae had posted that she had pre-picked tomatoes for sale. We … Continue reading →

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The Birth(day) of a Wonderful Man

Posted on May 14, 2013 by hollydeequilts

So many things to blog about… So I must choose something right?  Well lets talk about my wonderful husband, his birthday was last week and this year we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and we have been together over half … Continue reading →

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Nobody’s Fool

Posted on April 1, 2013 by hollydeequilts

While many are playing pranks and enjoying a day of Fools – I take time to pause to remember my husband’s father, Ken Green.  Today would’ve been my father-in-laws 92nd birthday.  Kendrick LaVere Green was a kind and gentle man.  … Continue reading →

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First Steps –

Posted on March 28, 2013 by hollydeequilts

So I have contemplated a blog for a long time – as an avenue to journal my activities but to also share my passions – family, quilting, gardening, genealogy just to name a few. My goal was to start this … Continue reading →

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