A Visitor in My Mailbox!

Yesterday afternoon, when I went out to check my mail, I opened my mailbox to find a package from North Carolina! I knew immediately what (or should I say WHO?) it was...Stitching Stella!!! I am so excited to have her come for a visit!

I'm sure that many of you read about Stella on Lorrie and Lindsay's blogs. Her "adventures" began in Yorkshire, England with Lindsay and her family. She, then, travelled to North Carolina to spend some time with Lorrie and her family. So, I was very fortunate to be chosen as the next person in line for Stella to visit!

OK, so as soon as I took Stella out, she immediately requested some fresh air. I took her outside on our back deck so she could enjoy the scenery of a "warm" December day. It was around 70 degrees...Stella was thrilled! Here she is on our deck with Lake Mulberry directly behind her. She wanted to go jump right in!
Once we got back inside, she hopped right up in our Christmas tree to take a closer inspection. She, actually, made mention of a section of about 8 or so lights that were burned out in the front. I know Stella...it's one more thing on my list! Oh, she was only trying to be helpful!
When she saw our nativity scene, she just had to be a part of it. She knocked poor ol' Joseph completely out of the way! She wanted to be right next to Mary and baby Jesus.
Stella attended Abby's first middle school concert with us last night. However, the choir director made an announcement that he did not want anyone taking flash photography during their performance. So, I had to take a couple of real quick photos between selections. Here's Abby walking across the stage (she's right in the middle) following her performance with 5 other girls. They did such a great job!
Another one of Abby, third over (R to L), bottom row...
After the concert, I made an attempt to take a picture of Stella outside the high school where it was held...the largest high school in Georgia, with an enrollment of nearly 4,300 students! Isn't that unreal??? However, it was too dark and there were lots of people walking around. They probably thought I was a little "off" when they saw me sitting Stella on a post outside of the high school and snapping her picture. Oh, well, that's half the fun, right? Brittany and Abby were laughing hysterically at me in the car!

I'll be certain to take Stella out with me as the week progresses so that you can see how her stay is going here in Georgia. Next week, she be traveling with us to South Carolina the day after Christmas. Should be fun! I think this is such a wonderful way for all of us to see different parts of our country and the world! So, be sure to be watching for another update on Stella's adventures!