Surprises Can Be Fun!

Well, we didn’t really get to see the sunset because of all the clouds, but it still was beautiful!

Just Miss K and I went to enjoy the sunset and read her book together, but she and Dad were being a bit sneaky and she brought along the GPS and the geocoin and travel bug from Canada.  So we got to do a little geocaching and find new homes for the trackables.

And what a lovely spot we found for them!

I didn’t really appreciate the cliff we had to walk along to find them!  But we survived.  I had to be the brave one and walk closest to the drop-off for Miss K.  The things we do for our kids!!!

This was the container for the geocoin.  Perfect fit.  And the second one worked out great for the larger travel bug with attached shell from the east coast!

I’ve got the quilt layered for my Grandma.  The simple pattern of rectangles went together quickly.  Better get back to it.  Gotta have it all done by Wednesday.  Be back with pictures hopefully soon!

Fall?

I've been seeing signs of Fall all over blogland.  People are talking about the cool air, and the changing leaves. 

I'm working with this orange fabric, and I'm starting to think it's true...  That is until I walk outside and realize that it's still 90 degrees here and my air conditioning is still running 24 hours a day.

No, it's not Fall for me.  Probably not until after Halloween.  That's what I get for living in San Diego. Not that I'm complaining or anything!

(Oh yeah, maybe we don't ever really get Fall here...either that, or it only lasts for about a week...or maybe it's winter we don't get.)

I'm Still Here...

I never reported on our Youth Conference...it turned out to be amazing.  And the weather was great...(no rain!)...except for the wind!  Setting up the tents at night in the wind was quite a feat.  Not to mention trying to sleep in them while the wind was blowing the tents all over the place!  But other than that...the kids seemed to really have some great experiences out there.

It was a beautiful location! The youth were separated into 18 families, and 18 handcarts.  My job was the organization of the youth into the families, keeping track of all the information and getting them registered.  And all that was taken care of before and right at the beginning, so that made for a low stress time for me.

The bag I ended  up making right before was perfect...I'm so glad I had it!

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Last weekend I found some time (while my family was out running errands and doing some Mother's Day stuff) without anything I had to do (well I also might have been avoiding some stuff!). I spied my "birthday quilt" on the shelf and decided to work on it.

The top was pieced, and I had everything I needed, so over the next few days I layered it up and got it all quilted and made the binding.  I'm so excited to actually finish this quilt and to keep it all for myself! Pictures of the finished project will hopefully be posted soon!

Mother's Day was wonderful and I felt very loved...with wonderful meals that I didn't cook, and cards, chocolate and a new fun new pair of sandals!

 

I haven't been home much, but have been reading blogs on the run. It doesn't work very good for commenting, but I have been glad to see what you all have been up to!  I love my Blackberry!

Catching Up

It's been a busy couple weeks leading up to Youth Conference which is this weekend! 

We're doing a Pioneer Trek this year and I'm part of the organizing and carrying out side of it this time.  Now rain seems to be in the forecast...so we'll see what will happen!  We've got about 230 youth ages 14-18 coming.

Yes, we'll even be dressing the part.  I decided I needed a little bag so I could carry things I might need along the trail.

 

I've also been working to get the class quilt done.  It just needs a label, which I'll take care of on Monday.

Everyone pray for dry weather this weekend for us!

Soggy

Got a two mile run in this morning with J. He enjoys mountain biking much more, but it was fun to show him where I run and to do it with him. He was nice and ran my speed. We were lucky and it didn't rain, but it's been raining on and off ever since.

A few days ago J ran with my oldest. Now THAT was definitely a work out for him. He over did it trying to keep up with Speedster.

It's a rainy day, so we haven't been able to do the things we would usually on a day off. No geocaching, biking, or playing outside.

But my oldest did go and get his swimming merit badge today in this crazy weather, I think the rain stopped just for him. Anything to get out of doing it at the Merit Badge Jamboree I guess. Thanks Tom and Justin!

And we had some friends over to play.

Meanwhile I've been doing a little sewing today. Here are some parts to a little quilt for a swap. Can't show much more than this yet. But it's coming together nicely.

Quilts and Such

We've been enjoying all the moisture, the beautiful blue skies mixed with big puffy clouds and clear air.

I've got the binding all sewn on my Christmas gift/Housewarming gift quilt. I started this twin size quilt in January. Now to make a label and then to send it off to it's new home. As soon as I get word that it is safe at it's destination I'll post lots of pictures. I am so happy with how it turned out. (I'd love to keep it!)

I have a new project on the horizon. It will be a fundraiser quilt for the elementary school from my daughter's class. The kids will get started on the artwork the last week of February. The theme is college football: The Big 12! So that should be fun.

I got to go out on an early valentine date with my cute husband this afternoon. After lunch he took me shopping at this little shop. He'd been in there before but couldn't pick something out without me there. He's got good taste, it was full of fun clothes and accessories. I got a necklace and a long dress coat. Fun, Fun!

::Newsflash::

I just found out my brother is in town on business and I might be able to give him the quilt in person at the airport before he gets on his flight to go home! (Much better than mailing!) What luck. I hope it works out!

Beautiful San Diego Weather

We're experiencing some different weather here today...hail!