Spring, spring, spring!

This post really has no point other than to say that today was the perfect spring Saturday! Arek and I got to spend a lazy morning sleeping in and then made ourselves yummy waffles for breakfast. Then, after Arek worked for a few hours, we decided to walk into town and wander around to our favorite stores. It is so much fun to just spend time with Arek! We ended up walking in and out of stores around Logan for about three hours before we decided we should probably start walking home so Arek could study (much to his dismay). It was a perfect spring day... I love being able to wear capris and to walk wherever I want to go (I HATE driving). Today was a great start to the new spring season!

Good days

My grandma has been really sick lately. However, last Friday she had a good day and all of my family got together (even my dad flew in from England) and we were able to take pictures with her and spend time with her. It was so wonderful to feel how much love there was in my grandparents home and to feel peace and hope. It was definitely a great day!

Grandma was able to go outside for the first time in weeks.

My youngest cousin, Jeremiah, picked a daffodil for her.

My Grandma and Grandpa Glad

Quilting Project Update

I have been working on hand-sewing a quilt for the past couple of months. A few weeks ago I finally finished the top. Here it is:
Now I am working on sewing the binding pieces and then will put the top, batting, and back layers together and quilt it all. Hopefully it ends up looking like a quilt!

Ode to Amazing Siblings

This post in LONG overdue. However, I have been spending very little time on the computer lately, and we don't have the internet at home so I often forget to update the blog... mostly because I forget to bring my camera with me! So, sorry.

Anyway, about 2 weeks ago both of my little sisters performed in their school's play. However, since they live in another country, I was unable to attend their performances. BUT, thanks to a father who takes loads of photos, and a mother who sends said photos to me via email, I got to feel like I could see Katherine and Rachel perform. I am so proud of them. They are both so animated and beautiful and, really, I couldn't ask for better sisters. The play was "The Phantom Tollbooth" (based on the kids book) and Rachel (age 10)was Milo, the lead, and Kat (age 14) played not one but THREE people in Digitropolis. My brother Ben (17) was also amazing and did tech for the show... lights and sound, I think. I can hardly wait to get the dvd of the performance that my dad is sending us. Way to go, Rachel, Katherine and Ben! :)

Rachel (as Milo) and Tock, the dog... I absolutely LOVE Rachel's spotted tights

Rachel and Katherine (Katherine is the tall one with the confused look on her face...
I think in this one she is the Duchess of Definition)