Minnesota Quilt Show

Spent the day viewing some wonderful quilts and checking out the vendors. Always inspiring. Two of my favorite quilts were our guild's 2010 raffle quilt and an antique quilt called French Star. Our guild quilt won in the Group category!

Last day of school

Last year we had 90F temps for the last day of school. This year the opposite. Cold and rainy.

Dance Recital time

Dance recitals are always fun. This one was no different. Only wish the weather had cooperated. Luckily the rain storm didn't affect the show or straighten the hair!

Visiting hometown

In April and May, I returned home to help my parents get ready for their move after 46 years. While there, I photographed the house on Owen Street where we lived until I was eight years old. The building where my grandfather owned a Danish bakery back in the 1920's. Luckily that building is still standing amidst all the new construction. And finally the home I have known for a majority of my life. Even took photos of the wood doorway where my brother and I marked our growth over the years. The oak tree that made it through so many storms. And the Beatles mural in the basement that my girlfriend Janice designed and painted back in high school What fond memories.

High five!

Just found out that our son made the Dean's list at the U of M. One step closer to his engineering degree. Great work, Kevin!!

Proud

Several weeks ago, I noticed the AP Scholars banners hanging at our high school. I had never seen them before. Then realized that the oldest one was from my daughter's class. Don't know if any of our children realize how proud we are of their accomplishments. Even though I had no one to share it with, I was smiling from ear to ear, and had to take a photo. Her name is in the middle right under AP Scholars.

Busy life

April went by way, way too fast. Spent a weekend with DD Jen and visited my parents in Illinois. Purpose of trip was to assist them in sorting through 46+ years of things. They are looking at moving, and need to push forward with the cleaning. Just glad to be able to help.

Hopefully more photos and something exciting on my blog in the near future.

Shipshewana best

I have been home from Shipshewana for a while. Been busy with family and work. But had to post the best of my Shipshewana photos. Cj and her hugs quilt. Chatting with Rebecca. Nicole's t-shirt quilt. Barb's lovely doll. LuAnn's lovely knitting (I must do that some day!) Vicki enjoying Val's hand dyed fabrics.

If you want to see more, go to my Webshots page to see photos from the Show and Tell.

Progress in Shipshewana

My focus this week, besides spending time with friends, was to work on Jen's quilt. Many ooohs and aaaaahs this week. Progress is being made, but still a lot more to do.

Nighty night!

We were able to get into the large conference room today. And everyone has arrived safe and sound. This morning we spent a little time out in town. Tonight we took some time to relax in the hot tub. No photos today. Sorry.

I did make huge strides on Jen's quilt. All log cabin blocks are done, and I expect the center of the quilt to be finished tomorrow, depending on how much time we actually spend sewing. Want to get a good portion of the center sewn together in time for tomorrow night's Show and Tell. Motivation? Yes.

Nearly 1am here. Time for bed. Photos tomorrow.

Amish time

Just returned from Tiffany's in Topeka for dinner. A large group of Amish couples came in behind us. As we left, I noticed hats on top of the shelves. Buggies outside.

We drove the back roads to the Farmstead Inn and found their flowers in full bloom. Time to sew........

Shipshewana in the Springtime

Perfect day in Shipshewana. Sun is shining. Temperature near 70F. Have already visited Yoder's, Lolly's, Das Essenhaus, and the Rise 'n Roll Bakery, along with many other stops in between.

Nice to relax and see the town without all the summer tourist traffic. Time to unpack, put our feet up and enjoy the sunshine!

Wall Drug

Final stop was Wall Drug. No where else to eat in town, so we had a burger there. And saw a few of the sites, including this buffalo.

The Rock Heads

We decide to drive home via Jackson Wyoming and South Dakota. Hum..... might we stop at Mt. Rushmore, I asked. After a bit of persuasion, Jim agreed.

We spent Thursday night in Custer South Dakota, and visited the "Rock Heads" on a chilly Friday morning.

Definitely worth it

Their facial expressions say it all. Definitely worth the time. Can't wait for next year!