What's new?

Well a lot of things are going on. The last couple of weeks have been stressful, emotional, peaceful and calm all at the same time. I know that really doesn't make sense, but that's how life is sometimes. Inexplicable.

Ethan went to EFY last week and had a wonderfully awesome time. He left to go on Trek this morning. Very cute seeing him in his pioneer clothes. Brought back memories of sending Kaylee, Izzy, Rachelle and Matt. He is going to the same place you all went.

This is July's Riley Blake's block of the month.

And look at what's happening in our backyard:

The deck is 15' by 14' and basically goes back to the green space. At some point we will clear all the ground cover and bushes back there. The deck is going to have two set of stairs. One where you see the ladder and another on the other side so you can get to the other side of the yard where the stairs to the basement are. There is also going to be a cement patio on the ground where the ladder is to a couple yards past the corner of the house. We will probably put the grill down there and maybe a fire pit.

This is the start of a new quilt, too. Just a sneak peak. I've also been working on the grandkids Christmas presents. I have to start early so I get them done. I've got to many projects going on at once. I am feeling kind of scattered. I need to focus.

And now maybe I need to make a new wedding quilt. My dad just got engaged!



Have a great day!

Ethan's Band

Ethan's band went into the studio yesterday and put out a pretty good song! We don't know the release date yet, but here's a link to the leak:

http://steelstepladder.tumblr.com/post/54703493284/first-track-of-our-debut-album-this-is-by-no

They are trying to get more fans, so share their page and their new single with your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/TetanusJunglegym

If you couldn't tell these last two post have been started by Ethan himself! But I do want to say I am proud of him.

 I tried getting a picture of my new project, (yes another one) but something is wrong with the SD card. So you'll have to wait.
Here is another picture of Ethan's birthday.

Have a great Sunday.

Ethan and his Marvelous Accomplishments

Ethan's new band made these 2 videos at practice yesterday. Their name is Tetanus Junglegym.
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSgJxI49k4&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HLiogCD5t0

They are very good! They are hoping to get a gig at the Park over in Quantico Town.

This is Ethan on his 15th birthday.  Wow, 15!

Also Ethan got straight A's through his entire freshman year!

And just so you don't think I've lost touch with nature, this is a turtle that Dave and I found at the bottom of our cement steps down to the basement. I saved him and put him in the green space in the back yard.

This is a sneak peak of a new project.

This block is 25"x25". It's big. Yes I know that's unusual for me. There will be 7 of these blocks to make the whole quilt.

I am still waiting for pictures of Melanie's wedding to post about that. And also will post soon about trip to Illinios.