Baseball, China, and Quilts

Dropping in to let ya'll know that I'm still alive. I can't believe it's nearly been two months since I've posted!

Summer has definitely started up, and that usually means lots of activity. Andrew is busy with baseball, and loving every minute of it. His first game was scheduled for yesterday, but it rained most of the day and was COLD, so it was canceled. I didn't break out my space heater, but I can't say I wasn't tempted. I chose to put on some winter clothes, in spite of the fact that it's June.

At any rate, we are all excited that baseball season has once again begun. For Andrew AND the Rockies. I know, I know, Rockies stink this year. I still like watching them play, and am patiently waiting for Tulo and Holliday to return, along with Barmes and Hawpe. Ya' can't have it all, all the time, every year, right?

Ashlee is enjoying her new job as a nanny for a lady that operates a horse ranch. Her love of horses and children make this the perfect job for her. It comes with its own set of challenges, but she's handling them well, and is more content than I've seen her in a long time.

Jessie is still working at ChoCho's Mexican restaurant, and saving up for a trip to China that will take place this next September. She also recently got her driver's permit, so if you live near us, stay off the roads. Ha! Not really...she's doing very well.

I did get over half of Jessie's quilt top put together (see pics below), and it's coming along nicely. I will post more pics once the top is completed. I hope to have the whole quilt done within two or three weeks. After that, I'll start on a log cabin quilt that will be for my bedroom. It's part of a bedroom re-do that I'm anxious to dive in to. A new quilt, some paint, maybe some border, and a few wall hangings will complete the project. Unfortunately, I can't really begin any of that until the quilt is done, as I'm not sure which color of paint will look best until I see the quilt - finished.

My mother-in-law, Jeanine, and I are contemplating accompanying Jessie on a trip to China. I didn't think it would be an option with all my diet restrictions, but from what I've been told, it sounds as though we'll be going to a place that's fairly equipped in the food arena. Many more details have to be worked out, but so far, it looks like it may be a go. The folks we would be visiting help out in an orphanage over there, and teach English at a local university. Jessie is of course more interested in the college kids, while I am interested in the orphanage. I think it could very well be a life changing trip, and I'm praying that it will be just that....

Much love to you all. I hope you are well, and enjoying your summer. I'm off to do weekend cooking now, so that we can come and go as we please. :-)

((Hugs)),

~PrairieBren