quilt

I never have liked to quilt. It always seamed too time consuming to me. (Go figure, I love to sew beads and pearls on dresses) But after seeing the quilts that Melissa has made and helping Leslie with hers, I thought I would try making this one. Melissa had made one like it too. It is so easy it only took about 1 1/2 hours to make! You layer the front and back with the batting in the middle and then sew strips of fabric right on top and you leave the edges raw so they fray! As you sew the strips on, it does the quilting for you. I think it turned out good for my first try. What do you think Melissa?

picture wall

I have had these pictures hung on this wall since we moved in. They were not in any order and many different frames. I hated it. So while I was in Utah with Melissa, we visited the Ikea store and found the picture ledges I have been wanting. I got all of them for what one would have cost at Pottery Barn! I did have to paint them the color I wanted since we could only find them in white that day. But now I have matching frames and a wall that I love! The best thing is that I can change it anytime I want since only the shelves are screwed into the wall. All the pictures just sit on the shelves.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a very nice Memorial Day. Mike and I, Lauren and Garn, and Kelly all traveled to Utah for the long weekend. Mike and I were able to leave early Friday morning, giving us time to go play with Asher and Jaman. We also went to dinner with Melissa and family at Los Hermanos in Lindon. (yummy) We later met up with Lauren, Garn and Kelly in Lehi where we were staying.

The next day we spent some of the morning in Salt Lake visiting the Conference Center. We then drove to Mom and Dad's in Roy and spent a couple of hours visiting with them. Mom looked good but did not have too much to say. It was really good to see her though.

From there we went to Aunt Ruth's 87th birthday party. She was very surprised to see us all there. It was fun getting to see all three of my sisters there. (where were my brothers?) From there we went to Linquist Cemetery to put flowers on Aunt Velma and Uncle Cecil's graves for Memorial Day.

We tried to see the new Indiana Jones movie at two different theaters but it was sold out at both. We went back to the house and watched "27 Dresses". Cute movie.

Sunday we went to church with Melissa and Curry and had a wonderful dinner at their house. We played more with the kids, and headed back to the house to get some much needed sleep.

Monday morning we met at IHOP for breakfast and then made the long drive home.
Here are a few pictures to highlight the trip.

A week at Melissa's

I was able to spend almost a whole week at Melissa's this past week, while Curry was in Ghana for meetings. I had more fun than I ever thought possible! Here are some of the things that we did last week: We fed Burt, the goat.




Gave Grandma lots of hugs...
Fed the goat some more....


Ate chocolate pudding and made a mess....

Bought Jaman a new shirt that he wore to school the next day and he told everyone that he looked very handsome in his new shirt....

had many silly moments.... played with the dolls and stuffed animals
danced the night away.... Got dressed up and went to Holly Kearl's wedding reception...




and so much more. I loved being woke up in the morning by hearing Asher's little footstep running across the floor, or hearing her stand at the top of the basement stairs and call for "Gandma". Melissa and I visited every home decor shop in the area I think and found many fun decorating ideas. We went to lunch with Marilyn after visiting with Matt, Rob, David and Marilyn while they worked in the yard. I went to Mutual with Melissa and watched the kids put on fairy tale skits. I had the pleasure of giving Asher her bath several mornings and watching movies with her cuddled up in my lap. I had fun using my signing with Jaman and being able to help him with his homework a couple of nights. I also got to take him to and from his bus stop a couple of times. Melissa and I also painted Jaman's bathroom the first night I got there. I think it turned out well. Melissa has her hands full with very active kids, but she is doing a wonderful job. Thanks again Melissa, for letting grandma come and stay it was the best!

Can you tell me....

Can you tell which one is Asher and which one is her mother, Melissa? Melissa posted the first picture on her blog a few weeks ago and I have been looking for this picture of her ever since. I found it last night. I think it was funny that they both liked to wear their fathers shoes and we took just about the same picture, diaper, Mikes socks and all! I think they are both adorable.

Weather

It has been a strange week of weather here in Las Vegas. Monday was warm in the 80's, Tuesday I actually broke down and ran the A/C for the first time when we hit 92! Wednesday it was beautiful again in the low 80's. Thursday the wind blew hard all day and it was cold! I had to close the windows because the wind was so cold. Then today it is beautiful again, it started out rather cool this morning but here at noon it is still very pleasant outside. It just goes to show, if you don't like the spring weather here wait a day, it will feel like a different season.

School

I thought I was too old to be going to school till I started taking classes at CCSN (now it is just CSN, College of Southern Nevada). I found that there were lots of people my age taking classes, I was really surprised. I am just a week away from finishing my level 3 ASL class.

I had to give a presentation last night. It went pretty well, except when I am nervous my hands don't move the way they should, I guess I have shy hand syndrome. My presentation was on Signs of Hope (www.signsofhopeinternational.org). I knew what I needed to say or really what I needed to sign, but I did miss a few signs. All in all I got a high "B" as my grade so I am happy with it. I guess you can teach an old me new tricks! I can't wait to see Jaman again so I can use what I have learned.