Here are my trees so far. This is likely the setting I will use. I'm thinking one more row of 3. These are big blocks, so no need for a giant quilt. More info on THIS POST.
I missed a month of making trees, but here are my June blocks!
Many of you have asked how my daughter is doing after her crash.
She called the other day and asked if I was able to meet up near Mt Hood for a hike. She was ready to get out of the city for some fresh air. I didn't mention it to her but this would be the first time driving by the crash scene. We talked about that on the hike and although she said she had to drive in the right lane and go slower, she was okay! She is having more good days than bad so that is progress! It is coming to the one year mark. I think getting the legal stuff behind us will be healthy. The DA is hoping to wrap up in July.
Here was our moody view of Mt Hood from Palmateer Point. You may recognize that name as one of my quiltalongs.
On another note, she and a friend are opening their own salon in Portland. Of course, we told her to put us to work!
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This was dessert at a Cuban restaurant we went to. I thought it was awesome!
We did a little backpacking trip to a local spot. It was so lovely! This likely will be Elsa's last trip as it is getting harder for her to walk any distance. We took our time and gave her plenty of breaks. It seems like after she hurt her leg this past year she has never been the same. She is on meds, but they don't seem to be helping much. She is not quite 10 so she should have several good years left. Her mind is willing but her body is not!
Let's have an awesome week!
I too are like Zelda! The mind is willing but the body says” are you sure about this?” I have such intentions while lying in bed, but the mornings seem to fly by. Am starting a patriotic quilt this week. Hope to have completed by Labor Day. I work better with a goal. So glad your daughter is doing well. Good luck with the salon. Dotti in CT. We saw Mt. Hood on our American Cruise in April.
ReplyDeleteThanks! So many times I have intended to rise really early and ........ (fill in the blank) Darn, I cannot always do it!
DeleteSo very glad your daughter is doing so much better now! I've had her on my mind lately and am praying for her continued healing. Beautiful views, you are so lucky to still have your health, and hiking is still on your agenda. Lots of times I think, Oh! I'd like to... then I think better of it, and nope, not gonna try that any more!
ReplyDeleteGreat news that your daughter continues to progress in positive ways one step at a time. Oh those can be some emotional steps sometimes. LOVE the pic of you both. She looks so much like you. Love those TREES in red.
ReplyDeleteBaby steps, emotional or physical...is still a step!
DeleteThe red trees are great! You're method of a few per month is really working out well.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you and Rene out in the fresh air. Best wishes to her for her new salon. If I lived close I'd be first thru the door.
I don't think I could eat that funny cigar dessert, eeew.
Have a great July.
lizzy
"Your" method / typo
DeleteWhat wonderful news about your daughter! She is so brave driving by the crash site, too. An example to all of us, as is your dear dog, still trying even though it's hard.
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Thank you! We can do hard things!
DeleteLoving those tree blocks. I am grateful for the nudging your SAL gave me to get going on my two color house blocks. Got another 4 made this week, but I need 11 more for the layout I'm shooting for. But it is happening, and that is progress, after 4 years of nothing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great shot of you and your daughter, with a lovely backdrop. What a big step to drive by the crash site.
That last photo is gorgeous and a bit haunting at the same time, with all of those burned trees. We've seen a lot of that on our trips across Oregon. Has an eerie beauty, artistically, but it still makes me sad.