Quilt-along

I just chose my fabrics for a kaleidoscope quilt along.  I'll post photos when I get the fabrics.

Quilting

I've completed several quilt tops in the last few months and I even finished one.  The purple/aqua one (which is actually complete) was done with Kaffe Fassett fabrics.  One of my favorites is the poppy quilt.

my latest "quilt"

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I liked the fabric.

Brian and Jillian

In September, Jillian celebrated her 30th birthday.  Brian and the Blanchards held a big celebration at their home and then at the Tulalip Casino.  I made the cake for the party.

In October each year, Brian and Jillian travel to Alaska for an insurance conference.  This year there was a Halloween party there.  Here are Brian and Jillian in costume:

Blair, Julie and the little one

On September 14, 2010, Blair and Julie had a little boy.  In early November we went to visit them in San Antonio.

Below:  Blair with the newborn; Dave with the baby

Machu Picchu

In May (2010) Dave and I went to Peru.  I had always wanted to see Machu Picchu, and it didn't disappoint.  The place was incredible.  Cuzco was another interesting site.  We went to their amazing market where everything is sold -- animals parts, exotic seafood, all kinds of spices, a wide variety of food, flowers, crafts, . . . everything!  I wish we had more time to shop in Cuzco.  I'd like to go back.

Above photos:  Dave and I at Machu Picchu; Dave being blessed by a shaman; whole hogs for sale at the Cuzco market

Beth

Beth's a fourth year dental student at Midwestern University Dental School in Phoenix.  Can't wait for her to finish -- free dental care!  

Beth is engaged to Brendon Bray.  They're planning a June 2012 wedding.