Farming, Traveling West, and Emily’s Cow

Life …

Since it rained and the weather turned warm we went to the field to “hear” the corn grow.

Paul showed us how to strip the leaves down and dig inside the stalk to check the ears.

Just a tiny little cob, only 1/2” long.

And Gabriel claimed it had 18 rows of corn!

Gabriel in his hog barn outfit ready to do the chores.

We had our family in for pizza to visit with my family who came to pick me up for our trip West. The four oldest grands enjoyed their cake and ice cream while I sipped my decaf. coffee.

I had lots of help in the kitchen cleaning up after our pizza supper.

And then the house buzzed with talking and laughter until past bedtime.

Sunrise on The Spirit of St. Oren.  See my sister Polly's update here.

There are 8 of us traveling today. Ashton was sad to see me leave so he and Paul joined our group for a picture.

Good-bye, Good-bye, Good-bye.  Safe travels for us and I wish you all well at home.

…as a Quilter

Remember the small art quilt that Emily started here? Well, here she is working on it.

She cut out her silhouette and fused it to the background then sewed around the edges.

I’m guessing the size to be 16”X 12” and made mostly from cottons.

Detail