Between Trips

Back from Washington, D.C. My daughter is now a J.D. Once she navigates the Bar Exam this summer, she can officially call herself a lawyer. Very proud!!



We had a great time at the official Howard University ceremonies (including a performance by a gospel choir that had everyone in tears), meet-and-greets, and dinners out with her university family and friends--what a terrific bunch of people! But weather was not cooperative. When it wasn't pouring rain, it was sullen and gray and cold. Not the sunny, warm Washington I've come to expect at this time of year.

But despite the rain and chill, it was a terrific Mother's Day for me-- what could be better than to celebrate by cheering as one of your kids achieves a huge life-milestone? Quite the thrill. Will and his girlfriend flew in for the weekend's festivities too, so we were all together. I couldn't ask for more.

Now on to the next act: I'm organizing to leave Wednesday for a quilt retreat in Mineral Point, WI, with a dozen or so quilting buddies. Projects going along with me: the red and white Delectable Mountains quilt, the Serendipity quilt (needing only binding and it will be D.U.N.), a new project involving the Fun Patch template and inspired by this, a table runner project using a set of antique blocks, and the wedding shawl. And a couple small gifty projects too. Should be enough to keep me busy for a few days...

Before packing for the next trip though, there was this to deal with at home:


Not complaining--few things are better than picking asparagus in your own yard, bringing it inside and cooking it immediately.

I'll be back next week, with project updates, some new inspirations, and some Friday Archives projects, fresh from the vaults.