Book Report

I tried to get a picture for you, however, it didn't work!! Sorry!!
But try a little Historical Fiction - even a little Historical Mystery. The book by Stephanie Barron called "A Flaw in the Blood". Takes place in "Victorian" England. A historical account of the death of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria - a fictional account of some of the Queens thought, problems and how she attempted to handle them. It takes some concentration to sort out all the relationships and mindset of the English Royalty.
I've read it twice, and this time I got more out of it than the last time. It is not a quick read and is not factual but, an enjoyable read just the same. Enjoy!!

Panaca

Last week RosaLee and I took our annual pilgrimage to "ye ole homestead".

Mom's birthday is the end of September so we usually try to go sometime in Sept. to celebrate etc., This year things worked out that we had to go early.

Mom on the front porch of her home in Panaca, Nevada - she ill be 85 on the 21st of this month. She is doing well after a couple of surgeries a couple of years age. She goes out most days - although we made her miss your "lunch with the seniors" one day so instead we went shopping (for fabric of course) and lunch in Caliente.

RosaLee and Bentley, I couldn't have done better if I tried to catch this "interesting" expression. I love being close to my sister and we have a great time doing, and/or conspiring, stuff together!

In Mom's left hand is Pappy, mom's "puppy". Pappy is , I think 5 years old and great company for mom. The other puppy is "Indy" a puppy for Helen. Mom usually goes to Reno and spends the winter with Helen, so Indy will eventually end up in Reno.

The video is for Helen so she can see how cute her puppy is. He is no bigger than a minute, he was a great source of entertainment while were were in Panaca! It was hard to get a picture of this puppy, he is about the same color as mom's carpet - anyway this is as good as it gets!

Cousins Reunion

The first Cousins Reunion - they have certainly grown up haven't they - We got together most years after this first one and then they started to "go their own way". Katie is not in Barcelona, Spain on a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Melanie has two years to finish her chosen Career, she is going to UVU in Orem, Utah - we tried to get her here last week, but we also understand having to work, maybe next time. See below what the other two are up to!

When the "cousins" get together, we do a project - It will probably be a long time before this happens again. Tasha is off to BYU Idaho and Mandy is preparing for a mission. So, we managed a weekend where they could get together and talk into the night!

Tasha arrived first (Mandy had to work) and made a beautiful wool dress, you need wool in Idaho!

Mandy is working on a "Witches" costume for little sister Emily. Nathan gets to be a "Puppy" this year - we found a cute pattern and Dalmatian fabric on our shopping expedition. Oh yes! We always have to have a shopping expedition!

I love having the girls come and stay - however I end up going to bed first - I think they stayed up and watched a "chick flick" after I retired. Tasha said that next time they get together she thinks we should not do a project, maybe a puzzle with a movie and ice cream. I wonder when "next" time will be.

Where did summer go?

Jemma came to help me do some gardening - see above, that is about all the garding I do and she is a great help!

Jemma likes to "re-arrange" the stitching in my foot stool. Here she is learning some new stitches!

And here she is trying on a "bookmark" - I wonder if I'll ever stitch this piece or if I'll save it for Jemma! And below, Jemma likes to run - and run, she is getting so big - we love having her entertain us in our home. So Jemma whenever you want to come play - let me know.