Going through some pictures and found this on taken in Dublin, Ireland.  Windows and doors can be interesting. 

It's been a rough couple of months.  My brother-in-law is very ill and we are all praying for his recovery. 
I have spent some time straightening up my sewing and work area.  I have  started a new project and will be trying to get back to posting on my blog more.  Hope all of you are staying well and getting ready for Spring!!  I know I am.

So much fun looking through some travel pictures.  I thought I'd share a couple more before moving on.  Above the Spanish Steps and a view of Rome. 

It's been a while since my last post.  Time just seems to get away and I have no idea where it goes.  I was looking through a few more travel pictures and remembering how lucky I am to have traveled to so many wonderful and exciting places.  These picture were taken while traveling through Italy.  Assisi, Italy was such a peaceful and beautiful place.  I thought I'd share a little of the village.

Picture of the small craft show my friend Linda and I did last week end, along with othere local artists.  We donated some  of the proceeds to our local marine lab here in Santa Cruz.  

It has been a while since I have posted.  We went to Waikiki for a little rest and relaxation.  We really enjoyed the warms sun and tropical breezes.  Good food and lots of walking back and forth to the beach.  We were there during the APEC(Asian Pacifice Economic Council), had 21 dignitaries visiting, hosted by President Obama.  Tight security, lots of road closures while they traveled back and forth to meetings but all in all we weren't effected.  As always we had a very restful vacation.  Shortly after getting back I got a cold and needed some down time to restore my energy.

Thanksgiving was here, I cooked the turkey and prepared our feast.  Now getting ready for the Christmas season----Another year almost at the end.

 Diamond Head ,  Rainbows, Waikiki Beach

Cold Brew at Yardhouse, Dinner at Duke's. 

Beautiful sunset on Waikiki beach.

A few more photos.

Amazing how old these temples have held up in time.  Almost unreal.

 I thought I share some pictures taken last year on our tour.  We were so fortunite to have been able to go before all the chaos that happened earlier this year.  I aften think about our tour guide and how is doing. We had such fun and met such nice people from all over the world.  We spent a lot of time on the river boat floating down the Nile.  Up early and out to see the temples before it got really hot.  Very relaxing-time for afternoon tea and a nap.  Hope you enjoy.

I was looking through some pictures taken in France several years ago and ran across these.  Taken two days before Halloween during our Country Roads of France tour. 

Decorations are out, I'm officially ready for fall.  Today is really warm--yesterday it was cold and we had liquid sunshine.  What a differenc a day makes.  This is typical fall weather for Santa Cruz, so I am going to enjoy it while it lasts.  Not looking forward to winter, the older I get the colder is seems.  Everyone enjoy your week
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Thanks everyone for the comments on my fabulous fabric.  The quilt is officially in the beginning stages.  I cut out and put together my first 58 squares.