It's been too long since I blogged. I've been reminded by several people. You might get tired of hearing about my family but that's OK. I'm going to share more. Yesterday after work my hubby and I drove to Rockaway Beach. The drive was beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn't stop to take any pictures. Just imagine every shade of green you can and put them together as trees, fields, plants...anything green you can think of, even the Wilson River. There were also large fields of crimson clover. I think spring is just about my favorite time of the year. All the incredible greens. Our son was having a band concert. He didn't know we were coming. We got to the high school, parked the car, and got out.

The first thing I heard was music to my ears.....the ocean waves crashing against the beach. We went inside and found the gym. Our daughter-in-law and grandsons were really surprised.

The band came in. The boys were trying to get their dad's attention. As any nervous band director does, he was blocking out all the noise that he didn't need to hear.

Finally I called his name.....that got his attention! He was definitely surprised.

Yes, he is very tall. His brother is taller. The concert was great. We heard both the choir and band. His school is small. There are seven students in the sixth grade band. Three were home sick. The seventh and eighth grade band has seventeen. That is the largest group he has had since he has been teaching there. The high school band has about twelve. The music was wonderful. It is impressive what small groups can do when they work hard. We left for home about 8:45.

Rockaway has become quite a nice place to live. Those are homes up on the hill overlooking the town and the beach.

This is at the parking lot in the middle of Rockaway.


Some new condominiums next to the parking lot.

This is looking south across Tillamook Bay towards Tillamook.

The beautiful sunset looking northwest across the bay.
It was well worth the two hour drive each way to see our son and his family and hear the concert. The northern Oregon coast is one of my most favorite places in the whole wide world! Seven and one half weeks until two weeks of camping on the coast. Vacation....here I come!

A few weeks ago some of my grandkids went to Cosplay in Seattle. They've been before but I think they feel they have to make better costumes each year.

The ones on the ends are mine. The one in the middle is a good friend. They helped their mom make their outfits.

Mom took them and brought little brother and sister. Little sister is the one in the blue. Evidently, she was a big hit.

Little brother was a big hit, too, but he wouldn't wear his costume. He only agreed to the hair cut because it was just like his dad's....except for the arrow. All reports said they had a lot of fun.

I made another bag for a grandchild. This bag was promised if she did her written piano work. This is another Penny Sturges pattern from Quilts Illustrated....Taylor's Trio.

I decided I needed a new spring bag so....Penny Sturges, again. This time the Mini Bow-Tucks Bag. I love her patterns. They are very easy to follow.

I am so happy to see sunshine!!

I'm back again.....finally. I finished the auction quilt for school.

I"m not the best photographer. The colors aren't quite true.

This is a little bit better but is still pretty dark.

At least you get the idea. I loved the pattern. It went together quickly. It is from Quick Quilts. I think it is this month's issue. My friend is borrowing it right now.

Here I am basting the top on the longarm. Have I mentioned how much I love to longarm. I find it to be very relaxing. Of course, I don't do fancy patterns but eventually I will expand from loops and meanderings.

Stand up straight and smile. (That's what they told me to do.) A happy Hummer (that's what I call the longarm because that is what it does) makes for a happy quilter.

The other day some of the grandkids were here...just hangin' with Aunt Wendy.

A couple of days later they were here for piano lessons but the youngest was all tuckered out. It looks like things are pretty boring at my house but, trust me, they can get pretty wild.

Sorry...I've been ignoring my blog but I have to update my profile. Forty-one years ago today My husband and I were married in Oakland, CA. Time flies when you are having fun! I thought I let you know what I've been up to this last week.

This is a quilt I'm making for our school's family fun night silent auction. The lower right hand corner has been sewn together. I'm pleased with how it is looking. I just hope someone else will like it too.

I've been enjoying our sunshine. All my flowers are blossoming. It's 9 o'clock at night and still 70 degrees. The mountain was beautiful as we drove home from our special dinner. Right now I would have to say that life is good.