I have been doing some sewing the beginning of this week. However on Monday I had a flare up of arm pain so went to the doctor on Wednesday and she says it is bursitis and to try to rest the arm. So the rest of the week I have been trying to not do much which is driving me crazy. We have watched some movies and such and I have been reading.

Thursday Laura and I went shopping to pick out fabric for a quilt Laura wants to make. It was fun and we actually found 22 fabrics we agreed on that look great together. We just have to come up with a backing which we have kind of picked out but they didn’t have enough. So we are looking a little further. Then Andrea has decided to make a quilt also so she has picked out her pattern. I spent some time trying to figure out yardage and we plan to go shopping tomorrow for the material. Today while out garage saling we came across a sewing machine so I picked it up so we would have enough for everyone to have a sewing machine to use.

Also today we went out to Cathlamet to load up some wood that Milton is giving us. Andrea joined us with her Dad’s BIG truck so we had our little one and hers. We only got about half the wood or even less than half but have a pretty big stack now. We were thankful for Andrea’s help especially since I was only using one arm.

Chris and I went to dinner at Marcia and Barry’s yesterday and played Rummy tiles. Chris one the first game and I won one and Barry won two so it was fun. We hadn’t gotten together for over a year although I have seen Marcia around town.

Thats it for now.

Wow! What a busy week. A lot can happen in a week. Let me count the blessings…

1. Laura had a fun weekend in Idaho with Andrea at a horse show. God protected them through a blow out and brought them home safely.
2. Chris passed his coding test and is now Milton Chris Ferguson CPC-A
3. Laura turned 21 celebrating with friends, at Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Larry’s and this past Saturday at Henri’s. Thanks to the loving family that made it special with toasts, advice, blessings and pictures and gifts.
4. Andrea had a lovely wedding which we were able to participate in with sewing, parties, rehearsal and reception. Laura got some good pictures.
5. Milton and Theo bought and sold houses within just a few days of each other. Now comes the hard part of sorting and packing. We will be glad to have them closer and will cherish memories of them at their old home.
6. Jonathan and Tonia were able to come home for the weekend.
7. We enjoyed seeing Jacob and Diane. They gave us some raspberries and I made some jam this evening.
8. We finished the weekend with naps, reading and quiet peaceful moments. What a blessing.

Congratulations are in order for Chris for passing his coding test and becoming Milton Chris Ferguson CPC-A. We are proud of you!

Also a happy birthday wish is due to Laura today. Happy 21st birthday! We look forward to celebrating more on Saturday. We love you and are very proud of how you turned out.