IT'S RICE PLANTING TIME!!

One of the fascinating things about living in SouthEast Asia is rice planting time. This rice paddy is right outside of my language class window. My teacher and I watched the farmers till up the ground and then flood it. They throw out seed and let it grow "shoots". The shoots are then pulled up and put into piles. Each farmer takes a pile of shoots and sticks them one at a time into the ground with their thumb in perfect rows. It is back breaking work. They throw out fertilizer and just watch it grow. They will be harvesting in a few months. The green color is so beautiful!!

AUBREY'S GRADUATION QUILT!!

I made Aubrey a quilt for her dorm room in her favorite colors of pink and brown. I sewed the top together and sent it to my friend Mona. Her friend and quilter, Val, quilted it and Mona and Bob sewed on the binding. Thank you Val, Mona and Bob for your hard work!! It will be a surprise for her Graduation Party!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLI!!!

My birthday started out at Dunkin Donuts for Breakfast. I received great boxes from family and friends. Aubrey sent me these personalized candles. Our SeaTeam had sent the giant cupcake pan and sprinkles. Thank you to everyone who made my day so special!!