Trips and blocks

And a new month has come.  I have been busy traveling.  

First I went to Indianapolis to see not only my Mom and sister, but my brother whom I have not seen in several years. We were all together for Mom. These moments will be far between times; so this is special.

                                

I spent a couple of days with Mom especially having some very wonderful times together and also a visit where she did not know me. That breaks my heart to see the eyes that were so blank. She was very polite and kind, but very distant as she replied to my attempts to engage her. She now has palliative care as her medical conditions are taking a toll. But she  has also recovered  from the cold that went around. 

Following that my husband Gary and I went "up north" in Wisconsin to be on the peninsula into Lake Michigan called Door County. This is our yearly trip which we have gone on for at least 10 years. 

Very rejuvenating for the soul to be near water again and to be outside.  We go to Sister Bay, one of the small tourist communities for their Marina Fest weekend:  outdoor music, food trucks, art fairs, and shopping in small stores.  

The best part is being by the water.  Oh, my absolute favorite thing. 

When I got home, I was ready to rock and roll.  I did cleaning, even windows inside and out. And it felt good. 

Then I picked up some small projects to get going:

These are from Fat Cat Designs for her block of the month: 

Baltimore Bliss. 

And these are my Stash Bee for September.  It is fun to play with color and fabric, not that it really uses up much of it from the stash.