Saturday, May 24, 2014

OUR YEARLY TRIP TO OREGON

I can't believe it's been about 3 week since I posted on my blog!  I have been super busy plus getting ready for our trip and tonight we are in Golden Valley, AZ for the night.  This morning, I got out my Dear Jane stuff to see where I stand.  It's been quite a while since I have done anything with it.  I have 16 blocks done and this morning I cut a few border triangles.  I had planned to work on a block tonight, but we got here too late.  Here is the counter in our camper where I can cut fabric.


The copy of the block I plan to paper piece next is on top of my book - maybe tomorrow morning if I get up early I can get it done?  I selected come fabric for it too.


As we were driving on I-40 through Arizona, I saw the sign for the Walnut Canyon National Monument and it wasn't far from the highway, so I asked (told?) DH that we should stop there so I could get my National Park Passport stamped and we could look around a little.


Apparently around 800 years ago, there were cliff dwellers living in the walls of the canyon.


From the highway, you would never know this was here.


Proof that I visited!


Here's our truck with the camper behind, but you can't really see our 5th wheel because of the old wagon in the foreground.  I liked this view because of the old wagon and also the mountains in the background.


This is memorial day weekend - a chance for us to remember the brave soldiers who defended our freedoms and the freedoms of others around the world.

8 comments:

  1. Glad you've had a nice trip so far; thanks for the pictures. Your dedication to your quilt blocks is amazing. I'd just enjoy the scenery. Have a fun and safe trip. ---"Love"

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  2. I love to visit National Parks - this looks like a good one - enjoy working on your DJ blocks.

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  3. Looks like the trip is off to a good start. Safe travels and have fun.

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  4. Looks like you are having a fun trip! I am so glad you got to make the stop at Walnut Canyon. Will you be going to the Sister's quilt show?

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  5. We love stopping at National Parks, too. When people asked if we had ever taken our family to Disneyland, I would respond that we were more National Park people than theme park people.
    I applaud your efforts on Dear Jane. However many blocks you have done--you have that many more done than I do! : )

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  6. The Dear Jane blocks look like the perfect "take along" projects. They are so tiny you can have a bunch of them in very little space!

    Stopping to see what is along the way really helps break up a long trip, National Parks are so nice to visit. Enjoy your trip!

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  7. What gorgeous scenery! Have a wonderful trip.

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  8. I love to see where you stop on your travels. This Park is awesome!!
    It will be fun to follow along on your DJ progress.

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