so much going on

We've been so busy this week.

The other day, I finally got to go to the quilt room. Stacks and stacks of quilts. I couldn't choose between two different ones, so the manager suggested I just keep both. Didn't know I could do that! So, I have two new quilts. Both are almost a full size. Wish my camera or my photography skills were better...

If you click on the picture below, you can see the great fabric with babies on it.
Yesterday was a heavy day.
It started out great, since when we (baby and me) arrived at the clinic, we parked next to a friend's car (from our real hometown). When we got IN the clinic, we were just across the aisle from her! It was so fun to chat with her.
Later on, I was able to chat with another two families who have become like family through the house we're living in.
The heavy part was that I visited with another friend there, and was sad to hear of their family member not having any other chance to eradicate the disease in their body (terminal diagnosis).
That was sad.
Then, when I arrived back at the house, I found another family had just arrived from the center of the state who had been here just a few months ago. Their baby recovered initially from their health issue, but is now struggling. It was good to see them, but not in these circumstances at all.
Things happen in 3's, I've heard and seen.
Later in the afternoon, I met a woman who is undergoing treatment for leukemia. Her circumstances made me reconsider some of my whining. I have a lot to be grateful for right now.
A couple families were able to return home this weekend!

Today was sunny, and I was determined to soak some of that up.
After the children returned from school, we went to the Locks.
This is where boats can be transferred to fresh water from salt water, or vice versa.
I don't like water (especially water that reeks like rotten fish), but it was so cool to see the boats, yachts, and the gardens.

Maggie found a rose on the ground.

After the Locks, we remembered that the van needed washing.

Being ever adventurous, we finally went through the drive-through car wash.

Finally, I did make dinner tonight since there wasn't any made for us (spoiled, aren't I).

We haven't had homemade pizza and bread sticks in a while.
See, I can be domestic!