Fall? What happened to summer?

Yes, it's been awhile yet again. We are staying busy. Progress is slow on the studio, but I think things are about to change there. Don turned on the water today to check his plumbing skills....... a little leak on the valve coming into the building. Small adjustment and WA-LA! All is OK. No major problems inside, so we are good to go there!

On to the electrical.......He has been wiring and wiring and wiring for weeks it seems. Somebody wants lots of outlets and lights! He says he has a mile of wire in there. I sure hope he knows what to do with all these loose ends!

The inspector is due this week and if all is good, we can move on to insulation and sheetrock. Then we will notice some big changes.

I finished painting all the trim and staining the cedar. I think the stain is too dark, but it's on there now! I'm a little bit of a chicken when it comes to high places and shakey ladders, so Don helped with the scarey parts.

Oh, there is a little trim to do yet there on the front, but that will wait for the scaffold we will rent .

Other than work, we are doing well. I have lots of quilts to quilt and have been getting some of those out. The end of the month brings the International Quilt Festival here in Houston. Many friends are coming in for it, so good times will be had by all. Lots of shopping and quilt viewing included.

The Brethours are adjusting to the Philippines. Kate is busy at work, Mike is learning about life there and the kids are having a great time at their new school. They have so many great programs for them! Logan starts swimming and Ivy starts gymnastics in their PE classes next week. Logan is also doing some after school karate. I am ready to go visit already! I guess we should wait until they are in their permanent living quarters tho. Maybe in the winter.

OK. That's about all I know. I need to go attend to these baseball games. I guess I wasn't paying enough attention and Minnesota got beat! More in a few.......