Sun Valley Vacation

Did some single track biking up Adam's Gulch. Took us up the mountain for some fabulous views.

Beautiful scenery along the way.

They really know how to do bike paths.

Some of Adam's Gulch.

English Paper Piecing

 I've found a new craft. I'm learning how to English Paper Piece. It's so much fun. You use paper patterns. I went on line and found a site that you can copy the patterns for free. Let me know if you want it.

 Cut the fabric 1/4 inch larger than pattern.

 Tack fabric around the edge, sewing through the paper pattern.

 You need six to make the star, and six for the boarder.

Sew diamonds together to make a star. Then you sew a boarder around the star to make a hexagon. Another blog said you need to make 240 blocks to complete the quilt.

I have this cute clutch a friend gave me that I am using for my supplies. This is such a fun take along craft. Also I love that you don't have to think when sewing. 

More Vacation



We grow these Ficus trees indoors back home. Can't believe how big they get in the right enviroment.



Entrance to our condo.

We went to a date farm.

These dates will be ready in November.

As they begin to ripen they will place a bag over the clumps to keep the birds away.

Had fun taste testing and we even tried a date shake, made with blended dates and soft serve ice cream. Very good.

Palm Desert doesn't look very desert.

The flowers are gorgeous!

The lake at the resort.

One of three pools.

One of the big turtles in the lake.

Vacation in Palm Desert CA

Saw these windmills on the way to Palm Desert. It looked awesome.

This is our condo. We are having a fun time in this HOT PLACE!

Very comfy bed.

Today is Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful fathers. Mine is truly a blessing in my life. He sets such a great example of charity and love for all people. We attended the Palm Desert Ward and this is the goody they gave to the fathers.

Cute presentation!



Yummy home made cinnamon rolls. Kent was nice enough to share.

I'll post more later. 

For the Love of Herbs

Herbs, Herbs, Herb. I just love herbs. Our relief society invited a master gardener to come and tell us a little bit about herbs. It was great and we even were able to purchase.

Quite a variety to choose from!

Yummy Lemon Thyme cookies. Yes they really were delish!

Home grown honey!

I purchased a few herbs. Sorrell is a wonderful herb that has taste of green apples. Just add to your green salad for a whole new taste.

This will go in a rock garden.

I love rosemary. My favorite recipe is to put a pork roast in the crockpot. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, lemon pepper, and top with sprigs of rosemary and lemon thyme. Cook for around 6-8 hours. Meat in so tender and flavored well.

 

I plant lemon verbena just because I love the scent. I pick off a leaf and rub it between my fingers and sniff away. Yummy!

Love the scent of lemon thyme.

Our cute teacher!

A Random Life

Vintage quilts at Cove Fort UT.

 Me and the grandson

 New bike for my darling grand-daughter

 Devil's Gate WY.

 Wyoming; we experienced wind, snow, blizzard and sun all within a few hours.



On the road in Wyoming.



Martin's Cove WY.



My grandson and his favorite toy...Thomas the Train.