DOMESTIC DAY

Today I decided to stay home and do stuff around house.

Chores I tend to put off.

Laundry.

All my kids do they own laundry, but because of this sometimes the laundry room looks like a very undesirable place.

I also decided to make some rolls.  

I like baking, but not when it is hot outside.  We have been spoiled with cooler temperatures these past few days, so I thought I would take advantage of it and heat up our house with our oven :)

I mixed up my bread roll dough.

It has all kinds of great stuff in it, like honey, apple sauce, oats, and freshly ground wheat flour.

I let it rise while I took Scooby on a walk.

When I returned the dough was ready to be made into rolls.

My mom made the best rolls.  I have such good memories of my childhood.  Eating warm rolls, topped with butter and cheese.

House having that fresh baked bread smell.

I want my own kids have the same experience.

P.S.  The secret for fluffy rolls, even when using whole wheat flour is to keep the dough very soft.  Little harder to handle, but the results are worth it.

WONKY WILDFLOWERS

I went to church to practice organ playing, but the building was occupied.

So I returned home and decided to finish one of my quilting projects.

It needed to to be quilted and binded.

The wall hanging is called Wonky Wildflowers.

It had little bit of everything; quilting, piecing, paper piecing, embroidery, applique.

It is fit for Spring.

Glad I got it finished now, and not when the Spring is over.

COMFY AFGHAN

I recently finished this Block of the Month Afghan.

The pattern was called Four Seasons

It was a fun project, because each block had a different pattern to learn.

I used some of my old yarn, I brought from Finland years ago.

100% wool, so it is super warm.

I love when I can use my stash!

LATE SOCCER

Maija had a late soccer game last Saturday.

They played great, and ended up winning 4-3.

It was a cool, breezy night, but sunset was pretty.

Here we are walking to the soccer fields.

BENEFIT CONCERT

Markus was one of several students who got to perform for the Keep Memory Alive convention.  It was held in MGM Grand, and some of the performers included  Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, John Secada, Taylor Hicks, and Queen Latifa. 

Foothill High School Band opened the show and Markus lead all the trumpets to the stage.  He is the first trumpet from the left.

After their performance they left, so they did not get to mingle...but it was still an exciting event.

CHEERING, MARCHING, AND RAIN

It never, ever rains here...except when there is an important outdoor activity planned.

Like this past Saturday.

Henderson Heritage Parade.

Markus and Kai were marching with Foothill HIgh School Marching Band.

I could not get a picture of Kai

But here is Maija with her Cheer Team

It is kind of hard to locate Maija but she is the small one :)

Left from the sign, with purple shoes.

As soon as Foothill was done marching it started to rain (Smalley went before Foothill).  At least the timing was good.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE SCHOOL

Maija and her friend are getting ready for a movie night at their school.  

The movie tonight will be Frozen. One of the favorites!