First, four weeks ago our church stake was reorganized pretty extensively. For nearly 2 1/2 years Kenta and I have been serving in a small inner city branch while living in a much larger ward. During this time I held 5 or 6 different callings, maxing out at 4 at one time. As we left Rochester 4th Branch I was in the Primary presidency, and Kenta was the Elders Quorum President. Our branch had an average attendance of 50-60 people each week. Now we attend the ward we live in with a couple hundred other people, most of whom we don't know. Everything has had to be reorganized with this new ward. Kenta and I, as newcomers to a congregation where a lot of people already knew each other, thought we might blend into the crowd and avoid responsibility for a while.... such was not the case. Not even the possibility that we might move in 3 months helped us out. (Just kidding, of course) So now I'm serving in the Young Women presidency and Kenta is serving in the Elders Quorum presidency. So much for having free time. :)
The other big change we've had recently is that my schedule has been pretty lax. I've had 10 times more free time than I've had for the last 3 1/2 years. It's great. So I've been working on a few different projects. Here's the pictures of a couple projects.
Kenta cuddling in my "crochet mosaic"
I made this blanket out of dozens of random rectangles and squares that I made the same way I make potholders, so Kenta calls it the "potholder blanket." I think "crochet mosaic" sounds better. Let me know what you think or if you have any better suggestions.
This is the quilt with matching pillow and pillow rattle I made for Kenta's sister Emi who is expecting in the end of April. I was very proud of how well it turned out as it was my first pieced quilt in several years.
There are other less pretty projects I've been working on (cleaning, organizing, etc.), and a few other pretty ones that are still surprises. Maybe I'll add some of those pictures later. :)
Lastly, the countdown in on for Match Day. I will find out on March 20th (16 days) where I will be for the next four years for my residency training. I'll make sure to take some pictures and make a new post soon after I find out, so watch for that.
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Lovely blankets. The one you made for David before you left on your mission is now his favorite. It's the one he takes one trips, and has to have to go to bed.
Cute pic of Kenta. But it looks odd to have the word "cuddling" by itself. Should be "cuddling with" or "and me cuddling."
I think "crochet mosaic" is two funny-sounding words put together. "Potholder blanket" sounds like a fun family in-joke that will last for years and be far more self-explanatory than "crochet mosaic."
Glad school has eased up for you (in time for extra church work, too).
I'm so glad you've got all that spare time to do so many fun projects. Both your projects turned out great(I think crochet mosaic sounds a little funny but so does potholder blanket so either one could work...). I can't wait to find out where you guys are going!
Hey K and V--Glad to find your blog site and be able to get in touch with you:) I loved your pictures and that you are doing such great stuff with your time:) As you have noticed, we haven't been up there yet---and we probably won't be able to since Brent doesn't have time off until May (which means you will BUSY BUSY again)but just knowing I COULD has given me a lot of sanity. I am forever grateful for the offer so I am sorry we didn't get there!
And you made me a headboard.
We love the picture of Kenta with the new blanket.
Wow! I didn't know you could do all that...looks great.
Hi Virginia,
Thanks for sending me the link to your blog. Wow, you are as busy as I remember you...probably busier. Is medical school all you thought it would be? I enjoyed seeing all your pictures.
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