I’ve been really into making (and eating) applesauce lately. It’s one of my favorite summer-time foods and you just can’t get the good stuff here. So I make it. And the last time I made it, I also got to read a letter from my Grandma Druber. What a perfect afternoon.

I’ve also been spending a good amount of time nesting, which is about the best thing ever. Have I mentioned that I’m loving getting ready to meet Beaker? I thought so… Well, my mom’s making a beautiful proper quilt, so I thought I’d make a little crib quilt. What do you think? Does it work for a boy or girl?

Mark and I got some wonderful news today, as well. We’re one big step closer to getting our visa renewed. (I’m happy to go into details if you email and ask, but I don’t want to do all the long-winded explaining here.) After a few months of trying to get things moving, both on our and our sponsors’ parts, things are in motion. So we’re celebrating!

Mark’s parents are going to be here for a visit next week. We’re really looking forward to getting some good time with them. His dad has been in Jordan working on an archaeological dig and I’m sure we’re going to get some amazing stories.

Hope you’re all having a wonderful week! What are you spending your “last” days of summer doing?