A delightful time was had by needle and me in the adding of some of Deb's cloth and thread to yesterday's piecing. It cheered me right up, that along with remembering what happened after the jury story from yesterday...
At the end of the third day of deliberations, I begged the bailiff for an extra half an hour, so we could vote one more time... and then, it was finally over. (Other than one stressful moment, when the prosecuting attorney tracked me down a few days later by phone. The defense had filed an appeal based on the fact that they suspected that I had been in the neighborhood of the crime scene during the course of the trial. Thankfully, the judge threw it out saying, "We all got that feeling when she said she lived there." Honestly.)
Anyhow, it was done, and just in time to leave the next morning as planned with Janie and little L.. We were off on a road trip to Oregon to see the annual quilt show in Sisters.
We drove to central Oregon, picking up Janie's sweet mom along the way. The show was outdoors, hundreds of beautiful quilts hanging on buildings and railings all over the town. We had such a good time- at the show and in all of those hours in the car. Just three women and girl, singing, telling stories and enjoying the views...
"Look at the trees!" Janie exclaimed, over and over. "Did you know there were so many shades of green?! It soothes my eyes and soul!"