So, knowing about the box of summer 2009, here's the rest.  A little over a year ago, Jeff and I flew out to Hawaii to visit Brad and Alice, who were living outside of Hilo, Hawaii at the time.  While we were there, Alice took me to Dragon Mama, a futon shop in Hilo that also carried a gorgeous array of fabric for sewing and quilting.

Jeff and I are in Hawaii visiting Brad and Alice for our birthdays. Here's what I've been up to:

Jeff and I are in Hawaii visiting Brad and Alice for our birthdays. Here's what I've been up to:

Jeff and I are in Hawaii visiting Brad and Alice for our birthdays. Here's what I've been up to:

Jeff and I are in Hawaii visiting Brad and Alice for our birthdays. Here's what I've been up to:

I've mentioned this off and on, but today is the day!  In a few hours, we'll pick up the giant 4x4 needed to ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea.

Call this the 'before' photo: