Deploy that Fabric

I found a cool book in the public library called "Deploy That Fabric". This is one of the ideas for using old service uniforms.  I am making this throw for Jenny using one of her old uniforms from ROTC. They changed the camo pattern so this is perfect for using and yet still holds lots of memories for Jenny. I figure it will most likely be used by Sakura while Mom is at work.

I have been more than rotten at keeping in touch. Life has been way too busy. I am sewing, gardening, cleaning, cleaning some more and Jenny came for a week long visit. I tried to just do the minimum for working and spent my time with her. We had a great time and some of those pics are on her camera... which I will get to share those photos soon.

Hope your summer is heating up (of course I would say that since 60's is heating up for us.)
Cheers!

I Found My I Pod!! It has been missing over a month. I was depressed. I figured all my pics from MD were gone. All my portable music gone. I just kept looking and cleaning and looking and cleaning. I was worried. And sad. .... tonight I was grinding up the egg shells we save (for the chickens to boost the shell quality) and cleaning up the counter I was looking on the counter behind where I was working... and there it was sitting in a two holed jam jar holder?  I am so happy. I am charging it right now. Maybe tomorrow I will have time to write and share pictures. For now I will share one picture that  shows how much Joy I feel now that I have been reunited with my little contraption!

Happy Birthday Robb!

 There seems to be a theme here.... SMILES. I Love These Pictures.

 It's probably hard to imagine life without Mo...   Being a Daddy Rocks...

 But You Rocked Before Mo. You Rocked as SIL ROBB.You probably rocked as a single guy... but we won't go there!

 We Wish You a Very Happy Birthday Robb... Eat some cake for us!!!

Happy Birthday Barb!!

I love these pictures because they capture Barb becoming a mom. With all it's anticipation, exhaustion and pride. You also will never be Barb again. Your new name is Mo's Mom. It is a hard earned title.
How fun the waiting and wondering was...
Love this. Sweet Music.

And of course the happy family. I know this is more about all of you than just a Birthday post for Barb... but that is the way life becomes after you are a mom. Here's hoping your day is fun, filled with surprises and don't forget to take more pictures (hint hint) Your package is on it's way!

MY FACE TIME VISITS WITH MOM

Ah technology. With one hand I curse it and the other embrace. Bunny has an ipod 2 and she is able to do FaceTime calls at the hospital. Joe was there as well. I got to watch Mom eat her pudding, wave her arms around, get it up her nose, and get cleaned up. She then took a snooze and was just like a baby. Eat, poop, sleep. The basics of life. When she woke back up I sang an old favorite hymn to her. And Bunny told her she would steal a hymnal and we could sing together next Tuesday when I get there. She made a little face at the mention of stealing a hymnal. Could of been gas but I'd like to think she can follow along.
So Colleen is picking me up on Tues at BWI and I leave the crack of dawn on Friday. I have to fit a whole lotta livin' in those 3 days. As Grandma Theresa would say "God Love Her"...

Random shots

The sweater that I am modeling was knit by none other than Angie, the super talented one. She started it years ago and had it mostly done. She needed to block it and sew on buttons. I was the happy recipient because it was my size after blocking... Sorry Jenny.
Can't you just see the creative juices flowing in the look on Angie's face and in her eyes?

The cinnamon rolls are something Mark left for us at Teezer's on Friday night. Little did he know that we decided that sugar, fake or white and white flour are not in our diet any longer. Though it was tempting, really tempting. We gave them to a friend, just in time.

Jenny's Birthday is Today March 25th!!
Happy Birthday Rosie. Happy 24th.
Sakura, be sure to give Mom much exfoliation and kisses.





I hope to get some new screen shots tomorrow when we face time with Jenny.

Aunt B and Uncle Bede Eyes

This is my tribute page to a terrific Aunt and Uncle. I love this picture. In case you can't read it all Uncle Bede Eye's shirt says " There's Nothing Wrong With Me That A Little Ice Cream Won't Fix". I'd ship you a case of it if that were still true.
Uncle Bede Eyes is dying. You can tell he's fun just by lookin' at him. I am going to miss you so very much. You've lived through many wonderful and terrible times. Now you know that the end is near and you've said your Our Father, so you've made your peace with God. Maybe there will be Ice Cream in Heaven. I am sending Love, Hugs and Kisses to you and Aunt B.