My Mother's Day

Finally my Iris bloomed after years of nothing but leaves... and it bloomed on Mother's Day

















What a Mother's Day it was this year...  Hubby had been sick all week, pulled a muscle in his side from coughing so hard on Thursday, Friday he called Doctor's office and was put on pain pills and told to make appt Monday if it wasn't any better...  Thursday was also the day that I felt really bad, yep I had caught his cold.  By Friday I was so sick and he was no better, We both took nighttime cold meds hoping to get some sleep... but early Saturday morning the dogs started barking and would not quiet down... So I let them out and went to find our Roxy. I found her, and she was cleaning a puppy that she just delivered with another one on its way... So I hurried and got her whelping box to her, the puppy pads and other items for our early morning session... 5 hours later we had 6 puppies. Mom and babies settled down and were doing just fine and I headed back to bed.  

 6 cute little Pomeranian Puppies

Hubby was planning to take me out for dinner on Mother's day, but that was out so I got a IOU... Talked to the kids so glad they stayed away as I would not wish this cold on any of them..  So my Mother's Day will take place at another time...

Monday we did head to the doctor's office and we both got med's..  a Z pack for me and for him something stronger... Things are finally starting to get a little better now that the med's are working.

Now on to work on the quilts for the cancer center.... our group stitched words of encouragement and the plan was to send to Sandy Hook Victims... we found out that they were no longer wanting donations as they received so many/  It was decided that the quilts would go to a Cancer center.. They will be having a event in June and the quilts will be presented at this event.  So I just need to finish them up. 
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Baby quilts are done

So sorry that I haven't posted sooner, but life just gets in the way sometimes..  Hubby is back from Ohio safe and sound.  But he did bring home a nasty cold, he has been fighting it all week. He has a fever, watery eye, cough, sore throat, the whole works.  I have been running for meds for him and making tons of hot tea to soothe his throat, which helps a little.  With his immune system being so weak I know it will take awhile for him to get over this cold.  Then it hit ME, I had been doing so good, not a cold all season and when he got one I steered clear. But not this time, he managed to share the cold with me.  So I am in the same boat as he with the sore throat, coughing and the whole works.  I hate being sick... At least I managed to get most of the yard work done last week.

 Baby Quilts

Last weekend, I met up with Peggy, the co owner of the stitching group I belong to. I delivered the three baby quilts that I had finished and this week two were delivered to Ronald McDonald House and the third one along with a baby quilt from another member went to the abused women and children's shelter. I still have 9 quilts for the nursing home to finish and when I feel a little better I will get those finished and out of here so I can start on the new batch. Plus I now have some great patterns for making soft dolls and animals out of felt.  My friend Dona has been making these type things along with puppets and capes for the children's hospital... Her sewing miles of smiles encourages people to sew and donate to their local hospital. So add another project to my list..

On a happy note, last week the last of the puppies left here for their new forever home.. Both puppies have wonderful new families and I know they will be taken care of and so loved... They are two lucky pups.

Well folks, that is about all for now, I think a hot bath, a cup of tea and a warm bed are in my future for today. 

In Remembrance

In Remembrance of

Charles Coleman

We lost a family treasure this week, my husband's brother passed away unexpectedly. Chuck was the family Gourmet, the Wine Connoisseur, the Fisherman, the Advisor, the Handyman. He had a kind nature, a  gentle man who was soft spoken. He gave encouragement to his daughters and grand children, encouraging them to take that step further in all they do. In times of family crisis he was the one who searched for answers, not stopping till he found them... He was a dutiful son, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Charles Coleman you will be missed by those you loved.. 

Chuck's Big Catch

Chuck and Lorie

Chuck and his beautiful daughters

 

and the grand kids

 

UFOs Grand kids quilts DONE

I have finally finished the grand kids quilts

They chose the theme and the colors.

I will be delivering them tomorrow and I hope they like their Nana Quilts.

 

 

The Emily

She chose Star of David

with Teal and Gray

The Ally

Toy Story theme

 

The Lizzy

is Hello Kitty theme

The Morris

Harry Potter theme

 

The Becca

Flower theme

 

Plus I also made matching pillows for each quilt

 

 



Its Official

 

Its official, I am now a Senior Citizen

 

 

Happy 60th Birthday !!!

to ME

and to

My Brother In Law

Mike  4/10

and

My Sister In Law

 Lori

 

 

Hubby took me to the Texas Roadhouse for a steak dinner

and we stopped at Publix's Bakery and picked up my Birthday Cake

It is a Chocolate cake with chocolate whipped cream icing and a Chocolate Ganache with Chocolate dipped Strawberries...  

UPDATE

I almost forgot, my handsome son in law who is married to my beautiful step daughter and the father my awesome 6 grandchildren shares his birthday with me.
Happy Birthday Phillip

you didn't make the senior list as you are still so young, even though you have more gray hair than I do...
OK Jen, I updated the blog just for you  LOL
 

 

Good bye 50s

Another year has come and gone and once again it is the time of year to celebrate... Well, at least for me to celebrate... I will be saying goodbye to the 50s and hello 60s.   Where did the time go, I really never thought that I would reach this point in my life..  I remember just waiting to become a teenager. my 13th birthday was held at the skating rink, the year I had my sweet sixteen party... I had a dance party and even hired my friends band for the event. At 21 it was a birthday celebration out on the town..complete with hangover I might add. Then there was the year I turned 40 and came home to find my darling son had decorated the whole outside of my house with balloons, and signs announcing my age.  Many birthdays have come and gone, some with lots of celebrating and some just slipped by so quietly... I wish my Mom or Dad would still be here to celebrate this milestone, but they are gone. So tomorrow I will celebrate my day with my husband.  Maybe I will get a cake, maybe not.. No big celebration is planned, maybe we will go out for dinner or maybe we will wait for the weekend.  In years past I have chosen my favorite cakes and posted here, and this year I have done the same...

 

 

 

How about a Baskin and Robbins

Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream Cake

 

 

This Paisley Tier Cake would be a great choice for a large party

 the pans are from Wilton.

 

 

Then there is the NO Calorie cupcake from 1-800-Flowers

This is one of my Favorites

 

 

 

Or a little larger with a large Flower Cake

from 1-800-flowers



 

 maybe a cake using the Pillow Pan set from Wilton's 

I keep saying that one day I might just buy this set.

I think the cakes are so unique 

Easter

Spring has sprung in my area, the Azaleas are in bloom.. correction: some are in bloom, some bloomed earlier and as usual it rained and all those beautiful flowers are gone. I love the beauty of this area when the Azaleas bloom, I just wish they would last a little longer.

Robins were seen weeks ago in our yard, not one but MANY, they must have be stopping by on their way up north, guess they need a bath, something to eat and drink as they hit the feeder and birdbath pretty hard.  Plus I have seen Mocking birds searching for places to build their nest. The birds in the area have also been raiding the pond area, just looking for the right building materials for their nests. I am also sure they are thanking our Poms for shedding their winter coats, as I brush the dogs outside and leave the fur in a basket which the birds raid.  Gotta have a nice soft nest for their babies..

 

 

Well, I didn't bake any Easter Egg Cakes this year.  Last year I made these to help my grand daughter out with a fund raiser for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

But I did make some Easter Baskets for the grand kids, and I plan on making a Ham dinner for Easter.

 

I had grand plans of finishing up the grand kids quilts, but the stomach flu put a damper on getting those done this week.. So the new goal will be next week.. Maybe that is... you see next week I will be celebrating all week long as it is my last few days in the 50 category.. I guess next Thursday I officially become a Senior Citizen... WOW  Senior Discounts here I come.. 

 

I am not quite sure how I will be celebrating.. I would love to have a huge party with lots of music and dancing and great food and friends just like we use to celebrate.. but my friends and most of my family are in PA or scattered all over the US.. So that is out..  So maybe a small gathering with the family that is here, or maybe not, maybe a lovely dinner at my favorite steak house or Red Lobster with my husband, that would be nice.. Maybe a special cake, I would just love to have one of the fabulous chocolate cakes from the German Bakery in Indianapolis.. They were always my favorite.. But that is impossible so maybe a trip to Publix bakery for one of their cakes or I might just make my own. Maybe a new longarm will show up at my door complete with frame, guess not.. but I can dream can't I.  Maybe a new Brother Embroidery Machine might show up, Nope, hubby just bought me the Husqvarna machine.  So maybe a gift certificate to one of my favorite embroidery design sites.. like Embroidery Library  or AriZona Embroidery Barn, Maybe a Gift card to the Fat Quarter Shop, that would be nice too..

 

However I celebrate my birthday this year I am sure it will be quite special as I will be sharing my special day with the wonderful man I married..

 

WAIT, I GOT IT,

The perfect 60s gift

A pair of Rockers for my front porch

isn't that the way it is suppose to be, grandma and grandpa rocking the days away

I Think NOT

I have to many things to do then just sit...

 

Have a great Holiday and on April 4th think of me and splurge with a piece of cake I know I will