What Eemah? I'm helping you! Originally uploaded by shellipsm Because he's just our little helper.These are blocks 1-6 of the 12 week Quilt-a-long, as being led/tutored by the ever talented Amanda Jean, over at Crazy Mom Quilts.I've learned SO much in the past 6 weeks, I look forward to the next 6!

In more ways than one.Someone commented to me one day that I'd "lost weight." I said to them, "Well, not since Thanksgiving." I thought, for SURE I had gained 8-12 pounds. But as you can see from my ticker, I've only gained about 5 pounds since early November. Sure, it's a gain, but I'm trying … Continue reading Cutting the fat

In more ways than one.Someone commented to me one day that I'd "lost weight." I said to them, "Well, not since Thanksgiving." I thought, for SURE I had gained 8-12 pounds. But as you can see from my ticker, I've only gained about 5 pounds since early November. Sure, it's a gain, but I'm trying … Continue reading Cutting the fat

OMG! Cali is knocked up, people. As in Pregnant. Squee! Go share the love!And Second Squee Alert! Jen and Cait are preggers, too! Wow. The good news just keeps coming in.As for the Cheeky, she's doing better - thanks for all of the well wishes. We have a steroid prescription to pick up, and her … Continue reading Squee alert!

OMG! Cali is knocked up, people. As in Pregnant. Squee! Go share the love!And Second Squee Alert! Jen and Cait are preggers, too! Wow. The good news just keeps coming in.As for the Cheeky, she's doing better - thanks for all of the well wishes. We have a steroid prescription to pick up, and her … Continue reading Squee alert!

Fever - Not too bad. Cough - Not too bad. Wheezing - Not too bad. All three together=off to the ER we go. She's down to 46 breaths per minute, from 52, and her fever's down to 103.5 from 103.8, but each time I lay her down to take her temp, the resulting breathing catastrophe … Continue reading Off to the ER we go…

Fever - Not too bad. Cough - Not too bad. Wheezing - Not too bad. All three together=off to the ER we go. She's down to 46 breaths per minute, from 52, and her fever's down to 103.5 from 103.8, but each time I lay her down to take her temp, the resulting breathing catastrophe … Continue reading Off to the ER we go…

I've written before about how I have an internal negative reaction when people wish me a "Merry Christmas," and I instinctively respond with "Happy Chanukah."The Rabbi on Saturday was talking about how we react to such things. Especially since this past week's Parsha (Torah Portion) talks about the blessings given to Jacob's children. When people … Continue reading On Faith…

I've written before about how I have an internal negative reaction when people wish me a "Merry Christmas," and I instinctively respond with "Happy Chanukah."The Rabbi on Saturday was talking about how we react to such things. Especially since this past week's Parsha (Torah Portion) talks about the blessings given to Jacob's children. When people … Continue reading On Faith…

the new bag. I'm WAY proud! Originally uploaded by shellipsm Vintage fabric from Janet. Top zipper from a thrifted wool sweater I took apart to felt for ugly doll bits.It has a lining, and an inner pocket, and I'm in love. Narda, not so much. But that's OK, I didn't make it for her! ;)Better … Continue reading the new bag. I’m WAY proud!