Off to Ohio!!

Well, it has been a very long time since I visited my Blog.. I was sick for about 7 weeks. Very hard to function when you aren't feeling well enough to stand up...

So I am going to Ohio Today to help my Mother move one floor up and into a different wing of the independent living facility that she and my father downsized to. This whole move is very hard for mom because my Father passed away just 3 days after they moved in. That was 3 years ago. Her new 1 bedroom apartment is smaller and not so Hoveround friendly. That is her motorized power chair...I am hoping mom can adjust. She may have to move back to the Chicao area. It would be easier for me, but ultimitely the choice will be hers.

I am missing all the apron swaps I was in. I am afraid however they have run their course, and I will now have to find something different to occupy my time.

I have run out of time to continue my post, so I will talk to you soon...Ciao!!!

Christiane and her children...



Here are the recipients of the Mother-Daughter aprons I made this year. Such beautiful people. I am blessed to know them. I am confident that Nick didn't want an apron. Hope he got all he wished for at Christmas. A very nice young man.

Just Stuff!!!

I have neglected this blog for the last few weeks, being as busy as a Bee!! I made matching aprons for a very sweet lady and her 2 year old daughter!! Friends of my daughter!! Here is a picture!! I almost wish I had made them for my daughter and her new to be baby daughter. I do however have lots of time to do something special for them as well.

I missed out on the last swap for 2011, not really having any available time to jump in and get overwhelmed!! Looks like it was a great swap!! I have spent the last hour trying to get this post done, but the phone just keeps me busy!! Joe yelled upstairs to me to get off sometime soon, so he could make a call. I was talking to my Mother...It didn't set well with her!!

My neighbors and I are going to Downtown Chicago for a seasonal drink at the Signature Room on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building, then off to the Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders Company for Dinner. I am the designated driver, so pop for me!!! Signing off to go and get dressed...Later!!!

Oh yes... Merry Christmas to All!!!

Just Too Busy!!

Is everyone as busy as me? I just don't have enough hours in the day to finish what I need to get done. I am having a cookie exchange next Wednesday. I have to bake 8 dozen cookies that look like they took forever to make, and enough house work to last until x-mas. I probably won't get any sleep for the next week. I need a maid...

This past Tuesday, Joe and I drove to Milwaukee to babysit Little Joseph!!! Yeah!! Traffic was horrible, but is managed knowing we would soon be holding this little bundle of joy. Joseph is the perfect baby... Eats well and sleeps alot. I could hold him all day...I probably would if he was my son.

This past Monday evening was the Opening of my Christmas Tree display called the "Festival of Lights", for the Lansing Historical Society. 45 students from the Memorial Junior High School Choir sang songs while little visitors sat on Santa's lap. There were 22 trees decorated by volunteers, representing 22 different Countries, local clubs and organizations. I have been blessed during my time as Curator of this Museum with lots of help from voluneers! They are the backbone to my success! Thank you to all of you!!...You know who you are!! Just too many to list!!

Okay, it is time to clean my house. Pick up clutter and get my act together!!

Talk to you all later!!!!!!

Memory quilt

My recent projects are the construction of memory quilts!  This one was auctioned off last Friday, and was sold to the highest bidder at $265.00 . That made me feel really good! All the proceeds went to St. John's Lutheran School and Church.

I am working on another memory quilt, and it will end up being quite elaborate. It is for the first 5 years life of a little girl named Chloe. I haven't taken any pictures of it yet, but I will soon!! Sewing is my life!! I sew every day, and I feel lucky to have so many projects!!

Most recent Apron/Table Runner Swap!!

Just look how colorful this package was to open!! This is the beautiful Table Runner that Nadine made for me!! How lucky am I!!! Yeah!!! Godiva Chocolate, a Martha Stewart Magazine, some Popourri, and the runner is reversible!!!

Two very nice Hot pads and a little pouch called a schoop schoop, to hold receipts in my purse. Last but not least, some Hot Cocoa!! Thank you ever so much Nadine!!

Clearing out my blog!!

I tried to adjust the layout of my blog site and messed it all up. I have cleared all post before September 2011 so I can start over. I will get the hang of blogging eventually.

Joe and I are heading up to Milwaukee this morning to see our new Grandson, Joseph Amadeo. I was there yesterday, and can't wait to see him again! Yeah!!! He is so tiny...only 18 1/2 inches long.