OH WHERE, OH WHERE HAS MY STITCHING MOJO GONE?
My poor needle has not been picked up in so long.  Sure, I’ve been busy and I’ve been stressed, but that’s never stopped me from stitching before.   I don’t like what’s going on with this mojo thing, but I’ve discovered that the more I wonder where it went, the more disturbed and upset about it I get.   Maybe I’ll just keep fondling my STASH, reading blogs and browsing through magazines until the desire to pick up a needle returns.

GRADUATION

Over 550 students participated in the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12.

My daughter received her degree and received the Dean’s Commendation, an honor for maintaining a 3.5 or above grade point average for all semesters.

 The “Official” graduation portrait.

My beautiful girls sharing a sister moment.

SNICKERS

 It’s been a rough few months for little Snickers.  First she had the bulging disc in her neck and was on total rest for 6-8 weeks.  Then she developed a bronchial thing that had to be treated with a steroid for 4 weeks.  As soon as she was done with the steroid medication, she started having accidents in the house.  Called the vet and he said to collect a urine sample and bring her in.  Have you ever tried to collect a urine sample from a dog who doesn’t want you to collect a sample?  I’m sure my neighbors were laughing at me!  

Turns out, she had a urinary tract infection and was treated with antibiotics for 2 weeks.  Now my poor little sweetheart is having a congestive heart failure flare up and has to be on a diuretic for a few weeks.

ROSES FOR MOTHER’S DAY

 My girls gave me 2 dozen roses, candy and a sterling silver necklace.


Mom Update:  My mom has been on a two month break from cancer treatments and will be seeing the oncologist again at the end of the month.  At that time, he will discuss with us the new treatment plan and it’s risks.  During this two month break, my mom has been gaining weight and having difficulty breathing.  The type of blood cancer my mom has causes kidney and heart failure as well as a multitude of other systemic problems.  The next two weeks will be filled with tests, blood work and more doctor appointments.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stitchin’     

TOTALLY NON-STITCHY POST

Still not finding that stitchy feeling.  I haven’t picked up a needle in, well, I can’t remember how long it’s been.  I had wanted to make a pincushion for my MIL, but here it is a few days before Mother’s Day and I haven’t started it.  Heck, I haven’t even picked a design yet.  The longer it takes me to get going on this, the more stress it’s going to cause me and that probably means I’ll make more mistakes.  Not a good way to anticipate starting a project.

SPRING ALL AROUND
Thought I’d share a collage of the signs of spring around our home.  Everything is so green, but some of the flowers don’t seem as spectacular as they did last year.  I think our really early warm weather in February jump started everything, but then the frosty, frozen March nights  damaged the blooms and buds.

WHERE’S THE ROBIN?
This was taken from the really dirty third floor window looking down on the tree in our front yard.   This tree had been damaged in a storm last fall and had to be severely trimmed.  My daughters called it the cactus tree all winter long, lol.  

As you can see, there are new leaves and branches growing.  I love the color of the new leaves and I think they are more colorful than in the fall when it’s just a yellow-gold color.  I haven’t been able to view the nest without the adult robin so I have no idea how many eggs there are.  As fast as the leaves and branches are growing, I might not ever be able to see the eggs or babies.


A STORY


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My how young they are!
Homecoming ~~ High School Freshmen

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                     Goofy High School Graduates




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                                 Happy College Graduates




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ENGAGED!!!!

Congratulations to my 

beautiful daughter and son-in-law-to-be!

 

Have a great rest of the week and weekend!

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