Monday April 15, 2024

 Another crazy week!  My daughter got sick and was in the hospital briefly.  She was dizzy, weak muscles, couldn't stand by herself without help, nauseated and headaches.  After tests they decided it was the crystals in her ears that somehow got disturbed and out of place.  She's been home for a week.  They gave her anti-dizziness meds and nausea meds.  She couldn't look up or down and has had physical therapy for it every other day.  I've had vertigo before but nothing  like this....the  poor girl.  It was sort of funny in a way because she was not allowed to do laundry or cooking or anything where she had to look down or up and she had to do certain exercises.   Tracy and the boys had to pick up the slack although the boys are big helpers but they have homework and activities.  She couldn't be left alone either in case she fell.    Today they said she could go back to work but they are still wanting to see her every other day as one of her eyes is still not back to normal.  If it doesn't get better they are thinking she might have neuritis of the brain?  OMG!   If we knew all the  things that could go wrong in our bodies we'd refuse to come out of the womb! I'm just glad she is alright, feeling better, and on the mend, hopefully!

I also had a doctor appointment this past week, someone came to put some kind of attachment on my propane tank and I was finally able to take the plants outside after all winter, and I got my taxes done (I do them myself).

Don't ask me where the week went but over the weekend I did get some crafting done...........I final finished the little bunny but I  think I would like to get some jumbo rickrack to put around the outside edge...

I also appliqued and sewed the rabbit pillow.........

I cut out the material for the carrots and leaves so they are ready to sew  together.........

I worked on the Robin and it is a lot more stitching than I thought and I'm not done yet

I am so far behind on my Anniversaries of the Heart...actually, I made so many mistakes this week I had to frog many portions of each of my XS projects...not sure what was wrong...maybe I was thinking of Amy instead of focusing on my XS.

I worked on the puzzle and slowly but surely it is coming along....

I also found a quilt kit to start after the carrots are done....it's a small quilt Kit from Kim Diehl...

I'm also gathering materials to make composition book covers plus I broke down and ordered a new self-healing mat for rotary cutting fabrics.  Mine is really old and not working so good anymore.  I got a bigger one too.....36 X 48.  This week I am hoping to get a hold of someone to detail my car.  Luther's coming tonight to mow, and tomorrow it's supposed to storm. I continue cleaning and clearing but it 's slow going.  This week I hope to hang some more pictures and/or plates. 

I hope you are all well and staying busy and happy!

Happy Trails!!!

Eclipse Day here in Arkansas!!!

 Yes, the towns around here are buzzing with tourists and festivals and celebrations of all kinds.  Me...I'm just staying home.  I got groceries Friday and that was busy like crazy at the pickup.  Usually I pickup at 10:00 a.m. but I couldn't get a slot until noon!  The gal loading my car said that everyone a round is raising their prices because of all the tourists.  We are in the direct path and so we will have 100% of the eclipse.  I'm ready...I have my glasses............

I finally got my project bag made but what a time I had!  Long story but it all worked out finally and I'm sure the next one will be much easier......this is the front...it is a Christmas project bag to hold my Christmas XS

the back....

and the lining...

I have a little XS finish......a free pattern from a French designer..........so sweet..........

 this little bunny was sweet too...chomping on my yard full of clover........

now, back to my Robin.............

I had gotten quite a bit done on my Anniversaries of the Heart Bonus chart but I had to tear it all out because I was off 2 stitches which would have made a big problem later on....I started over and so far so good.........

 The puzzle is coming along slowly but surely.........

Last week I made banana bread which was great for breakfast........today I'm making Red Velvet Cupcakes..........probably not so great for breakfast but mighty good regardless of when you eat them!

That's all for now.  I hope you are all well and enjoying whatever season you are in!

Happy Trails!!!