Road trip!!!

The first three pictures are inside the quilt store in Lyman (I thought it was Urie but it's really in Lyman) Its called Valley Quilt shop and if you live within a 2 hour drive it is totally worth it! They had TONS of great kits and more books than any place I have been. Lots of great fabric and really super nice ladies working there!

The next one is of our group(minus me) in front of the store in Evanston,WY It is called Connecting Threads and is also really cute.
The last one is of me and my friend Carol in front of the same store.

I will post a picture of my haul as soon as I take one lol!

So I am early for tomarrow too

Bright and early in the morning me and my quilt guild ladies are taking a road trip to a little town called Urie, WY to a store called Valley Fabric.
Its about a 2 hour drive East of here and I have been told it is an amazing quilt shop. I will post some pictures when I get back.
Love to all,

So I am a day early

August is birthday month around our house, not only is it my birthday this month its my sweet hubby, my dad, my brother, my adopted sister, my ex sister in law and my nieces I also have a nephew due around the middle of the month. To top that all off its also my anniversary this month as well as my parents.
Whew busy month!
So I thought it was best to change my background while I had two seconds :O)
Have a super fantastic day!

Doctors are like chocolates you never know what your going to get!

Monday I had a terrible experience with a doctor who told me that there was nothing wrong with me it was all in my head and if I lost some weight then I would be fine. Today I had a visit with another doctor (because I am not going back to the first one!) who listened to what I had to say understood what I was going through and while there is no cure for chronic fatigue there are treatments and she was able to help me start working on a couple.

As some of you who have followed my blog know I have been feeling progressively more and more tired and worn out and really like total crap for the last 3 years. Every time I went in to tell them I felt yucky was another round of tests and another round of specialists. I am grateful because we wouldn't have found my heart defect until I had a stroke had I not been going through all of this. I have had sinus surgery, tonsils out 2 sleep studies, heart surgery, I take iron, RLS medication, thyroid meds, anti depressants, and vitamins up the wazoo in a quest to feel like a human being again.
Diagnosing CFS is a process of elimination so it has been a long and frustrating 3 years. I have some new medication as well as a new eating, exercise and massage therapy plan. For the first time in a long time I feel like the doctors aren't saying well its all in your head just stop being tired, get more sleep and lose weight. Well dang I would if I could huh! I am grateful to have a diagnosis and some kind of treatment plan. Will I ever be running the Boston Marathon probably not but by dang I am going to be able to take my kids to the park or go on a field trip with their class.

Thanks for letting me ramble,

Did you think I died?

I have been out of the blogging loop for a while, shame shame on me!
I haven't felt well for a while and a I am still trying to find a doctor to help with that.
The quilt top above is for my nephew that is due on August 16 woo hoo!
I will be better about posting, I promise ;O)

Quilt retreat!!!

I had a blast but I am wiped! Here are some pics.

Why I haven't been around much...

First we made a run to San Diego to see Mikes dad when he had a stroke, we did take time to see my favorite thing in the world the Pacific Ocean
This kids lived it! The sunset was breath taking!



Then because DH had to bail on me I took my mom to Vegas for valentines day! TO much fun. She needed the break she has been with my grandma all the time as she slowly gets worse and worse. she can't talk at all now she has to write everything down and her mind is starting to slip now. I will try to be better about posting miss you all!

Viva Las Vegas!!!

I am off for 3 fun filled days with my mom!
(yes I have the addresses for all the quilt stores ;O) )

Sorry I have been out of it

I have been a slacker blogger cause I just have felt cruddy.
I have also been busy, My DS1 turned 11 he is getting his Weblos badge, his arrow of light and his faith in God award. I am pretty proud of him farther than my brothers or my hubby.
DD and DS1 received certificates from the state board of education saying they had scored in the top 10% in the nation on the IOWA tests. Also a very proud moment for mom and dad.
DS@ thinks now he is 5 her is really 15 and has developed the I know so much more than you mom attitude. I think I need to buy large amounts of duct tape or something ;O)
Grandma is still with us but steadily going down hill, its almost imposable to understand what she it trying to tell you any more. Its Sad!

DFIL is doing well last I had heard he needed a little speach therapy but no physical therapy. He was very blessed.

DH had a A1C test and his sugar is high so both of us are trying to clean up our diets, he of course has lost 7 pounds I have gained 10. GRUMBLE!!!!

I hope you all have a great day,HUGS!

Crazy drive

We got a call that my DFIL had a stroke on Thursday so we got in the car and drove from Northern UT to Southern CA (a 12 hour drive) We got here Friday morning and I am happy to report that my FIL is doing really well. He was lucky they got the clot busters in him in time. The stroke was at the back of his head and if they hadn't broken up the stroke he would have been dead or paralysed from the neck down.

We will be back on the road headed home Monday morning after a stop at the Mecca of quilting in Southern CA, Quilt in a Day!

HUGS!

DH says being a girl geek is good.

SOOOO my DH informs me that being a girl geek is a rare and precious thing. I think its just cause he is a geek himself.

Find out just how big a geek you are HERE
I ranked 44.97041% - Major Geek

Hugs,

So either I am a geek or a man

I have come to this conclusion because-

I know the answer to "Life the Universe and Everything" is 42.

I wonder what the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow really is. (European not African obviously)

I know I need to buy a fake bead if I am going to a stoning.

I know who Zaphod Beeblebrox is why he stole "The Heart of Gold" and what mice have to do with the whole thing.

I know why Luke Skywalker and Princess Lea could never be an item.

I call my dog a Ferengi cause she loves to have her ears rubbed.

I know the proper way to clean mouse balls.

I know that using "The Spice" will turn your whole eye blue.

But most of all I get this comic and think its hysterical

you have to click on it to see the whole thing

HUGS,

Today I need to be thankful...

I know when I am having a "down" day I need to be thankful so here goes...

I am thankful for my children- I am thankful that Miranda is getting better and that she is smart enough to write short stories even if it means she takes over my laptop all day, I am thankful for Austin and his tender heart even when he is crying and having a fit when I make him do chores, I thankful Wade and his inquisitive mind even when he is taking all the knobs off everything in my house with a screwdriver.

I am thankful for my home- even the 28 stairs that need to be vacuumed

I am thankful for clothes to wear- even the pile of laundry that never seems to go away

I am thankful for my furbabies- even my puppy that eats my good shoes

I am thankful for snow- even when I slip and fall in it

I am thankful for food to eat- even when I have to shop for it and that it creates dirty dishes

I am thankful for the gospel- even when I have to teach primary

I am thankful for all of you no even on this one. ;O)

Miranda bug update

This has been Miranda since we got home from the surgeon. She has her ice pack, her quilt mom made and her book oh yeah and her cat for protection from the dog. They gave her liquid Loritab and it works about as well for her as me(not at all)
She is doing remarkably well and I think by Monday she may be asking to go back to school we will see.

Poor sweet Miranda Bug

Tomorrow my sweet girl goes in to have all 4 of her wisdom teeth taken out as well as a tooth that is growing horizontal in the roof of her mouth. She should be out of commission for a while. Hers look just like the impacted ones in the picture. So if I am scares its cause I am taking care of my only baby girl.
HUGS

I know its late but it didn't feel like the holiday was over until the kids went back to school today! So woo hoo! Happy New Year!

Its been so dang cold here the last few days its been below zero at night, BLECH!

It started snowing again this afternoon and so I went to get a bundle of wood at the store and slipped in the parking lot (I am going to change my name to Grace) I managed to bruise my whole right side, a big one on my knee another on my hand, a really pretty one on my ribs and one that's going to be a doosy on my hip.

At least I have my fire :O)

EEEEeeeeeKKKKK!!!!!

My cute puppy found not one but two dead mice someplace in my house!Not this kind

This kind

I had a total breakdown, called the emergency animal hospital since it was after 5 on the weekend (They said she would be just fine), Then went to WalMart and bought $135 worth of traps, poison and bleach products to scrub the entire house.
I spent the day bleaching the entire house.
The mice she found were pretty much mummified so we have no idea where, when or how they died or even where she found them (she found them about an hour apart the second while I was buying bleach because of the first one)
I haven't gotten over the feeling like I am going to hurl or the skin crawling sensation but with the house smelling faintly like a swimming pool and new dishes, silverware and food (yes I threw out my dishes, silverware and any food that was open including all the cereal, chips and bread!)

DH thinks I over react a bit but I think with an animal that can carry the plague it's necessary (not to mention I needed new dishes and silver wear anyway)
HUGS!!

My favorite Christmas gift

So about 9 months or so ago my cd wallet was in the door of my POS van and it fell out someplace I was very sad! Crushed is a better word, most of the CD's were from the 80's and 90's and I just knew I would never have good music in my car again.

Well my sweet Michael for Christmas went out and did what he could to replace them for me. No they aren't the same albums but a lot of the same artists and it was so thoughtful of him.
I give him hard time about Christmas gifts and birthday gifts (the man bought me a rice steamer one time) but this one was spot on!

Thank you my love!

Slacker blogger update...

Sorry I have been a total slacker blogger!
Updates lets see...
Grandma is still with us she has good days and bad but over all is about the same as she has been since she got to the hospice place.

My sister update she just found out she is pregnant! Woo hoo I get to make baby quilts!

Christmas update Santa found our house and left the kids (okay me) a Wii I have been bowling on it and am having a blast.

Snow update we have about 2 feet and the snow plows haven't been out so its scary even to go get milk down the hill to the store. Its currently 10° Fahrenheit outside(-12.22° Celsius) and that it damn (opps excuse my mouth!) cold!

Carin the injury prone update I hurt my back shoveling snow on Monday then Thursday as I was starting to feel better I fell down the stairs and hurt it again. GEEES I am I a loser or what!

Hope your Christmas was grand and you have a wonderful New Year!

Merry Christmas

Its early I know but life is still crazy here I am running back and forth between taking care of kids and Christmas and going to the hopice center to see my grandma I hope you all have a great one.

Sad day

My grandma went to a hospice center (pictured above) its very nice but it means the end is near.

New member of our family

This is Bella (she came with that name) Wade had his 5 year old allergy tests and he has out grown his dog allergy. WOO HOO!

On the grandma front they are talking about a permanent feeding tube. They finally gave her an IV she was so dehydrated and we had to ask the Dr to put one in I am distressed at the care she is getting. GRRR! I will let you know when I know anything new.

My poor grandma

This is a diagram of nasal feeding with a tube. This is what they are putting in my grandma right now. She had a stroke but that was in October and she has been choking on the food and liquids she is trying to eat. Finally after 5 trips to the emergency room they admitted her and are evaluating what is going on. The Dr said that its not the stroke that is causing the problems he is running some tests but he said its about a 33% chance its ALS (lou gehrig's disease)that has no cure and she will just get worse. We are praying it is the other disease he mentioned that can be treated but he is leaning toward ALS. I know that most of the people that read my blog are of different religions but I also believe that no matter God listens to prayers. So if you wouldn't mind remembering her in your prayers I would be thankful to you.
HUGS!


UPDATE...
They sedated grandma to put in the tube and that tiny tube cut off her airway so something is really wrong in her throat. They were unable to place the tube. They are weighing the options at this point. SIGH!!
HUGS to all!

This made me laugh

So I got this from a friend today I thought it was hysterical, I hope it doesn't offend anyone.



Finkelstein and Jesus


Jesus was wandering around Jerusalem when he decided that he really needed a new robe.

After looking around for a while, he saw a sign for Finkelstein, the Tailor.


So, he went in and made the necessary arrangements to have Finkelstein prepare a new robe for him. A few days later, when the robe was finished, Jesus tried it on -- and it was a perfect fit!

He asked how much he owed.

Finkelstein brushed him off: "No, no, no, for the Son of God there's no charge!

However, may I ask for a small favor. Whenever you give a sermon, perhaps you could just mention that your nice new robe was made by Finkelstein, the Tailor?"

Jesus readily agreed and as promised, extolled the virtues of his Finkelstein robe whenever he spoke to the masses.

A few months later, while Jesus was again walking through Jerusalem , he happened to walk past Finkelstein's shop and noted a huge line of people waiting for Finkelstein's robes.

He pushed his way through the crowd to speak to him and as soon as Finkelstein spotted him he said: "Jesus, Jesus, look what you've done for my business!

Would you consider a partnership?"

"Certainly," replied Jesus.

"Jesus & Finkelstein it is."

"Oh, no, no," said Finkelstein.

"Finkelstein & Jesus.

After all, I am the craftsman."

The two of them debated this for some time.

Their discussion was long and spirited, but ultimately fruitful -- and they finally came up with a mutually acceptable compromise. A few days later, the new sign went up over Finkelstein's shop:


LORD AND TAYLOR...........