Sampler Finished

It was a crazy day for us yesterday. My step dad had a doctor's appointment yesterday morning as he has been feeling extremely bad lately. He quit smoking about 8 months ago and since then he has been gaining weight. It wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that he started having some swelling in his legs and feet. He also is the type of guy who HATES to go to the doctor so when Mom made him an appointment to see the doctor we knew he was feeling bad when he didn't object it. So when I got the call from my mom telling me to meet her at the hospital because he was being admitted to the hospital I was freaked out. Let me tell you that was the longest mile and a half trip I have ever taken!

As of right now what we do know for sure is he has an enlarged heart and enlarged liver. He also is retaining water everywhere. Until more tests are done that is all we know for sure. My mom is a strong woman but he is her world and she is very scared (as we all are!). I hate to ask this because ya'll were wonderful when I was pregnant with Megan but please keep him in your thoughts for us.

What do I do when I am stressed? Stitching of course! In between visits to the hospital yesterday I worked on finishing Megan's sampler. I still have some finishing touches to do like cutting the dowel down to fit it and paint it to match the sampler.

Ladybug Birth Sampler

by Donna Vermillion Giampa

from April 2008 JCS

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

This and That

Hello everyone! :) I promise I didn't disappear again. I managed to come down with a nice little cold over the weekend which makes me so mad because I had done so great and managed to not get sick since before Megan was born. I finally broke down and took some cold medicine yesterday and pulled out QS Fairy Tales and only stitched about 50 stitches (if that!) before I literally passed out with needle in one hand and hoop/fabric in the other hand.

I did feel a little better in the afternoon so I made my way to Hobby Lobby and picked out this fabric to finish Megan's birth sampler. Problem is when I went to get everything assembled I realized I didn't have any batting. Grrr!!




Megan seems to be doing lots better. Turns out it was allergies bothering her. We got her some medicine and she seems to be lots happier now. At least she isn't rubbing her nose and eyes as much now.

Krissy is slowly getting adjusted to her new high school. She has joined the track and softball team. She is really excited about that but she still says there is only 4 cute guys in the school. Typical teenage girl...lol.

Allie's coach has been trying to convince her to go out for track next year but she isn't interested in it....unless one of the Jonas boys is at the finish line.

Mac is still his ornery self. He isn't happy unless he is getting one of his sisters mad at him. Typical boy....lol. Knock on wood.....so far no signs of any ear infections. Whoo-hoo!!

It is getting close to time for me to head out the door and start the daily routine of picking the kids up from school(s). 3 kids equals 3 different schools which mean I spend about 3 hours getting them all picked up. Good thing is I don't have to drag Megan out and around in the cold as Grandpa John loves his little girl.:)

Have a wonderful day!

A Little Stitching

I want to thank everyone for their wonderful comments on Megan. :) My stitching time has been severely limited lately. Now I remember why I didn't get a lot accomplished stitching wise when Krissy, Allie, and Mac were little! LOL

I finally added Megan's name to her stocking.

Last month I did finally put in the final stitches on for Topaz Fairie, now I just have to get to the beading!

I have been in the mood for making Christmas ornies....

Last but not least, I did manage to finish Megan's birth sampler. :)

I know lately all I seem to be talking about is Megan but the other kids are keeping me just as busy as she is! The main thing right now is Mac goes in on Nov 18 for his next ear surgery. This time they will be working on both of his ears. :( Dr. L is putting an implant is his left ear so hopefully his hearing will improve. Mac is still having problems at school because of his hearing and it seems like his teachers don't want to acknowledge it. They tell me that he shows no signs of hearing loss but when I take him in for a hearing exam it shows that he can't hear a lot of things. Grrrr!! Mac seems to be looking forward to the surgery this time. I think it is only because he knows he gets out of school for 5-7 days.

I hate making these posts short and quick but that is all that Megan will allow me to do. :)

Have a great day!!