newly found

I don't want you to get the wrong idea here...the pictures you are about to see are from a couple of weeks ago.  I wouldn't want anyone to think that while my family was recently sick that I would ever dream of leaving them alone to fend for themselves while I was out having a coffee, getting a pedicure, perusing the book store, working out, or thrifting of all things.  Heavens no!  Why on earth would I want to leave my plague-ridden house filled with whiny, needy, snotty (literally) people to go shopping?  Such selfishness I tell you.

But last year, I mean a week or so ago here is what I found:

Some lovely wool sweaters.  I have a weakness for them.  They are somewhat misshapen and don't necessarily fit anyone...but I can make something from them right?  Any ideas?

Some sweet sheets- they might help inspire my seriously slow quilting along progress.

My new "happy" cup and Bettie Rubble beads.  I went to wear the beads the other day and had to fish them out of the dress up box in the girl's room :)

Also found recently is this clothing company for kids and babies.  Am I the last to know about them?  I am MADLY in love with everything they make!!

Hey how about Mansfield Park last night?  Wasn't it great?  Good ol' Fanny!

stayin' alive (barely)

The germs are still here.  They attacked me too.  There was a moment yesterday when I was sure that someone stuffed 50 bricks up my nose while I wasn't looking.  Thankfully Sutafed came to my rescue.  I tried every natural remedy in the book...

(carrot apple ginger juice, thank you Jack Lalanne for your wonderful machine)

Sometimes drugs are necessary.  My husband said, "Whoa, you must really be sick if you are taking that stuff!"  He was right.  Little Hannah is still on the mend.  Thank you for all your well wishes.

I made her new slippys this afternoon.  I found the pattern tucked in an old crochet book of my Grandmother-in-Law's.   I used organic cotton yarn, which is super soft.  She liked them and it made her smile- even though they weren't pink or sparkly.

Now...for the winner.  There were 18 comments left on my 100th post.  I asked Emma to pick a number between 1-18 and she picked 10.  So, Haley is the winner.  I will craft something up for you as soon as we are all well.  Thank you to everyone who participated.  Lovely to see some new names and visit your blogs.  Yeah it is the weekend!!

sick station

Well unfortunately, the "barf bowl" has seen some action over the last few days.  Again, Hannah keeps it in her possession at all times.  I am thankful that she has become so skilled in its proper use!  A lot less laundry for me if you know what I mean.

We set up what Hannah refers to as her "sick station".  Wherever she goes the station goes too. It is a bright and cheery day and I thought it might do her some good to look out the window for a while.  She agreed only if I agreed to re-locate the "sick station" too. Like an entourage following royalty I packed out the gear while she sauntered out to the couch- all the way reminding me of the essentials: lip balm (behind her water bottle), paper dolls, personal dvd player, tissue, books, etch-a-sketch, and of course the barf bowl (strangely not pictured).

As much as it pains me to see them sick.  I make a fine nurse. In fact, I was supposed to be at a birth this morning.  Sadly, I had to decline. Instead I found myself making chicken soup (that went un-eaten) and my friend Lisa's miraculous honey/lemon/ginger/cayenne tea.

(Also not consumed by the patient).  All this doting has left me ready for a nap. Hope you are well... ZZZZZZZZZZ.