Thanks everyone for all your supportive thoughts and calls and emails. I received so much great  advice and I have to share 2 things that cracked me up.  I got an e-mail from my dear friend Jill today, whom I had recently told that I just wanted to "scream," to which she replied, "…and if…

I’ve been feeling so sad lately. So out of sorts. Feeling left behind. Forgotten. Feeling like sometimes I may have just been given more than I’m able to bear. Ever feel like that, too? I have much, much to be grateful for. And for those things, I am. But I am in a horrible funk…

Please read this story. We are the same age. We are Mothers. She is a friend of a friend. She is a survivor. We all have so much to be grateful for. Give your little ones an extra squeeze today. xoxo

** you can see a picture of the dress my mom made on my sisters blog here. We are back from the wedding and still trying to get our lives back to normal. Henry looks like he had a good time, no? I think we have a future marching band member on our hands (as…

I was so thrilled when Holly asked me to be part of her Blog-able Feast (although I’m quite certain I am the only non-professional-quilter! I’m trying hard not to be intimidated!!) We are starting with desserts, and I’m happy to share one of my favorite Fall recipes. I started making this recipe about 5 years…

Well, I am pleased to say that it all came together (in more ways then one. Mu-ha-ha!) It was all so very last minute, but thanks to my Mother-in-law, who let us borrow some quilting frames and a bunch of quilting gear, we were able to make a quilt. Together. It was so great.  I…

So you may have noticed the little cupcake  that I’ve added to my sidebar. Starting today Holly is hosting a 2 week long Blog-able feast featuring other bloggers & crafters. Today is the first day, so if you are looking for recipes, click the cupcake or click here. Get ready for lots of scrumptious deserts…

My Sister, Vanessa, is getting married on the 20th and we are having a family shower for her this weekend. Megan (my other sister) and I were just talking about how great it would be to have all the family tie a quilt for her at the shower. Only problem. I’ve never tied a quilt.…

Last Christmas I was at Bath+Body and they told me based on my purchases, I could buy a denim tote for $5. Hmm…not a big denim fan, but sure. Why not. Well, the denim bag has grown on me quite a bit. I use it all the time. It’s all floppy and squishy and conforms…

It’s September, but I feel like I’m living in Baker in mid-July. It has been so hot here. I think it was 110 today. I can’t stop saying how hot it is. I mean, it’s so hot. I think I am  making it worse for myself and those around me. I think it makes it…