Did You Adopt a Shelter Dog in 2009?

If you did, Pedigree has an offer for YOU!

If you adopted a dog any time during the 2009 calendar year you can send in an offer for some free Pedigree.

Here is the link to the Pedigree Offer to read all about it. But don't wait too long. The deadline is February 2010.

That's all I've got for now (I was reminded to update my blog).

A Good Start to the Day ...

Jim brought me birthday Banana Bread and a Peppermint Mocha. Now that's the way to start off a birthday.

The only downside is having to work today, but that's okay.

No one said life was perfect.

Time Slips Away ...

as it so easily does ...

Someone very close to me was getting after me about not updating my blog. And it is true, I have let time slip by ... always intending to update my blog but never quite getting around to it. Marlene would have definately been after me about not updating things here as well. She was good about keeping me on track.

A lot of fun things have happened since my last post and most recently something very sad.

This is Rio.

A very loved and some would say spoiled girl. But that's the best kind, right. This photo was taken just this past summer.

Rio passed away on Wednesday, December 23. She would have been 16 in May of next year. She was such a sweet and loving girl. She loved to travel with me and didn't care where we were going, she just wanted to be going too.

I miss you baby girl.

2 Days of Sewing Bliss ...

I am in piecing heaven. As usual I brought way too many projects to work on, but the good news is ... I have been able to spend time with friends doing what I love.

Will post pictures when I get back to my computer.

If you are out there and sewing ... hoping you are having as much fun as me!

Blogiversary Winner is ...

The list randomizer at Random.org has selected Mama T.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Mama T please email me your mailing information.

Thank you all for participating.

A Belated Blogiversary ... finally

Please, please excuse the delay, I know it has been a while. I just needed to get back on track with everything and, of course, something else had to go wrong. But now I think all of that is behind me, so on with the celebration.

So the blogiversary celebration is about 5 weeks late, but better late than never. And what better way to celebrate then with a Giveaway!!

Since the Fall and Winter seasons are fast approaching I decided that flannel would be very appropriate.

This is a complete quilt kit (finished quilt measures 60"x60") and includes backing and binding. I will select the winner on Friday the 11th, 6 am PT. No special questions to answer or hoops to jump through. Just leave a comment.

Thank you for coming and reading my blog.

Mending and Sewing ...

Well, I have finished all of my meds and am very much on the mend. Recovery is very apparent. Things have not completely returned to normal, but everything is a far cry from what it was.

There is some quilting news to report. Last weekend Pam had a small gathering at her place and I was able to spend Saturday and Sunday sewing with Holly, Bonnie, Alison and Pam. It was good to see everyone again and spend time sewing and laughing. Dwight took good care of us once again and kept us well fed. He is an awesome cook and you know we had to keep our strength up.

On Friday, I did take a trip to Helen's for a Sew Day at her house and had a wonderful day. Everyone there was doing hand work, myself included. Several of the ladies there are working on Baltimore Album quilt blocks and, I must say, it is going to be a gorgeous quilt. These ladies do exquisite applique. One of the ladies, Sandra, showed us a block she was working using wool. It was so beautiful, the wool just seemed to glow. And Kris was working on the cutiest little apron blocks using 30's fabrics. Did I say it was a wonderful day - well it was. Good friends, good food and a perfect day with needle in hand.

On a blogging note ... my Blogiversary was postponed because of things that were going on. Be sure to check back, something is in the works.