Me=cranky

I was a little cranky today at someone and I am sorry for it. It had something to do with not responding to something was not "good manners". Well, it came at the wrong time is all.
My Mom went to her oncologist today and they are worried because in their words, she has no blood and will have a double transfusion tomorrow. A normal platelet count is at the lowest, 150,000 and Mom's is today at 21,000. Her red and white cell counts are almost nothing as well, so she's asked me to come tonight and stay with her, because her eyes are blurring and all.
So to Dear Kai, I am sorry that it got to me so.

Pay it forward

Pay It Forward
Jennifer Conway at http://jenniferconway.blogspot.com/ has invited everyone to take part in this Pay It Forward challenge. I too think it is a great idea and am willing to play! I will send a handmade gift/thingy/something to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this "Pay It Forward" exchange. I don't know what that gift will be, and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! And truthfully, it will probably be later than sooner! The only thing you have to do in return is "Pay It Forward" by making the same promise on your blog with a link back to me. So basically, if you comment I'll send you something crafty that I'll make! Once you sign up, copy and paste the above paragraph on your blog, and three other lucky people will be the recipients of your handmade work. You must post this on your blog to be eligible.

Z is coming

I am having the worst time thinking of a Z post for Wednesday. I can think of some Z's, but they only arrive when I'm sleeping.
I'll keep at it...only two more days and we'll have been through the entire alphabet together!

Sunday Antiques

Went to the Antique stores yesterday looking for vintage wallpaper, postcards and just about anything really. Not much luck there except for some old glittery birthday cards that I might use in art.

Looking across the street, I could see our local museum.
It is a beautiful building.

Heading back up to the car...

Well, have a great day.

Is Winter over?

We haven't had much snow this year and the rain seems to have been showing up less than usual.
We have had wind, wind , wind though.
Now this morning the Canadian Geese flew overhead...they're loud as can be...and that usually means that winter is done.
I don't want it to be done.
I want some snow...just a little so I can wear my new gloves and put my snow boots on and take a walk in the snow.
Please.My Mom started her chemotherapy this week and she's doing well with it.
She bought herself a yellow bucket to vomit in during the car ride back and forth...a half hour each way.
The medicine she has been given keeps the nausea down and makes her sleep all the time.
Good stuff.
Well, I'd better post this and get back to work.
Toodles.

Wednesdays Y is for

Yellowstone 1909
Eagle Nest RockYellowstone 1915
Cleopatra Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs

Yosemite 1915
Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley

Yacht Racing in 1915
Lake Michigan

I thought and thought and wasn't thrilled with anything I came up with for Y until I remembered my postcards.
I have been to Yosemite and to Yellowstone, enjoyed both and hope to one day go again.
Yacht racing? No, haven't done that, I just love the postcard.
Y not?

Secret Admirer Swap

Oh me, oh my, I joined another Valentine swap. This time instead of 42 recipe copies it is one handmade item with a Valentine theme and some chocolate.
I am liking this.

I love blogland.

A Giveaway!

Over at
Catiean & Co
a birthday and 75th post celebration...
go, visit and join in the fun.

Baby Shower day

My friend is about to have a baby, so I gave her a shower.
It was at a pizza parlor and we had loads of fun playing games, eating pizza and cake and just visiting.I made the diaper cake and was very pleased with how it turned out.

I painted the tin in the background for her to use.
Can you tell that her theme is dragonflies?

Don't we make a happy group?
They are all ladies that I worked with at a wonderful childcare center a few years ago.
We were like a family...bickering and all and we still love each other...at least I think so.

X is for

XenopsThis is a Plain Xenops. (internet picture)
These birds make their nests out of clay and are called "oven birds".
Learn more here.