Ms Grundy again

Sunday We had a celebration of life for our grandson Lucas, who lost his battle on Monday. It was at the hospital where he stayed for five months, and was attended by maybe 130 people - co-workers of Ben's at the Air Force, in a long line of dress blue uniforms, and dozens of nurses, doctors, desk people from the NICU and from the prenatal ward where Heather was for a month before Lucas came. It was a tender and beautiful service - Our thanks to all the staff and the wonderful chaplains at Providence.

Our grandson was lucky to have Ben and Heather for parents, and we are all lucky to have known him. His life was a struggle, and he fought valiantly and ferociously. hugs to all those who prayed for him, care about him, or helped him fight. Benjamin Dean Lucas Eric Dean, born july 2 2011, died today December 12 2011 at 11:15. Lucas was a verry tough babie. He fought hard to hold on to life for a verry long time against impossible odds until the verry last moment. When it became aparrent that his condition was no longer repairable and his suffering became too much, a decision was made to let him pass. He was loved and will be missed by both of his parents Ben and Heather, his entire family, everyone who saw his photos or heard his story, and the entire Providence NICU/prenatal unit staff.

Made ten more blocks yesterday - seemed to be pressing for hours. There will be pictures when it's done - or maybe when the top is done. day & night in teals with rust accent http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?i=20490

Recently, a blogger I read said that she learned a new way to put on a  bra. This is a grown woman, with grown kids. I am stymied. There are only two ways to put on a bra. Either put your arms through the straps first, and then hook, or hook first, and then put your arms through. Whether you bend over to adjust "things" is not a "different way to put on a bra" - just sayin'

Over the weekend, my daughter cut out and she and I sewed ten (10!) pair of pajama pants - didn't get all the elastic done - but 5 pair are complete. She added a ruffle to the bottoms of 2 of the girls' pairs. She also embellished matching tees with  satin stitch, painting, and iron-on letters and flames!! The plaid is really a very soft corduroy that was on sale at Wal-Mart.  Other jams were made from flannel, cotton sheeting, and blue-flame quilting cotton.

Went to a nephew's wedding yesterday. It was beautiful. Her colors were navy blue and silver. The table was decorated with a simple strip of navy fabric, edges pressed under, topped with a pressed strip of silver - simple, lovely. There were several small cakes and cupcakes - delicious. But don't try to use navy blue frosting in large amounts - can't tell you how many people ended up with black lips and blue teeth. ;0

someone trying to sell a quilt "pattern" that is just squares - randomly arranged squares -   OR someone who is all self-congratulatory about "giving away" the "pattern" for FREE!! (this week only!!!)))   Imagine that!!