For Jericho

Here's the project I finished tonight....

I used this free pattern called "Venice".  It was recommended as a good pattern to begin with, and since this was my first time even attempting to do any Swedish Weaving (also known as Huck Embroidery) I figured a beginner pattern was the way to go. ")


Honestly, I had a hard time understanding some of the written instructions for the pattern, but I had no problem looking at the grid and following those directions.  Maybe because my mom taught me how to do counted cross-stitch years ago?

Shiloh has been very attached to the blankets her grandma and great-grandma made for her, and I really wanted to try my hand at the craft.  I'm hoping that Jericho will love her blanket like Shi had loved hers.  Jericho really hasn't latched on to anything to sooth herself, so it would be nice if she had something...  She has a larger one (follow the link to see it), but it lacks the silkies that make some blankets so appealing. ")  Tonight is her first night sleeping with it... we'll see if it's grabbed on the way out of the crib in the a.m.

As for making the blanket, I can't wait to make another!  I started working on it last night around 5pm, and including the binding (which is a PAIN) it was totally complete by about 8pm this evening.  The best part was the cost:  about $3.  I got the Monk's cloth (enough to make 3 more blankets of the same size) with a 40% off coupon at Joann's, the yarn was already in my stash, and the binding was also in my stash - purchased several years ago for another project that never was.

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In other news, Tim and I are taking Alex and Chase to the Air Show here in Saint Cloud tomorrow.  Can't wait!!  It's been fun hearing -- and sometimes seeing -- the Blue Angels, and the bombers fly over. ")  Has the kids all excited for the real thing too!


~Next post: Levi's Tree - Then and Now (for you Steph *grin*)~

Anyone want to adopt a pet?

We have several.  They are very small and quiet.  Come pick as many as you'd like!

We believe this is mom.

May!?!?

What happened to April??  I'm so behind...

Computer issues, pregnancy induced exhaustion and nausea, pictures unavailable due to previously mentioned computer issues.

So, no promises for this month.  Though I would appreciate prayers that I'm feeling much better soon and that the 2nd trimester is MUCH better than the 1st!

April!

Can't believe it's April (almost).  This month, we will celebrate 3 years of Shi being part of our family.  So... she has the honor of being the blog header this month. ")  I, for my part, plan on posting more this month.  It's been awfully quiet 'round the blog these days.  Check back soon!

An explanation...

I'm AM working on the long awaited vacation post.  I think one of the problems I've had with writing the post is the fact that the vacation didn't end on the best note.  As soon as we got home, I got sick, and that was followed by some heartbreaking news.  I've been debating for weeks now about whether or not I'd share the following information on my blog...


Over the course of the week following the trip we learned we'd had a miscarriage.  I had a *faintly* positive hpt.  I began having symptoms of a miscarriage (I won't share ALL the details here) the following day, and the Wednesday after we returned from our trip I went to the clinic for some lab work.  My hCG level was very low, but was elevated above typical non-pregnant levels, and at the low end of the expected level for a 4 week pregnancy.  The Dr. who reviewed the results suggested that I return the following Monday to retest, which I did.  I was saddened when the report came back that my hCG levels were now <1.  This confirmed the miscarriage. I'm thankful for the short time God gave me with that baby, and am looking forward with anticipation to any other blessings He sends our way.


I've closed the comments on this particular post because I don't want or need a lot of "I'm sorry for your loss" comments.  If you're reading this, I'm probably at least somewhat important to you, so I know that you are sorry, and I would appreciate your prayers as we continue to deal in our own private way.  Thank you.