Working on family tree

I have been working on the family tree since momma died. I started the account at ancestry a few years ago but I hadn't gotten very far. It has been a great tool to keep my mind busy. 

I tried making contact with a cousin to include her side of the family and share what I had found but I guess she was not interested. I grew up idolizing her. 

I've gotten a lot accomplished. 

Started a separate tree for Brian's family. It's coming along nicely and I have shared the tree with some of his family so the have access. 

Family Deaths

Momma

Aunt Debby

I lost my mom on the 2nd and lost my aunt on the 15th of this month.  Aunt Debby's funeral was the 21st. 

It's been hard losing 2 people who were so important to me and that I love so much.  It has been years since I saw either of them due to my medical conditions and I just lost touch with aunt Debby after Wendy died. 

I talked to momma pretty often but she had become reclusive and didn't go out much. 

It was wonderful seeing relatives that I haven't seen in so many years and painful at the same time. Knowing how many years I have lost not watching their lives unfold. 

Amber and Whitney have grown into such beautiful young women. I can see Nanny's hand in their sense of humor and their ready smiles. 

Momma's house has been taken care of and I am now working on paperwork. 

I had momma cremated because I couldn't stand the thought of leaving her alone. When I saw the urns I knew exactly which one was hers. When I started cleaning her house and boxing her belongings I found a vase that matches it so well. They look like they belong together. 

Rest In Peace!

RIP Momma

I lost my mother to a stroke on July 2,  she had a massive stroke a few days before and she would not have any kind of life so I removed the life support. 

Both of the above photos are of mom around her high school graduation. 

This is mom playing with me. She looks happy here. I seldom saw this side of her due to her depression. I wish I could have known her as a happy content person. 

Mom and dad. 

This is mom, nanny and me at my wedding on April 27, 1996. It was a really nice day and I have treasured the memories. 

I love you mom and I will miss you. 

Miss being creative and quilting

I am desperate to begin quilting again. The fabrics and patterns call to me even in my sleep. I have a simple pattern and all the fabrics pulled. I need to start quilting again to reclaim a little piece of my soul that feels like it's missing.

My Favorite Guys

Starting to quilt again

I have finally been able to start quilting again. The surgery from 2 months ago went well on my ankle and I am just starting to be able to push the pedal down with my foot. Going to try again today and see if I can use the sewing machine more than a couple of minutes.

New Baby Born

Baby Gabriel John was born on December 19 which happens to be my birthday also. He is a very welcome new addition to our family. Can not wait for the new parents to bring the baby to see me and spend the week with us.

Big Block Beauty

Carmen (from the Yahoo group One Stitch at a Time) released some quilt patterns she calls Big Block Beauties. This is one of the patterns.

I used my fabric a little different in the quilt so I got the look of a star .

Myster Quilt With Borders

The borders are on the quilt and what a difference it made. The borders pulled all the colors together and made a big difference in the way it looks.

Mystery Quilt

Finished piecing the mystery quilt and put the blocks together. It is a trip around the world.

Itty Bitty Quilt

I had some samples from a store and decided to make a quilt from them. You can see the ruler beside the quilt to see the size of the blocks. I think it will be a cute Barbie quilt for my grand daughter

Starr Hand Dye Fabrics

I fell in love with this color run of fabric and just had to make the little quilt. I have not finished the borders and applique but I was happy with the quiltlet. The squares were cut at 2 inches.