Nothing new here. I have been working on my sister’s quilt, and have finally got it pinned and ready for the quilting. Here it is:
I love it! I hope she loves it too! When I was putting on the borders yesterday, I actually sewed my thumb. This is the first time that this has ever happened to me, and let me tell you. It hurt like HELL! NEVER keep your foot on the pedal when touching the needle. I accidentally put the tiniest bit of pressure on the pedal and the needle was in my thumb. Worst part is that I pulled my hand away, and tore my thumb away, instead of just pulling my thumb off the needle. Here it is (please ignore my gross cuticles…I need a mani badly!):
Yesterday, Vlad and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. It was a great day. I even remembered to defrost our wedding cake so that we could have a piece. It looked a little smushed, but it tasted just as good as it did on our wedding day.
Vlad stuck to the traditional gifts (even though we agreed not to exchange gifts), and got me a beautiful leather journal (1st anniversary is paper) and a really nice Parker pen. He is such a sweetheart. I am so in love with my husband!!
I finally finished my “Butterfly Garden” quilt a while back (the binding took me forever, because I HATE binding), but never got around to posting about it. Here it is:
Yesterday, I finished the quilt I was making for Vlad. The pattern is Wild Things by Thimble Blossoms. I hope he likes it:
I have just started Jelly Filled (another Thimble Blossoms pattern), using Verna by Kate Spain. It is for my sister.
UPDATE: PRAISE GOD!!! It was stage one!! The cancer is gone!!!
I found out a few months ago that my mom, my poor mom, has endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer is sometimes also called uterine cancer.
From Wikipedia:
Endometrial cancer refers to several types of malignancy which arise from the endometrium, or lining of the uterus. Endometrial cancers are the most common gynecologic cancers in the United States, with over 35,000 women diagnosed each year in the U.S. The most common subtype, endometrioid adenocarcinoma, typically occurs within a few decades of menopause, is associated with excessive estrogen exposure, often develops in the setting of endometrial hyperplasia, and presents most often with vaginal bleeding. Endometrial carcinoma is the third most common cause of gynecologic cancer death (behind ovarian and cervical cancer). A total abdominal hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the most common therapeutic approach.
Endometrial cancer may sometimes be referred to as uterine cancer. However, different cancers may develop not only from the endometrium itself but also from other tissues of the uterus, including cervical cancer, sarcoma of the myometrium, and trophoblastic disease.
I have not felt like talking about it, so very few people in my life know about this. Today, she finds out what is going on. Two weeks ago she had a total hysterectomy. They removed everything, including 14 lymph nodes from her abdomen. Today she will get the results of the biopsy they have done on the lymph nodes and tissue. She will find out if she is “cured” or will have to undergo radiation treatment. She is so scared. I am sitting at work on pins and needles, waiting for an update. I am praying that it was localized to the endometrium and that she will not have to undergo any more treatment. Please say a prayer that the news is good news.
At the end of April, my hubby, best friend, her boyfriend, and I went to Vancouver for the week. Vancouver, Whistler and New Westminster are amazing and beautiful. It was an amazing trip.
Day 1: My hubs and I arrived in Vancouver, rented a car and picked Tansy and Tim up from the train station. They had been in Seattle for the weekend, and took the train up to BC. We met up with Prixie, Jason, Marcin, and Jody and drove the two hour drive up to Whistler. When we got to Whistler, we checked into our Chalet, and then left for Ziplining. Ziplining was one of the funnest things I have ever done, and I recommend it to everyone!
Day 2: This was the day we stayed in Whistler for breakfast and a little bit of shopping. Did a little shopping and then headed to the Sea to Sky Highway. We slowly drove to Vancouver and stopped off at some places along the highway to take pictures. Shannon Falls was amazing.
Day 3: Today was a very busy and tiring day, but it was really fun. We started out in Horseshoe Bay for the Seawell Sea Safari. We got to see some seals and bald eagles. Our next destination was the Capillano Bridge, did a nice little hike. Then off to Stanley Park for a horse drawn carriage ride. Fun day!
Day 4: Today was Jason’s birthday. So we took him to the Telus Science World. After, he had to leave and meet up with Kenji at the airport so the rest of us walked to Chinatown for some dimsum and shopping. We later visited Dr. Sun Yun Garden. Later on that night we went to Osumu’s for sushi and then Foggy Dew for some drinks. It is very hard to find a Timmie’s (Tim Horton’s) in Vancouver and we were so excited when we finally found one.
Day 5: It was an easy day. We went to the Vancouver Aquarium to see the beluga whales. Afterward, we went and walked around downtown for lunch. Had the most amazing burgers at a place called Cactus.
Day 6: Prixie and Jay’s wedding! It was a great party, even though I had a killer headache.
Day 7: We drove Tansy and Tim to the airport We were sad to see our Timsy go. We chilled for the rest of the day.
Day 8: Flew back to good old Ontario
Here is a slide show of the trip. Be warned. It is about 440 images. LOL.
I am a almost 30 year old, baby wanting, photography loving, obsessed with knitting, scrapbooking, craft crafting, Halloween loving ordinary girl. I am married to my best friend and soulmate. I couldn't be happier! I am thankful for my life. I love living! I have been blessed!
