Oh boy I have been busy with studying and work. That is why I have not been blogging as of late. I passed my Religion test. Yeaaaaaah. I was so happy. I had to pinch myself. I have to test out/get credits for 10 general ed classes for my BS. I have 5 done now. Woooohooo. I will be working on Technical writing and Analysis and Interpetation of Lit. next. Hopefully by the end of the summer I can test out of those.

We had a bake sale at work and I found this wonderful recipe on a blog called Bakerella. She is so creative. I made cake bites. You bake the cake in a 9x13 pan and then break it up and stir almost a can of frosting so it is kinda like a dough. The "frosting is bark. I had vanilla on top and cocoa on the bottom. Very rich but oooo so good. And guess what??? NO calories. LOL














My younger son is all settled in his group home and he is very happy. I visit him from time to time and we have a great time together. He calls it "his group home and everyone there loves him. I am getting used to him being gone. The house is so quite now and sometimes thats good and sometimes I sometimes I miss him. Everything is good. Being a parent is able to let go also. I am happy that he is happy. That makes it all worth it.

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Latest Update

Here is an update on my Pat Rogers' piece. It is coming right along. It sure has been a pleasure to stitch this. I am learning to relax more and not being so hard on myself. Just stitching where I feel is the best spot. And if Mr. Frogger comes along -- no big.







"Jolly is seventeen. She can't really read. She doesn't have much of a job. And she has two little kids from two different, absent fathers. Jolly knows she can't cope with Jilly and Jeremy all by herself. Se she posts a notice on the school bulletin board: BABYSITTER NEEDED BAD. No one replies but Verna LaVaughn, who's only fourteen. How much help can she be? For a while, Jolly, Jill, Jeremy, and LaVaughn are an extraordinary family. Then LaVaughn takes the first steps toward building her own future, and Jolly begin the long, slow process of turning the lemons of her life into lemonade"


I know it's been a while, that I have posted, but I have been studying for my Intro to World Religions test, some stitching, and reading. Here is the latest book that I have finished. It is a good quick read.
I did not think I would but I got hooked on "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. I have not finished it but I will soon. Anyway, I have started to read Young Adult Lit. My first book was "The Golden Compass". Another one I have not finished but will in the future. While at the library the other day I found this.

Updates

Here's an update on one of my WIPs. Slowly but surely I will get this done. It has been busy. Working and trying to fit everything else in. We had a meeting of a possible group home for Adrian. Very nice place. That would be good for him. To start another milestone in his life and one for myself also. I have been trying to figure out a place to go on vacation this summer/fall. Weather here has been a taste of early summer and early fall. The temp has dropped down near mid 30s overnight. Last night I brought in my hagging flowers for protection. I am also looking into some more annuals for the deck. I picked up an antibiotic for Spaz because her teeth like to hold on to bacteria and stay there. This is bad for her teeth and it makes kinda like cavities. She has had two surgeries to remove this stuff and to decrease the growth every like 4 mos. the vet has me give her this.

I took a break from my other WIP and started working on my sampler. Sometimes you just need a break. ;) Anyway, here it is. I have seen Mr. Frogger but he visits and then goes away for a while. I do not get so upset when he shows up. That small section on the top right side was stitched 3 times before I got it right. (Phew... at least I got it right. LOL) I got my fix of TV last night. I watched my newest favorite show..Food Network Challenge. They have had a competition for the best cake maker. It was great to watch and finally see the winner. Weather here was a pretty lousy weekend. Lots of rain and clouds. My lawn and flowers look great!! I also did some studying for my religion test. Reading about Confucisism. Was pretty interesting.
Today I had to stop at the local gardening center. I have a water problem. When it rains, like a heavy downpour my basement window is letting in all kinds of water. I got some ideas and I will be working on them on my next day off. I looove going in that place. So many pretty flowers, planters, perenials, and just fun stuff. I think I may even get my flowers early this year. To enjoy them longer.
Have a great week and Take care

Spring is here. Yeaaaah It has been just beautiful here. Sun shining and temps in the 50's. Even opened a window and turned off the furnace. The cats are lovin the open window and able to sit in the sill. It was hard but I did do some studying. Reading about a different culture and trying to understand is a challenge. I took some breaks so I would have a variety and move through out the day. Laundry was done. (Isn't that a four letter word? lol) Even loading the dishwasher was accomplished. Worked on the blog. I found off of one of my blogs that I follow how to put a different background. I feel so smart. LOL I watched a couple of good shows on TV. One was on IFC and the other was PBS. The title of the IFC was "Millions". Was a great family movie about a family that has lost the mom but the dad moves on and what happens to the family is very heart-warming. The other on PBS was "The Life Of Reily". The story of Charles Nelson Reilly. Funny and sad at the same time. This movie was made by a couple of Wisconsin film makers. If you ever get the chance. You will enjoy it.
HAPPY EASTER My son and I are going to a brunch today. Get out of the house and enjoy the weather. It is another gorgeous day. Probaly do some errands also.

Have a great Easter

I have not been stitching so much lately but here is an updated pic from the last time that I posted. I have started to work on my general ed classes for my BSN. I am doing it through the college network. They send me the material and I study for the exam and I get college credit for passing the exam. This is a better way for me to get my RN than an actual school at this time. When I am ready for my nursing part of the program I will be doing it online with Indiana State University. I am reading and learning about World Religions. I have planned to take a week to study each unit. In little over 2 months I will be ready to take the exam. I will go to Madison and through a preceptor take the test. I am not sure what college. When I took my History exam I went to UW Whitewater. And for three of my other exams I went to Madison but it was at a professional testing center. Different subjects different places.
Weather has been pretty usual for Wisconsin. Last weekend we had a snow storm after have spring temperatures. That snow is gone and after having another couple of really nice weather we are back to snow. Not nowhere near last weekend but the temps dipping down again. I hope we have a nice Easter.
Take care everyone