We had a busy weekend, John came and went; he didn't stay long, there was a winter storm brewing and we were supposed to get between ten and fourteen inches of snow. We didn't, it's very cold though with forty mile an hour winds. I also think he got bored just sitting around talking to us. He and Timothy went and played pool Saturday evening so we didn't actually see that much of him. Sigh. Rosa and Timothy were here so I couldn't get any pictures since the flash of the camera brings on her seizures. Another sigh. Then they all left, and Sunday morning naturally I forgot.

I didn't get much quilting done, but I made up for it this morning, I reached the halfway point on my Turtles.

Maybe I'll get it finished by this weekend. It hasn't been a good month for quilting, first I got ill and then with the furnace broken it was too cold to sit at the machine.

Ambrosina did her shopping today so I had her pick up an oven liner to put on the bed of my machine. It helps some, I don't think my upper arms and shoulders got so tired this morning. I'll eventually get on the the slider things (can't remember the actual name) but I don't have the money right now. As I said it does help some, I noticed the machine isn't quite as loud either.

This is the latest pattern out of the UFO tub. For a sixteen inch doll. I can't help but think how good I would have looked in clothes like these when I was young. Shall I put another sigh in here? Anyway it's good fun, although I have a long way to go. I've enjoyed seeing some of the patterns and fabrics I had forgotten about. I know they were all from scraps and things people used to give me. I can't remember where I got most of it, but it's nice to think about the ones I do remember.

I am doing really well without coffee now that I am allowing myself a morning cup. It's too cold not to have something hot in the morning. I think I am feeling better too. Anything that helps is a benefit, although I really hated to give up my coffee. All my sons are in shock that I could do it.

The boys are home, early, they must be expecting some more really bad weather. Time to go up and say hi.