Sunday, August 17, 2008

**UPDATE**

In my last post I mentioned that our precious dog had been missing for 3 days...well...we found him....under the house...DEAD! We were outside and I happend to walk by that end of the house and smelled something...we looked and there he was. It was soooooooooo sad! He didn't look like he had been hurt in anyway, he looked like he had died in his sleep. Not sure what was wrong with him but at least we know now where he was. He is buried down next to Eb, one of our horses. Here is a larger photo of him and a fawn a couple of years ago. The deer would come almost everyday to play with him. How cute is that??



Today, Richard has left his door open to his tool building and look what I found....Jim, going in the building!!!! I told you all he just walks around the farm and we don't have him fenced in. He is the KING of the place!!!


I got 4 more Civil War Love Letter blocks finished today!! This now brings me to a total of 51! So ONLY 70 more to go!!!! hehehehe! I can't wait to hit the halfway mark, then it will be down hill from there.





I will probably spend the week bouncing back and forth on the Love Letter quilt and my hexagon quilt. It is very hard for me to stay on one thing when they are big projects!

Tomorrow, my SIL has another ultrasound! The baby is due in November and so far they don't know what it is yet. I don't think my brother wants to know but she does. I don't blame her, I would want to know too. They already have one boy and one girl so it doesn't really matter as long as it is healthy! But...I think it is a GIRL! So I will let you all know if I am right or not!!!!!! This means I will have to make another quilt!!!! :)
Kristie

29 comments:

Kelly said...

That is so sad. Our cat was missing this week for about 2 days and we found her under the house too, but she was ok. I am so sorry for your loss. I love the picture with the fawn, that is beautiful.

The Love Letter Quilt is going to be beautiful, can't wait to see it all together. I am hoping I get back to quilting this winter, I have had a hard time getting motivated this summer!

jillytacy said...

Oh Kristie, I'm so sorry to hear about Fred! I'm sorry for your loss!

Michelle said...

I'm sorry about Fred, Kristie. Your blocks look great. What is the status of all those cute puppies you have?
Michelle

Pati said...

I'm sorry to hear about Fred. I always have a very hard time when my fur friends pass over the Rainbow Bridge.

Cindy said...

I am so sorry for your loss of Fred. I feel that at times it's harder to loose fur child than some people. He was so youmg yet for some reason it was his time.

ZONE F DG TEAM said...

Than you for updating us on friend. He looks so much like my sisters dog.

Keeping you in my prayers,
Carol

Anonymous said...

I am so SO sorry Kristie.... Poor lil doggy. Something must have been wrong and he went to be alone. Dogs will do that sometimes when it is their time.

trendy georgia said...

So sorry about your gorgeous big eyed dog..Ive been trying for ages to write a comment here, but for some reason something always goes wrong...so here I was ready to write a cheery comment on how I just love your site and how I have OCD too, and how quilting keepd me sane and a million other cheerful quiltythings. And i get to post on your so sad post. Oh I love the sound of your farm too.
Have a happy(ier) day Cheery Cherry

Carla said...

I'm so sorry about Fred but at least you now won't have to always wonder why he was missing.
The blocks are looking good!

Toni said...

I'm so sorry about Fred :(

And Jim is too funny!!

You are zooming along with these blocks!

QuiltedSimple said...

Oh I'm so sorry about Fred - he's in doggie heaven now. Love the picture of him with the fawn! And Jim is a riot - I can easily tell that he is keeping your life interesting. More blocks? You are doing fantastic!
Kris

Amelia said...

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dog...guess that will be more of a reason to keep one of the puppies.

Jim is quite the character..has a mind of his own, doesn't he.

amelia

Regina said...

So sorry to hear about Fred - but at least you were able to give him a proper resting place and know where he is... The blocks are looking great -and can't wait to find out more on this new baby!!!!

BitnByAQuiltingBug said...

I'm so sorry, Kristie! Hopefully, it was painless while he was sleeping. The blocks look great. You're really moving along with that one. Way to go!
Regina

Darling Jill Quilts said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Fred! You are really making some progress on your blocks. They look awesome!!

Unknown said...

I am sorry to hear about your dog.

bingo~bonnie said...

I'm so sorry to hear baout your dog, but at least you know now - and also that he died in peace. We found a cat in our yard once that had crawled up under a bush and died... the owners had reward posters all around the neighborhood... so that was hard to knock on their door and tell them about it - but they appreciated to know.

your block look great. Love the pink/brown combo. Love from Texas! ~bonnie

Elly D said...

I am so sorry to hear about your dog, so very sad. You have a really sweet photo of him with the fawn.

Your blocks are looking great, good going with them.

Hugs
Elly

Julia said...

I am so sorry to hear about your dog, so very sad. It is good that you found him though, now you know he is resting in a safe place.
Your bloks look great!
Hugs Julia

Unknown said...

I am so very sorry you lost your dog. After all, dogs are people, too. At least I think so.

Below is a site that brought me comfort when my dog died. Hope it helps you, too.

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

Peg.

Hazel said...

Oh Kristie I'm so sorry to hear about your dog .They say what god takes ,he replaces ,maybe that was the reason for the puppies .My heart goes out to you .
The blocks are looking great .

Bethany said...

(((((HUGE HUGS))))) Kristie. I'm so sorry about Fred. Losing a loved one is so hard and my heart goes out to you.

Anita said...

So sorry to hear about Fred. I've enjoyed reading some of your blog. You do lovely work. I just bought the Civil Way Love Letters and I think once I am moved I will start making some of the blocks.
Anita
http://anitas-bedofroses.blogspot.com

Chocolate Cat said...

That is so sad about your dog, they really become part of the family. The only blessing is that you found him and were able to bury him xx

Karen said...

So sorry about your dog. It's very hard to lose a precious pet. I love Ole Jim and your stories about him.

Your pink and brown blocks are beautiful. What patience you have to work on them! Thanks for sharing them and keep us posted as you progress.

Have a great day!

Juryizstillout said...

Was Fred named after the bassett hound in "Smokey and the Bandit"? That's what came to mind when I saw his picture. I'm sorry he died. I do love that pic of he and the fawn.

Blocks look great!

Lurline said...

Poor puppy, Fred, and poor family, too! Really sounds like it was peaceful.
Hope I am getting better as I really want to get back to sewing.
Hugs - Lurline.

Sara said...

I'm so sorry about Fred. That would be hard!

I love the pic with the fawn though, too cute!

And as always your blocks look great!

Ruth's Place said...

I'm a bit late, but I just wanted to say, I'm so sorry about your dog. He looks like a wonderful friend.