Random Thoughts

Ralphie has surgery tomorrow. :( Hopefully it will go okay, and he'll come home pain-free. I feel a little guilty getting him neutered, but I guess it is the right thing to do.

The kids have changed their costumes yet again. Mimi is going to go as a ballerina/princess. You can be both, you know. Moe is going as a Wiggle. I am hoping he sticks with this because all I have to do is put him in the appropriate color and off he goes. He vacillates between a Wiggle and Oscar the Grouch. I have a lot of green fur. I guess I will make little monsters out of it.

Kevin fixed my sewing machine. I somehow bent the needle and it scratched the bobbin case. So after replacing the needle, it still kept breaking the thread. I guess that little bur was enough to do it. So, Kevin used the dremel and polished it right out. Thanks Kevin!! I was worried for a bit that it might be the end of my machine. I couldn't figure it out. He is good at troubleshooting.

This week has dragged on and on. Every day has felt like Friday. I think it has been because of the weather. It is very "bleh" here. The sun isn't shining on us. It is cooler, and very wet out. The kids still manage to get some swingset time in, but they also manage to get pretty muddy.

I am crocheting up a storm trying to get enough to open an etsy store. Kevin said he'd do all the setting up, so all I have to do is make and write up a description. I can handle this, I think.

I started reading a great book. It is a great read. I am hooked. In fact, I must go read some more now. I love reading while the kids nap. :)

~Karen

Wordless Wednesday

Playing

I play with my kid's toys. Sometimes I buy toys for them that I want. Sad? Probably.

I scored this sweet garden collection at a yard sale for $1.50. Amazing. And it comes in a nice tote with a lid. I think we are going to give it to Mimi for her birthday.

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My future quilt:
I am mulling it over still. I love these vintage fabrics, and I know how I want it to look, but I worry I won't be able to achieve that vision! I am gonna give it a try though. I really want to be a quilter.
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Is it Friday yet? I am so tired!
~Karen

Friday Fun!

Moe has been laughing since finding this:

Look closely and who do you see shooting a basket? Yep, it's Oscar! And he is without the trash can. Moe thought this was hilarious. He keeps asking me if I can believe it! :)
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Mimi has been focused on the future etsy store. She wants to sell these:
She thinks 3 for $1.00 is fair. Why envelopes? "Because everybody needs envelopes."
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I made this with some scrap yarn, a felted sweater, and a vintage button.
I'm thinking it will be a pin?
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Kevin got this book at the library:

He and the kids have had the most fun making the things in it and reading the stories. Kevin's advice is to pre-fold before doing with your kids.

Have a great weekend!
~Karen

Rambling On

I've been crafting like crazy the last few days. I guess being sick and out of commission for a week was hard on the creative side of me! I need to take more pictures...maybe later.
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I am thinking of stocking my etsy store with these:

fingerless gloves & scarf set
I am thinking $5 a set.
Thoughts?
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I probably need to do a better job with the picture taking. I tend to shoot away whether the lighting is good or not....and I pay little attention to the surrounding clutter. Maybe I should start staging a little. I don't know.

I go back and forth on the selling. I never sell anything. I give away things. It is how I am. I don't even have yard sales. I go to yard sales...My husband will tell you I go to lots of yard sales! I think I would rather trade than sell. I can appreciate most things handmade with a few exceptions...like the ones posted here. Another issue is the mailing. I tend to be lazy when it comes to venturing out into the world. And I'd have to take the kids. Moe is not patient at all when it comes to waiting in line.

I have some general ideas about what I'd like to make....gloves, hats, scarves...I'd like to make $5 gifts. In this economy, we need as many of those as possible! I tend to get all my supplies super cheap-o so I'd like to pass that on.

I guess I am rambling. I should go do some housework!
~Karen :)

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I'm Back

I am happy to report I am better. The flu totally kicked my butt though. I have never been so sick, and I am thankful no one else got it. Kevin did a good job taking over and making sure things got done. I could not have done it myself.

It is funny how things can change in a week.

The dog learned a new trick: chase your tail.
Kevin is proud he taught him this. I was hoping for "sit" or "stay."
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Mimi figured out something:
This must be how they get the holes in those donuts, right?
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Here's what happens when you are forced to play with your brother all week:
You find a way to make the Wiggles into babies.
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The kids like chapter books!
Bunnicula.
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And finally, here is the big project I've been working on:
And, remember my big announcement???

Well, I had big plans to get an Etsy store going....I still plan on it, but it will be a bit delayed due to my illness. That flu really took away all my energy. I hoped to have a store to show.... I want to sell crochet things and maybe some sewn items. I have some crafty friends who I think can offer up some things too.

Have a good week!
~Karen

Still Alive

I am on day 6 of the stomach flu. I think I am getting a little better. I have moments of wellness, and I can remember what my life used to be like....

The thing I miss the most is hugging and kissing my people....I can't wait to hold my kids!!

Stay healthy, get vaccinated, and kiss on your people!
~Karen

Latest Project

This scarf and fingerless gloves were an easy project that took less than two hours to complete. Finding the perfect buttons was fun. I hope Aimee likes them.
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Hopefully I will have another big project done by tomorrow. I have been working on it for 2 weeks now. I will post pics if I finish it!
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And maybe I'll have a big announcement....
(No, I am NOT pregnant.)
~Karen

Silly Kid

This boy loves his Papaw. Yes, Papaw has a moustache. Moe colored this on with several types of markers--some washable while others not--so, he still has some of his 'stache left even after some scrubbing.

It's raining today. Yuck-o. We are trapped indoors, and we are already feeling some cabin fever. I dread the upcoming months of cabin fever.

Have a great day!
~Karen

Good Weekend!

Kevin hooked me up with some storage. You have no idea how happy this makes me. I have thousands of buttons. I adore buttons...especially vintage ones. Now, I have most all of them in a central spot.

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Ralphie is recovering from his "snausages" poisoning.
I bought the pup some treats. We gave them to him all the time, and Kevin would often say in falsetto "snausages!" Well, we kind of noticed he looked like he was losing weight and from time to time he would vomit. We were concerned, but not overly so. And then one day, while pouring my coffee, I read the back of the treat bag, and it said :

Refrigerate after opening!

Oop! Maybe we aren't responsible enough to have a pet in our care? ;)

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My brother and his wife just returned from vacation. They got me the coolest pendant:
And after returning, my brother learned he passed the bar!!! He gets sworn in later this month!!! I am so proud of him!
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(Spoiler for Amanda--look away!!)

Here is what I finished up over the weekend:
It is for my dear friend Amanda! I hope she loves it. I love my granny shawl. :)

Have a great week!
~Karen

Watch & Laugh

My Projects

A scarf for an orange loving friend:
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House breaking a dog:

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Two blankets:

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A pile of new books:

Hopefully all of these will be accomplished by Monday! I can always hope....
I have said this before:
YAY!!! IT'S FRIDAY!!!!

I love weekends!
~Karen