Is it Friday? I hope!

The bees love my basil. Thankfully they spend the entire day there, and don't mind when I pick around them. Kevin took these pics, and I think they are pretty cool. I like their buggy eyes.

The kittens have opened their eyes. Mother of the year, Mrs. Pacman, abandoned them today. While she ran the streets the 4 babes cried. It kind of got on my nerves. She finally came back this evening and nursed them. She will walk on them to get to us. They scream as she is stepping on them. You can see how she got her nickname.

Ralphie, our new dog, has adjusted to our schedule. He is a fun dog for the kids. He tolerates a great deal of toddler abuse.

The kitchen cabinet doors and drawers have yet to be put back on. I plan on doing that some time this weekend. I am going to put a layer of polyacrylic on it first. If you use latex paint you should go with a polyacrylic. There are many good things about going with latex instead of enamel.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!
~Karen

The Weekend

We were busy this weekend. I can't believe how tired I am and it is only Monday! UGH!

Kevin inflated the kiddie pool, and the kids love it.

We also played with Gears! Gears! Gears! all weekend long. (Yes, they use exclamations in the name brand... I find it annoying too. You can't say "hey lets play Gears, Gears, Gears" with a flat affect. Instead you are required to say it with excitement and joy.)

See the joy on Kevin's face?

Moe made this one. It is supposed to be the "Wiggles' car" and these weebles are the Wiggles...:)

These sets can be pricey, so I am always on the lookout at yard sales and Goodwill for more sets. They all work together, and some of them come with a motor that can make your creation go forward or backward.
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And we decided to work on an old chair. I got two of these chairs for $50 at Feather Your Nest. We think they are from the 20's, but not sure. Anyway, they are solid wood, but the fabric was dry rotted, and there was some repair work needed on the springs....I know how to pick good chairs....hehehe
If you have any idea who made them or when or what style, please share! There are no markings or lables to indicate who made them or when they were made.

Screwed up springs...

Finally I got all the fabric off, and all the staples out. I do know whoever made it liked using a stapler.

Here is the diagram of the springs and all the wires. Thankfully Kevin did this part. I am just the muscle behind this job. He is the brains.
Here he is weaving the wires into the new burlap.
More on the chair later.

Have a great week!
~Karen

Weekends Go at Warp Speed

Weekends go by so quickly! I look forward to them all week, and then suddenly it is Sunday evening and I am hopeful and excited about the week ahead. We played outside a lot. We worked on the garden too.

Moe, in his big red car, had a lot of fun driving around.

I am trying to keep my pact with you, Amanda, to wear a skirt at least once a week. It has been a nice change from my usual tee and shorts. Crocs? Well, a girl has to be comfy....

The kids and Kevin had a tea party in the play house. They invited me in, but I was enjoying watching them and taking pics. The red roof makes the lighting neat.

And, finally, look! The garden is growing. For awhile I was concerned we would have tomatoes and maple trees. But, it appears there is life! We have yet to see any sign of green or red peppers, but I am hopeful. Next year, I think we will start the seeds in advance.

Oh, for you book readers...I tried to read Twilight. I got to page 9. I told my friend Adrienne it sucks, and she replied:
irony = a vampire book that sucks.
I laughed so hard I almost cried. Oh!

I did start Kite Runner. And I am completely taken in by it.

Have a great week!
~Karen

Monday, Monday

These lovely flowers came from our flower garden. We have no idea what they are, but they are beautiful!
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I have a new obsession. I will give you a hint....

Yep, old rusty, dirty, broken garden faucet handles....the rustier the better....

They are super cool!
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Mimi has been trying to get Moe to play "baby" all morning. He finally caved.

Unfortunately (for her), I think he is about her size, so he might just crush her! Sorry about the blurry photo, but this was the best I could get since she was rocking him. :)

Looks like the kids and I have today and tomorrow before the raining starts. So, we plan to spend as much of it outside as possible. We have a visitor too. A tiny baby rabbit lives in our backyard. He is sweet and will sit a couple feet away from us while we play. It is cute to see him nibbling on the grass.

Rudy, our dog, seems fine with the visitor. Nothing bothers Rudy. He is a great dog. He also needs a bath. I hope someone (anyone) will volunteer for the job, but I am betting no one will. He hates baths and shakes a lot, thus soaking me.

Have a great Monday!
~Karen

Yay! It's Friday!

This week has flown by. We have been busy, and I am tired. This sweet blanket is for a friend's daughter. I love all the girlie colors in it!

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Lately Mimi has shown a great interest in making notes for people. She was especially mad at me one day, and I received the following love letter:

Later she drew this one of me. Can you tell what I was doing????

Cleaning the ceiling fan, of course!
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The kids love to play a little game called "Seth, the Waiter" with Kevin. Kevin pretends to be their waiter and his name is Seth. He gets them water and snacks. You get the idea. He also likes to charge them for whatever they eat or drink. He gives them receipts, and they pay with fake money.

Mimi got smart though, and has been making coupons for herself. Free "vater" or water....I imagine they both taste the same....;)

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Jenga blocks are great for tower building.
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Have a great weekend! ~Karen

Playing & Holiday Aftermath

Mimi and Moe were laughing so hard this morning while I started laundry. I had to see what was so funny. The mom is driving over her husband and kids!!!!!!! I was a little horrified!

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After a mass homicide, they decided to work on puzzles. I am amazed Moe can do this puzzle. It is for 5 year olds. It is hard!
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Alas, a final resting spot for my paint! I have been using a Big Lots tub for the last several years. Then I found this wooden gem at Goodwill. It is making crafting easier.

I hope everyone had a great T-day! We did. We went to my folks first, and then to Kevin's grandfather's house for dinner. We ate so much good food!!! And the kids loved seeing everyone. Moe has a crush on his Aunt Lacy! It was so cute to see him around her! He knows how to flirt already!!

I must go crochet. I am making all of our gifts this year. My fingers are going to fall off ! I seriously worry about damaging the nerves. Last night my fingers were tingling as I crocheted. I am pretty sure that is not good.

Have a great week! ~Karen