I'm sick....

I'm sick. The kids have entertained themselves. On a trip to the sink for more water, I noticed they were playing separately in their rooms, and Mimi had a sign on her door:

I asked Moe what he thought of the sign and he said "She's being grumpy, so I am leaving her alone."

Too funny! I am glad they are working it out. I hope I am better soon.
~Karen

Ralphie takes a nap when the kids do! Isn't that funny? He gets up when they get up!

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Here is Moe's first drawing of a face:

It's his Papaw. And, yes, he does have a mustache. I love it!
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We've been jamming to a new CD.

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This momma is still nursing. These two kittens are old enough to be weened, but she isn't stopping them from nursing. It is so sweet. She seemed to lack motherly instincts at first, but I think she's learned!

Have a great day!
~Karen

Protect the Health Insurance Executives!

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

Things Change

A weekend full of changes has left me tired. We worked all weekend on the tree. Then we decided to take the apple down as well. Thanks to Derek, the job was made easier. He came over and took it down in seconds. We hauled all the wood to the side yard to clear the backyard. It really opened the yard up. The kids will enjoy this.

We now have room to expand the garden.

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Then I had a conversation with Mimi that shocked me:

Mimi: Can Babaw (Grandma) babysit us while you go get your license renewed?
Me: Why? It doesn't expire for a couple more months.
Mimi: You'll need it to drive me to Kindergarten at public school.
Me: You wanna go?
Mimi: Yes.

Well, okay. I guess another change of plans!

Have a great week!
~Karen

The Tree

Here is what is left of the tree. I worked while the kids slept.... I am so tired now.

I had good company. He is a little stressed out by all of this. He is pretty cat-like.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
~Karen

What We've Been Doing

I made my parents a throw, and they said they need another one. I guess they both like it so much and they don't want to share! :)
My dad's throw:

I really like this yarn. It was still in plastic sealed up. It has Sears tags on it! I don't remember Sears ever selling yarn, so I bet it is pretty darn old!
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Mimi is all about her American dolls. She loves playing with them. I prefer them over Barbies or Bratz dolls any day!

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Maybe Ralphie will grow into these ears some day?

Fly away !
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The swing set is here! It is on the back porch waiting to be put together!

Here's the tree we've been working on cutting down. It has been a lot of work. I keep telling myself how much I love the kids and how much fun they will have....They better!!! I will be saying "You will smile! You will laugh!!!"

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My butternut squash are coming along. They look more like adolescents now...Soon they will turn tan and there will be no more green stripes on them. I cannot wait.

We are going to double our garden size next year. We are already planning it! I am going to plant okra! I got a fresh batch from a friend and it reminded me how much I love it.

Adding Insult to Injury....and Other Randomness

You may not hear from me in the next couple years or so. Why? I'll be busy. I've got money to blow.

I won the U.K. National Lottery.

Of course, I never entered, but apparently I've won. And it is a lot of money. Thankfully they had my email address so they were able to notify me. I need to email them the following: my full name, date of birth, social security number, address, and phone number....really not very much considering I've won 4 million.

The sad thing is the poor executor of the Lotto has the unfortunate name of Mrs. Wilson Stacy. Maybe I will share some of my millions with her. That may help her cope with having a first name like "Wilson."