Monday, August 31, 2009

Before Giving a Gift, Know the Recipient


This is a lesson to all cats out there. Today, when you killed that sweet softball sized rabbit and left it on our doorstep, we were not interested. Maybe a rabbit shirt would have gone over better with the kids. Then when you noticed our disinterest you took it back and played with it. That didn't go over real well with the kids either...especially the shaking it about part.

Suddenly Ralphie is a better pet than any kitten!

Have a good week! ~Karen

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Homemade Fungicide/Insecticide

1 tablespoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon castille soap (we like Kirk's castille soap, which can be easily found at grocery store)
1 gallon water

Mix the the first three ingredients and a little water.
Then microwave for 30 seconds.
Stir well and mix with gallon water.
Shake.
Put in a gallon sprayer. We bought a cheap-o garden gallon sprayer from a local hardware store.
Periodically shake while spraying.

This formula will cover a 10 ft x 15 ft garden.

Spray weekly.

It works! Let me know if you try it and how it works for you!
~Karen

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Christmas, Checkbooks,Dogs, & Playdoh!

Here Moe is telling me how it is so unfair Santa Claus comes to his friends' homes and not his. I explained to him there is no Santa, and he asked if I could write "from Santa" on his gifts anyway. Sure, why not?
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Here Mimi is busy, and she asked me to stop taking her picture. I asked her what she was doing, and she replied : balancing my checkbook.
Good to know! If I ever need a loan I know where to go!
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Have you ever heard of an apple eating dog? He loves apples from our tree. He nibbles on them like a person does corn! I don't know if it is good for him. He is so good! Look at his eyes! Aren't they human? I swear this dog is part human!
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And finally...Me, by Mimi. Later she mashed it violently. I don't want to read too much into that....:)

Have a great rest of the week!
~Karen

Monday, August 24, 2009

The Cursed Last Hour a/k/a You Will Love One Another!

Things have gone wonderful today. We played games, read books, rode bikes. All was peaceful....until that cursed last hour between 4 pm and 5 pm. It is like something goes off in my kids' heads and they go insane. The fighting is pretty violent at times, and I am tired of the time outs. So, today when they became temporarily insane, I told them I would not referee and they needed to resolve their issues. A moment ago the pair came out with tears streaming down their faces. They reached into the refrigerator and got out their ice packs and went back to their rooms.

I don't want to know.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Our Weekend!

I got a new lot of books. I hope they are good ones. They are all second hand. Although I am not an Oprah fan, her book selection choices aren't too bad. I told a fellow mom I didn't like Oprah, and she said she's never met a woman who didn't love her! Oh, well. I've always been a mold breaker!
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Auntie Mei and Uncle Keith's X-mas present is coming along. I think it will eventually be one fine blanket! I am trying to make a square a day. I need to hold myself to that commitment.
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Moe made himself the Wiggle Murray!
I thought this was pretty creative on his part!

He took a magnet my friend Melissa made for me, and put it over Murray's face!
:)
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Finally, after starting some laundry I went out back, and I didn't see or hear Kevin or the kids....

They were climbing the plum tree.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Are You Kidding?

My mom called me today to tell me I need to get on Facebook. Yes, my 56 year old mom has a facebook page! Go mom!

I am too tired to spend the energy getting on it....and I figure it would be yet another way for me to spend time on the internet....like I need more of those opportunities!

Have a great weekend! ~Karen

Update: She is 57, not 56!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Random Pictures that Make Me Smile

Momma cat
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My brother-in-law made this more than ten years ago. I put a layer of polycrylic on it. I had leftovers from the cabinets. I think it looks nice. I love the smile. I love one-of-a kind pieces like this.
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I got this at a yard sale. I just love the combinations of fibers with the ceramic frame. Too cool.
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These kittens are too cute. They are sweet. They are in need of a home too. I think in a week or so they will be weened.
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Surprise! Surprise! Guess what I found on my camera today? Moe shot a pic of himself. I love how his eyes are crossed.
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My great grandmother made this quilt. It was all hand sewn and made from feed sacks and clothing. I looove it. I want to make quilts like this one.

These things inspired me to get crafting.
Have a great weekend!
~Karen