I'm about ready to begin making some Christmas gifts.
I've got fleece hats in mind...
I was searching the web for some free patterns and came across this link:
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel1403
Just perfect!!@!
Happy sewing!
Anyone else planning on making something special? I love homemade gifts. I just wish that I got mine started earlier in the year!
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Last day of November...
Well, here it is the last day of November!
I feel very unprepared for Christmas this year. All my decorations are in a box somewhere in the garage... The garage where all the extra stuff went that won't fit in our little cozy cottage. Christmas tree stand... hmmm...
This Saturday, I'd like to get a little tree. "Little" because it needs to fit in our little cozy cottage.
Now, what's going to be really interesting, will be the dynamics added by our two 7 month old kittens... Who are truly country kitties... striking out at anything that wiggles.
Matthew's home sick today. It's a stomach thing. I just spoke with the secretary at school, seems that the flu is going around. YES, of course! Just in time for the holidays!
I was prepared this time with my sick kid survival kit.
OK, the day is passing me by... time to get going!
I feel very unprepared for Christmas this year. All my decorations are in a box somewhere in the garage... The garage where all the extra stuff went that won't fit in our little cozy cottage. Christmas tree stand... hmmm...
This Saturday, I'd like to get a little tree. "Little" because it needs to fit in our little cozy cottage.
Now, what's going to be really interesting, will be the dynamics added by our two 7 month old kittens... Who are truly country kitties... striking out at anything that wiggles.
Matthew's home sick today. It's a stomach thing. I just spoke with the secretary at school, seems that the flu is going around. YES, of course! Just in time for the holidays!
I was prepared this time with my sick kid survival kit.
OK, the day is passing me by... time to get going!
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Just back from the Big city...
Matthew and I went to the "BIG" city for some shopping. The BIG city is Billings, Montana... always an all day event!
It was nice to spend some one-on-one time with Matthew... that is... after he got over the... Mom, can I get.... ??? He desperately wants an electric scooter. Me... I'm not ready for him to have "wheels"... except the kind that he pedals.
Got a few Christmas presents. Time to begin wrapping and hiding the presents!
Used my 50% off coupon at JoAnn's Fabrics. I ordered 100 yards of this really cool fabric. I'll post a picture of it tomorrow (my eyes are ready to close!)
Stopped by Toys R Us. We just looked... they have a few electric scooter things.
Walmart..... more fabric.... kitty food... presents....
The day ended at Krispy Kreme. Matthew was mezmerized(did I spell that right?) by the donut making process. Man do they make good donuts. Home we came with our "almost" dozen.
It was nice to spend some one-on-one time with Matthew... that is... after he got over the... Mom, can I get.... ??? He desperately wants an electric scooter. Me... I'm not ready for him to have "wheels"... except the kind that he pedals.
Got a few Christmas presents. Time to begin wrapping and hiding the presents!
Used my 50% off coupon at JoAnn's Fabrics. I ordered 100 yards of this really cool fabric. I'll post a picture of it tomorrow (my eyes are ready to close!)
Stopped by Toys R Us. We just looked... they have a few electric scooter things.
Walmart..... more fabric.... kitty food... presents....
The day ended at Krispy Kreme. Matthew was mezmerized(did I spell that right?) by the donut making process. Man do they make good donuts. Home we came with our "almost" dozen.
Thursday, November 25, 2004
The rolls were a big hit!
Everyone enjoyed my Lion House Rolls!
Light and moist crescent shape rolls. They were good!
Light and moist crescent shape rolls. They were good!
- Richard had one right out of the oven and said... Mmmm.
- Matthew informed me after Thanksgiving dinner that he had eaten 12 of my "snail" rolls.
- Aaron gave them a rating of 10 out of 10 (10 being really good!). The grin on his face... priceless!
Hmmm... Got to go to my mother-in-laws for a piece of her cherry pie. She makes the BEST crust!
Dough is rising
Got dough rising in the oven for Crescent Rolls. I'll post the recipe later.
Now to peal the squash & yams and get them cooking.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Now to peal the squash & yams and get them cooking.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Twas the Night of Thanksgiving...
A friend dropped by to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving and shared this poem...
I laughed and laughed!
Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't sleep. I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned-- The dark meat and white, but I fought the temptation with all of my might!
Tossing and turning with anticipation.... The thought of a snack became infatuation... So I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door, and gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore. I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes, pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes...
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round, till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground!!
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky.... with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But I mangaed to yell as I soared past the trees....
I laughed and laughed!
Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't sleep. I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned-- The dark meat and white, but I fought the temptation with all of my might!
Tossing and turning with anticipation.... The thought of a snack became infatuation... So I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door, and gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore. I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes, pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes...
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round, till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground!!
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky.... with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But I mangaed to yell as I soared past the trees....
Happy Eating to All--Pass the Cranberries Please!
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your taters 'n gravy have nary a lump!
May your yams be delicious, May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving Dinner stay off of your thighs!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
author unknown
What are you having for Thanksgiving meal?
Our tradition is to have Turkey, stuffing(my favorite!), mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, squash, fresh vegetable tray, rolls, jellied cranberry sauce and pies... usually pumpkin and apple.
My parents are having roast beef this year! That's a break from tradition!
If you're heading out of town today... away from your computer...
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
The History Channel website has a nice video clip about the History of Thanksgiving.
Our tradition is to have Turkey, stuffing(my favorite!), mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, squash, fresh vegetable tray, rolls, jellied cranberry sauce and pies... usually pumpkin and apple.
My parents are having roast beef this year! That's a break from tradition!
If you're heading out of town today... away from your computer...
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
The History Channel website has a nice video clip about the History of Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Have you visited Frog Pond? Great pictures of life on a family farm. Neat stories about animals...
I'm learning to be a country girl. I've lived all my life in the subburbs of Boston. Now, we live in northern Wyoming... in a little town that's not even large enough to warrant a mail man.
But, that's OK! I have 3 horses in the pasture behind my house... and black angus cows down the street... and I own 2.8 acres of quiet. Someday soon, maybe I'll have some chickens... Mostly I just love the quiet!
Tonight was our last class for Love & Logic. I've really enjoyed this parenting class. I've found out that:
I'm learning to be a country girl. I've lived all my life in the subburbs of Boston. Now, we live in northern Wyoming... in a little town that's not even large enough to warrant a mail man.
But, that's OK! I have 3 horses in the pasture behind my house... and black angus cows down the street... and I own 2.8 acres of quiet. Someday soon, maybe I'll have some chickens... Mostly I just love the quiet!
Tonight was our last class for Love & Logic. I've really enjoyed this parenting class. I've found out that:
- my parenting style (up till 6 weeks ago!) was that of a DRILL SARGENT. (YIKES!)
- giving choices like "Do you want to go to bed with the light on or off?", gives my kids some control... AND gets them thinking (instead of arguing!)
- I have a lot MORE TO LEARN!
Time for bed! Thanks for stopping by!
Our Walmart flyer came...
The Pony Express delivered our Walmart day after Thanksgiving flyer yesterday.
Is it just me or is the flyer... not really exciting this year?
that Venturer 2-screen DVD player on page 1 is kinda neat! And, can you believe that the Game Boy Advance is only $39.93 this year?
Anyway, we'll be getting up early, early, early... to go! Anyone else fighting the crowds the "day-after?"
Is it just me or is the flyer... not really exciting this year?
that Venturer 2-screen DVD player on page 1 is kinda neat! And, can you believe that the Game Boy Advance is only $39.93 this year?
Anyway, we'll be getting up early, early, early... to go! Anyone else fighting the crowds the "day-after?"
First Snow!
My boys were so excited this morning to see snow on the ground.
There's really only just enough to cover the ground.
Matthew was plotting a snowball fight... and thinking about how much fun it would be to ride his bike in the snow.
Guess it's time to dig out snow boots!
It sure does look pretty out there. I'll have to take a picture!
There's really only just enough to cover the ground.
Matthew was plotting a snowball fight... and thinking about how much fun it would be to ride his bike in the snow.
Guess it's time to dig out snow boots!
It sure does look pretty out there. I'll have to take a picture!
Monday, November 22, 2004
Pockets...Snow... Rocks
Put some of the boys clothes in the washer this morning.
Here's what I found in pockets:
-Golf Ball
-Yugioh card protector
-Small (but important) rocks
-Candy wrappers...
It's an overcast day here. Looks like snow... just waiting to come down. The mountains are all covered. We were to Cody,Wyoming on Saturday. They had snow on the ground! None for us... yet!
The boys helped us down the property on Saturday. We're moving pit run (river rock and gravel) around the footings.
Aaron's version of helping..
-Examining rocks... looking for jade and fossils. He came home with a collection of jade, fossilized wood, and some other "pretty" rocks.
Here's what I found in pockets:
-Golf Ball
-Yugioh card protector
-Small (but important) rocks
-Candy wrappers...
It's an overcast day here. Looks like snow... just waiting to come down. The mountains are all covered. We were to Cody,Wyoming on Saturday. They had snow on the ground! None for us... yet!
The boys helped us down the property on Saturday. We're moving pit run (river rock and gravel) around the footings.
Aaron's version of helping..
-Examining rocks... looking for jade and fossils. He came home with a collection of jade, fossilized wood, and some other "pretty" rocks.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Had some yummy authentic Mexican food last night. This little restaraunt makes really good tamales.
Are you making any Christmas presents this year? I've really got to get into gear!
I'm thinking about getting the kids together to make pot holders.... there's never enough of those little things around!
Are you making any Christmas presents this year? I've really got to get into gear!
I'm thinking about getting the kids together to make pot holders.... there's never enough of those little things around!
Friday, November 19, 2004
Only in Wyoming...
We got a flat (it was a new tire!) on our truck recently. Rich was working in the dark and hit a stump with a sharp branch.
No problem... Put the spare tire on... No problem(learned to use this phrase from my Love & Logic class.)
Next morning... flat tire on spare...
Took the tire to the Basin Tire shop. They had just sold the last set of tires that matched our tread. So they said, Would you like us to put on a used? Come on back next week and we'll have the tires in stock... and we'll take care of it for you.
OK. Great!!! Didn't ask my name or anything... put the used tire on... put the tire in the van... off I went.
I was so surprised! Things like this ONLY happen in the country, right?
Anyway, it was really nice. Now... got to go back to Basin Tire.
No problem... Put the spare tire on... No problem(learned to use this phrase from my Love & Logic class.)
Next morning... flat tire on spare...
Took the tire to the Basin Tire shop. They had just sold the last set of tires that matched our tread. So they said, Would you like us to put on a used? Come on back next week and we'll have the tires in stock... and we'll take care of it for you.
OK. Great!!! Didn't ask my name or anything... put the used tire on... put the tire in the van... off I went.
I was so surprised! Things like this ONLY happen in the country, right?
Anyway, it was really nice. Now... got to go back to Basin Tire.
Pony Express...
Guess Kate & I are the only ones who have a favorite Thanksgiving dish. Thanks for the comment Kate!
It's Friday. Wonder what's playing at the movies?
Friday night has typically been date night for Rich and I. It's nice to have a night dedicated to us... without the kiddos...
Would love some good Mexican food.
Hey, when is my Walmart day-after-Thanksgiving flyer going to arrive? Anyone else get their copy? Our TV has been on the blinks... for a while now...
As a matter of fact... When you come to our house... you get to watch PART TV. No... it's
HALF TV. It's very special... LOL!
We're holding out for the big TV sale that Walmart has the day after Thanksgiving. Maybe my flyer is coming by Pony Express.
It's Friday. Wonder what's playing at the movies?
Friday night has typically been date night for Rich and I. It's nice to have a night dedicated to us... without the kiddos...
Would love some good Mexican food.
Hey, when is my Walmart day-after-Thanksgiving flyer going to arrive? Anyone else get their copy? Our TV has been on the blinks... for a while now...
As a matter of fact... When you come to our house... you get to watch PART TV. No... it's
HALF TV. It's very special... LOL!
We're holding out for the big TV sale that Walmart has the day after Thanksgiving. Maybe my flyer is coming by Pony Express.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dish?
Took my 2 black kittens to the Vet this morning. They are 6 months old. It's time...
I added the weather back to my side bar. You can even check your weather there.
It's a bit chilly today. By this afternoon it will be good walking weather.
Thanksgiving's next week. I'm in charge of homemade rolls, squash, green bean casserole...and ???
What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
I added the weather back to my side bar. You can even check your weather there.
It's a bit chilly today. By this afternoon it will be good walking weather.
Thanksgiving's next week. I'm in charge of homemade rolls, squash, green bean casserole...and ???
What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
quiet day
The kids are at school. Hubby is off to do some shopping. The house is very quiet.
Dishes are done. Laundry is in process.
Matthew found the stash of girl scout cookies the other day when trying to reach our big mixing bowl. Down came the sugar from the top of the microwave. Thin mints next.... and yes the mixing bowl too.
The vacuum is calling me...
Soon I'll be out for my walk. I'm really looking forward to a nice walk down the canal path.
It's a bright sunny day here in the 60s.
Tonight is our Love & Logic class. While doing dishes I was listening to one their tapes on chores. Hmmm... Parenting is such a learn as you go thing. Wouldn't it be great if each kid came with their own specific parenting manual?
Dishes are done. Laundry is in process.
Matthew found the stash of girl scout cookies the other day when trying to reach our big mixing bowl. Down came the sugar from the top of the microwave. Thin mints next.... and yes the mixing bowl too.
The vacuum is calling me...
Soon I'll be out for my walk. I'm really looking forward to a nice walk down the canal path.
It's a bright sunny day here in the 60s.
Tonight is our Love & Logic class. While doing dishes I was listening to one their tapes on chores. Hmmm... Parenting is such a learn as you go thing. Wouldn't it be great if each kid came with their own specific parenting manual?
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