My newest form of therapy

I have enjoyed sewing for years, although I've tended to limit it to things like curtains, pillows, and costumes that are only going to be worn once so it doesn't matter how well they're contructed. Lately, however, I've become really adventurous and even tried making some clothing. There are so many great FREE tutorials (I heart free!) to help guide you step-by-step through your project, which is perfect because I don't really know how to read a pattern, and I learn better seeing than reading.

Oh, and turns out being totally thrifty and reconstructing things and doing then in a less than professional or correct way is a popular way of doing things now. Apparently I've been decades ahead of the curve! I'll post a slideshow of some of the things I've been making.

I WON AN AWARD!!!

That's right...Worst Blogger Ever!



Okay, maybe not the worst...but right up there, I'm afraid. I get into moods where I like updating and adding pictures, and sharing with the two people who read this what all we're up to. But then I get in this mood where I hate fighting with my iPhoto program, which seems to take any pictures that I use for a post, and adds them to about 12 folders, which makes me crazy. I'm determined to not let this computer get all junked up like my last one. Oh, and speaking of my old computer....the one that Best Buy said would cost about $700 to fix....yeah, that one. Well, a friend from church fixed it....for freeeeEEEEEEE! (Said in my best Adam Sandler voice in the movie Bedtime Stories.)

So, I'm going to spend today and tomorrow trying to bring this blog as up-to-date as possible, because I have a feeling things are going to start getting really crazy around here!

Four Generations

The day after Christmas, we left for Ohio to see family. We visited my Grandma Schmucker, and were able to get a four generation photo for a beautiful picture frame my mom gave me. I'm not sure what Clay and I are looking at though, but it seems to be something on the ceiling...either that or the person who took the photo must have been sitting down :)



(I'm going to try adding the photo tomorrow...I've tried multiple times, and it just isn't happening.)

Okay...Day Two of trying to add this picture, and it just ain't happening :(

Annie's 4th Birthday

Annie was really excited about her princess dress-up clothes, and of course, had to change into her new purple princess dress. (Ellie snatched up the pink one as quick as could be.




Annie's purple cake had more of a bluish hue, but she was still tickled with it. (After all, Ellie had an all pink birthday, so Annie wanted an all purple birthday...her favorite color by default since Ellie claims everything pink that we get.)


It was a wonderful, stay at home and play happy birthday!

(The pictures post in reverse order...cake first, then presents, but I'm too lazy to change them. Remember, if you click on the photos they will enlarge. I highly recommend clicking on the one of the cake being presented to Annie. Take a look at Ellie's (whose face is hidden by the cake) fingers!)

Huge hiatus...

Sorry it's been so long. I actually worked 20 some odd hours/week from the week before Thanksgiving right up to Dec. 23rd at Bo's company. We figured it was doable for a very short period of time, but it was definitely a busy time for us. It was nice to have some extra money towards the adoption, though, so it was worth the sacrifice.

Enough about that...pictures, right! Here's a cute one of Annie & Elle....

Just had to share....

The kids and I were privileged to be able to go hear John McCain speak at the rally a little over a week ago. We were sitting right over the walkway where the speakers entered, but my camera pooped out on me. (Surprise, surprise.) These are the pictures I *did* manage to get.

Ooops! Bo took the camera with him on his latest business trip, so I can't upload the pics. I'll add them when he gets back. (Course, the election results should be in by then, so not quite so timely a post!)