May 1, 2008
I found this pattern on Ravelry, and fell in LOVE. It’s so adorable!
My rocket turned out a bit larger than the one in the pattern. I used worsted weight yarn and an F hook. It’s really cute, and DS likes it a lot! It only takes about a day, so it’s quick. I did put some stuffing pellets in the bottom to give it some weight, and stuffed the rest of it with fiber fill.
April 27, 2008
Journaling:
Look at this handsome prince! Daddy found him hiding by the back fence this morning. It was very cold, and we think he was trying to find someplace to keep warm. He didn’t move much at first, but once he started warming up in the house, he was more lively. (Well, as lively as a toad can get.) We think he’s a Texas toad (bufo speciosus). We had to be very careful handling him because he had poison glands right behind his eyes. It sure was cool having him visit for the day!
Credits HERE.
April 20, 2008
Me: Ugh, I’m sick again! I can’t believe this!
DD: Really, why do you think you’re sick?
Me: Confused look
Me: I don’t feel good. I have a headache, my body aches, my nose is runny and I’m horse.
DD: Blank look
DD: You sure you’re sick?
April 1, 2008
I made my first crochet design! yippee!
In TX hats really aren’t that practical. But DS looooves them, and the funkier the better. So for the last month or so, I’ve been trying to design a crown hat for him, and finally worked out all the kinks. I used Cotton-Ease so that he can wear it just about all year long, but it won’t fade (hopefully) like regular cotton.
It took me about a month or so, to hammer out all the details. Thanks to several volunteer testers from Ravelry and Crochetville, I finally have it ready! The Pattern is now available to purchase at my ETSY SHOP.
The pattern and final projects are for Personal Use Only. The Pattern and items made from this pattern are not to be sold. Please contact me regarding charity uses. If you have friends/family that want a copy of the pattern, please direct them to my Etsy shop to purchase their own copy. Thanks so much!
March 18, 2008
Song Lyrics by Elvis Costello:
She may be the face I can’t forget
The trace of pleasure or regret
May be my treasure or the price I have to pay
She may be the song that summer sings
May be the chill that autumn brings
May be a hundred different things
Within the measure of a day
She may be the reason I survive
The why and wherefore I’m alive
The one I’ll care for through the rough in ready years
Me, I’ll take her laughter and her tears
And make them all my souvenirs
For where she goes I’ve got to be
The meaning of my life is She
scraplifted from “scrapbooking life’s little treasures”
March 18, 2008
scraplifted from “scrapbooking life’s little treasures”
March 18, 2008
scraplifted from “scrapbooking life’s little treasures”
March 6, 2008
I’m a lurker on Ravelry. My first love is photography and digiscrapping, but I do like doing crochet and other crafts now and then. DD was peering over my shoulder the other day, when I came across a pattern for Pygmy Puffs. She instantly fell in love and begged me to make some for her.
They are quite a bit larger than the original pattern…about the size of a baseball. I was able to make all four of them in one day, which is a record for me. Actually, I *had* to finish them quickly because DD wouldn’t leave me alone until I did. lol….
They really are quite cute in person too, and for some reason everyone smiles when they see them. It’s almost impossible not to pick them up. 
March 4, 2008
Here they are, in one fell swoop!
Feb 10th:
A teenager’s bed in all it’s glory.
Feb 14th:
Feb 18th:
We were studying butterflies this week.
Feb 22nd:
Feb 24th:
Feb 27th:
More decluttering and donating!
Feb 29th:
First signs of spring in Texas.
March 3rd:
Snow!
March 4th:
March 1, 2008
I know, I’m totally behind on posting my P365 photos, but I couldn’t resist throwing this one up right away.
DS and I were taking a walk this afternoon, and I was snapping random photos with my camera. On a whim I started taking photos of a dandelion in the front yard. I had *no* idea that I snapped this shot of a bee in mid flight, zooming in on my flower! I love happy accidents like this.
February 28, 2008
I absolutely loved this episode!
1. Totally kewl that we finally have confirmation that there is some kind of electromagnetic something-or-other that effects the Island and the people on it.
Not totally sure HOW it works, because according to last week’s episode it seemed like only a 30 minute difference (based on the projectile that came from the boat). But it seemed like it took the helicopter what….24 Island hours to reach the ship?
2. Obviously there is only one safe way in and out, and if you don’t take that seriously, you’re doomed.
3. I didn’t think about it until after the show, but there were a TON of number this episode! Penny’s address and phone number; the machine settings Des gave to Random Dan; auction paddle number; the amount bid on the journal…and I’m sure I’m missing some more. I’m sure they mean something because, dude, nothing can be taken for granted on this show! *lol*
4. Remember how Rousseau in Season One (or two) talked about how her people all “got sick” when they got to the Island. Maybe they had the same thing that Des had? Perhaps they didn’t get to the Island the “safe way?”
5. Did y’all notice the painting at the auction?!?!?! It was the Black Rock! The ship that the Losties found on the Island, that Rousseau took them to get dynamite. And the auctioneer said that the ship’s journal was found by the Hanso family. (Aren’t they the ones that own/started Dharma?)
6. I’ve got to find out more about these Whitmore connections. It seems as though Penny’s dad and the Hanso ppl are very much wrapped up in what’s going on at the Island. Didn’t Penny’s dad own Oceanic Airlines?
7. I’m soooo glad they didn’t kill Des off. I thought for sure he was doomed, and practically cried when he got to talk to Penny. I hope they are one couple that makes it through this crazy show. lol…
By the way…remember a few episodes when they were introducing the new characters. The helicopter pilot was watching a news episode about finding the Oceanic 815 crash site, and they flashed a number up on the tv screen. You can actually *call* that number and get a message from Oceanic Airlines. Lol!
Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 hotline telephone number 1-888-548-0034
February 28, 2008
It’s been quite a while since I scrapped something for myself. I feel like I’m permanently burned out. *blah*
February 21, 2008
Trying out some new photo tricks I’ve learned. Does it really look like it’s coming out of the frame? Is it realistic?
February 17, 2008
Imagination Cubed - a fun, online drawing program
The Gratitude Campaign - an easy way to say “thanks” to our service men and women.
Disappearing Car Door - I *totally* want one of these! (think they’ll install one on my 13yr old van?)
Photo2Text - turn an ordinary photo into a text based image.
Turn this:
Into this:
Neat! I can see using this for all sorts of creative projects, both online and off.
February 14, 2008
I got to be Cubbie Bear at Awana tonight! DS was shocked and thrilled when I took him out into the hall and took off the bear head. It thinks it’s totally cool that his mommy was Cubbie.
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