Livin' the Life!

OK....that might be exaggerating things a bit, but we have had a fun couple of days! Yesterday, Scott G. came over and brought a "professional" tie-dye kit for us to play with. We had the best time creating cool looking designs. Yes, the whole family has one including Snickers (the dog). I will post a pic as soon as we can all stand in one place long enough to snap one. The colors are so vivid!!!!! We can't wait to make more! I think I'll tie-dye underwear, sheets....anything that will sit still long enough. lol

This evening the guys went to a Cincy Reds game. They made it in time for batting practice and Alex snagged a "home run" ball. As Paul tells the story via txt message, he leaned over the wall and snagged it right out from under some other kid's glove (this kid had already caught one). There was an older gentleman standing next to Alex and gave him a huge high-five! I wish I could have seen it! They did have a rain delay but the game started around 8:00pm. Oh yeah.....and it was FREE BOBBLE-HEAD NIGHT! lmao

More Pictures From the Open Road

I thought I would share a few more pictures of the kids while on their RV trip. Scotty had an adventure at Grant's Farm. He was in a balloon blowing-up contest with an elephant. Surprise....the elephant won! lol Alex loved rock climbing and cave exploring. The St. Louis arch was their favorite destination by far!

Quote O' The Day:

As one goes through life one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.
~ Katharine Hepburn

They Are Home!

The boys arrived home Sunday! Yippeeeee! I missed them....and have a sneaking suspicion that they missed me too (although I am not sure they are willing to admit it). I was able to talk my dad into staying for dinner before he boarded the RV to head home. I made a peach cobbler with fresh peaches from Hackman's Market. They were SO good! We also cooked corn on the grill (our newest method). I am awaiting pictures from my dad so I can post a few more. The boys came home with all sorts of souvenirs...flattened pennies, posters, finger flashlight, penguin magnet, meerkat stuffed animal....the list goes on and on. I have been doing endless loads of laundry....icky sweat-dried, sunscreen, bug sprayed caked pieces of clothing. Yuck! Both boys spent two quiet days inside mellowing out. Today, however, they both have friends over for lunch-n-play. What a change from last week's serenity. But it's enjoyable for all of us!

Is is just the males in my life or what??!?!?! They all seem to be in a "mood." I need to check the moon...is it full? WTF?!??!??!?!?! Is anyone else having that issue (notice I diplomatically said "issue" rather than problem)?

I am back into my jewelry making obsession. I sat up until 1:30'ish last night making a double-stranded necklace and matching bracelet. The bracelet needs some revamping as I ran out of beads to make it double-stranded also. I'm watching the sale ads for Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby for supplies. I simply refuse to pay full price when things go on sale every other week or so.

Quote O' The Day: - I got nuttin' to share. Sorry

RV Adventures

The boys have been on an week-long trip with their grandpa. They've been traveling by RV and living the wild life out on the open road. They started their trip with a visit to Mammoth Cave and then headed to visit relatives in Illinois. They are photographed with Camel Rock in the background at Garden of the Gods in SE Illinois. After that, they headed to St. Louis, MO to see the Arch, visit the zoo and science museum. They will be heading back home Sunday and I am SO ready for them to be home! I miss them horribly! But what a wonderful opportunity...I am jealous of their adventures. Mommy wants to travel too!

When I Grow Up I Wanna Be a Scarf!

Yes, friends...it's true! I am trying to learn to knit. Julie W. tried to teach a group of us YEARS ago...but my attempt ended with less than stellar results. Although I did laugh so hard I probably should have been wearing Depends (I know...much too much information!). But I thought I'd give it another try (w/o Depends again...brave girl that I am!) and got a lesson at Cottage Knits. Not only is the building adorable (former Neon Cupcake location), but everyone is SO nice and patient there!!!!! When I showed up for my lesson, the "instructor" asked if I wanted to make a baby blanket. EEEEEEK! Can you imagine how much time and yarn would be invested in that?!?!?!? I politely declined (in a panicky voice) and asked for a more small-scale project. We agreed on a scarf. So far so good. She showed me how to "cast on" (sounds more like fishing terminology to me) and then patiently sat with me for an hour while I struggled to get the hang of it. She had another class after to teach, so I went into a spare room with comfy chairs and friendly folks and kept at it. One woman was working on some sort of doggie hat, while a girl who could not have been any older than 17 was crocheting the most gorgeous sweater! And here I sat with my lovely little creation that dreamed of one day becoming a scarf. I felt a little silly, but hey, everyone has to start somewhere. This picture shows how far I got on Tuesday. I have completed a bit more and it IS looking a little more scarf-like...maybe.


Quote O' the Day: "Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment" ~ Oprah Winfrey

My "Relocated" Artsy-Blog

I had to relocate my artsy-fartsy blog since I couldn't access it. Hopefully, it will soon be filled with new creations and old favorites. Here is the link to My Creative Nest. It's my cozy, creative spot on the web.

And on another train of thought....I found this quote and loved it;

"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone"
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel