So here he is, the finished sock monkey. His ears are crooked and the stitching is sloppy, but I'm sure Maddie will not notice. We're excited to present her with her first homemade gift from her overly excited parents when she wakes in the morning.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Beginnings of a Crafty Lady
As Casey stated earlier this evening while feeling his forehead, "I've got sock monkey fever!" We decided to venture into the art of sock monkeys. We went to the dollar store, bought some cute socks, then headed over to Casey's parents to use the sewing machine. It's sad when your husband has to explain to you how to use the sewing machine. BUT it's a start, and I someday hope to gain a talent and a hobby of sewing all kinds of fun things. I'm going to start going to Thursday Night Sewing Night in hopes of being taught these talents and also the use of a sewing machine as we have no such object in our house.
So here he is, the finished sock monkey. His ears are crooked and the stitching is sloppy, but I'm sure Maddie will not notice. We're excited to present her with her first homemade gift from her overly excited parents when she wakes in the morning.
So here he is, the finished sock monkey. His ears are crooked and the stitching is sloppy, but I'm sure Maddie will not notice. We're excited to present her with her first homemade gift from her overly excited parents when she wakes in the morning.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
25 Random Facts
1. I am the worst when it comes to returning and making phone calls. I'm sorry, I hate talking on the phone; it's no offense to you.
2. I feel guilty for being a stay at home mom since we're so poor.
3. I'm addicted to LOST.
4. Since marrying Casey I have consumed more soda than ever intended in my adult life.
5. Bargain shopping brings me great joy.
6. I don't think my daughter's cry is cute.
7. I have a crazy beagle named Raheem.
8. I played the piano for quite a few years when I was younger and regret my decision to quit.
9. I hate meeting new people because I have to talk about myself.
10. I met my husband on eHarmony- (just kidding he was my neighbor in Tempe)
11. I make awesome snickerdoodles.
12. I think washing your car is a waste of water and rarely do it.
13. The only times I watch TV are when a. Casey is home b. I'm nursing Maddie or c. I took a 3 hour nap at 8 pm with Maddie and now we're up til the early hours just hanging out downstairs.
14. I despise putting away clean laundry.
15. My favorite movie is Little Women.
16. My first concert was Boyz to Men.
17. I love American History.
18. I didn't try my hardest academically in middle or high school in fear of having attention brought my way.
19. I hope to someday be a hardcore mountain biker.
20. I always wanted to marry a cowboy growing up.
21. i played collegiate softball but always hate telling people because they expect me to be awesome at slow pitch. It's been almost 5 years okay.
22. I could spend lots and lots of money and time in Barnes and Noble. I hope to someday have a library room in our future house.
23. I love drawing the human figure and hope to get back in a figure drawing class when time and money permit.
24. My husband and I are an absolute perfect match for eachother; seriously.
25. I love letter writing and have vowed to write more this year. Maybe someday you'll get one!
2. I feel guilty for being a stay at home mom since we're so poor.
3. I'm addicted to LOST.
4. Since marrying Casey I have consumed more soda than ever intended in my adult life.
5. Bargain shopping brings me great joy.
6. I don't think my daughter's cry is cute.
7. I have a crazy beagle named Raheem.
8. I played the piano for quite a few years when I was younger and regret my decision to quit.
9. I hate meeting new people because I have to talk about myself.
10. I met my husband on eHarmony- (just kidding he was my neighbor in Tempe)
11. I make awesome snickerdoodles.
12. I think washing your car is a waste of water and rarely do it.
13. The only times I watch TV are when a. Casey is home b. I'm nursing Maddie or c. I took a 3 hour nap at 8 pm with Maddie and now we're up til the early hours just hanging out downstairs.
14. I despise putting away clean laundry.
15. My favorite movie is Little Women.
16. My first concert was Boyz to Men.
17. I love American History.
18. I didn't try my hardest academically in middle or high school in fear of having attention brought my way.
19. I hope to someday be a hardcore mountain biker.
20. I always wanted to marry a cowboy growing up.
21. i played collegiate softball but always hate telling people because they expect me to be awesome at slow pitch. It's been almost 5 years okay.
22. I could spend lots and lots of money and time in Barnes and Noble. I hope to someday have a library room in our future house.
23. I love drawing the human figure and hope to get back in a figure drawing class when time and money permit.
24. My husband and I are an absolute perfect match for eachother; seriously.
25. I love letter writing and have vowed to write more this year. Maybe someday you'll get one!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The End Of My Misery
So today is my first official day with absolutely no transcription work. That's right, I quit. Now before you think less of me please listen to my defense.
Number one: The pay was ridiculous for the amount of work put in each day. In all of my jobs I have never done so much actual work for so little pay. I'm telling you, a desk job is the way to go. Eight hours of pay for probably about 4 hours of actual working.
Number two: I was a grouchy miserable beast because of my lack of sleep. I would stay up late most every night trying to get my work done and when I finally got to bed Maddie would wake up. She's been waking up at least three times a night for the past three or four months. Then during the day when she would nap, I couldn't nap; I had blasted transcription to get done.
and Number three: I just plain hated it. Period.
So today it's only 11:00 and I've already had Maddie play time, walked the Raheemers, put away all the laundry (my most dreaded chore above ALL others) cleaned the kitchen and ate breakfast. I can't wait until Maddie's second nap, who knows what adventure awaits me! (maybe a shower)
Number one: The pay was ridiculous for the amount of work put in each day. In all of my jobs I have never done so much actual work for so little pay. I'm telling you, a desk job is the way to go. Eight hours of pay for probably about 4 hours of actual working.
Number two: I was a grouchy miserable beast because of my lack of sleep. I would stay up late most every night trying to get my work done and when I finally got to bed Maddie would wake up. She's been waking up at least three times a night for the past three or four months. Then during the day when she would nap, I couldn't nap; I had blasted transcription to get done.
and Number three: I just plain hated it. Period.
So today it's only 11:00 and I've already had Maddie play time, walked the Raheemers, put away all the laundry (my most dreaded chore above ALL others) cleaned the kitchen and ate breakfast. I can't wait until Maddie's second nap, who knows what adventure awaits me! (maybe a shower)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Life just got better for Madeline.
Why is life better? Maddie has moved on to the world of real food. You see that item in her right hand? That's a slab of cantaloupe. Miss Maddie is such a big girl now. She won't even eat that canned baby food from me anymore; she just wants the real stuff. Although she still loves nursing and I fear she'll never let go of that one. 10 years old and nursing...eew. I dread the dat I have to start weaning because I'll have one sad baby.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Christmas in St. Johns
Raheem enjoying the snow, or maybe he's miserable and cold; I really can't tell.
Maddie with all her wrappings.
We took a break from the kid and went and did some sledding. The picture below looks like Casey is cruising at a high rate of speed, when actually it's about walking pace.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A Very Maddie Christmas
Our church had a Christmas breakfast, so we took Maddie to see Santa and Casey to eat pancakes. I'm surprised she didn't cry when I handed her off. She's become so attached to me (I can't decide if it's sweet or annoying) but I think Santa's beard offered a nice distraction for her. If there's anything Maddie loves, it's hair. I'm constantly having to pry my hair out of her hands.
I'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas as I probably won't be posting until after the holiday. We're headed to St. Johns once Casey gets off work on Wednesday. He's about to pee his pants in excitement for the possibility of a white Christmas this year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 8, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Maddie has worn her ridiculously cute hat, jacket, dress, bloomers combo to church; our Christmas lights and decorations are up (minus the tree) and delicious treats are bulging from my belly. Exercise is for New Years Resolutions.
Below is a picture of Tempe Light Parade. We took the family out for a night on the town. We just strolled around Mill Avenue and enjoyed the wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Casey surprised us with a fun date at Tempe Marketplace. Apparently every night at 7:00 they have snow! Well, soap in the form of falling snow. It was so much fun. We sat and listened to some acoustical concert then went and bought a cookie at Paradise Bakery. I'm pretty sure chocolate chip cookies will be the death of me.
Below is a picture of Tempe Light Parade. We took the family out for a night on the town. We just strolled around Mill Avenue and enjoyed the wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Casey surprised us with a fun date at Tempe Marketplace. Apparently every night at 7:00 they have snow! Well, soap in the form of falling snow. It was so much fun. We sat and listened to some acoustical concert then went and bought a cookie at Paradise Bakery. I'm pretty sure chocolate chip cookies will be the death of me.
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