Welcome to my World

I can't believe I made our dog a blanket! But I wanted him to be able to lie on the couch or our bed without getting them all hairy or scratching them. So I rounded up some scraps and wah-lah! (I have know idea how to spell that word, but I really like it!)

I have been looking for an affordable tabletop calendar that the children can use for school, but alas, the perfect thing was no where to be found. Or else I didn't want to spend that much money. So the inspiration came to make my own calendar out of a $4. cookie sheet and magnetic paper! Cost less than $10 and now I can move it and store it and the kids can play with it too! How fun! The extra pieces can be stored in the back...

The Little Princess needed a special shirt too! This was fun...I used metallic silver acrylic paint (mixed with Textile Medium) and it turned out great!

So I borrowed this idea of using freezer paper stencils and finally made my boys the shirts they have been begging for! Here is the finished product....not bad for the first try, I guess...

I love that my children get to be around their cousins...at least the Miller ones. They love each other and play together really well... My Little Helper is always at my right hand whenever I am in the kitchen. I'd like to think it's because she just loves to be with me, but I think it might have something to do with FOOD!

Joanna is modeling our first itty bitty tomato! Love it! Love how she says "Tomato!"

Just this afternoon I thought it was time to update the garden's growth, so I went out to take pictures. While outside, I was drawn to the beautiful and interesting things growing in our yard. I love the roses and how they are growing so fast ever since I majorly pruned them. This is one of those "interesting" things that is growing in our yard. And yes, I am admitting that we are white trash. We need to throw that bike away, but least it is growing BEHIND the shed! Have you ever seem a Lawn mower growing in a bed of beautiful vines? Well, you have now! At least this one belongs to our landlord! I'm amazed at the growing things in our garden! It's amazing how fast they have sprouted! I believe these are my beans... Already got some Tomatoes comin! Is there anything more beautiful than this? By the way, I never realized how wonderful a tomato plant can smell! I can't wait till there are watermelon on this vine! Somewhat pathetic looking cornstalks... ...