Weekend project

I'm not a big fan of the color orange but my hubby loves Harley stuff. I needed this project to suit me with the perty bling while keeping it somewhat manly for the hubby.

The ingredients:

*mug *mini glass marbles(sorry for the picture quality-playing with camera settings)(these are very small)the marbles were clearanced at the craft store for $0.99-yeah buddy *pens and pencils(found at the dollar store. i even managed to find coordinating pencils)

when you open the tube of mini glass marbles you want to make sure you have a container ready(big enough to set your pen in) as the mini marbles will fly all over because they get really charged with static. Wrap a small piece around the ink core inside the pen-my measurement 1/2" x 3". I did a pen with the paper inside and some without(i prefer the paper). Put pen back together. Add two sided tacky tape(i used red liner tape) being careful to NOT leave gaps; all around the outside. Don't cover the end and make sure the marbles will stop where there is plenty of room for the cap to do the off/on thing. Remove red liner to expose sticky tape. Roll in marbles making sure to get complete coverage. While pen is in container, use your hands to press the marbles into the tape to ensure that it is stuck. Also run your hand over the completed pen to knock the loose marbles off of your pen(you don't want a big messy pile of glass marbles everytime you use your pen).

I added a little bit of ribbon to the handle of the mug. I am not quite sure if I like the ribbon and I might remove it-please help me decide...

Ca-uteness!!

The following is a list of supplies used for this adorable project:
* Valentine's paper pack
*George and Basic Shapes Cri-cut cartridge
*ribbon(dollar bin)
*eyelets,crop-a-dile,ink,sponge,xyron,and scissors all on hand.
(oh and to thread the ribbon through the eyelets I always have some dental floss threaders. i use them for EVERYTHING)

this is the finished product: (i only have a picture of 1 of the 2 banners)

Snow Rash

This weekend was a snow-filled chillaxin' one. We had SO much ridonkulus fun. We started out Saturday by eating a warm breakfast at a near-by cafe. You can't top biscuits and gravy!! Upon returning to the shack we decided to do some sledding. Dad got out the 4 wheeler and with McKay helping they got everything set-up. McKay was the track guinea pig and got the course nice and worn for us. Everyone (except my brother Chad) got a turn. We are still trying to figure out if sittling while sledding is easier or harder than laying down. Fortunately we were able to get video of most everyone. (Those can be viewed on Facebook). Dad's video can be viewed from this post.

after sledding for awhile-a family snowman was added to the agenda....

Gingerbread Madness-You Decide

Over the weekend my family decided to have a gingerbread house battle. It was quite the showdown with 6 people in the ring. Participants included Mom(Rhonda), Dad(Morris),Chad,McKay,Brandi, and Chris. Now for the rules....
*each team will consist of 3 builders-we'll draw names
*You can only use the contents of your kit-ok you can have scissors and dad had the genius idea of a bigger piece of cardboard(glad for that one)


House #1...Front and back
This lovely home features- The words "pick me" in front and "winner" in back. It comes complete with Santa's sleigh and a nice pile of "yellow" snow courtesy of rudolph. It has a very colorful flowerbed and plenty of trees for those "hide'n'seek" moments. The roof features scallop type shingles with plenty of icicles. It boasts a sweet smelling chimney too!!

House #2-front and back...
This small cottage claims a good size front door. It comes with christmas light around the roof and "xmas" spelled out for your enjoyment. It has a small walkway and heart shaped flowerbed. It comes with a beautiful fountain and christmas tree. Thr backyard has a gumdrop forest for playing games. It also has a sweet smelling chimney. It's mailbox really add character.

Now which house would you choose and why....(bonus if you guess the builders (3) on each team.

Note: The picture is NOT necessarily divided into teams-its just a family photo.

Why do I do this to myself

I am constantly reading something. But why don't I give myself a break? I feel like I have to prove something to myself....Note to self: ths is not a thereapy session!! Anywho-I have a current list of books requested at the library. 5-10 books is usually the norm. I almost alays have 4-5 books at home. Always books and more books.

This is what happens when I read................
Page 1:each line is 2 lines because I have some beer-goggle thing minus the beer.
Page 1: i either read this page or i'm having strong feelings of deja-vu
Page 2: i have reverted back to page 1 due to the eye twitching
Page 2: ok this is where i was before the twitching started-oh wait here comes deja-vu again
this process goes on and starts again several times for each book. It like i read 2 book instead of 1. i think ill double my book quota-instead of reading 35 books the # should be more like 70.

Im sorry this post is so short, but the keyboard is now becoming 1 button

Weird?!?

Chris and I went shopping at the farmer's market last week in order to satisfy my craving for a killer salad. While we were there I figured we should get some fresh corn. Ears of corn were only 12/$1 so why not. We decided to get six-it was only$0.50 cents so it wasn't like we were breaking the bank or anything. Well, we got home and only to discover....

yes-we got seven ears of corn. Have you ever seen something so....different? I was definitely taken aback by this little discovery. WEIRD!!

Happy Happy

Happy Birthday to the most amazing mother. We have had many fun, crazy, serious and wonderful times. Celebration has begun and will continue for many more years....I love you...Happy Birthday!