A Little About What I Love to Do!!!

I finally checked out Pinterest and here is a little of what I have tried that caught my attention.
These easter eggs made with DMC floss (cross stitch floss), liquid starch, water balloons and flour. I had all these supplies. Read further to see why I have tons of DMC floss on hand.
My preparation. My only note on these is they take longer then a couple hours to dry. Those not on Pinterest... you just mix 1 cup liquid starch and half cup flour well. Put floss in mixture then wrap around balloon. Wait for it to dry, pop balloon with needle and that's it.
I decided to hang mine on a strand of white lights... they look so cute at night. They were cute in the bowl too though.

Something easy and fun for the kids.

Only my family and a few people know how much I love to cross-stitch. I have done it since I was in Jr. High. To tell you the truth I have always been a little embarrassed by it. I know that sounds silly but it always seemed like such a "granny" thing. I have always gotten my cross stitch patterns from Mac's, Roberts (both not in business) and Hobby Lobby. But I have found they all sale a limited amount and the selection is limited and not what I love to do. So searching the internet has opened up a whole new avenue for me. There is so much available in the world of cross stitch that I had no idea. I have found things from the same old stuff to gothic to witches to nudes... yes nudes. I can't picture a little granny sitting in a chair cross stitching a nude man or women but then again, that will probably be me. I thought I would post some of my finished work. These are ones I have finished that I love. I have dozens more that I don't really love or need some finish work.
I framed this one on my own.

I gave this one to my Nanny (my mom's mom) for her birthday. When she passed away I passed it onto my mom. I love Gone with the Wind.
This one is being framed and is also my mom's.


My favorite cross stitching patterns are women in old fashioned dresses but some times I feel like doing something different. So there you go... my secret is out of the bag.

Cheer, Basement & Flu shot... what are you good for!

Having two girls 19 months apart... I never would have guessed they would be so different. I am not use it, being a twin, not only looking alike but liking pretty much the same thing. Evie loves to do any kind of activity and does it well. Lydia is a little more reserved and shy. So when Lydia came to me and handed me a flyer and said "I want to do this"! Herriman High Mini Cheer Camp... I was all for it. Let me just say cheer has changed since I was a cheerleader back in the day. It is now required that your hot pants show pretty much all the time and your skirt must be 2 sizes too small. Also at Herriman High... I think it's required you know how to do a full back flip. I was scared someone was going to break a neck.
This picture shows you exactly what I am talking about. Lydia off not talking to anyone and Evie making friends with all the girls in her group.
Lydia... a flyer!
Evie's friend from school came to watch the girls perform. They did such a good job and they both seemed to love it.

My basement is moving right along. I can't believe how fast it is going up. Seriously these two guys are amazing. Here it is drywall all done.
This last week was all mudding and taping and texturing. I love the texture. Brett and I bought our house as a spec so all we got to pick was carpet and counter top. It has been fun to pick everything and make it the way we want.

I hate to admit this but I don't always get my kids flu shots. I know... it's horrible. With 2 kids with asthma it shouldn't even be a question. I did my job as a mom this year and got all the kids a flu shot. Well... I ask what good was it. Jake has been soooo sick. For 6 days Jake ran a temp of anywhere from 102 to 103.8 and that was with tylenol. He didn't eat for those 6 days either. He didn't walk more then 2 feet. He just laid around on the couch or my bed... and didn't sleep at night. 2 doctor appointments later and we find out Jake has the flu and an ear infection. Here we are 9 days later and we have made some improvements... eating a little and no temp. Still not 100% but I think it will take some time. Poor kid!