Sunday, November 8, 2009

Busy, busy.....

So it has been a whopper of a week! First off I want to show you something I forgot to show you last week that I got at the flea.... the snowflake, pointsetta and santa earrings will probably show up in my christmas banners.....



The week started off with Marissa getting the flu. She went to a sleepover on Halloween and shared an air matress with a friend who was diagnosed the next day with the swine flu.... Well, needless to say, when she came home monday eve. with a sore throat we were very worried! The fever didn't start until tuesday night but she was miserable...and her asthma also kicked up! On wednesday we went to the doctor and she said it wasn't H1 N1 but there was a chance she could still contract it on top of the flu and she needed to be closely watched...Uggghhhh! do you think I got a wink of sleep? I was worried sick about her... Fortunately it was just a bad flu that whopped her on her butt and she is doing much better now...still coughing but actually getting out today a little!

We had more excitement on wednesday....this little devil pushed out Marissa's screen while we were at the dr. and went missing for two days. We could hear her in my neighbors garage on the second day and went in to find her but couldn't...we went in 3 times and couldn't find her! Later that evening I could here her again near a vent so I had Ben hop the fence and we finally got her to come out! She may look angelic here, but don't let looks fool you! She is a rascal! Here she is in the suitcase I store my wool in...I took some out and went to the kitchen and when I came back, here she was:


I am on my way on christmas banners...some traditional, some pastels......



I just have struggled getting started on these puppies but now I am motivated...



And to end the week nicely.... Ben turned 18 yesterday! My 6'4 baby! (actually he is my oldest!)


Life sure happens quickly! Hope you are enjoying yours right now! hugs! karen....

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

One last view around the house......

I know this is not my standard picture but this is a sight you will see frequently in our house....Mila into everything....this paper bag is actually holding magazines that my mom was sorting thru to share with a friend and guess who snagged it ....watch your feet! she will attack! Luckily she is usually good about keeping her claws in but boy is she the rascal!!!

Anyway, my sweet girl is down with the flu... hopefully not the swine flu but I think it is...she has all the symptoms and her friend has a confirmed case...Boo!
I will be taking down halloween but wanted to show you some pics from around the house before I do....I had these done last week but then couldn't find them on the darn computer...of course I blame the computer because I'm not lame or anything??!!! hee! hee!














I found some cool Martha Stewart glitter stickers of ravens and owls and added them to a couple of things...the pumpkin above and the glass beaker 2 pics ago....she has such a fun line...I find something almost every season or holiday that I like of hers!
Well, I am off to take sickie's temperature and administer tylenol and tlc...although she is being quite the troll so the tlc part has been a bit difficult..... Wish me luck! I will check in soon!
karen...aka nursemaid......

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Snow White ....

My Sweet girl went to a birthday/halloween party last night...Isn't she a lovely Snow White? Of course I am totally partial to those rosey cheeks and lips......


Last weekend Robin and I hopped over to the local Antique fair and I found this wonderful victorian blouse...I just couldn't leave it there! I will probably post it on my etsy eventually because we just don't have room to display such lovelies but for now I have to admire it!Here are all the small goodies I got:


Mostly Christmas...I have started making christmas banners but I just loved that little dolly and the bride cake topper with real lace. I just couldn't pass them up! I also got a bolt of the prettiest fine victorian lace which I will launder and start using and also add to my etsy....

This morning I went to Target at 8:15 to see what left of halloween, I love to get paper goods (paper towels, tissues, paper plates etc...) at 1/2 price, I don't care if they have a halloween theme! Well I could not believe how much candy people were buying! What do they do with all of it? People were leaving with whole buggy's full of candy! I did buy one package of m & m's but left the rest there for others....curious!!! Happy Sunday! karen....