Monthly Archives: February 2010

February Knit Project…check!

By admin | Published: February 24, 2010

I started the Girlfriend Market Bag for my aunt on my way to my girl’s trip in Vegas and YES, I just now finished it.  It was her Christmas present and became a Valentine gift…thank goodness I did it in pink.  Either way, it’s finished, I mailed it, she likes it, and I included a [...]

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Okie Blog Awards

By admin | Published: February 21, 2010

Okay….so I am a little behind.  I recently realized that it was time to vote for the Oklahoma Blog Awards.  The ballots were due “Sunday by midnight.”  I decided that I really wanted take some time to look at all of the nominee’s and give some real thought to the ones I felt worthy of [...]

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What The Heck???

By admin | Published: February 16, 2010

Is it a problem that my 3 and 4 year old ask, “What the *heck?” at least twice a day each?  *heck is slightly muffled….clearly they know this is not appropriate.  I have seriously worked on my language since I became a mother, but this one is proving to be a challenge.  I can’t stop [...]

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Make Do and Mend

By admin | Published: February 16, 2010

The idea to make do and mend has been around in a practical way since the second World War.  I love the values of using what we have and making the most of all of our resources to provide for the future in a more holistic way.  I think about this when I find a [...]

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Dreaming of a Vacation

By admin | Published: February 16, 2010

This July Law Man and I will celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary.  I am so excited.  I so miss spending time just me and my husband.  I love these years with the children, but I really do long for some adult time with LM.  We have big plans….for August…since my sister is getting married [...]

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My Color is Red…fitting for Valentine’s Day

By admin | Published: February 14, 2010

 You boast incredible willpower and are capable of overcoming obstacles that would normally leave others shaking in their boots. You have a penchant for colorful environments and often impress others with your energetic bursts of energy. Your interests in many areas of life often leave you scattered, but when you focus you can accomplish [...]

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It Takes a Village

By admin | Published: February 14, 2010

This Valentine’s Day I am so thankful for all of the people in our lives that help us to raise our children.  The aunts and uncles who celebrate our birthdays.  The cousins who help make new discoveries in the playroom.  The grandparents who invite us to spend the night.  The great-grandparents who give us hugs [...]

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Multi Tasking is My MO

By admin | Published: February 13, 2010

I love to sew!!!!!…in theory.  I have been playing with my sewing machine for the past four or five years, but I am really not very good.  You have to pay such close attention to detail and when your MO is multitasking…..details get blurry to say the least.  My love of the idea of sewing [...]

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Happiness Blogging Award

By admin | Published: February 11, 2010

Cindy, of Cindy’s Clipboard, gave me this award.  She rocks!!!  And…..she is my aunt. 10 Things I love Nutella My Boys New Mexico Yarn and Knitting….I am not sure which I love more. Kam’s Kookery and Guilford Gardens Oklahoma City Art’s Festival Green Chilies Girls Trips Biking….I don’t have a picture to include because I [...]

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Winter Craft

By admin | Published: February 11, 2010

While we were trying to endure yet another snow/ice storm that paralyzed the school system, the boys and I decided to make the most of it and make Valentine’s for all of their friends.  It turned out to be a great project. We had an assortment of recycled crayons.  I decided to sort them by [...]

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