Magic Yarn balls found on my doorstep

On Thursday I discovered a rather large box on my doorstep, I pretty much knew what it was since I had been stalking my mail lady all week for my Magic yarn balls from our swap over at Lullabies and Lace. As I opened up my box there wasn't just one, or two balls but THREE balls of yarn, then I spotted the big bag of M&M's amongst the box full of those foam peanut looking thingies. Then of course had to start digging through those and discovered more goodies hidden in there. And a gorgeous handmade card from Anna, our designer and a wonderful friend.

Well of course, Jenna was extremely excited upon discovering that the one ball was for her and we had to get right to it. She was very excited and was full of giggles and laughs while she was unwinding her ball and mommy was winding the ball, and my hands weren't working very well so of course I kept dropping my end, she just thought this was hysterical, It took us approx. a hour and a half to get hers done and was full of little foam picture frames with magnets on them, little foam shapes to decorate with, and glitter paint sticks, barrettes (which she just loves)and a bunch of flower pencil toppers which she decided to share with her sister.

Next was the that medium size light blue ball of yarn, which turned out to be all Paton's Grace, I have always wanted to use Paton's Grace but haven't been able to afford enough to make anything and here I ended up with 2 balls of Light blue and 2 balls of a darker blue, and the whole ball was chalked full of chocolate Hershey's miniatures one of my favorite chocolates, chocolate eggs and a couple of chocolate creme filled bunnies. CHOCOLATE HEAVEN!!!!!! Kaitlynn helped me unwind this ball and just had a blast, and of course my one kittie had come in to check things out and attacked the ball of yarn, it was quite a site. And all the kids were asking if they were going to get any because there was plenty :) Now the little strawberry candies and starbursts you see there were hidden in throughout the Monster Ball of yarn and do have to say sorry this isn't even all the chocolates I did eat some before I took the pic, sorry :) Here are pics of Kaitlynn helping unwind the ball of yarn and Daunte the kittie attacking the yarn. Was too funny not to share.
Thursday Evening before Justin's Spring Concert Andrew started helping me with the Monster Ball of yarn and we spent about an hour on it before we had to go. He really enjoyed it and was amazed that somebody did this for us and was full of questions. But also full of laughs as he unwound this thing and picked on mommy as I kept dropping my end and the kids had to chase my end across the living room and get Daunte away from it as he tried batting it around.

I know he doesn't look full of laughs, he just doesn't care to much for his picture being taken which is why you don't see my older boys in any of the pics, yes they were hanging around watching and enjoying everything but as soon as they saw the cam. they ran. I didn't finish this Monster Ball until today because we were really busy yesterday and when it was time for the kids to go to bed Jenna wanted to help (Andrew stayed at grandmas house) and I had to promise not to touch it until today after breakfast and our morning chores. So Jenna helped with the rest of this ball and it took us another 3 hrs to finish it. I was just amazed at everything that was in it: several little wonderful smelling candles, honey almond body lotion, shower gel, bath pearls all the same scent, gold colored swan shaped embroidery scissors, bath sponge, two crocheted washcloths, two gorgeous mini doilies, butterfly shaped bath fizz and soap, beautiful little craft accessories (bows, roses, and a victorian fan with roses on it) also tea, and not just any tea real Earl Grey Tea, I have never had this before and can't wait to try it, and also Spiced Chai black tea, I haven't ever had this one either and can't wait to try this either, they certainly smell yummy. There was also a great little booklet included in the ball with a thoughtful note inside "My Heart-Christ's Home". Also even though Anna says that her evil twin did this one and I can see that in some spots but also I think the real Anna came through as well, I also got some very thoughtful little notes throughout the ball that brought a tear to my eye, it is so nice to have a wonderful friend like Anna. There were some little funny ones too, that gave me a good laugh too. Just to show how big this Monster ball of yarn was I took a pic to show that it was actually as big if not bigger than my Sarah, she is a dachsund I know she isn't that big but still good sized When all was said and done I had 18, yes I said 18 balls of yarn, and see that green fuzzy ball of yarn, your eyes are not deceiving you I did get a ball of fun fur from Anna, talk about a surprise, LOL. Jenna loved it, the girls actually like the cute scarves that you can make from the fun fur, so hey it works, I have just discovered that it doesn't like being washed very well.

All I can say is thank you so much Anna for being as thoughtful as you were, I loved everything and so did the kids. All the kids send their thank yous, I do have a video of Jenna but can't get it on here and to work right, I'll have to monkey around with it to get it to work. God Bless you.

Now as far as the other part of my day today that I just have to include, Andrew and Kaitlynn's team won yet another game with Andrew playing goalie, yipppeeee, 6-1, I do like to teach them that it's not all about winning it's about doing your best and having fun and I do have to say I am very proud of them for they do have this attitude and don't get upset if they don't win, but Andrew is very excited now that he is finally able to play and he is playing goalie he is doing a wonderful job and even on the field. Kaitlynn is also quickly improving and is losing her shyness and is starting to actually go after the ball rather than waiting for it to come to her. I am so proud of both of them on how they play but also their attitude in and out of the game.

Now that I have my new doggie clippers I guess I should finish clipping my Toby's fur, since every time I look at the poor little guy we all just have to laugh. He's walking around with one side of his body shaved and the other not because my clippers died while grooming him. I hate when that happens.

God Bless You All and hope you all are having a wonderfull weekend.

My Oldest Baby is Growing up on Me

Today my oldest baby is now 17, where ooh where did the time go?????? He has grown up so fast and it only seems like yesterday that I had my first little peanut put in my arms. He is certainly a wonderful boy, of course having some of the usual teenage issues but I do have to say I am very proud of him, since I know that he is always where he is supposed to be and is dealing very well with all the worldly things out there that teenagers today have to deal with. I haven't even had to deal with the heart attack yet of him driving, LOL. Because of his ADHD he is just not ready and he even accepts that and is working on it.


As those that know me, know that we have had some pretty serious issues with our 14 yr old, Justin because of his Bipolar, he has some more issues over the last couple weeks again due to the Dr's messing with his meds but now because of our counselor's helping us, we seem to be on the right track again and he is doing well. He has his ups and downs, but with lots of prayers from our church, family and dear friends our prayers are being answered.


Also we had a pretty rough day yesterday, I rescued a beautiful Husky and the poor old guy was was severely malnourished, had mange among some other infections and arthritis in his hips. We tried to help him for the last couple months and as we thought we were making some progress, and he was so loving and a wonderful addition to our family, he wet downhill this last week and was falling down our stairs outside. We took him to the vet and a decision had to be made as everything was already done medical and holistically to help him, and he was just hurting terribly, so we had to put him to sleep.


April 17, 2007 Scruffy Bear Rest in Peace

Thanks to a wonderful friend, Anna, at Lullabies and Lace, I have been able to see things in a better light and deal with this better and help my kids get through it. I am doing alot of praying as to where God wants me to take my life as we are now looking for homes for my other two bigger dogs, as with my health declining and the toll all the work is taking on my family. I am also able to take alot of comfort in my crocheting and testing for Anna at Lullabies and Lace and really enjoy being a part of her group and being with all the other wonderful ladies there as well :)


Kaitlynn has been playing soccer for the last 3 weeks and is doing a great job, although she is very critical of herself, she is enjoying it, Andrew is very hopeful that his cast comes off tomorrow and the Dr. allows him to start playing but don't know yet. It has been four weeks since he broke his arm and he has been so upset since he hasn't been able to play, he has only had one practice, then broke his elbow right before their first game, the poor little guy.


I am also looking forward to putting all my ideas into action this weekend for our Magic Ball swap over at Lullabies, I just can't wait to get it going. This has been so much fun. I'm just picturing everything in my head and what all I want to do and how it's going to work and how it is going to look, now will it really work out the way I want, guess we'll have to wait and see, hehe

Our Easter was great and hopefully soon I can actually find the time to actually get my pictures off my camera and get the ones from my MIL soon to post. We had a wonderful Church service and dinner with the in-laws that actually went well.


Well got to get off to go pick up my nephew from school, and get ready for my own to get home from school.




Have a wonderful Day !!




Christopher, Kaitlynn, Steven, Andrew,Justin, Jenna 2006

Niagra Falls

Yes it has been a while since I have posted. I have been in one of my wonderful fibro fogs and haven't been sleeping too well but am going with the flow and still trying to think positive. I had been complaining for some time that we hadn't had anything in the way of snow and wanted my snow because it was supposed to be winter, yes I like snow. Well we managed to start getting hammered a little over two weeks ago and hasn't really stopped until yesterday. We have also had our temps drop drastically to where until yesterday we were also under a wind chill advisory because at times with the wind chill our temps were -20, now as I said I like my snow and all but really hate the cold. I get cold to easy and being spoiled with all the above average temps and then dropping to this makes it even worse. YUCK. Well we have probably anywhere from 3-4 ft here now. The lake is now freezing so we are pretty much in the clear for the time being for any more storms right now. There have been lots of accidents in the area and a couple of close calls for us. But we are safe as I attempted to use the passenger side brakes ( they really don't work) and said my prayers to keep us safe.

Unfortunately due to all the cold my son Andrew is have some trouble with his asthma and is home from school today due to having to be close to his nebulizer and needing his treatments, and he is coming down with another cold. Then got a call from the High school that my oldest, Chris was sick and had to go get him so this is the sick house for the last few days.

Justin who just turned 14, boy do they keep growing and getting older on us, is now training for football next year, he just got done wrestling for 4 years and switched up on us. Goodness it took me awhile to get used to the wrestling and worrying about him, this is going to be even harder. Try not to let him know my worries, I tend to be a worry wart. I encourage them to do what they want and to do their best and have fun.

Jenna has just had me watch Cinderella about ten times in the last couple of days, lots of coloring and our latest game is Uno to help teach her colors and number recognition. Although she is still stuck on her ducky game where all the ducks go around in a circle and you have to pick the ones with the matching color on the bottom to match your color of pad.

Kaitlynn keeps practicing her cheers she learned at cheerleading camp and continues to want to be a cheerleader, which is still a ways off yet. She is writing lots of stories and is actually doing rather well with her writing. I wouldn't be surprised if she ends up being a writer someday. Yes I know I'm a bit prejudiced but she is good :)

Scary but Chris is going to be 17 in a few months, and Steven has taken him out already before the weather got bad to start teaching him the basics of driving. Chris just hasn't been ready for this yet because of his ADHD but he is getting there and his first time ( which was in a big parking lot) he did do well. I'm just not ready to accept that my baby is getting this old yet, where did all the time go, it seem like only yesterday that he was just being born and being put in my arms. He has is issues but what kid doesn't, but I have to say I am so proud of him as he is beginning to sit down with me and actually shows interest in wanting to study the bible with me and asks questions and is involved in the church. He is very eager to help others as soon as he sees they need help. And of all things he's not even embarrassed to give his good ol' mom a kiss and hug good night or bye while other mom's complain. He's really a good boy or guess I should say young man.

As far as my crocheting well slowly I am working on my test for Anna, getting there and almost done after having to frog the whole thing (well one part of the set), made a baby hat just to change things up a bit, worked some on my 12" squares for the swap over at Lullabies and Lace and some 6" squares for Online Angels. But over the last weekend have done a whole heck of alot, the cold has gotten to me and have just done a little at a time and then snuggled under my blankey on my couch, snoozing or playing games with the kids.

God Bless all and hope all are doing well.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MELANIE ON HER BABY BOY!!!

My Weirdness Within Me Meme

Ok it is been awhile, things have been a bit crazy around here with me and a couple children being sick. The kids are doing better and I'm getting there, I am finally catching up on things and just discovered that I have been tagged by Anna to tell 6 things that are wierd about me. Now this could get scary :)


THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.


1st. I can go all day without making my bed, could careless, just close the bedroom door. But when I go to bed I just have to make the bed and there can't be not one single wrinkle in my blankets or I can't sleep.

2nd. Chocolate Panda Paws is my all time favorite ice cream and will just forget about the bowl, grab a spoon and sit down with the container and eat away, yummms. Atleast I know it's claimed as mine and of course hide it in the back of the freezer :)

3rd. I rewrite my grocery list so it's organized to how the store is set up, so I can go by the list easier (is this really wierd or is my husband just calling me wierd ????)

4th. I love to eat sphaghettio's out of the can cold rather than heating them up, they taste so much better cold

5th. No matter how hot it is I have to have my blanky, yes I have a special fuzzy blanky that I just can't sleep without, it can be 90 degrees out and I am wrapped up in it.

6th. I am afraid of the dark, wierd I know but for whatever reason as I have grown old, I have become extremely terrified of the dark and will freak out whenever my wonderful husband turns out all the lights on me to pick, he finds this very funny

Now I guess I need to find 6 people to tag, hmmmm