LOL!

Feeling down? Need a laugh? I must warn you, if you start you won't be able to stop....

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New Links!

I've just added several new links to some fun sites! I'm loading up on ideas to keep me busy this winter ~ Check them out!

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My favorite by far is "How About Orange" - Not only is it full of great crafty ideas but it's ORANGE! How great is that! :)

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Ziploc omelets & Greenbluff!

We had brunch at my house complete with muffins, Ziploc omelets, muffins, fruit, and muffins! (we had a few muffins in case you were wondering!) :) About 30 peoples showed up!!
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So fun!

Chowing down on their omelets:

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Then we all headed up to Greenbluff for P U M P K I N S!!!

I stopped with Carmen at another farm on the way home and the girls insisted on my taking several pictures of them! Not that I minded since they are so adorable! :)

Small project

Just a small project to fit between the BIG ones :)

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Tammy found this cute coffee dish towel at the dollar store. I used it to make a draft stopper for her backdoor (her kitchen is ALL about the coffee decor!)

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Super easy to make: Turn towel inside out and sew opening creating a tube. Sew one end closed and turn right side out. Fill with dry beans and then sew the end closed.

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and ta da:

No more chill-age coming through! :)

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

My first quilt!

I *finally* finished my very first quilt! I made it for Bria (Chad & Megen's little one) who was born in March. I didn't feel too bad about the delay ~ my excuse was that she wouldn't have needed it in the summer anyway!! :)

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Here are some pics:

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I hand quilted stars & circles on each of the squares:

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The back was a very soft, fuzzy yellow:

Pesto!

I've been wanted to make my own pesto for awhile and I knew it wouldn't be difficult ~ it was just a matter of finally getting to it!

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Fresh basil ~ smells so wonderful :)

It turned out so delicious! Better than any bottled kind I have bought. Had it for dinner last night with rice noodles & grilled chicken! yum-yum :)

Team Braden 2009

Our friend's young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a couple of years ago. The JDRF sponsers a walk to raise funds & awareness.

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Team Braden 2009:

Mom, Tammy & I joined Team Braden this year:

The kids of Team Braden: (Reagan & Kaylee are in there!)

Suzanne (Braden's mom) & I on the walk:

The man Braden, his grandma, and his mom:

Granola Bars!

I love homemade granola bars! They never taste the same but they are always delicious!!

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Oats & sweetened condensed milk:

Stir to coat oats:

Add some dried fruit: mangos, craisins, pineapples
Add some sweets: this time I used candy coated sunflower seends & dark chocolate chips

Pop them into the oven,

And 25 minutes later you have some wonderful granola bars!

Baby doll sling

I found directions here on how to sew a baby doll sling and decided to make one for Kaylee since she has so many "kids" and may need her hands free!
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I used princess fabric (how appropriate for the princess!)
"A princess is supposed to keep her tiara on"

Showing front & back fabrics:

After the rings are attached:

Ta da!! Finished product :)
So so easy to make!