not sure why. Well, I could come up with some reasons, but you know, there's really no excuse...
--Judah got the death flu---again. yuk. no more puke please.
--I've been crazy tired, not sleeping well, (mostly due to the previously mentioned sickness, but is continuing...)
--lately the computer makes my eyes hurt, and makes me tired.
--it's been raining and gloomy for 3 days (i'm not about to complain about cool weather!!!) and I get a teensy bit depressed and crazy when we can't go outside. also, 4 dogs that don't want to go out...ever...to pee, to play, to exert energy, makes me go crazy...quickly.
How about some less depressing things?
--There were 11 layoffs at Brent's work this week (only ~40 employees to begin with) and did NOT include Brent, yay for small victories. Their business has slowed down so much lately, and per the owner, Brent still has a job with them b/c of his "hard working attitude". Thank the Lord for that!
--I received my new knitting needle holder in the mail this week from Andrea!!! I love it so much, and it makes me feel so organized!
--I've started crocheting. I never knew there was such a vicious battle between knitters and crocheters, but I aim to bridge that gap. and. do. both. so far so good.
--Judah is feeling much better and back to his old, naughty, crazy, hyper self. Why did I complain when he was so sick and laid on the couch all day and slept??? oh yes. the puke.
--I bought a new pair of shoes. high heels. brown. They are spectacularly cute, and even more uncomfortable. Who needs nerve endings in your feet anyway?
--I am going to start making Christmas gifts next month. Everyone would be smart to expect something made of yarn and wonderfully cozy, just in time for a chilly winter!
I'm sure I will think of more things once I upload pictures from the camera, but for now, that's a little peek into our world...
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
25
I officially hit the 25 pound weight loss mark yesterday. It's good to hit a goal, even if it is a small one. This comes at the same time that Brent passed the 106 pound mark....it's hard to not continually compare myself to him, and I know that we are doing it at our own paces...I've also been really slacking in going to the gym lately. But I've been twice already this week, and plan on trying to hit the rest of the days also. It's time I kick this into high gear.
I also sold my very first item through ETSY two days ago! It was just one of the little "Horton Hears a Who" clovers for $5, but it feels good to know that someone out there found my store, and decided to buy something. I have someone interested in one of my beret hats, but they haven't ordered one yet. I've sold 2 purses, but not through ETSY, one through Google checkout, and one with a money order, both to people that I know outside of ETSY, so that is progress too. It's hard, b/c I know that we aren't the only ones going through a financial crunch right now, in all actuality, probably the majority or families are going through this as well. I figured, since I can't really go out and get a job, whatever I can do to help with our families finances I should do. Also, since I have become what Brent likes to call a "yarn snob" I need to make a little extra cash to support my habit.
I've had this uncontrollable urge for In-n-Out lately...it's extra bad since they built one about a half a mile from our house....
Our family played animal rescuers yesterday. Brent is working in Orange County this week, on a busy street corner or a new shopping center. Yesterday, 2 baby bunnies ran right by his backhoe into a big pile of 2x4's. He hopped off his backhoe and found them, both of them, and decided to put them in a box and bring them home. (Please, someone else agree with me that this is *SO* unlike Brent) After he got home, we put them into Moose's cat carrier with lots of blankets, water and some greens. I found a wildlife rehab place online, and called them to see what was the best thing to do. She recommended we set them free in a thick bushy area. We knew exactly where we needed to go. One of the parks we tried to go to once is completely overrun with wild bunnies, so much so, that we never go there b/c of the bunny poo. HA! so we decided there was no better place to set those babies free than there. Judah even named one of them "Dan" and he was a little sad to have to let them go. But when I mentioned that we were animal rescuers, like Diego, he was way into it.
***okay, this post has been sitting here for 4 or so days, waiting for pictures, and I'm too tired to dig them up, so I'm just posting it!
I sold a hat on Etsy. I really hope this starts to pick up, then I can have an excuse to be knitting all the time.
Judah is sick....again....why couldn't it just be a cold this time? I would give anything for his to just have a stuffy nose and a cough etc. But it's this horrid stomach flu again, and I'm already so tired to cleaning up throw-up...I got about 4 hours of sleep last night, Judah kept asking for drinks of water in the middle of the night, and eventually just got up by 6:30. Pray for him to feel better, and pray for Brent and I that we don't get it this time too. I can't go through this again.
I also sold my very first item through ETSY two days ago! It was just one of the little "Horton Hears a Who" clovers for $5, but it feels good to know that someone out there found my store, and decided to buy something. I have someone interested in one of my beret hats, but they haven't ordered one yet. I've sold 2 purses, but not through ETSY, one through Google checkout, and one with a money order, both to people that I know outside of ETSY, so that is progress too. It's hard, b/c I know that we aren't the only ones going through a financial crunch right now, in all actuality, probably the majority or families are going through this as well. I figured, since I can't really go out and get a job, whatever I can do to help with our families finances I should do. Also, since I have become what Brent likes to call a "yarn snob" I need to make a little extra cash to support my habit.
I've had this uncontrollable urge for In-n-Out lately...it's extra bad since they built one about a half a mile from our house....
Our family played animal rescuers yesterday. Brent is working in Orange County this week, on a busy street corner or a new shopping center. Yesterday, 2 baby bunnies ran right by his backhoe into a big pile of 2x4's. He hopped off his backhoe and found them, both of them, and decided to put them in a box and bring them home. (Please, someone else agree with me that this is *SO* unlike Brent) After he got home, we put them into Moose's cat carrier with lots of blankets, water and some greens. I found a wildlife rehab place online, and called them to see what was the best thing to do. She recommended we set them free in a thick bushy area. We knew exactly where we needed to go. One of the parks we tried to go to once is completely overrun with wild bunnies, so much so, that we never go there b/c of the bunny poo. HA! so we decided there was no better place to set those babies free than there. Judah even named one of them "Dan" and he was a little sad to have to let them go. But when I mentioned that we were animal rescuers, like Diego, he was way into it.
***okay, this post has been sitting here for 4 or so days, waiting for pictures, and I'm too tired to dig them up, so I'm just posting it!
I sold a hat on Etsy. I really hope this starts to pick up, then I can have an excuse to be knitting all the time.
Judah is sick....again....why couldn't it just be a cold this time? I would give anything for his to just have a stuffy nose and a cough etc. But it's this horrid stomach flu again, and I'm already so tired to cleaning up throw-up...I got about 4 hours of sleep last night, Judah kept asking for drinks of water in the middle of the night, and eventually just got up by 6:30. Pray for him to feel better, and pray for Brent and I that we don't get it this time too. I can't go through this again.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Knitting Knuts ! ! !
Well, in case you've not checked, there are now 6 (YES!! SIX!!) items in my ETSY store! I just finished another little purse for a friend up in Orange County, and I secretly (not so secretly) don't want to send it to her!!
I'm just excited. That's all. So excited, I even chose knitting/sewing over going to the gym today, I know....not the best choice. Speaking of the gym....
I've been neglecting my workout blog lately. I was finding it a little hard to remember to update it every day I went to the gym, plus, I haven't been going very often, averaging about twice a week for the past few weeks. I'm going to aim for at least 4 times this week, and I went yesterday, and I'm going tomorrow, so that's halfway there. I figure that's a very attainable goal, 4x/week.....I'm officially down 22 pounds, haven't weighed in yet this week, so we'll see how it's going. I'm losing at a snails pace in comparison to Brent, who is down 102 lbs. I KNOW! He's looking so great, it's really amazing!
Oh, and Mom, Grandma WOULD be proud! Please tell her that I'm using my SEWING MACHINE!!!! Even though the presser foot lever is broken off, and I've cut my index finger knuckle trying to get it to work.....I'm using it!
Bonus picture of Judah in his Sunday School class!
I'm just excited. That's all. So excited, I even chose knitting/sewing over going to the gym today, I know....not the best choice. Speaking of the gym....
I've been neglecting my workout blog lately. I was finding it a little hard to remember to update it every day I went to the gym, plus, I haven't been going very often, averaging about twice a week for the past few weeks. I'm going to aim for at least 4 times this week, and I went yesterday, and I'm going tomorrow, so that's halfway there. I figure that's a very attainable goal, 4x/week.....I'm officially down 22 pounds, haven't weighed in yet this week, so we'll see how it's going. I'm losing at a snails pace in comparison to Brent, who is down 102 lbs. I KNOW! He's looking so great, it's really amazing!
Oh, and Mom, Grandma WOULD be proud! Please tell her that I'm using my SEWING MACHINE!!!! Even though the presser foot lever is broken off, and I've cut my index finger knuckle trying to get it to work.....I'm using it!
Bonus picture of Judah in his Sunday School class!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
......ETSY......
I took the leap, and decided to open up an Etsy shop, if you've never heard of Etsy before, check in out here!
My newest creation, a cabled handbag pushed me over the edge, and I decided that I liked it enough, maybe someone else out there in cyber space would like it too.
So, here's the link to MY ETSY store, there's nothing in there yet, but I intend to put up some items for sale soon, mostly items I've already made (and probably given away) and do custom orders based on what I know how to make (which isn't that much!!)
I even tried to name it something clever.....the jury is still out on that one...
So, pass it along! (well, maybe wait to pass it along until there is actually something there....)
My newest creation, a cabled handbag pushed me over the edge, and I decided that I liked it enough, maybe someone else out there in cyber space would like it too.
So, here's the link to MY ETSY store, there's nothing in there yet, but I intend to put up some items for sale soon, mostly items I've already made (and probably given away) and do custom orders based on what I know how to make (which isn't that much!!)
I even tried to name it something clever.....the jury is still out on that one...
So, pass it along! (well, maybe wait to pass it along until there is actually something there....)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Wanna creep yourself out?
Anyone use Google maps? Have you noticed their new feature? (Disclaimer: It may not always work) Type in your address, hit "search maps". In the little bubble that pops up, hit "street view". (some addresses may not have this function yet) It has an actual picture OF THE FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE!!!! A little big brother-ish???? I think so! Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not crazy protective of our personal information (I know you're cringing, Mom!) but this totally freaked me out! What if you were standing naked in your front picture window when the picture was taken?!? (Disclaimer: I don't stand naked in our front window...ever.) Or what if your garage door was open when the picture was taken, and people can see right into your house?!? Just a little creepy, me thinks!
One thing I have loved about living where we live, is a quality Zoo. Our zoo passes expired in Jan, but we went with Sharon and the boys yesterday for free with some guest passes, and I have missed it. It was my camera's first time at the Zoo, and it had fun!
One thing I have loved about living where we live, is a quality Zoo. Our zoo passes expired in Jan, but we went with Sharon and the boys yesterday for free with some guest passes, and I have missed it. It was my camera's first time at the Zoo, and it had fun!
Friday, April 25, 2008
It has been brought to my attention.....
that I'm being neglectful....of my blog. Well, here we are. writing a blog. let's hope I can think of something interesting to say.
Well, I've been a little busy, trying to manage my herd of dogs. I realized, after Polar and Polly had been here for a couple days, they must have been backyard dogs. They have NO manners, and even less obedience. But, in all of the frustration, it's been good for me to brush up on my training skills. It's hard trying to teach "sit" and "down" when they don't even know things like "off" and "out" and "knock it off" and "shut the---" wait. nevermind! So, we're starting from square one with them, and it's going ok. They both have a long way to go, but they're quick learners. And they're so gosh darn cute, they probably get away with more than they should!
Brent went on a giant hike last weekend...up Mount San Jacinto. A group of crazy guys from church went last weekend, to try to reach the summit. They encountered so much snow, they had to turn back before they wanted to. But they got pretty high, close to 9000 ft or so. They hiked about a mile vertically, and 11 miles round trip. I was pretty nervous for Brent, I was glad that expert mountain climber, Micah with them, but I just had this sick feeling that something bad might happen. I couldn't shake the feeling, so I decided to take my mind off of it, and take Judah to Erica's salon to get both of our hair cut. Turned out to be a pretty good tactic, b/c by the time we got home, Brent was on his way back. He had a pretty big fall. He lost his footing on a really icy slope, and started sliding, feet first down the side of the mountain. He braced himself to try to catch his feet on a tree, hit a bump, which spun him around, and he ended up hitting the tree smack dab on his thigh/hip area. In retrospect, he may have broken a leg if he hit the tree head on with his feet, so I'm glad it happened the way it did. He's got a pretty sweet bruise too, which is nice. They're going to attempt to reach the summit again, but make it an over night trip. lovely. I may have a buzz cut by the time it's all over.
(thanks to Vince for the photos....I was not about to give Brent my new camera to take with him!!)
Oh, and since we're on the pictures kick, here's Judah's haircut....I just can't seem to cut it all off. I wonder what he'd look like with a buzz cut?!?!?
evil plotting Judah
Oh, and I've also been knitting alot. I joined a local knitting and crocheting group (because apparently I'm a grandma and a giant nerd). I go to meetings about once a week or every other week. It's been a good time to get away, have an adult conversation, and make some new friends. Right now we're working on a project together, making a knit/crochet square blanket for a lady who owns a local yarn store. She just had a brain tumor operated on, and now is going through chemo. Usually we just bring whatever we are working on to the meetings, but the past few have been working on making the blanket together. It's been really fun and encouraging. I think we're meeting to give it to her this coming Tuesday. It's going to be fun!
What the dogs do at the dog park...
What Judah does at the dog park...
Yes, that's a 6 foot chain link fence. And yes, he's climbing his way into the small dog area!
Goodnight!
Well, I've been a little busy, trying to manage my herd of dogs. I realized, after Polar and Polly had been here for a couple days, they must have been backyard dogs. They have NO manners, and even less obedience. But, in all of the frustration, it's been good for me to brush up on my training skills. It's hard trying to teach "sit" and "down" when they don't even know things like "off" and "out" and "knock it off" and "shut the---" wait. nevermind! So, we're starting from square one with them, and it's going ok. They both have a long way to go, but they're quick learners. And they're so gosh darn cute, they probably get away with more than they should!
Brent went on a giant hike last weekend...up Mount San Jacinto. A group of crazy guys from church went last weekend, to try to reach the summit. They encountered so much snow, they had to turn back before they wanted to. But they got pretty high, close to 9000 ft or so. They hiked about a mile vertically, and 11 miles round trip. I was pretty nervous for Brent, I was glad that expert mountain climber, Micah with them, but I just had this sick feeling that something bad might happen. I couldn't shake the feeling, so I decided to take my mind off of it, and take Judah to Erica's salon to get both of our hair cut. Turned out to be a pretty good tactic, b/c by the time we got home, Brent was on his way back. He had a pretty big fall. He lost his footing on a really icy slope, and started sliding, feet first down the side of the mountain. He braced himself to try to catch his feet on a tree, hit a bump, which spun him around, and he ended up hitting the tree smack dab on his thigh/hip area. In retrospect, he may have broken a leg if he hit the tree head on with his feet, so I'm glad it happened the way it did. He's got a pretty sweet bruise too, which is nice. They're going to attempt to reach the summit again, but make it an over night trip. lovely. I may have a buzz cut by the time it's all over.
(thanks to Vince for the photos....I was not about to give Brent my new camera to take with him!!)
Oh, and since we're on the pictures kick, here's Judah's haircut....I just can't seem to cut it all off. I wonder what he'd look like with a buzz cut?!?!?
evil plotting Judah
Oh, and I've also been knitting alot. I joined a local knitting and crocheting group (because apparently I'm a grandma and a giant nerd). I go to meetings about once a week or every other week. It's been a good time to get away, have an adult conversation, and make some new friends. Right now we're working on a project together, making a knit/crochet square blanket for a lady who owns a local yarn store. She just had a brain tumor operated on, and now is going through chemo. Usually we just bring whatever we are working on to the meetings, but the past few have been working on making the blanket together. It's been really fun and encouraging. I think we're meeting to give it to her this coming Tuesday. It's going to be fun!
What the dogs do at the dog park...
What Judah does at the dog park...
Yes, that's a 6 foot chain link fence. And yes, he's climbing his way into the small dog area!
Goodnight!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
A New Challenge
Yesterday I pulled 2 dogs from the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter, a cramped, high-kill shelter a little north of us. The first picture I saw online was this:
So, being the bleeding heart that I am, I called the shelter to see just how long he had been there. Turns out, he and his kennel-mate were dropped off by their original owners over 2 weeks ago, and they didn't have much time left. The were also fairly bonded to each other, and the shelter was looking for someone to adopt them together. (which could possibly be why they were still there) So I decided to head up there, and bring them home, and give them a second chance at life with a family. They're both only 8 months old, and so sweet. They have alot to learn, seems like they were backyard dogs exclusively, no manners, no crate training, they share food from each others bowl, stuff like that. So, without further ado....
POLAR
POLLY
Polar is already neutered and ready to go, and Polly is getting spayed in a week and a half, and then will be ready as well. They are looking for good forever homes, so if you know anyone that's interested, let me know! You might be surprised at how good I am at putting together transports! The rescue that I adopted Lilah from transported a dog from Fresno, CA to Seattle, WA !!! And Honey went from here to San Francisco, so anything is possible!
So, being the bleeding heart that I am, I called the shelter to see just how long he had been there. Turns out, he and his kennel-mate were dropped off by their original owners over 2 weeks ago, and they didn't have much time left. The were also fairly bonded to each other, and the shelter was looking for someone to adopt them together. (which could possibly be why they were still there) So I decided to head up there, and bring them home, and give them a second chance at life with a family. They're both only 8 months old, and so sweet. They have alot to learn, seems like they were backyard dogs exclusively, no manners, no crate training, they share food from each others bowl, stuff like that. So, without further ado....
POLAR
POLLY
Polar is already neutered and ready to go, and Polly is getting spayed in a week and a half, and then will be ready as well. They are looking for good forever homes, so if you know anyone that's interested, let me know! You might be surprised at how good I am at putting together transports! The rescue that I adopted Lilah from transported a dog from Fresno, CA to Seattle, WA !!! And Honey went from here to San Francisco, so anything is possible!
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