Currently reading...

I just finished Marked from the series "House of the Night."
I am getting ready to reread Wuthering Heights. I'm pretty excited; I used to looovvveee this book- since it's Edward and Bella's fav book, I just want to refresh my love of it.

Dog Leash

I just made the cutest dog leash for Rexaroni! It is made out of hemp in macrame style. ... I love it!

New Painting

I did a mother and baby owl as a gift to a friend. Here is a pic.

New Project

Rabbit Family

Watercolors

I've been working on a couple of watercolors using the square in BG as a source of inspiration... Here they are.

Base Ball Tin

Since we go to every baseball game and there are a lot. I made a tin to care and keep tickets in.

Ice Cream Cozy

I am making ice cream pint cozies... I love them...

The Cave

We took the kids to Lost River Cave on Saturday. Rycken was so excited because he had never been on a boat. Lilly sat in my lap the whole time and did not seem to love it. We told her that while we were on the boat we were looking for Ariel. Billy hid a toy Ariel in his pocket so we could "find" her on the boat. She didn't want to leave the cave, because she was talking to the water "AKA Ariel." Then we went and saw the butterflies; which they loved. Finally, we went out to eat and enjoyed hot dogs, which Rycken really wanted, and some ice cream.

Fuzzy Duck Mug

Today we went to go get coffee from Starbucks... We always take our own mug and today mine got broke... My favorite mug that Billy got me when we were newly dating and he was still at Morehead. I know it's silly, but I'm really kind of upset. I know the girl really felt bad and all I could say was accidents happen- I know she didn't mean to do it. They offered to replace the mug and after a few minutes I said okay and got a new one... but I still felt that it just wouldn't replace my favorite Fuzzy Duck mug. The Fuzzy Duck mug was a one of a kind kind of mug... crafted by a local artist in Morehead... and bought on a whim during a date for me... So, in an effort to keep my cherished mug, I brought it home with the hope that I could repair it and use it as a planter, but there is a piece missing and the other pieces aren't fitting together in the right way...

24 Hours

I am declaring that we have a problem... Either A: I want to do too much in a day! or B: There aren't enough hours in a day! I'm going with the not enough hours part... I would like to have a conversation with God and ask for a few more to please be inserted...

First Stitch Markers

Last night, while I was sleeping, I was dreaming of beads. So, first thing I did when I got home today was to make these stitch markers....

Stitch Markers

I have been researching stitch markers today and found these beautiful ones. I love them!!! Michael, the guy who made them is a man after my own heart. See something; look into it; decide to make you own...

Game #16

Today we took the kids to the game. Before we left the house we gave the kids tattoos. Lily got a baseball and Rycken got the Hot Rods logo. It was super fun. Rycken loved Axle, the mascot. Lily was terrified. She covered herself up and cried in my shoulder every time he came near. It was a double header and was long. Over all it was a great time.

Change of Heart

I'm reading Change of Heart. So far it's interesting.
Later... I can't put this book down it so so good...

Game #14

Last night we were at the Hot Rods ball game as usual. When we got there we sat for two hours waiting for the game to start-- the field was unable to be played on. When they called the game off they did give us a free ticket! Awesome!

Tissue Knitting

I finished the cover... It's really cute; I like it.

On Account of Conspicuous Women

Paige bought this book at the BookFest and so I decided that it was time to crack it open and give it a read.

Rain

We still haven't got out into the garden to finish planting. The plants we bought at the farmer's market last week are sitting by the back door waiting for it to stop raining. I can't even be sad though because I really love the rain!

Knitted Tissue Cover

So, last night I found a pattern I really wanted to try. I have never followed a pattern so I'm excited. The project should end up as a tissue cover and I think it looks pretty cute.

Drawings

Today, I drew two new drawings as get well cards for people at school. The first one (the cartoons) was my idea and the other one was done by request. On the inside of each we have had the kids all sign and write notes.

Spring Day

Today was such a wonderful weekend day. We got up went to the farmers market where we bought some purple tomatoes, yellow peppers, and strawberries to plant in the garden. Then we came home and I fell asleep on the couch watching TV. In the afternoon we leisurely went out for groceries. After bringing them home and putting them away we were off again to go to Hobby Lobby for yarn. We spent way too much money on more yarn for the stashes. And then to Greener Groundz for dinner. It was a really great day!!

Greener Groundz

Greener Groundz has opened recently, not sure exactly when, and we finally made it over there today. We had dinner and it was delicious!!! We ordered Raspberry Cheesecake coffee and a Twist of Thia pizza. It was so yummy, but much spicier than had anticipated! I really love this little cafe and hope they stay in business. They get all of their products from local farmers and they have organic and fair trade products. It has a great atmosphere with local musicians playing and artists showing their work. Tonight we listened to Brooke Annibale w/Lauren Conkin singing. She was pretty good, I enjoyed what we heard. I feel that I will be frequenting this place more and hopefully often in the future.

Blue Blanket

I just completed my first blanket. It was done almost completely at the HotRods games. I'm pretty excited about it. I think it is the quickest thing I've ever knitted.

War

Paige is currently outside fighting a battle with the wasps. They take up residence every summer outside our door. If we didn't know they would sting us lots of times we might not have cared!

Hot Rods Game #3

Today, the game was cold and rainy. We waited a for over an hour before they called the game off. Crazy first weekend!

Southern Kentucky BookFest

Today we went to the SOKY BookFest. There were tons of people there and it felt a little overwhelming trying to decide what I wanted to purchase. I ended up getting : Penny and the Punctuation Bee by MORIA ROSE DONOHUE, 2 of the The Black Lagoon books illustrated by JARED LEE, and Fiber Gathering: Knight, Crochet, Spin & Dye More Than 25 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by JOANNE SEIFF.

Farmer's Market Opens

Today, was the first day of the farmer's market. Paige and I went to pick up some milk and cheese. We looked over the plants and made plans for what we are getting ready to buy. We entered a contest to win a rain barrel and got a free light bulb. I love the farmer's market!! It signifies the beginning of summer. It was such a nice day to enjoy the local goodies.

HotRods

Went to the first game of the season... really cool!!! The weather was perfect. We had a great time and it was packed-- there were over 6,000 people there and the stadium holds 4500 people. It was a great game and we won!

Praxis II Special Ed Test

Yeah!!! I did it. I am done! I passed my test-- I'm completely done now and am offically a teacher- now all I need is a job!

NKOTB

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I was a kid I use to love this band -- my first star crush!! I like their new song Springtime, but feel that maybe they should revise thier name-- they aren't exactly "new" as they are in their 30's. And they aren't kids.... But still I have a place in my heart for this group!! Love them.

SpongeBob

This is just strange....

Painting

Today we painted landscapes. Rycken painted dark clouds a bush and a tornado with strong winds. He is very intense! He seems to have decided though that he prefers performance art! As he is recreating a tornado with his body in one picture.

Easter Eggs

So, today we had a great time decorating Easter eggs that we are going to eat for snack later. They were so cute, and both the kids seemed to have a great time doing them; though it took much less time than I had hoped... Oh, well they are super fun and yummy!!!

Upside Down Patio Planter

I saw this at Sam's club the other day-- I love it. It is made from 100% recycled materials and, in my opinion, would look perfect on my back patio.