More Crafty Ideas

Belle's birthday is tomorrow. I can't believe she will be 2! I don't know what else to say about that. It seems like a very long time ago that I had her. But on the other hand it seems like yesterday that she turned one.

I was at Party City looking at, you guessed it, party items. I saw the tiaras and wanted to get one for Belle. I was not going to pay $7 or $10 for a silly little thing that said birthday princess. The $2 was so cheap looking that it almost broke in my hand. So I came home and thought about it. I figured I could try to make something cool. I have plastic headbands that are not being used. So I taped two together, wrapped it with ribbon, and made the top part. I was going to use some sort of boa or ribbon to embellish like the had in the store. But I didn't like what I had to then I found some buttons.

I am so impressed withe the outcome. I love it and it looks so very awesome on Belle's head!!!

Crafty Copies

Maybe my motto should be, 'There is nothing new under the sun'. I see stuff people create or do and I am like, hmmm, I can totally do that. It doesn't always work out for me but I still try. My wonderful sister found this scarf and made one like it for her daughter. I think to myself, I can totally do that.

So here is my version of the 'Knotty Girl' scarf. I really wanted something to match my new coat so I chose purpley colors. I will just believe that it is cool even if it is not. I need a boost on the creative front.

Wow, I look thrilled.

On a side note: here is my new hat. I think I look trendy most of the time. In this picture I look a bit goofy.

Stomach Bug

Belle has been sick. Throwing up and diarrhea. This is my conclusion. I hate to throw up. I hate that feeling and the smell. I know how Belle feels but I have to admit I am glad it is her that is actually throwing up and not me. Poor girl. The worst is when she begs and sobs for water. I don't want to give her anything in fear of more vomit.

Now Dan is sick. At least he can take care of himself. I felt ill but nothing came of it. So glad I got past this thing.

Blind Side

I saw the movie 'The Blind Side' last night. I loved it. It was everything I wanted in a movie. Funny, heart warming, great ending. I like to leave the theater in a good mood. Then my friend and I were going to stop at Doc Chey's for a bite to eat. They are closed!! I am so so sad. Some stupid hospitality tax violation. What is that? You go out of business for not paying taxes? Stupid company.

The movie got me thinking. I wish I could be a foster parent sometimes. I see that so many kids need a place to be safe and loved. I could give them that. But dealing with DSS would make me angry I am sure. They are overworked and I truly don't think they are doing what is in the best interest if the child. I feel like I have a heart to help but maybe not the wallet at this time.

Belle is almost 2

I took Belle to get her 2 year pictures. I am happy with the outcome. I do wish she was smiling more but the appointment went so well that I am not going to complain. She could have been crying and running away. She posed and was sweet and said 'cheese'. It was not stressful. I let her play in the playground at the mall afterwards. Then she wanted a cookie so we left and went back to get our pictures and she got the cookie. It was great.

So here are two of her shots. I used my last two punches on my picture people card to get sheets. Also, 25 invitations for $25. Can't beat that, not even with a stick.

Taking Pictures

I want to take cool pictures. Easy to take cool pictures. Is there such a thing? I want to be able to print these so called cool pictures. Maybe I should be happy I can take any type of picture.

Hodgepodge you say

I feel like I live a hodgepodge life. A messy mixture. I am not just a mom or wife or worker bee. I have the 23 month old daughter....the artist husband.....the crazy boss...the extended family....the house in various forms of disarray.

So much to do but not enough time. Should I clean, take a walk, watch tv, scrap, email, drink coffee, play Wii, play WOW, play on the ipod, call someone, eat, fold laundry, go shopping, or just sleep? Blog....that is the choice for now.