Somehow I came across this blog Cake Wrecks, and had a blast looking at all those crazy cakes. OMG, my hubby and I laughed and laughed over some of them, and we scrolled all the way back to the beginning of the blog so we didn't miss any of them. Check it out!
And I'm sorry, another doggie video from YouTube, this one just cracks me up though, especially the last doggie "talking":
It's probably a pretty sad state of affairs that a cat lover ends up with no cats, three pugs and is obsessed with dog videos. But I couldn't be happier ;-)
(and speaking of cats, this website is too funny, lol funny!)
August 23, 2008
August 22, 2008
it's all good :-)
Lots going on lately, good stuff, busy stuff. I'm feeling better after some rain and cooler temperatures...a sniff of fall in the air makes my heart happy, even though in my head, I know it's still August and there's more heat to come...there's my favorite season, just around the corner, waiting for me...
Two of our very busy pugs stood still for a few seconds so we could take their picture:
and this baby devil dog says "even though I chew on the good furniture, you still love me, right? right?"
Stitching wise, I'm working on several things at one time, trying to finish up the piece I'm doing for pay, it's had a few problems and involved lots of redoing, but I'm finally almost done with it. Also, a gift or two for upcoming birthdays, holidays, and then there's this:
No good picture of it as it was raining when I took the photo, but there it is, ready to be sent to the fnisher so she can work her magic on it.
So that's all for now. Thanks for sweet comments and emails. I'm fine. Really. Just fine and dandy :)
Two of our very busy pugs stood still for a few seconds so we could take their picture:
and this baby devil dog says "even though I chew on the good furniture, you still love me, right? right?"
Stitching wise, I'm working on several things at one time, trying to finish up the piece I'm doing for pay, it's had a few problems and involved lots of redoing, but I'm finally almost done with it. Also, a gift or two for upcoming birthdays, holidays, and then there's this:
No good picture of it as it was raining when I took the photo, but there it is, ready to be sent to the fnisher so she can work her magic on it.
So that's all for now. Thanks for sweet comments and emails. I'm fine. Really. Just fine and dandy :)
August 13, 2008
runnin' on empty
Maybe it's the heat...the lack of being able to bake or cook on a regular basis because it heats the house up too much...sweating is not my thing...
Or maybe it's the medication I'm on, which is helping me tremendously, but also making me gain weight...despite my efforts to lose it...
it could be any number of things, which I won't go into now,
but I got nothin'. Zip, zilch, Nada.
Except for this (my thanks to Patti for pointing it out to me)
maybe I'll have something to post about when fall gets here. In Texas, that should be about mid December ;)
Or maybe it's the medication I'm on, which is helping me tremendously, but also making me gain weight...despite my efforts to lose it...
it could be any number of things, which I won't go into now,
but I got nothin'. Zip, zilch, Nada.
Except for this (my thanks to Patti for pointing it out to me)
maybe I'll have something to post about when fall gets here. In Texas, that should be about mid December ;)
July 31, 2008
wait for it...
this just looks like a cute pug enjoying gettin' his ears rubbed, but wait for the catch, it cracked me up...
and oh.my.gaa. have you seen the new Plum Street Samplers design?
waiting for this one is gonna be hard...real hard!
and oh.my.gaa. have you seen the new Plum Street Samplers design?
waiting for this one is gonna be hard...real hard!
July 29, 2008
stitching and stashing
My friend Patti finished up her CHS Noah Stocking and seeing it inspired me to pull mine out and start on it...
It's being stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Lentil over 2 with one strand of DMC, and so far, a very enjoyable stitch...
I needed a break from this one, all those blocks were getting monotonous!
Oh, and these arrived for my birthday earlier in the month...
they are all calling my name!
Over one week with NO SODA, yippee! AND...no snacking at work, which I think is a harder habit to break than the soft drinks. Geesh. But I am taking baby steps to a healthier me...so wish me luck!
It's being stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Lentil over 2 with one strand of DMC, and so far, a very enjoyable stitch...
I needed a break from this one, all those blocks were getting monotonous!
Oh, and these arrived for my birthday earlier in the month...
they are all calling my name!
Over one week with NO SODA, yippee! AND...no snacking at work, which I think is a harder habit to break than the soft drinks. Geesh. But I am taking baby steps to a healthier me...so wish me luck!
July 24, 2008
just for fun
This morning Rachel let me know she'd given me the Kreativ Blogger Award, how fun! Thank you!
Here are the rules:
1 The winner may put the logo on her blog.
2 Put a link to the person you got the award from.
3 Nominate 5 blogs.
4 Put links to the blogs.5 Leave a message for your nominees.
And here are my five nominations, so many have already received this award, but these are some of my favorite blogs :)
Michelle Native Texan Stitching Abroad
Sharon Sharon's Cross Stitch Obsession
Pam Have It All
Jackie My Bloggy & Me
Melissa Musings From A Three Bedroom Ranch
I need to go let these gals know I nominated them, but first, some rambling thoughts...
it's HOT here. Ugh. All I can think about during summer is finding a cool spot and then not moving. And definitely not sweating....
Day Four of No Soda and I haven't killed anyone yet, so far, so good, but the headache is about to kill me...
we have a house mouse and it only likes sweet stuff! We've moved all food stuffs up high (did you know mice can climb? oh yes they can), but he's not interested in chips or corn tortillas or even bread, oh no, he tried to chew the lid off my International Suisse Mocha Coffee....I was reluctant to kill little Mickey Mouse, but his butt is mine now!
And I took this test...
 | 105 As a 1930s wife, I am |
and am laughing pretty hard that I did so well! Who woulda thunk it?
July 22, 2008
vote for Astro!
Astro is on the Pug a Day website today with his silly face on! Look at the sidebar to the right and you'll see him!
Please take a minute to vote for him, you don't have to register first and you can even vote after today, just scroll down to find him :)
Thanks a bunch!
Please take a minute to vote for him, you don't have to register first and you can even vote after today, just scroll down to find him :)
Thanks a bunch!
July 17, 2008
no comprende
Started on this Hare Game Board sampler by The Primitive Needle...those hares just crack me up!
My oldest daughter saw my WIP and asked "how much"? She loves bunnies so much she's willing to pay me for it, lol! Don't say anything, but it's for her ;)
These have intrigued me since I first saw them on someone else's blog, and I finally found a place to order some,
Down Sunshine Lane! Very fast service, and they take PayPal!
And I also ordered this chart from
DSL, which is where the "no comprende" factor comes in! I know, that's Spanish, but this chart is in French! Oy.
Guess I'll save it for a day when I'm up for a challenge....most of the stitches are pretty self explanatory I reckon and it is a beauty...
My oldest daughter saw my WIP and asked "how much"? She loves bunnies so much she's willing to pay me for it, lol! Don't say anything, but it's for her ;)
These have intrigued me since I first saw them on someone else's blog, and I finally found a place to order some,
Down Sunshine Lane! Very fast service, and they take PayPal!
And I also ordered this chart from
DSL, which is where the "no comprende" factor comes in! I know, that's Spanish, but this chart is in French! Oy.
Guess I'll save it for a day when I'm up for a challenge....most of the stitches are pretty self explanatory I reckon and it is a beauty...
July 14, 2008
Fishes and Bait
Finished this up this afternoon...
Design by Plum Street Samplers
stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha over two
with one strand Needlepoint Silk...
a sheer JOY to stitch!
Design by Plum Street Samplers
stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha over two
with one strand Needlepoint Silk...
a sheer JOY to stitch!
July 09, 2008
stitching and cleaning...
...but mostly cleaning. Except that it's too darn hot to clean, so that's when I stitch...
recent WIP's include EE&F Pansy Basket, progress so far:
and Plum Street Samplers Fishes and Bait progress:
Enjoying them both but have to admit the Fishes and Bait is a dream to stitch.
Can't show any progress on the cleaning front, I'd have to roll over and die from embarrassment if anyone saw the state of my house right now. Although, my good friend Sheri is coming over tomorrow for our stitch day and she won't mind, we're cool like that, our priorities are in order ;)
What led to the cleaning frenzy was the purchase of two large bookcases, one for the dining room/kitchen area to hold all my cookbooks, and one for the bedroom for all my crafting books. If you ever want to turn your house totally upside down, just decide to redo a room or organize and there you have it. OMG.
....(oops, I did it again)....edited to remove rant, i'm movin' on!
So back to life....a cool drink on a hot day, good friends, a wonderful husband and kids, stitching projects galore, what more could a girl ask for?
recent WIP's include EE&F Pansy Basket, progress so far:
and Plum Street Samplers Fishes and Bait progress:
Enjoying them both but have to admit the Fishes and Bait is a dream to stitch.
Can't show any progress on the cleaning front, I'd have to roll over and die from embarrassment if anyone saw the state of my house right now. Although, my good friend Sheri is coming over tomorrow for our stitch day and she won't mind, we're cool like that, our priorities are in order ;)
What led to the cleaning frenzy was the purchase of two large bookcases, one for the dining room/kitchen area to hold all my cookbooks, and one for the bedroom for all my crafting books. If you ever want to turn your house totally upside down, just decide to redo a room or organize and there you have it. OMG.
....(oops, I did it again)....edited to remove rant, i'm movin' on!
So back to life....a cool drink on a hot day, good friends, a wonderful husband and kids, stitching projects galore, what more could a girl ask for?
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