Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
You don't know how to dress a goat?
I do believe this may be the only church building in the church to have a rodeo ground behind it. Maybe I am wrong, but I sure haven't heard of any others. And it may also be the only place where children grow up chasing chickens, and greased pigs, and dressing goats and riding sheep, that I know of, at least once a year anyway. This last weekend was Lehi Days, and it is worth going if only for the food. The food is divine, but it is also fun to watch the crazy proceedings.
So for those of you who don't know how to dress a goat, I have broken it down into 4 easy steps. I make learning FUN!
First you must be prepared, and by prepared I mean, one person on your two person team must be wearing the bloomers...
Next you must run at the goat as if your life depended on it. I particularly liked the form this team showed. Notice the hands and the determination, they very well could be professionals. They won this round by the way...
Meanwhile the goats life is flashing before it's eyes.
Third you grab that goat and put the bloomers on it.
Fourth you walk away and the goat slowly recovers from watching it's life flash before it's eyes. Maybe it's a fainting goat, but I think it was done by this round.
I didn't get pictures of the grocery race which is three people on a pony who have to grab a watermelon, a glass of water, and an egg and get it back across the finish line without dropping or spilling. Fun times.
Gunny got his cowboy on...
But that's not suprising.
Tater got to see the animals...
It was a fun day! It's nice to be home, and it didn't even rain on Lehi Days, it waited till Sunday. Thanks rain!
I also have some pictures of some projects. My mom asked me to make these and they came out super cute if I do say so myself, and I do...
Aren't they pretty! I think so. PS come to crochet class tomorrow!
So for those of you who don't know how to dress a goat, I have broken it down into 4 easy steps. I make learning FUN!
First you must be prepared, and by prepared I mean, one person on your two person team must be wearing the bloomers...
Next you must run at the goat as if your life depended on it. I particularly liked the form this team showed. Notice the hands and the determination, they very well could be professionals. They won this round by the way...
Meanwhile the goats life is flashing before it's eyes.
Third you grab that goat and put the bloomers on it.
Fourth you walk away and the goat slowly recovers from watching it's life flash before it's eyes. Maybe it's a fainting goat, but I think it was done by this round.
I didn't get pictures of the grocery race which is three people on a pony who have to grab a watermelon, a glass of water, and an egg and get it back across the finish line without dropping or spilling. Fun times.
Gunny got his cowboy on...
But that's not suprising.
Tater got to see the animals...
It was a fun day! It's nice to be home, and it didn't even rain on Lehi Days, it waited till Sunday. Thanks rain!
I also have some pictures of some projects. My mom asked me to make these and they came out super cute if I do say so myself, and I do...
Aren't they pretty! I think so. PS come to crochet class tomorrow!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Crochet people...
NO PREVIOUS CROCHET KNOWLEDGE NEEDED!
OK, so I am hoping to have a crochet get together this month, I am thinking a Tues or a Thursday and our beginner project will be a cute and cuddly cupcake! They make really cute pin cushions then the pins look like sprinkles! Cute!
You will need:
Cake colored yarn and Icing colored yarn
A size G hook
Black embroidery thread.
and a smile!
PS you do not need very much yarn so if you happen to have little balls of leftover yarn that's fine. If you really don't want to buy two skeins of yarn for a little cupcake I probably have some random yarn laying around. Anybody who has random small balls of yarn laying around you want to donate to the project pile. That would be fan-super-tab-u-lous.
Things are still ridiculous around here but I am hoping if I throw this out into the universe it will somehow magically come to pass. So, let me know which day is best for you Tues or Thursday and I will make this happen.
If you already know how to crochet you are more than welcome to come and work on your UFO's (Un-Finished Objects) chat and have fun, or make a cuddly cupcake too. I hope it will be fun. Yummy snacks are also welcome.
Time and place TBA.
OK, so I am hoping to have a crochet get together this month, I am thinking a Tues or a Thursday and our beginner project will be a cute and cuddly cupcake! They make really cute pin cushions then the pins look like sprinkles! Cute!
You will need:
Cake colored yarn and Icing colored yarn
A size G hook
Black embroidery thread.
and a smile!
PS you do not need very much yarn so if you happen to have little balls of leftover yarn that's fine. If you really don't want to buy two skeins of yarn for a little cupcake I probably have some random yarn laying around. Anybody who has random small balls of yarn laying around you want to donate to the project pile. That would be fan-super-tab-u-lous.
Things are still ridiculous around here but I am hoping if I throw this out into the universe it will somehow magically come to pass. So, let me know which day is best for you Tues or Thursday and I will make this happen.
If you already know how to crochet you are more than welcome to come and work on your UFO's (Un-Finished Objects) chat and have fun, or make a cuddly cupcake too. I hope it will be fun. Yummy snacks are also welcome.
Time and place TBA.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Do YOU have tickets?
TO THE GUNNY SHOW?
Joe cool...He IS way too cool for school. It's true.
So, Gunny had this crazy hair, he doesn't now, but he did. (PS super hard shot to get out of a 6 month old. Just a warning. Maybe it was just me.)
and it struck me, Gunny needs to be sporting a pompadour. I emphasize the NEED.
So we slicked his hair back and got him a rockin do. Which, is awesome.
I never did find baby chucks I could justify paying for, although they had some at Target with flames on them. How cool would that have been?
Isn't he the cutest little 50's tastic boy of all time? I think so.
This photo shoot also consisted of a costume change. Now he is super cool vintagy pilot boy. POOF!
I like the determination in his face. "I am gonna fly planes mama, I am!"
The blue eyes. Mom and dad are gonna have to keep the girls away. Thanks Gunny it was fun! Thanks Sis for letting me dress up and grease your child's hair. It was all I dreamed, minus the real chucks. Oh and thanks for waiting to cut his crazy hair so his crazy auntie could live the dream too. You rock!
Joe cool...He IS way too cool for school. It's true.
So, Gunny had this crazy hair, he doesn't now, but he did. (PS super hard shot to get out of a 6 month old. Just a warning. Maybe it was just me.)
and it struck me, Gunny needs to be sporting a pompadour. I emphasize the NEED.
So we slicked his hair back and got him a rockin do. Which, is awesome.
I never did find baby chucks I could justify paying for, although they had some at Target with flames on them. How cool would that have been?
Isn't he the cutest little 50's tastic boy of all time? I think so.
This photo shoot also consisted of a costume change. Now he is super cool vintagy pilot boy. POOF!
I like the determination in his face. "I am gonna fly planes mama, I am!"
The blue eyes. Mom and dad are gonna have to keep the girls away. Thanks Gunny it was fun! Thanks Sis for letting me dress up and grease your child's hair. It was all I dreamed, minus the real chucks. Oh and thanks for waiting to cut his crazy hair so his crazy auntie could live the dream too. You rock!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Updates, I have been blaringly absent...
I have loads of pictures, but I can't seem to find the time or the cords since the move and therefore you get a boring picture less post.
The talk went well, since I have completely accepted and given into the crying I am prone to, things have gone so much better for me. I would dare say it may even be developing into a strength. I love how only God can do that. Take a bawling girl like me and make it all work together for awesome. At least, I like to tell myself it works together for awesome. J didn't even have time to give a talk I took all of the time, this is one for the record books folks I never take more time than needed. I had to speak with the Stake Pres there, fun times! He said I was a jewel. Yay! So I think the talk was a success. Mostly I am happy it is over! I hate speaking.
We are moved to the valley. *fanfare and joy* It's been great to be back, but I think it's hot, and if I think it's hot NOW? Yeah, I am going to die come summer, I am hoping I will acclimate back quickly. Hoping.
I have more yarn creations. I still plan on having a project night. I am thinking of just making it a project night. That way all who would like to join can bring whatever project they are needing an excuse to work on and we can chat and maybe eat yummy treats or healthy treats, my heart says yummy but my head says healthy, and be friends. I think it could be good. What days are good for you guys? Once a month, once every two months? What are your thoughts? I would love feedback on this. Also, I have no home of my own so I am thinking maybe a rotating location? All ideas will be considered so brainstorm!
For your information this is my new theme song.
I found the chords and will be learning it for the ukulele hopefully soon.
I really miss my class, but I am hopeful of the new possibilities and experiences we will get here. I think once we are more settled I will look back into early childhood. Kids have a way of keeping you grounded and making you very aware of what you say and do. They also just make me laugh and I am heartbroken a snow week kept me from getting to say goodbye to them. I wanted one last crushing group hug. I have the niece and nephew to keep me busy here though.
Other than that things are the same. We have been put in contact with another possible baby. I am really hopeful that this one may actually pan out. We shall see. Please remember us in your prayers. It would be amazing. I am getting teary, so I think I will leave it at that. Pray for amazing and let me know all of your thoughts and dreams about craft night.
Peace and love.
The talk went well, since I have completely accepted and given into the crying I am prone to, things have gone so much better for me. I would dare say it may even be developing into a strength. I love how only God can do that. Take a bawling girl like me and make it all work together for awesome. At least, I like to tell myself it works together for awesome. J didn't even have time to give a talk I took all of the time, this is one for the record books folks I never take more time than needed. I had to speak with the Stake Pres there, fun times! He said I was a jewel. Yay! So I think the talk was a success. Mostly I am happy it is over! I hate speaking.
We are moved to the valley. *fanfare and joy* It's been great to be back, but I think it's hot, and if I think it's hot NOW? Yeah, I am going to die come summer, I am hoping I will acclimate back quickly. Hoping.
I have more yarn creations. I still plan on having a project night. I am thinking of just making it a project night. That way all who would like to join can bring whatever project they are needing an excuse to work on and we can chat and maybe eat yummy treats or healthy treats, my heart says yummy but my head says healthy, and be friends. I think it could be good. What days are good for you guys? Once a month, once every two months? What are your thoughts? I would love feedback on this. Also, I have no home of my own so I am thinking maybe a rotating location? All ideas will be considered so brainstorm!
For your information this is my new theme song.
I found the chords and will be learning it for the ukulele hopefully soon.
I really miss my class, but I am hopeful of the new possibilities and experiences we will get here. I think once we are more settled I will look back into early childhood. Kids have a way of keeping you grounded and making you very aware of what you say and do. They also just make me laugh and I am heartbroken a snow week kept me from getting to say goodbye to them. I wanted one last crushing group hug. I have the niece and nephew to keep me busy here though.
Other than that things are the same. We have been put in contact with another possible baby. I am really hopeful that this one may actually pan out. We shall see. Please remember us in your prayers. It would be amazing. I am getting teary, so I think I will leave it at that. Pray for amazing and let me know all of your thoughts and dreams about craft night.
Peace and love.
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