Need a laugh?

I sent a handwritten note in the girl's lunches every day. I've been doing it since McKinley started 1st grade. You should know that by now, I'm running out of things to say. McKinley recently complained about the lack of good material. The next morning she asked to write her own. Yes, a note to herself. I luckily snuck it out, showed it to Shawn, and snapped a picture.'Oh self! You are georgeous! You're also so smart & funny.
Remember! Don't let Phftttttt run you life! '

I knew I had to sneak a peek when she asked me how to spell 'Phftttttt'!

We'll be discussing some English and grammatical high points later today:)

What do you know, I can sew!

Well, sort of. I was the award winner for Home Ec my freshman year of high school. But I truly believe it's because the student teacher sewed my entire jumper. (Which I never wore by the way.) We're still friends and we always laugh about that:)

I follow a blog and saw this idea. I also read these directions. I knew I could do it. If it doesn't require a sewing machine it doesn't really worry me.

You'll need:

A t-shirt to wear
A t-shirt to cut (I got mine at Goodwill)
Scissors
A Pen
A cookie cutter or template
Needle and thread
I put the cookie cutter on the inside of the shirt and traced around them with the pen until I had about 20. I then cursed under my breath as I used scissors that were bought specifically for fabric, hidden where only I could find them, and then savagely stolen to be used to cut paper, hair, food, and whatever else my family could think of. Needless to say, it took me awhile.I simply put one down, sewed it into place with about three stitches and repeated that over and over again. I had the other websites open so I could glance at theirs from time to time.

Here it is all done.And here's how I looked after getting back from the Pioneer Woman's book signing. I thought it was worthy of her. Next up on my agenda...a ruffled shirt. A sewing machine would be handy to make the basting stitch...but I'm pretty sure I can make it work with just a needle and thread!

Stay tuned:c)

Well isn't that special?

Even though I can't eat Mexican food because of my MSG allergy I still go to a lot of Mexican restaurants with friends and family who haven't realized it is possible to live without it:)

Luckily the one I went to this summer was two doors down from Pei Wei, the happiest place on earth!

Even though I sat in the Mexican restaurant and ate Asian food, I felt bad when I read the menu and noticed they'd named something after me. But on a different note, I may have found a place for the next Funk Family reunion.

It's a present for me!

I'm getting a jump on Christmas presents this year. I already bought something! Oh right, it's for me. But isn't that the best type of gift? I personally think so.

I have long wanted an address stamp from PSA Essentials. I happened to pick the day that they were having a 30% off sale! Now Christmas cards will be so much faster and easier. Good since I tend to stress over that. It is my favorite time of the year but good golly there's a lot to get done. I'm sure you all understand.

Anyway! Go to their website and get one for yourself!

Two reasons

I just have to share why I love my DVR.

I have two favorite buttons, and pause is one of them. How else would I capture these? And while we're chatting, can I tell you how much I love my cell phone and it's camera? They're always there when I need them:)