Every three months or so I get this really antsty feeling. Like something needs to change. My hair is usually at the top of the list. Followed by a tattoo and then something to do with the house.
It should be noted that I have zero tattoos. Not because I'm against them, but because I want to put something meaningful on my body.
Right now I'm sitting at my kitchen desk, dreaming of the Pottery Barn quilt that isn't on sale, picturing where I would put a tattoo and trying to figure out how I can change my hair. Its doubtful I will do anything. But I still long to do something.
What do you do when you get that antsy feeling?
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
5th Grade Graduation
My baby girl graduated from elementary school last night. She is off to the big world of Jr High. How does time go by so fast? I can remember bringing her home from the hospital! She has been at her current school for 7 years. She attended preschool there, and her brother and sister will continue there. Its the end of an era, the last time all three kids will be at the same school. I'm a bit sad this morning.
Congrats sweet love.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Uniquely Yours?
Uniquely
I tend to like things that are different. Not ugly, although some of my friends would call it ugly. But....different. I don't want to walk into someones house and see something of "mine" there. That is why it takes me forever to find just the right piece of furniture. And then I will not part with it.
My favorite piece of furniture is my bed. I had been looking for a bed for literally years. Obviously we had a mattress and box springs, but we didn't have a head or foot board. And I wasn't willing to just go to the store and buy one. It had to be something pretty yet masculine, newer but not so new I would cry if it got a scratch.
And so the great Craigslist search ensued. And for months, years I looked. And looked, and looked. Until finally my dream came true. A CalKing (which make it harder to find btw) was posted. And I had to hurry! I emailed the guy, drove 45 minutes to his house and feel in love. It cost me $300 but it was the best money on furniture I could have spent. Its beautiful. And I have never seen anything like it, which makes it the real winner.
I tend to like things that are different. Not ugly, although some of my friends would call it ugly. But....different. I don't want to walk into someones house and see something of "mine" there. That is why it takes me forever to find just the right piece of furniture. And then I will not part with it.
My favorite piece of furniture is my bed. I had been looking for a bed for literally years. Obviously we had a mattress and box springs, but we didn't have a head or foot board. And I wasn't willing to just go to the store and buy one. It had to be something pretty yet masculine, newer but not so new I would cry if it got a scratch.
And so the great Craigslist search ensued. And for months, years I looked. And looked, and looked. Until finally my dream came true. A CalKing (which make it harder to find btw) was posted. And I had to hurry! I emailed the guy, drove 45 minutes to his house and feel in love. It cost me $300 but it was the best money on furniture I could have spent. Its beautiful. And I have never seen anything like it, which makes it the real winner.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Something I finished
This is Cooper's quilt. Cooper is a little boy who I watch. His parents are also good friends of ours.
I really enjoyed making this quilt. It is one of the first quilts I did completely on my own. The instructions were a bit confusing at times, but overall it was great. And I just can't get over the colors. They worked perfect!
I'm trying to gear myself up to start a new project. The only problem is, I put all of my quilting stuff away. Usually it sits on my dining room table, but since we had a family birthday this weekend I had to put it all away. And it looks so nice!
I haven't done a "Not Me Monday" in a really long time, but in an effort to blog more here it goes.
Not once during the family party this weekend did I want to smack a certain annoying family memeber. Nope!
I never considering quiting my current job in search for another despite the money difference.
I would never wish for a parent to pick their child up early. I mean I am getting paid to watch their child!
I certainly didn't eat a piece of birthday cake for dinner!
And there is no way, wouldn't consider, asking my daughters team mother what exactly she does, since I'm doing one of her main jobs.
You can visit MckMama who starting the "not me" by clicking the logo up top. And read many other "Not Me's" It makes me feel better!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Fail, epic fail
If your wondering what my title refers to, don't bother. And don't read my last post; ) I don't know why I bother making promises. I can't keep them obviously! The good news is I have taken some pictures and even downloaded them, I just didn't blog.
A lot has recently happened. I was voted in as PTF President at my kids school. I signed my oldest up for Jr high. My baby turned six, and my middle one lost two teeth. I also finished another quilt. Now that I have learned to blog from my phone, hopefully I will update more.
A lot has recently happened. I was voted in as PTF President at my kids school. I signed my oldest up for Jr high. My baby turned six, and my middle one lost two teeth. I also finished another quilt. Now that I have learned to blog from my phone, hopefully I will update more.
Monday, April 05, 2010
Pictures
I am horrible at taking pictures. I don't really know why. Cameras aren't the issue, I always have one. Subjects aren't the issue, with three kids, two dogs and daycare I should have a lot of opportunities.
I just never think about it. But when I do I get a little depressed knowing that I don't have tons of pictures to document the lives of my family.
So even though its been done, and it is kind of boring I'm forcing myself to take a picture and post it everyday. The hard part is going to be uploading. While I can take pictures I suck at getting them on the computer.
So here is goes. Starting tomorrow I hope to have a picture up!
I just never think about it. But when I do I get a little depressed knowing that I don't have tons of pictures to document the lives of my family.
So even though its been done, and it is kind of boring I'm forcing myself to take a picture and post it everyday. The hard part is going to be uploading. While I can take pictures I suck at getting them on the computer.
So here is goes. Starting tomorrow I hope to have a picture up!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Won't You Be My Neighbor
Neighbors suck.
No really they do. I have no idea why they hate us. We are quiet, never have parties, keep our yards nice and clean....what more could you want?
Since we moved in 3.5 years ago we have had nothing but issues. The first issue was my husbands company van. The neighbors didn't want it parked on the street. It didn't matter that they have a broken down old as dirt green truck parked in the street. They didn't want a nice, new, clean white van out there.
Then it was the chickens. Yes we have five chickens. In a coop mind you. No rosters. Oh but our chickens are noisy and smelly and we don't like them. They are in our backyard and we keep in clean so suck it people.
Now its our dog. I am home ALL day long. I literally leave for 30 minutes in the morning, and 30 minutes in the afternoon. The dogs are outside in a kennel on the side of the house. Apparently they bark sometimes. What freaking dog doesn't?! But my dogs bark is so bad that they have to call the cops.
Well the justice of that dear neighbors, is that the cop comes and sits outside. Comes to my door sypathizes because he has the same dog and then tells me he hasn't heard anything, so have a nice day ma'am.
Thats right spinless neighbors. Cops are on my side. So again. SUCK IT.
Have a nice day :)
No really they do. I have no idea why they hate us. We are quiet, never have parties, keep our yards nice and clean....what more could you want?
Since we moved in 3.5 years ago we have had nothing but issues. The first issue was my husbands company van. The neighbors didn't want it parked on the street. It didn't matter that they have a broken down old as dirt green truck parked in the street. They didn't want a nice, new, clean white van out there.
Then it was the chickens. Yes we have five chickens. In a coop mind you. No rosters. Oh but our chickens are noisy and smelly and we don't like them. They are in our backyard and we keep in clean so suck it people.
Now its our dog. I am home ALL day long. I literally leave for 30 minutes in the morning, and 30 minutes in the afternoon. The dogs are outside in a kennel on the side of the house. Apparently they bark sometimes. What freaking dog doesn't?! But my dogs bark is so bad that they have to call the cops.
Well the justice of that dear neighbors, is that the cop comes and sits outside. Comes to my door sypathizes because he has the same dog and then tells me he hasn't heard anything, so have a nice day ma'am.
Thats right spinless neighbors. Cops are on my side. So again. SUCK IT.
Have a nice day :)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Strep
Sorry for the absense!
And this post isn't going to be long either.
We have been hit hard in this house by strepthroat. First William, then Victoria, now Julia.
Lets just hope I don't get it or you may never see me again ;)
And this post isn't going to be long either.
We have been hit hard in this house by strepthroat. First William, then Victoria, now Julia.
Lets just hope I don't get it or you may never see me again ;)
Monday, February 01, 2010
Pomegranate Jelly
I love pomegranates. Who doesn't? The yummy tartness of the seeds are just perfect for making Jelly. Now pomegranate jelly isn't that hard. It can be extremely time consuming though. At least the way I used to do it. I have a new and improved way!
First you are going to need about 10 pomegranates. I am lucky enough to have in-laws with a tree, so I don't have to purchase them, because they can be pricey.
Now the time consuming part is getting the seeds out of the pomegranates. The outer layer is pretty bitter so you don't want to try pressing the seeds out. You want to scoop them out. I used to soak the whole pomegranate in water, and while wearing gloves remove the membrane from the seeds. This would take forever. Now, thanks to a friend watching a cooking show. I simply cut the pomegranates in half, and pound the back with a large spoon. Its that easy. De seeding one pomegranate takes about 3 minutes, vs 20-30 minutes of the old way.
Once you have all of the seeds you are going to need to crush the seeds to get the juice. I used to put the seeds in a cone shaped colander (I'm sure there is a fancy name that I don't know) and pound and push and crush the seeds with a long tool that looks like a rolling pin. Again, not sure of the fancy name. Recently I have found that you can put the seeds into a food processor, run that baby for a few seconds. Then put your seeds/juice into a cheese cloth and drain the juice.
Once you have your juice (about 4 cups) Your ready to start cooking the jelly. Now would be a good time to place your canning jars into the heating cycle of your dishwasher. The hotter the jars, the better the seal. Also start boiling your water for the lids.
Place the pomegranate juice, 1/4 lemon juice in a large pan. Add some pectin. Stir over high heat. Keep stirring, or your jelly will burn. Once the rolling boil comes, a boil that cannot be stirred down, add 5 cups of sugar. Let boil hard for about 2 minutes and then remove from the heat. Your going to notice a film over the top, just remove that with a spoon, and then start filling up your jars. Leave about 1/2 an inch from the top.
Allow the jars to cool, and soon enough you will hear the seal of the jars. Enjoy!
First you are going to need about 10 pomegranates. I am lucky enough to have in-laws with a tree, so I don't have to purchase them, because they can be pricey.
Now the time consuming part is getting the seeds out of the pomegranates. The outer layer is pretty bitter so you don't want to try pressing the seeds out. You want to scoop them out. I used to soak the whole pomegranate in water, and while wearing gloves remove the membrane from the seeds. This would take forever. Now, thanks to a friend watching a cooking show. I simply cut the pomegranates in half, and pound the back with a large spoon. Its that easy. De seeding one pomegranate takes about 3 minutes, vs 20-30 minutes of the old way.
Once you have all of the seeds you are going to need to crush the seeds to get the juice. I used to put the seeds in a cone shaped colander (I'm sure there is a fancy name that I don't know) and pound and push and crush the seeds with a long tool that looks like a rolling pin. Again, not sure of the fancy name. Recently I have found that you can put the seeds into a food processor, run that baby for a few seconds. Then put your seeds/juice into a cheese cloth and drain the juice.
Once you have your juice (about 4 cups) Your ready to start cooking the jelly. Now would be a good time to place your canning jars into the heating cycle of your dishwasher. The hotter the jars, the better the seal. Also start boiling your water for the lids.
Place the pomegranate juice, 1/4 lemon juice in a large pan. Add some pectin. Stir over high heat. Keep stirring, or your jelly will burn. Once the rolling boil comes, a boil that cannot be stirred down, add 5 cups of sugar. Let boil hard for about 2 minutes and then remove from the heat. Your going to notice a film over the top, just remove that with a spoon, and then start filling up your jars. Leave about 1/2 an inch from the top.
Allow the jars to cool, and soon enough you will hear the seal of the jars. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
My what cute children you have!
Our family is an excellent one. And my children are beautiful. Of course I'm biased. The kids recently had their christmas concerts. They got really dressed up and let mom take some pictures.
They started like this.
And then I requested a "mafia" picture
A lovey picture
And ended with a crazy set
I love my kids.
They started like this.
And then I requested a "mafia" picture
A lovey picture
And ended with a crazy set
I love my kids.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Coffee table 1, William 0
This weekend was chugging along like any normal weekend. Brian was abalone diving, Julia was at a girl scout weekend in the city. Victoria, William and I were left home.
We did some shopping, Victoria got her ears pierced, and I did some quilting. Just a nice relaxing time.
And then Sunday happened.
Sunday Brian decided to take us out to breakfast, which isn't normal. But it was good food. After breakfast we went to the Dollar Tree. The kids' school is doing Operation Christmas child. You make a box of goodies for a child who might not get a Christmas present. I was very proud that all three of my kids wanted to help out someone less fortunate than them.
After some shopping it was time to go home, watch football and get ready for a Mother Daughter tea party with the girl scouts.
And that's when this happened.
Victoria was rushing past her brother and gently, lovingly? pushed him into our coffee table. Now let me say the coffee table has rounded edges, so apparently we are lucky that he didn't need any stitches.
Needless to say the coffee table has been removed from our living room. Not only because it bruised my baby, but right before William was pushed into it, Victoria was pushed also and broke the small glass square inside the coffee table.
Never a dull moment. At least I can say that.
P.S. Don't forget about the great giveaway by Oroweat bread!
We did some shopping, Victoria got her ears pierced, and I did some quilting. Just a nice relaxing time.
And then Sunday happened.
Sunday Brian decided to take us out to breakfast, which isn't normal. But it was good food. After breakfast we went to the Dollar Tree. The kids' school is doing Operation Christmas child. You make a box of goodies for a child who might not get a Christmas present. I was very proud that all three of my kids wanted to help out someone less fortunate than them.
After some shopping it was time to go home, watch football and get ready for a Mother Daughter tea party with the girl scouts.
And that's when this happened.
Victoria was rushing past her brother and gently, lovingly? pushed him into our coffee table. Now let me say the coffee table has rounded edges, so apparently we are lucky that he didn't need any stitches.
Needless to say the coffee table has been removed from our living room. Not only because it bruised my baby, but right before William was pushed into it, Victoria was pushed also and broke the small glass square inside the coffee table.
Never a dull moment. At least I can say that.
P.S. Don't forget about the great giveaway by Oroweat bread!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
October was here....
October is my favorite time of the year. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Every year we go to Half Moon Bay, pick out our pumpkins, visit the ocean and just have a great time.
Pumpkin picking doesn't really take us that long. Nothing like it takes us to find our christmas tree...but thats another post for another day. It usually the biggest pumpkins we can find that we take.
Then its off to the ocean. The ocean is one of my favorite places. I could sit and stare for hours, and thankfully Brian and the kids are just like me.
The following week we carved our lovely pumpkins. We spent the day carving, the children all did their own this year. Well ok, I helped William but the girls went solo and did a great job! Once we carved them, we put them outside and waited for dark. And of course I forgot to light them. So we wake up the sleeping children to see their lighted pumpkins and then usher them off to bed!
Pumpkin picking doesn't really take us that long. Nothing like it takes us to find our christmas tree...but thats another post for another day. It usually the biggest pumpkins we can find that we take.
Then its off to the ocean. The ocean is one of my favorite places. I could sit and stare for hours, and thankfully Brian and the kids are just like me.
The following week we carved our lovely pumpkins. We spent the day carving, the children all did their own this year. Well ok, I helped William but the girls went solo and did a great job! Once we carved them, we put them outside and waited for dark. And of course I forgot to light them. So we wake up the sleeping children to see their lighted pumpkins and then usher them off to bed!
Monday, October 26, 2009
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Sometimes Life Gets in the Way
This week has been very hectic. My sister had her first baby. My oldest got lice, my youngest for a 103.5 fever, I worked all weekend, hosted a huge fundraiser, attended a 75th birthday for my Nana, saw some much loved out of town relatives, started a new baby in my childcare, endured a horrific storm, cried to my brother in law on the phone, and just about snapped.
I'm trying to get myself back together. Until then, here is my nephew, Henry James.
Monday, September 21, 2009
In which the camera breaks
I attended a wedding this weekend. The wedding of my once beloved cousin who is a few years older than me. Why once beloved? Well she is still loved, but I haven't seen her in about....5 years. Recently connected with her again on Facebook and was invited to the wedding.
I actually had a good time. I wasn't really expecting to. See my family is weird. They don't talk to me. Why? No idea. I was 15 when my mom moved to South Carolina and once she left they kind of slowly stopped calling my sister and I. So I honestly say I don't put much effort into the relationships. Maybe I'm just as bad as they are.
But I took my camera and got a few good shots. Then the thing breaks. Won't turn on at all. And I know its not the battery. So I'm in the market. Brian just wants to try a battery replacement, but I want new! Of course I probably won't once I look at the prices of new ;)
I actually had a good time. I wasn't really expecting to. See my family is weird. They don't talk to me. Why? No idea. I was 15 when my mom moved to South Carolina and once she left they kind of slowly stopped calling my sister and I. So I honestly say I don't put much effort into the relationships. Maybe I'm just as bad as they are.
But I took my camera and got a few good shots. Then the thing breaks. Won't turn on at all. And I know its not the battery. So I'm in the market. Brian just wants to try a battery replacement, but I want new! Of course I probably won't once I look at the prices of new ;)
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Monday...I mean Tuesday is here
This weekend was fun and full! Saturday I had to work from 9:30-5pm. Incase you didn't know I work part time at my mother-in-laws quilt shop. I really enjoy working there, but to be honest its hard to work the weekends.
Sunday I took the kids to an Oakland A's game. It was the first MLB game for William, and I think the 3rd for the girls. They actually lasted the whole game! It helped that we were up in the shade and away from crowds so the kids could actually act like kids. Unfortunaley Brian had to work this day. But it made up for two days he had off during the week. So I can't complain too much.
Monday was a great family BBQ with my parents, and sister and her hubby. We had good food, great conversation, and loads of fun in the pool. I also have some great pictures of a water pyramyid we did, but those are on my dad's camera so we will have to wait!
Sunday I took the kids to an Oakland A's game. It was the first MLB game for William, and I think the 3rd for the girls. They actually lasted the whole game! It helped that we were up in the shade and away from crowds so the kids could actually act like kids. Unfortunaley Brian had to work this day. But it made up for two days he had off during the week. So I can't complain too much.
Monday was a great family BBQ with my parents, and sister and her hubby. We had good food, great conversation, and loads of fun in the pool. I also have some great pictures of a water pyramyid we did, but those are on my dad's camera so we will have to wait!
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Back in the swing of things
The kids have now been in school for a week and a half. The first week was bliss. Then the homework started. Wow! I don't remember having hours of homework at the age of 10, and boy is my Julia hating it! Usually we have at least 15 minutes of crying and freaking out. Of course anyone else is better to help her, for some reason we are like oil and vinegar in some cases.
Victoria isn't too bad, she has a lot more than last year, but she isn't overwhelmed yet.
And little William just loves that he has homework. Oh just way love...just wait!
Victoria isn't too bad, she has a lot more than last year, but she isn't overwhelmed yet.
And little William just loves that he has homework. Oh just way love...just wait!
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