Sophia the first

Arm Knitting Tutorial- by pinkwhen.com

So,  I have had this skein of blue and orange (GO BEARS) yarn next to my bed with a brand new set of knitting needles that I have YET to pick up.  Tonight, while pinning, I found a tutorial on Arm Knitting an infinity scarf.  Sounded intriguing.  I grabbed my yarn and set on a path to learn!

Well, I did it!  I arm knitted an infinity scarf. This got me thinking- how about a blanket?  Would make great Xmas gifts.. So I watched this tutorial- HOW EASY!!  I can not wait to go to the craft store and pick up some more yarn!

Arm Knitting Tutorial for Blanket

The above link will take you to the tutorial.

Happy ARM KNITTING!!

Saturday's Things I like for Gray Gables from Pinterest

I am just looking at things on Pinterest and found this idea that I LOVE for our house!  I have a closet at my entryway (ok, so it is NOT finished - just a rough opening, no door, no rod, no floor besides original untreated wood- but it has a cheap hall tree that we are using for coats, so it works..) but I have an empty wall that I would like to put something on- I was thinking about a table- or drop zone for Hubby.  (He currently uses my kitchen table as a drop zone and its really annoying!)
But, I really like this..









I also found a pin for Yearly Organization at a glance- this idea is right up my ally!  I am dying to find a way to keep myself and our family organized.  This might be the ticket!



A file folder for each week.  I think I might even be able to pull this off- maybe a 2014 project!  I purchased a NEAT system for our family last year and since the house project, I really havent put it to good use yet.  I did use it for receipts and so forth- but havent touched it since April.  I would love to use the NEAT system along with this system and know what comes next- scan bills that have been paid and DISCARD them and keep on track of everything!

I like this alot!!


More to come....

Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs- Please don't judge me!

Today has been a BUSY day!  We got up - way too early in my opinion!  I made Scrambled Eggs and Toast- my girls ATE it up!!

We ran our Saturday errands!  Picture day is tomorrow and due to our Mailbox Mishap, we have had to go to the Post Office to get our mail- only problem is Hubby and I forgot yesterday and I did not know they were opened for morning hours today- so there is where all our mail sits, with the Navy Blue shirts for Hubby and I to match the girls Navy Blue dresses.

 Then to Target- our favorite store!  It snowed today too!  The 4 yo's reaction was the BEST!  She stuck our her tongue and said she was trying to catch the flakes in her mouth.  Sometimes I love her innocence!

Well, it was pretty late by this time- thank you Target!  So we made a quick pass through Arby's drive thru and headed home for a late lunch. 

Well, as I mentioned in my previous post (The Lake House) - I got a nap out of 2 yo , and downtime our of 4 yo and by the time we got done getting up and playing, it was after 6:00- so the daunting question came up- What's for dinner.  Now, please don't judge me!  We are still in the dreadful Hotdog, Chicken nugget phase- YUCK!  I make chicken breasts and only little one will eat it!  I make Roast, again youngest will go hard the oldest won't touch it.. So, it was Tomato soup? NO,  Hot dog, NO (thank god), Turkey Breast roll ups? NO.  Ok, Mom's getting desperate here!  My 4 yo says, Mom, I want CoCoa Puffs that we just got today.. I think to myself, hmm... Ok. And I hear a SURE come out of my mouth!

Hey, it could be worse, right! 

They were happy, they ate it all and because it was *chocolate, they skipped a snack too!  

And, I joined in the fun.  But I don't like CoCoa Puffs so it was Honey Nut Cheerios for me!

Am I a bad parent?  Well, my kids don't think so, so I must not be doing to bad!!!


But then comes the BIG question- Did they go Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?  Heck yea they did!

The Lake House- *Movie* - a Favorite!!

Today, I had the pleasure to do something, during the daytime hours, that I never - NEVER- get to do... What, your wondering?  I was able to watch a movie.  OK, yes it is a movie I tried to watch the other night but only got half way through because of a 9:00 conflict with Gray's Anatomy (which is weird because I do DVR it?)  - but I was able to watch it in its entirety - commercials and all- since it was on Cable- THANKS E!!  and Movies we LOVE!


The Lake House is a great movie.  It is one of those movies that when it is on, I feel compelled to watch.  Keanu, Sandra- the story line is one that moves you and makes you think during the entire movie!  I just love it and I am so ecstatic that I was able to watch it while one of my kiddo's took a NAP- yes, I said it, a NAP, the three letter word that has not been practiced in our house for quite some time now.  But, I guess with this sickness comes sleep!  The big one was busy watching a movie on her own and playing in the mirror- oh to be 4!!

What is one of your favorite movies?  I guess I have one that is my all time FAV and i really have been craving it lately too-  guesses, anyone...anyone... Sweet Home Alabama is my all time favorite!

"Why you wanna marry me anyway?"  "So I can kiss you anytime I want.."   LOVE IT!


Now, if only I could find some time and a DVD of the Great Gatsby, Leo edition, I would be set!  My favorite book turned into new movie and I still haven't seen it!


Well, I guess there is always tomorrow... Hey, a MOM can Dream, can't she!!

Friday- Decorating Ideas for Christmas

I love the holidays! I also LOVE having a new house and new spaces to decorate for holidays!

So, here is what i found- thanks to Pinterest!
Love this!  Rustic bowl, jingle bells painted gold, gingam red ribbon tied to a strand of xmas lights!  Simple, yet awesome!

REALLY like this: 

Who knew trying to get your Certificate for Occupancy could be SO HARD!

Ok, so, we obtained our house in March of 2012.  We have spent a year and a half in demo.  In October, we HAD to move in.   Well, everyone worked really hard- and in the end - we were unable to obtain our certificate of occupancy in time.  So, we talked to our main inspector who couldn't give us the go-ahead to obtain the certificate, but bascially said, if you have to move in, you have to move in.
So, we had a list of stuff we needed to do to get our certificate.  We finally got that done and passed the inspection- well almost!  The plumbing inspector is a piece of work- who has given us problem after problem.  Well, we still need him to come in and give the plumbing a final inspection- oh joy!

So, keep your fingers crossed.  We need this certificate to get deed to our house.   Everything is in working order, just more money and work to get done. 

Please God, let us pass and get our certificate.