Try Making This Cute Necklace

I always check out "Cut Out + Keep" and I found this cute necklace to make...its pretty easy and fun...

How fun this looks and not difficult...think about actually making it with your family or friends photos ...would make a great BFF gift.. :)





See Pattern Envelope Necklace and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep


And aren't these just too cute... I love "cake pops" and these sheep just make it...
  go over to "cut out + keep" and read about the book written by "Ryland Peters and Small"

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I'm Back From Vacation

Hello I'm back!!! :) We had a terrific time...the weather was perfect and the water was warm...We did decide to head over to the ocean and stayed in Morro Bay the last 4 days. :0

My son brought his boat up and my g-son and Bob rode the tube together, that was a site when they both flew up in the air and fell off...then John and Chris rode it once around the lake too... I of course watched from the shoreline. I am not into being pulled around on the water, I would rather watch...lol

When we went to Morro Bay we ate some fish n chips they were so fresh...then this gull decided to jump up on the table and grab a fry...trying to shoo them away didn't work..then Bob started to feed this little ground squirrel who did a little dance for us.. :)


Chloee and me





Bob decided to splash Darin



Vacation Time.......

We're going on VACATION!!!

We' re off for 2 weeks on our annual family RV vacation in Bass Lake.... my son and his family are coming up with his boat!!!

I will miss my blogging friends... but will be checking my email...just won't be visiting or posting during this time...see you all around the 15th.... Can you believe it's August already???



Remember When Mom Said...................

These are funny...I remember when my mom used to say all of these to me...how about you? do you remember some or all of these threats from MOM and or Dad? I can honestly say that I too used some of thes on my children as they were growing up...and over the years I have heard my daughter use some of these on her children which put a smile on my face remembering back when mom said them to me .... some things never change in life.

What My Mom Taught Me.....

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."


3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"


4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."


5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."


9. My mother taught me about CONTORTION-ISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"


10. My mother taught me about STAMINA ..
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.

"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. 
 I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"


15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.

"Just wait until we get home."



17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"


18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."


22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you !"




But, there is one missing from this list~~My personal all time favorite!!
My mother taught me about CHOICE.
"Do you want me to stop this car?"

LOL.....brings back memories ..huh?

"Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day."Harry S. Truman

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I had to post this even though some of you I am sure have seen it already, it is just too funny..

I thought this "Bloomer's Bag" was too cute!

This "Castle Keeper" is adorable....you can get the pattern to make this here....

OMG who doesn't just love these scrap quilted pillows and tote bags? I sure do ...they come from a magazine "Quiltersworld" 1988 and it was posted over at Wolf Nanny's blog...love her blog ..check over at "Yard Sale" as they always have some good deals on older things...

Too cute..this tote is made from scraps of fabric and a little immagination..the FREE tutorial is here to make one of your own.. just in time for the Harry Potter fans... ohh I should make one to take with me to the show??? hmmm...

I have made the pin cushion ring in the past, but this one is too cute...that was made by Barb and given to "The Felt Mouse" isn't it adorable. Just use the pin cushion pattern but put it on a bigger cap, like a milk cap or juice cap...http://almastoller.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-pincushion-ring.html

NAture, Chloee, Pond



this little ground squirrel was peeking through the flowers





grabbing a peanut

 Our pond guy was over today and he gave the old pond a total overhaul...it is a self sustaining pond one that lives on its own eco system and the fish eat the plant life to survive . We have had it 4 years now and loving it more all the time...

It really needed it as the falls was just about stopped with over growth and gooy ooy stff!!! see the 1st photo...the second one is how great the falls is now flowing really strong...

all the cuttings from cleaning the pond out



the baby birds were sun bathing on the fence



look how wonderful the plants look all thinned out




the birds came to take a bath in the pond



I got a flower pot and put a large tile under it.

Trey thinned out the lily pads too..he always does such a great job

the table and shells

the birds on the feeder

Chloee was all tuckered out