CraBBy GaBBy Dolls

Liking Me !!

2012-02-13T10:24:00.000-08:00

I have not liked me in a long time.

not my size..height...weight....social economic status...My personality ( I always Ask God)..."Why did you give me such a big mouth and make me so opinionated???????!!!!!. """

lol

You name It,
I took it for granted.

Now, I think life is great. I am gonna like me, and My life...I will make the best of it!!

Generally, I am the one behind the camera...found the confidence to go in front of the camera...

Erin Go Bragh ~ Now On Ebay~

2012-02-10T10:48:00.000-08:00

Come See me On Ebay

I am now the Proud Parent of........

2012-02-09T08:38:00.000-08:00

A TEENAGE GIRL...
SOMEBODY HELP ME!!

Susan G. Komen NO MORE!!!

2012-02-03T09:01:00.000-08:00

The Susan G. Komen Foundation who supports plan parenthood was in some what of limbo when they debated they may not support plan parenthood anymore.

with some gripes and complaints they said in a released statement...

We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of
SAVING women's lives. **note emphasis to saving....**

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/national/article/Komen-gives-in-will-fund-Planned-Parenthood-2990857.php#ixzz1lL6DkfBA

IN SHORT THEY CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PLAN PARENTHOOD

Hmm...so by KILLING INNOCENT BABIES...who some may be girls

THEN GIRLS WHICH WILL BECOME WOMEN YOU SAY " SAVING women's lives."

CHEW ON THAT......
PINK RIBBON MEANS SOMETHING...Susan G. KOMEN foundation DOES NOT
**NOW FUNDS PURCHASED FROM MY "BREAST CANCER REMEMBER ANGEL WILL NO LONGER GO TO SUSAN G. KOMEN.**

Bye Bye Buddy......

2012-01-28T11:33:00.001-08:00

Bye Bye Buddy..
We Will Miss You So...
Bye Bye Buddy...
Why did you have to go?

Thank you Buddy for being with us and being apart of
our family. We love you and we will miss you.....

Now Go run to See Grandpa....

Michael, Heidi, Christopher, Gabriella, Sophia, Kosmo
Max & Tyler....

The Best Gift Next to Palmolive...

2012-01-23T14:55:00.000-08:00

Oh My Gosh...it can't be true....I got a Dishwasher for Christmas!!

(and NO my Husband didn't insist to stay Home to wash every cup, spoon or bowl the kiddies use)

**Nor Was the Picture distorted. It is a Compact Dishwasher. ***

Getting the kitchen done has been a slow process.

Really though, the bloody hand prints don't bother me. Honestly, at this point it is very tempting to leave it up until Halloween again.

I thought to make it look friendlier we could draw pictures and stamp on the wall.

It is just our new cutlery organizing system seems to more FREAKY then Funky...

I just think the bloody hand prints send that kind of a message.

~Heidi

Hatching Late in The Nest

2011-12-01T15:26:00.001-08:00

As Always Running Late.....

Here is what is new Over at the Prim nest.....

the Gossip Ghouls

2011-10-30T19:47:00.000-07:00

In the Spirit Of Halloween

2011-10-28T14:36:00.000-07:00

As my fingers hit the keyboard, the Cardinals are tied with the Rangers. Last night's game was the best baseball game I had ever ever seen!! 5 hours later Friese knocked it out of the park. Hopefully the freeze will hit the Rangers! However if Rangers win I will be somewhat happy too...as a kid I remember looking at Nolan Ryan's Baseball card. Attending Astro's games....and a fond memory of my Aunt Celie in her sewing room while listening to the baseball game.

Now here is St. Louis it would be bliss to be able to hear Jack Buck again. I remember a story once of people who would go to the baseball games and yet have their hand held radio with them so they could listen to Jack Buck broadcasting the games.

Whew, Sport talk over and now on to Halloween.

The Halloween Bug has definitely bitten me. This is the first time I have ever decorated for Halloween, and it has snowballed fast.

We figured since we are ripping out the wall paper why not go all out.

With the help of a dollar store, produce stand and a printer it was a blast bringing it all together.

Well, Back to the game.

Until next time,
Heidi

Finally!! A Halloween Offering

2011-10-09T17:17:00.000-07:00

Click here to See Me On Ebay

Some Sweetness From Suga Buga

2011-09-29T10:06:00.000-07:00

the First Day of School Pictures

2011-08-17T19:07:00.000-07:00

I will just say now, that it is very hard to take pictures of Christopher. I generally have to corner him, beg him or just take a quick shot while he smiles.

For the First Day of school Christopher opted for the typical teenage boy look. Hair brushed with pillow it looks like, old shirt with small holes, comfy jeans and he was wearing brand new tennis shoes of course.

Gabby and Sophia were fashionistas.

I must admit I did worry about the kids all day. Wondering if things were going good for them, did they meet new friends??????

However while I was doing this worrying I was in the comfort of a 2 hour long bath!! Wow, it was so nice just take a very deep breath, relax and scream for calgon to take me away.

Back to the grind today. Here in the next few days I plan on finishing up dolls. Also, the dolls that were listed on the prim nest on 2nd will be found on ebay tonight so be sure to take a peek.

School Of thoughts

2011-08-15T18:36:00.000-07:00

***updated...this rambling mess hopefully makes more sense now. In the midst of my tear stained face and blurry vision from crying like a baby I was just trying to get my thoughts down quickly as possible before I forgot it all.*****
P.S. I am originally from TEXAS..that explains the HUGE HAIR

Well, the familiar sight and sounds of the beginning of the school year are flying by at Warp Speed. When summer first started it seemed so long before the kids had to go back to school. With all of the Back to school Sales, cooler temps and signs of Autumn in the horizon, it is enough to give me butterflies!!

My Oldest, Christopher will be starting high school. Before my eyes he has transformed from my first born baby son to a young adult who is taller then me and has a very startling deep voice. I am asking HIM to lift heavy things for me and saw my spindles in half ; cheap labor, however the trade is pretty fair, free room and board, clothes, games, food, hot showers and i am the mom and thats that!!

With having
3 kiddos, all dispersed at different schools there is going to be alot of running around. Sophia in 2ND at the Elementary School. Gabby in 7Th at the Jr. high. Christopher in 9th at the High school, Open House was a blur and race to go from one school to the next with about 3 hours, it was an up hill battle.

It would have been more work too if Christopher did not insist that I should not go with him.

Mom (Me) : Why

Christopher: Mom...everyone will know I am a Freshman.

the last time he was in my eye sight he was high fiving it with a few friends saying "wuz Up" Then never saw him again.

**Sigh** i guess this means he is well adjusted....which is a good thing but i feel like he is a bird who just wants to fly out of the nest and i wonder if he knows how to use wings.

Gabby has decided to get a new look for the new year. Now that she is in middle school there are things that you can no longer wear because they are not "cool" So, Now she has got a new look. A whole new make over. I see her being so confident and really enjoying her self and not taking life to seriously. She is grown up way beyond I was at the age...or maybe ever will be.

Then My Baby....Sophia....My Greek goddess of Wisdom....her Name serves her well. She catches on so quick....and shoot, forget about spelling stuff out now if you don't won't her to understand. Also with having older siblings things that are now babyish for Gabby are now babyish for Sophia too. And what ever came from Gabby's wardrobe that was "cool" Sophia is like "I am wearing this the first day of school."

Going to open house with Sophia was wonderful. The smell of play dough crafts, little water fountains lining the walls. Friendly teachers who let little kids be kids. I saw Kids with bags of supplies and nervous parents asking lots of questions.
Now, I too am a nervous parent. but not with Sophia. She really can command attention and strive academically with out even trying to achieve to do so.
I took it all in feeling confident that we are going to be fine

All 3 of my kids are at 3 Different levels. Everything is so brand new and moving so fast at the same time. It seems like it will be slipping away soon. The kids become older and more independent with each passing day. I feel as though that I am just on the side lines to keep them in bounds and let them make the the best decisions that my husband and I have taught them , and if they veer out of bounds I am going to be the referee in their face, yelling, "DIDN'T I TEACH YOU DIFFERENT."

As a parent coming from an abusive household my main goal's to raise kids who are happy with themselves and have high self esteems and there is no limitations or boundaries they can do. To raise kids to come to us first before they go to their friends. And for me, is to be honest with them and to let them know what I really think and morally what matters and what doesn't.

I recently became one of the 85% of people who now own cell phones and have now become aware of the annoying mean messages kids can send.

I am also now aware of the possessive power that these phones can have over my children, It seems that they cannot live without them. I think they just need to get it implanted right by their ear, or better yet right in there hand. Both Chris And Gabby when carrying in groceries apparently have one arm they can use to bring in the groceries and the other for holding the phone, I am sure Awaiting an urgent phone call or text.

all in all.......................................

Life is Good..Gotta love it all...but with each passing second I am trying so hard to hang onto to what is going on now because the future is rapidly moving forward and the past is so often forgotten.

But here is to a new year. I am going to miss them dearly I may actually even feel lonely......BUT.....Their sleeping in all day, feeding frenzy while being plugged into a game system won't be missed.

Prim Nest Offerings

2011-08-02T09:37:00.001-07:00

Lemons & Loopholes

2011-07-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

Well, What do you do when life gives your lemons with Funny Bumps on them? Of course Draw a funny face on it

( I think I played way to much Ink Blotz as a kid. You can take any object and I have this habit of turning it into something else....so tell me, what do you see?)

( I think I see Big Birds love child.....).....

Anyway

Christopher got up early, nope no way was he going to get stuck doing the dishes this morning. He rose at a decent hour, 8:15.

he looked at the sink, and checked on Gabby, she was still fast asleep. I went ahead and told Christopher to take the trash out and poop scoop. He did with out any lip.

At 9:15 Gabby rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. She noticed she was going to be the one stuck doing dishes.

This is where Christopher felt like he found a loophole. In his mind, he figured Gabby was the last one awake she would be stuck doing dishes, which is true. BUT HE WAS GOING TO HIT SNOOZY LAND as soon as Gabby Got up.

I told him..you have to help dry.......

Christopher was all like " I am tired"

I said 'take a nap later, but if you go to sleep now you will be the last one up and will have to dishes. '

Christopher "well, I won't be tired later......"

See, one kid may have to wash, but the other one has to dry.

Well lets just say

score
Mom 1
Kids 0

Lazy Summer days

2011-07-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

Well, Enough is Enough all ready. After about a month of no schedule what so ever I am about to lose my ever loving mind.

the kids seem to have free rein of the house. they eat alot. Stay up late, sleep in....

So I am hoping this will start giving one of the kiddos incentive for waking up earlier.

Maters & Friends

2011-07-22T17:07:00.000-07:00

Well, Not sure where to start, not even sure where July went.

It was turbulent time with my Mom and I think the rickety bridge that was there has fallen and perhaps it fell in the depths in the Earth and put on fire.

Its Hot!! When each day the temps have been hitting about 100, then add the heat degree index. I think the old saying has to be true, its not the HEAT, ITS THE HUMIDITY. When you walk out side it feels like a giant puppy dog breathing on you (probably Clifford). The drastic change from being in an air conditioned environment then walking outside is like Ape scent gorilla slapping you in the face. Showers don't take. Sure you shower and get rid of sticky stinky sweat and for the first 5 minutes when you walk out of the bathroom you feel so revived and fresh...then the feeling fastly fleets. I am sweating in places I did not know you could even sweat at! lol

I am sorry when I say this But I could bear winter much better then summer. Once your naked and hot..there is nothing else to take off. During winter, if you are still cold..just pile more clothes or blankets and drink something hot.

The Garden is a pooper this year. Sure, my herbs did fine. My tomatoes not so much..and maybe just not as good as I had hoped and wanted. With the wicked weather late in spring then these demanding oppressive temperatures things have just flopped. Maybe too my heart was not into as much...and maybe too that I bought some rotten producers. I thought for sure I would have had tons of tomatoes by now. But Mr. Stripey is a big deceiver. Sure he gets real big and bushy, but then most of his blooms fall and want little is producing is slowly getting eating by bugs. Then there is the German Queen...hmmm I have another select name for her.

the tomatoes that are doing the best for me is my Grape tomato plant and my Cherokee purple. oh and a tomato plant I did not even plant, it just came up all on its own. I think it a Campari Tomato.

So, Now I have been picking my tomatoes even though that they are not ripened and put them in brown paper bags to mature. At least this way I know I grew it for us and not the bugs outside.

Not to be a total whiny butt, so something positive now. the cucumber produced way above and beyond what I had hoped and expected. I found a great recipe for a Cucumber & Avocado soup. Sounds so refreshing and delightful. However, by this time last year I had already a couple batches of gazpacho and not one batch yet.

With the excessive heat appetites have slowed down. Even by the kids. I have had a loaf bread that has almost lasted a week!! Wow!!

Tonight for dinner however I am making salad Nicoise. The Heidi Way/
It is going to be such a sexy meal too!! I love taking fresh ingredients and combining the flavors.

So, I ventured over to the next town over to pick up some yellow fin tuna steaks.
came home and got to work on prepping. Now the vinaigrette is traditional, but the serving will be different plus I added in my own flare of flavors that I love.

First...
Marinated the tuna in Evvo and salt/pepper

got started on the cannellini bean salad. this is the part of course that is not traditional, but this is where my "tomato" part of the salad will be found.

Cannelllini beans
fresh maters diced
couple of table spoons of purple onion minced
Fresh Basil
Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
Evvo
Lemon juice
crumbled Parmesan
salt
pepper

then for the Potato and Green bean part
again, made a salad like.

Fingerling red potatoes boiled briefly
green beans blanched
4 small scallions diced
then mixed with vinaigrette

Vinaigrette

Evvo
Lemon juice squeezed
Fresh thyme and Rosemary
tablespoon of minced shallots
Dijon Mustard

there will be Baby arugula and Boston lettuce dressed very lightly as they will wilt when the Hot grilled tuna is put on. A small serving of cured black olives.

Good Music...A glass of Vino.
Life is Good.

the break down of this fine and wonderful meal. I know the Meal sounded extravagant, but it came in at under 7 dollars a head. for 6 servings it cost 6.41

2.00 2 cans if Cans cannellini beans
5.00 Good Aged Parmesan cheese
2.00 4 lemons
2.50 Fingerling Potatoes
1.50 Fresh Green Beans
3.50 Arugula
2.00 French loaf
18.00 yellow Fin tuna 6 Steaks

I did not include the Olive oil or olives. Most of the time anyway these are staples we have on hand, even lemons and parmasean. Was just out this day.

Bacon Bits

2011-07-09T22:16:00.000-07:00

Summer is in full swing and schedules completely thrown off...

to do something different Gabby illustrated a short bit by Jim Gaffigan. The bacon bit is one of our favorites. When I volunteered to do the technical work, I did not realize that a 2 minute bit would have taken 6 hours!! So, hence there will be a part 2 because my pillow is calling me to check the back of my eyelids for cracks.

Gone Fishing!

2011-06-12T08:51:00.000-07:00

Summer Days Dollar Daze

2011-06-10T15:20:00.001-07:00

Finally an ebay listing after all of these months.

I think the record breaking temps since 1811 hase made me
go in some sort of Daze....

Dollar Days listing that is...

Stay cool!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110700039419&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

Do You Hear What I Hear? `~ SICKA OF CICADAS

2011-06-08T12:29:00.000-07:00

Well, here in the great mid west of Missouri Weather is severe
and so is the CICADAS.

FOR 'BOUT 2 WEEKS THE SOUNDS of a chirping has been going on. The Cicadas have left their 13 year hibernation from underground and have invaded.

there is a swarm.

Thank God they don't bite. (even though I scream like a little school girl when one hits me...My fear is in the midst of my horror movie scream one will go flying in my mouth)

They come out and molt, and of course mate.

if you shake a bush or take a broom or stick to a tree and hit it like a pinata they all come out.

The squirrels love it!! they pick there little molted crustacean bodies off the tree and eat them. the birds seem to be happy too, I have seen a robin flying in and picking up an exoskeleton.

they seem to be calming down. The 2 weeks is almost up, I hope all find a mate and go underground for another 13 years.

~~ New Friends ~~

2011-06-01T08:53:00.001-07:00

New At The Nest

2011-05-31T17:25:00.000-07:00

I'll Keep...........

2011-05-15T13:24:00.000-07:00

I will Keep My Guns & My Freedom
You Can Keep the Change
(if you want)

Me shooting a .30-30 Lever action.

sohpia and a bb gun

a pistol semi automatic 22

Hoping next time we visit we can shoot the AR and the shot gun..which frankly scares me!

No, I have not been hiding out in some bunker somewhere with my food rations....

Speaking of food however the garden has been a slow go with the weather.
it really has been a whirl wind, when spring started it was going along fine and dandy...then the midwest got pelted with major storms and lots of rain.

this year my goal for my garden is to harvest alot for canning . It will be hopefully a fun adventure.

We have been teaching the kids how to respect and handle guns. We visit a family friend and shoot on their land.

I will be finishing up a new dollie this week for sure!
Hope all are doing well

Heidi

I Say Potato you Say Potatoe

2011-05-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

You Say Usama, I say Osama....

Lets get together and celebrate.....

For our Guys and Gals Serving..for those families how have lost their dear loved ones, for those who have lost limbs...

for those in the World Trade center towers...for those on the plane....

For the brave firemen who were going in the buildings when people who worked there were tryng to leave the buildings.....

for the brave police men,

For AMERICA ....
FOR THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

For the World.

lets get together and unite

hatching at the nest

2011-03-31T11:00:00.000-07:00

Not only is tomorrow April Fools Day, it is time for the new arrivals to hatch at the prim nest. I sure do hope you hop on over to take a look at all of the newest offerings.

And She Scores....!!!

2011-03-25T13:09:00.001-07:00

Luck Be A Lady Tonight!!

2011-03-06T19:52:00.000-08:00

Well, this Lucky lady would have been listed a few days ago on Ebay..but I got the nasty Death Black Screen...and nothing.....called tech peeps, they could not help (after spending 50 bucks for a few brief 15 minutes....) Their adivce was, Get a new computer.....

**Sigh***

however, I do indeed feel very lucky, you see our old computer was 5 years old. And it had 5 years worth of pics and documents..files and e-patterns....

It just so happens that I backed all of that information up in the past 2 weeks!!!

so lady luck is now listed on ebay, one penny to start plus free ship...it is a 3 day auction

just take a peek ... who knows, she could be your lady luck!!

A New Nesting Spot

2011-03-01T06:21:00.000-08:00

With out further ado, I would like to invite you to visit a new Nesting Spot
The Primitive Nest
It will update the 1st and the 15th
So fly on over and get a birds eye view

2 that are One year Older.....

2011-02-15T17:29:00.000-08:00

First Dollie Listing of 2011!!

2011-01-21T06:58:00.000-08:00

True Blue Greetings To You!!

Wow, I think the kids are staying home more then they are going to school because of all of those snow days....

With the new year fully in swing I am hoping to get more dollies listed soon.

The kids are doing great..however, the tooth fairy is going BROKE..Sophia has lost 3 teeth. she has also just had a birthday and is now 7. Goodness, How time goes by so fast.

The older kids are doing good, but i still wish they were little.

Hard to believe soon Chirstopher will be 15! WoW!!

Gabby has a birthday around the corner too..it is sad to see her going from playing with "littlest pet shops" to hanging out with her friends and doing her nails and talking about boys....right before my eyes she is growing up!

many new and exciting things seem to be around the corner....

until next time,
Heidi

When Cows Fly

2010-11-27T05:46:00.001-08:00

"Birdie, Birdie,
in the Sky,
Why did you do
that in my Eye?
I am so GLAD
Cows don't Fly....."

Tis' was something Suga buga learned in pre-school years ago
thought it was fitting.

hope all had a great THANKSGIVING
it was wonderful here, and i am so grateful
for so much.
when you get a chance, take a lookie loo
at my new set now on ebay. i plan on making
as many Christmas /Winter goodies as
I can...gotta whip my elves in gear so
they can get a nice reward Come Christmas!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110619381873&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

It was SPOOKTacular!!

2010-11-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

quote of the day

2010-10-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

" I love Autumn, It is so beautiful"

-Sophia Gianino

Today between 6:30 and 6:35 God painted the most beautiful sky. It went from a deep dark gray purple..to a pink..to a very faint blue

there was a rumble of thunder

A slight breeze blew,

a few leaves fell to the ground in there glory of vibrant yellow and orange.

all of the colors seem to be under a black light...

And to appreciate this, it took a wisdom of a 6 year old...

A Haunting Beauty

2010-09-19T16:39:00.001-07:00

this haunting beauty

is now on Ebay.

Please come visit and sit a spell.

http://shop.ebay.com/crabby_gabby_dolls/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

PFATT Market Place Sneak Peak

2010-09-09T11:14:00.001-07:00

Touching History

2010-08-24T03:55:00.000-07:00

Things are slowly but surely returning to normal..what ever normal is...I don't think we will feel total closure though until we sell Seb's house.

on one trip to clear out the house, I found a most wonderful old box, filled to the BRIM with old pictures. I am really looking foward to sharing these with you.

the other weekend when we were going through the box , Michael found this picture. It has the 3 sisters of Seb in it. I don't think Seb was born yet or I am sure he would have been in the picture. But the 2 littlest girls in the Picture Rosemary and Gloria look almost uncanny resemblance to my 2 girls..Gabriella and Sophia. OUR JAWS DROPPED!!
my first re-action to Michael was, We should show your dad...it was just a thought that popped into my head. he said he thought the same thing for a split second too.

now, my little girls..(this pic was taken last wed. the first day of school..)

I had always thought that Gabby looked like me..lol, I guess the Gianino Genes win.

Their hair cuts and teeth are exactly the same..

another really cool thing is this wonderful old picture

This passport is amazing!!

This documentation blows my mind..i am not sure what this is..maybe a visa?

This is one of my favorite photos. I remember this being in Aunt Gloria's living room. I am so thrilled to have this in my possession.

out of all of the things that we have gotten from the house, the most treasured are the old pictures. I am truly looking foward to sharing them with you.

until next time...

Heidi

Remembering a Great Artist...Sebastian R. Gianino

2010-07-27T14:23:00.000-07:00

this is just a small sampling of Seb's Paintings. My house had turned into a small gallery of his works. He was so incredibly talented. Now I know where my kiddos get it from.
His primary medium was oil painting. I can't even begin to tell you the thousand upon thousands of sketches he has. yes, thousands. His Morgue file was unbelievable. At least 9 metal old file cabinets.
If you are unsure what a morgue file is..it is where he would spend hours upon hours cutting stuff out from magazines and such and use for research to draw a certain body part or item.
if it was hands, abs, breast or feet..he had at least more then a thousand of each. Then it was put into sub categories....babies, adults....American...european..you name it there was a category. His dream was to one day be an illustrater.
In the 70's someone offered to buy a painting for 300$$. He declined.
I can only fathom how well he would have been known if he would have sold his paintings.
He studied under Brother Matthew, who was a wonderful monk over in Illinois.
I will be posting more art work soon from Sebastian.

He loved Jesus.

He loved the idea of family

my husbanded misses him.

the kids miss their Grandpa

the art world has missed something.

Today's Freshness

2010-07-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

ahhhh....
a cool front moved through..knocking it down a few degrees and with lower humidity it has made it nice to survey my small garden of Eden.

It has been so hot that Watering 3 times a day was necessary. More so for the plants that are in containers. Which is halve of my garden.

I love to garden...I mean grow food. Sure flowers are nice, but give me something I can eat. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for me, beauty is in taste.

I have never grown FOOD. I am in WONDERMENT that I can grow stuff I can EAT. Sure, I have always had an Herb garden. There was nothing more liberating then being able to step out my door and pick basil, Italian flat leaf parsley, dill, sage, cilantro, thyme, rosemary.... what ever else I might need for a dish. I felt like I was kind of free from the MAN. I mean, have you checked out prices of fresh Basil at wally world? I was spending easily about 15 bucks a month alone on Fresh BASIL during winter.

When we first thought about how we would garden we did not have much room. Our back yard is the size of a postage stamp with a GINORMOUS tree in the back yard. I think that thing has seen many moons pass. On the side of our house was optimum sun. but we had shrubbery. Well, up it came.

I did not have quite enough room for all of the things I wanted to grow. So containers were a great alternative.

The rest as they say is History.

This leads me to now.

Today's Freshness.

As I pick the okra when it is ready, I go ahead and clean, cut then freeze. I am hoping by turkey time have enough for our tradition of Gumbo Thanksgiving day weekend. We have picked about 2 pounds and had it stewed with homegrown maters. With speckled butter beans, rice and corn bread. Wow..is life ever good!

I am really not sure how big Okra is supposed to get, anytime I have ever bought it home grown from the farmers market it was never this big.

My okra is just grown in containers. I can't help to think how much I would have if it were in the ground with great dirt.

Today we also picked about 2 pints of grape tomato's...

all in all this 3 dollar grape tomato plant growing in a pot has given me at least 12 pints of tomatoes...with more to come it seems. What a money saver. if you buy the sweet grape tomatoes at the store you are spending at least 3 bucks if not more a pint!!

This tomato is my favorite. The bradley.

I really thought it was done. but after putting some compost in there it has had a rebirth, every flower blooms into a fruit now...I am counting down to pick these so I can grab my salt and savour the acidic goodness this tomato has, with a flesh that is tender with no mushiness at all.

WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE?

Eggplant...

cantaloupe..( I planted this from seed, I have at least 6 waiting for the perfect moment to be plucked) Again, just in a container..and I was told Cantaloupe had a low yield and was hard to grow...

what is even more wonderful about our garden. Pesticide free. and no unnatural chemical fertilizer.

here is to fresh eats...

Sewing Again!!

2010-06-28T18:35:00.001-07:00

It has been so long since I have sewed, I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to create a dollie....

now listed on ebay.....

Todays Fresh Pick'ens ~ SWISS CHARD

2010-06-23T05:06:00.000-07:00

Today bright and early went out and picked Swiss Chard, yellow and red varieties..

hmm..now the quest to find what to make with it today

My FFA Girl

2010-06-22T09:24:00.000-07:00

Sophia, my lil ole FFA Girl..

we picked these carrots a while back, just enough to put into a pot of chicken noodle soup.

my small garden has grown by leaps and bounds. Cucumber have been plentiful..as well as all of my herbs.

I had no idea zucchini was going to take over like it did.

if you go down a few posts you will see my garden in the begining...

the small plants with only 2 leaves on them have turned into amazon like plants.

I am still awaiting much anticipated home grown maters...

BitterSweet Fathers Day

2010-06-21T04:42:00.001-07:00

It was a very bittersweet fathers day for my husband.
His father passed away on June 5th, after spending nearly 6 weeks in the hospital.

The passing was all to surreal.

I feel for my husband. there was no closure....
we got the call at 10:29 that he was not doing well..we had even talked to them just at 10..the nurses that is.
when they called we rushed up to the hospital, I got pulled over even. i wanted to make it there.

I ran in, took the staff elevator even, I did not care.
ran into the room with people telling I could not go in there.
I knew something was not right when there was not a neighboring patient, there was not monitors hooked up to him, he was covered, mouth open and eyes closed...

I held his hand, it even felt liked he was gripping it....I could have sworn I saw his chest moving......I put my ear to his chest...no signs of life.......

Michael had not yet made it in, he was the nurses station, and asked how is my pop..I ran out and said..he is dead.

we hung out in the room, the priest came..we said prayers.....

having kids does not make you an adult, taking care of a dying parent does.

it has been hard...there is so much more...but out of the 6 weeks, he only spent 4 official days in rehab. after checking in, then fell out of bed had bleeding on the brain and rushed to 2 diff hospitals, was released on a Tuesday, then on Friday again rushed to hospital because oxygen levels were low and he was lethargic,
90 percent of the time in the past 6 weeks he was not with it...calling out to dead relatives that have been dead for years.....

this is so hard for my husband...his dad never let him know that he loved him, or was proud of him.

seb bit nurses, punched..for being so sick he was so strong.

Seb was terribly mean to Michael....for years...but even in the hospital in his half coherent mind, he was just mean. seb asked a nurse, are you a praying person..the nurse said yes, then he points to Michael and says pray that he gets punished.

Mike has a cyst on his head....seb asks him, what is on your forehead....A HORN GROWING..????

I mean, we knew it was a matter of time before he died. I remember the weekend before we checked sebastian in, he fell in our house, had an accident on the floor, hubby even had to bathe him he had not had a shower in months...I told Michael then, I think your dad only has 2 months to live. If we did not insist on checking him into the er, I really think within days he would have been dead in his home. I told Michael, you have to make him go the ER, you know how much guilt you would feel for years to come if you did not.....

on the 25th of this month he would have been 75.

It is just sad.
please pray that I have strength for my husband....and that we have wisdom on to know what to do....

Life Happens & So Does Death

2010-05-05T09:29:00.000-07:00

This is a really weird time for our family right now.
My father in law is kinda touch and go.
With Congestive Heart Failure and Kidney failure.

for a few days he did not know anything and calling out to his sisters that have been dead for years, and his mom. when he sees me he calls me Betty, which is deceased wife.

My husband felt the brunt of it. His father was saying nasty vile things to him. All though I think he did not understand he was talking to his son because he kept on calling him a different name.

Nurses have been bitten, and he needs constant attention with someone at his side to keep him from pulling his cathater out.

we are visiting as much as possible and trying to understand this all. We now have had a crash course between assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home.

........
but for now hospital is a home.
Heidi

I'm GroWinG!!

2010-04-19T10:05:00.001-07:00

I am Growing!!

Not in Height

(maybe an LB here and there...)

But needless to say, I am growing..

it has been about 8 weeks just about since I have sewed a stitch.

I traded my needle in for a shovel..

instead of fabric to create, I have been planting seeds.

and I am sure my neighbors really thought I lost my mind when I decided to PULL OUT ALL OF MY LANDSCAPE ON THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE and opted for a raised cinder block garden instead.

not only did I pull out all of my landscape on the side of my house (the side that faces south and gets 6-8 hours of light a day..) but also any container that could hold dirt, well, now holds dirt.

My radishes are even almost ready for harvest!

Arugula is very tasty compared to those old plastic tubs that you can buy in the store! for years I have always heard how arugula had a "peppery" taste. Not the ones I was buying all of these years that come pre packaged. but the baby greens growing that I planted from seed have a very peppery taste indeed.

I can be found grazing on the seedlings that need to be thinned.

I have got 3 different types of basil plated so far, and awaiting the Thai basil to come in (it is so good in a noodle bowl soup!!)

by good ole summer time I am hoping to have a healthy harvest of 5 different kinds of maters, and my favorite lettuce, bibb.

so, that is what I have been up to. Now, today for the first time in about 2 months, I am ready to sit down and sew.

Happy Growing & Sewing to all.

Heidi

Good BYE FRIED POTATO CHIP....

2010-02-03T15:04:00.000-08:00

NO, I am not going on a diet, but perhaps I should.

I am saying good bye my dear earthy fried russet friend, I have found something new....

I don't have to peel it...I think it is cheaper by the pound..and something different and still just as yummy..

HELLO MY FRIEND OF THE bannana COUSIN..

HELLO PL ANTIN..

simply sliced, deep fried, and seasoned and salted....

just yummy I tell ya...

hello my new friend.

Hello fried plantin,

goodbye fried potato

ps. I will still wrap you up and bake you in the oven, will still peel you and dice you for breakfast, I will still peel, dice, and boil you up for creamy goodness that is mashed taterers...

I simply have found someone else to fry

but

I do still love

you

potato..

♥♥HARTS♥♥ Sneaky Peaky

2010-01-31T07:45:00.000-08:00

Greetings!! Thanks for hopping on over to my blog today..Spring is on my mind for sure..I have got rabbit dolls just multiplying around my house, So, I am offering them on Harts. Please be sure to stop by for the First of the month for all of the new offerings.

Going Green

2010-01-16T08:52:00.000-08:00

With Tuna Salad That is.

Here is a twist on Tuna Salad the is very refreshing instead of the old gloppy mayonaise way. Now, I do not use exact measurements on things...so I will do my best to share this with you.

2 cans of Albacore White Chunk Tuna in Water
1 (or 2 if you are feeding a bigger crowd) of Garbanzo Beans~Chickpeas

1/4 of a Purple Onion Thinly Sliced

A good hard Italian Cheese (Parmesan, Asiago, Fontinalla)

Fresh Italian Flat leaf parsley

Fresh Basil

the juice of one lemon

Olive oil

Coarse Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper

Organic Baby Greens (a mix, or I love this with just Arugula..)

Avocado ~ OPTIONAL

2 organic brown eggs boiled ~ OPTIONAL

Drain your tuna and place in a mixing bowl, drain and rinse your chickpeas and place in bowl. Add your thinly sliced purple onion. To taste add as much lemon juice you would like (I use a whole lemon) Drizzle with Olive oil. ( you don't want it to be drowning, but not dry either) Add a couple of chiffoned basil leafs in, and chop a few leafs of flat Italian leaf parsley in. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well

Place a hand full of greens on a center of a plate.

Add tuna mixture, then shave some Italian hard cheese on top.

OPTIONAL

Serve with slices of boiled eggs and Avocado.

If you live in a small town like I do, the good thing is ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN BE FOUND AT WALLY WORLD!! During winter when you are craving some freshness, this hits the spot. During summer when it is scorching hot, this is not heavy and won't weigh you down and make you feel sluggish.

New ebay Listings in 2010

2010-01-14T10:44:00.000-08:00

Greetings! I hope that you brought in the 2010 with a BANG! It was a great New Years.

My lil ole Suga Buga (Sophia) has turned 6!! **sigh**

And even more excitement....AMERICAN IDOL.....I did not think I was going to watch it this year, but found myself not being able to STOP WATCHING IT the first 2 nights....before you know it, it was 2 hours later and on the couch I was the whole time, quickly running during commercials for potty breaks.

Well, I will keep this short and sweet today, as I have been sitting on the computer for a few hours fixen' pics and listing my new dollies.

Thanks for looking ;)

Heidi

New Dollies! And Stage fright!

2009-12-09T15:06:00.001-08:00

Greetings! Well it is just about that time, for the PFATT MARKETPLACE to launch. It has been a wonderful year on the Marketplace, and I want to thank everyone who has stopped by and supported the Artisans.

Well, I have 2 last offerings for the Pfatt Market Place of '09.

An Angel who can easily go from Christmas (with her Noel banner) to any other time of the year, with a flip of the banner it now says "love" (before you know it Valentines will be here)

Another creation is a very worn snow fella. he will just melt your heart, not only great for Christmas, but through out the Winter season.

Tomorrow is a big day, the Christmas Play will Be held at school and Gabby has 3 performances to do. We will spend tonight going over the lines and Singing to "SANTA'S HOLIDAY HOEDOWN.

You see Santa's toy shop is going under because of an unexpected recession. They have refinanced and tried everything else they can think of, but have finally run out of ideas. All are very worried. Suddenly the idea comes up that they should go to Branson, Missouri, open up a theater and put on a show. They hope to make a lot of money and save the toy shop and subsequently Christmas itself. All seems to be going fine except they are short a main headliner for the show that will guarantee their success. Santa Claus is the logical choice but his reluctant to take up a country career. In the end, it is Mrs. Claus (gabby) considerable powers of persuasion that convince Santa that he has no choice but to swallow his insecurities and "go with the show?" To no ones' surprise he eventually sees the light and saves the day.

Complete with (here is the list of Charchters)

Dolly Holiday

Tex Glitter

Minnie Pearl

Rodaie Valet

Yokam

Dwight

Garth

Brooks

Vince

Gill

Reba

Mcentire

Billy Ray

Cyrus

Mary and Chapin and Carepenter (a three headed elf)

Wynonna

Judd

and of course

Santa

Mrs. Claus

and

Rudouph

Along with all of the 5th grade singing along!

COURAGE

2009-12-01T17:59:00.000-08:00

What makes a King out of a slave?

Courage!

What makes the flag on the mast to wave?

Courage!

What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist, or the dusky dusk?

What makes the muskrat guard his musk?

Courage!

What makes the Sphinx the Seventh Wonder?

Courage!

What makes the dawn come up like thunder?

Courage!

What makes the Hottentot so hot? What puts the ape in ape-ricot? What have they got that I ain’t got?

COURAGE

On Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110464865699

Thank you for all who served.

2009-11-11T16:35:00.001-08:00

Just want to say a very quickie thank you to all of the verterans out there who have served our wonderful Nation.

also just wanna put a blurb out there that I have listed my first santa of the season.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WORN-Black-Primitive-Santa-Claus-Doll-W-Christmas-Tree_W0QQitemZ110456647206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFolk_Art?hash=item19b7baae26

TWITTER~~ no more

2009-11-09T16:13:00.000-08:00

Whelp,

Gonna pull my Twitter account.

I have gotten so many messages which I think were not sent by the sender, but perhaps some nasty virus.

Then people were emailing me asking if I sent messages...

Just gonna stick to my blog...

if you got an email from me through twitter, it was not me!

Just giving you a heads up.

Have a great night..

Heidi

Finished My Order!

2009-11-06T09:09:00.001-08:00

Wooo-hooo, finished up my pilgrim pair order.

I will be making another girl to offer for sale, she will be holding a turkey, if you are interested please drop me a line!

have a great weekend.

Heidi

I'm Gonna Wash That Gray Right Outta My Hair

2009-11-04T15:39:00.000-08:00

I plucked my first gray hair off my head.

(does this mean 3 more will grow back?)

**Sigh**

It Was BOOTastic!

2009-11-01T10:07:00.000-08:00

I am no Jackie-O

2009-10-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

HMPHHHH...

Well, I am not Jackie O,

Nope,

I have no Grace.

None I Tell ya..

This is the 2nd Halloween in the past 6 years that I have spent with a broken/sprained foot.

About 6 years ago I broke my foot pretty bad, just by jumping up and down when the Cardinals (baseball team) beat Arizona..(it could have been 7 years ago..)

Whelp, 2 days ago, by just simply walking down the steps, I slipped on a wet leaf...my ankle went under me, and I laid on the front side walk yelling for help!! (I felt like the lady in the commercials..Help, I have falling and I can't get up!!)

The neighbor ran out and assisted me inside my house. In the recliner I sat till hubby got home from work.

on another note..I CAN NOT CARVE PUMPKINS!! **sigh** I mean I try, I really do...

the other night I did give my best.

You know the books you buy..it comes with all of the tools and templates.

I followed instructions. transferred the pattern using the tool provided.

Did the eyes, the nose..then started to go around for the face, before I knew it, I cut out a perfect circle out of my pumpkin..and made a mask basically..(I was doing the skeleton pattern, the one marked the EASIEST!!)

GRRR..

to fix it..

just got a smaller pumpkin, did a very simple naive face and VIOLA!

Heidi

KNOT KNOT THERE

2009-10-22T19:18:00.000-07:00

We had the pleasure of being chaperones to the Vineland elementary 5th grade field trip to one of the coolest places ever
The st. louis City Mueseum.
Gabby was chosen to help out with a short magic act.
The "crazy lady" laughing is ME!!

ZING ZANG ZOOM ~The Greatest Show On Earth

2009-10-19T17:40:00.001-07:00

Greetings!

Wow, what a fast busy couple of weeks. I was busy with orders (Thank you customers!) and still busy with an order. I did my first "show" so to say, it was a home show in Missouri in a small town of Labadie. There is so much Charm in That town!

But first..
Ladies and Gentleman
boys and girls
Children of all ages...

ZING ZANG ZOOM

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!!

This past weekend My mom took me and the kiddos to the CIRCUS!! We had great seats too, it was a blast to see the amazement of Sophia's face..she was in awe. I was too! It has been years since I had been to the circus, and it seem to me last time it fell really FLAT..
But this was just a Circus with non stop action and 3 rings!

These Chinese acrobats were amazing!

This couple really turned things upside down! (no pun intended)

The tight rope walkers sure did walk a fine line! (**chuckle** again, no pun intended)

Sophia's favorite part is when the man Jumped through the BURNING ring of fire

Gabby's fav part is when Mr. Gravity (the bad clown) was captured

THEN

POOF

He no longer was...The Magic words were said

ZING ZANG ZOOM

He then was a tiger

My Favorite part was the ELEPHANTS!!

Shortly after the tigers were doing there show.

But going back to my weekend in Labadie..

There was a great deli that went to many times, The sandwiches were great and the soft serve was better then Ted Drews! (a frozen custard joint on historical route 66 in St. Louis)

While sitting around at the Labadie Deli, a lady drove up with her dog.

We Watched Buddy while Sandy got Sandwiches to take home.

here is a picture of Sandy and Buddy

Lastly, We bought some farm fresh eggs, inquired about a suckling for a Spring Meal and supported local growers.

It was a great weekend in the country!! The week after we came down with the dreaded flu and Sophia and I had respiratory infections, but on the mend and the circus help put a smile on our face.

Considering I took nearly 800 pictures in the past 2 weekends, I think I narrowed it down nicely ;)
I hope you enjoyed our story through pictures.

Until we meet again my friends,
Heidi

LIONS..TIGERS...&..BEARS..

2009-10-01T16:23:00.000-07:00

OH MY

oK, There is no Tigers, or Bears BUT THERE IS A LION..Hmm, I wonder what could be next?( I think Dorothy herself )We are off to see the Wizard...

15 Years Ago Today....

2009-09-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

15 Years Ago Today (well, actually from yesterday (Sept 22)

I Was 20

**SIGH**

I JUST WISH I KNOW WHAT I KNOW NOW AND HAD THE SAME BODY WHEN I WAS 20

Fresh From The Corn Field

2009-09-20T17:21:00.001-07:00

Now On Ebay

Changes..Cha Cha Changes..and visitations

2009-09-11T15:15:00.001-07:00

Grandma left for an exteneded vaction and the 4 generations got together...

(Grandma, Nana, Me, and my kiddos...)

my bestest friend came to visit

with her daughter

and Sophia started Kindergarten...

In a nutushell, that is it.....

A Day At The Beach

2009-07-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

............NOT...............

No, It was not a day at the beach. We live in the Midwest and have never traveled very much outside our city limits.

It All Started When...

K-mart had these "easy set up pools" on sale.

Grandma thought it would be a good idea to get one for the kids

and sprang for the cost, I thought ok, I will buy the sand. (no biggie right?)

I thought 8 bags was enough, Then after opening and spreading the bags I quickly learned it was not. Christopher had a 25 dollar gift card from Wally World and sprang for more sand. another 8 bags was 25.59.

In the morning we spread the sand, it was not enough.

Ran to Wally World again. Like a drug addict I stood at the register buying more sand. I only had so much money.

I initially bought 10 bags..my card was denied.

I told the lady to ring me up for 8 bags. My card went through.

I thought, we need more sand.

I told her to ring me up for one more bag.

I dug up the change for 2.89 plus sales tax

I pushed my luck. I said run me for one more bag and I will use my card, it went through.

Perfect..now with all of this laid we have had a total of 36 bags of sand.

I started to set up the pool, I blew up the ring, formed the circle and put the hose in.

GROUND IS NOT LEVEL...

Really?

Yes..Really.

The slightest incline will throw it all off.

I prayed. My face was cupped in my hands as I asked what I should do. Looked in the yellow pages and found the closest topsoil distributor.

Called The sand man. I asked how much is sand. Well, a ton of sand is only 15 dollars. I was like holy crow, that is great then he said Delivery was 75..

******Sigh*******

Not having a truck I had to have it delivered. Not having money..had to Ask Grandma to borrow some.

The man to deliver the sand was promptly there with in the hour.

He backed in our drive and dumped the sand.

Ok, Now, when you think a TON you think ALOT?

RIGHT?

WELL, let me tell you that a TON OF SAND is nothing. I think he saw the bewilderment on my face. It was about 2 feet high at the highest point and and maybe 3 feet long

Being a gentleman he offered to bring more, but deliver it in his own truck.

Sure, sounded great right? I mean he did seem sincere.

I did not think he would actually follow through, so in the mean time me and the kiddos spread 1 ton of sand.

Put the tarps over the sand and put the pool in place.

We proceeded to fill the pool.

It was still not level..but it was better, so it did not bother me.

THEN LOW AND BEHOLD A GENTLEMAN PULLED IN MY DRIVE WAY WITH ANOTHER TON AND THEN SOME OF SAND.

My jaw dropped.

I was like, I knew you said you would come by..but I thought you were just being nice and saying that. I did not think you would actually come by.

We drained the pool (only a couple of gallons was in there..) moved the tarps..he backed his truck in and started to SHOVEL the sand out of his truck (almost 2 tons of it).

I offered the gentleman soda, tea, coffee, water..Pie..anything..He said he was fine.

I tried to pay him the money for the sand, he would not take it.

He proceeded to say he might not have enough to help people out monetarily..but said you can give more then money. (meaning your time)

He gave his time, He gave his sand...

He conveyed he was 1 of 4 kids when growing up and if someone would have brought sand (and a pool) to his family he would have been so grateful.

He simply just said "pay it forward."

Happy 85th Grandma

2009-06-25T12:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a interview I did of my Grandma. I took this nearly 6 months ago. in the beginning it is choppy..and gets more interesting about 3 minutes into it. It is nearly a 10 minute video. I quickly learned I am not Steven Spielberg with my editing..lol
Towards the end you will see my scrappy kids..lol it was late and just about bedtime.

Happy 85th BIRTHDAY Grandma..I love you. Thank you for raising me and being such a big part of my life. It is an honor to know you, you are so strong!

xoxo
Heidi

True Stories....

2009-06-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

True Stories, is not ONLY one of my favorite movies, but I just love the title, I mean things so out insane that you may question the actual event of it really happening....

My most favorite TRUE STORY IS WHEN....

Christopher was just born, My mom wanted to take me and my new fam out for a dinner. She decided that hooters would be a nice destination.

The waitress was was less then nice.

My mom being well, My mom decided best to complain about the sub par service,

when the manager came to the table my Mom gave the gentleman an earful of gripes concerning the young lady waiting on us.

her very last gripe was..

BY THE WAY

(as she points to our server) THEM ARNT' HOOTERS.

(PROCEEDS TO "2" THUMB IT TO HER OWN MAMMARY GLANDS..as if to point to her own breast)

THESE ARE HOOTERS....

**SIGH**

Heidi

Ps.

I DID NOT SAY I WAS PROUD, I JUST SAID IT WAS TRUE

UNCLE SAM PUPPET MASTER~ Who Pulls the Strings?

2009-06-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, I am a very BAD blogger!

I have been working on much appreciated orders and sewing up a storm.

now when I say I have not worked this hard in years it seems so true. I forgot how much work and time it takes to making lots of dollies

Speaking of work, I have finished my Uncle Sam PUPPET MASTER. I have been working on him for over a month, and what a sigh of relief to be able to step back and see him finished.

It is BIG Primitive folk art piece WITH TONS AND TONS OF STITCHEN!

I originally made something like this nearly 3 years ago, when the elections were going on I wanted to make him again, but just never found the time, so here he is now.

I look forward to hearing what'cha think...he will be on EBAY tonight (6/12/09)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110401914811

Delayed Mothers Day Apprecition..

2009-05-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well, it is like me to either OVER REACT or have a HUGE delay in reaction to anything.. ( I am still trying to find that happy medium)

This is a super cute song..it is things a mother would say in a 24 hour period condensed down to 3 minutes.

Enjoy Moms

4 Stitches in 4 Hours..

2009-04-29T04:58:00.001-07:00

No, this is not how slow I work,
even though it may seem like it.

4 hours is how long we had to wait in the ER for Gabby to Get 4 stitches to her chin.
On Monday Gabby Got hit with a wiffle ball bat. The funny thing is when the DR did come in to patch Gabby up, he said there was another wiffle ball bat injury. lol

I think this poor girl is going to be scared of gym, this is not the first she has had an injury from gym. a few years back she knocked a tooth loose.

When the school nurse called on Monday I really could not understand her very well because she was talking so fast, then at first she said we have Kristen in the nurses office. I was thinking, who is Kristen? Why are you calling me? (it took a few micro seconds for the wheels to turn in my head..)

OH MY then it dawned on me, THAT IS GABBY FIRST NAME WHICH SHE NEVER GOES BY!! Acutally her first name is KIRSTEN, BUT EVERYONE SAYS KRISTEN (NOTICE THE PLACEMENT OF THE I AND R)
Hubs and I had a big argument when Kirsten AKA GABBY was born what she was going to be LEGALLY NAMED. It steemed from the fact that Christopher's first name was supposed to be SEBASTIAN. (HUBS dad's name) But instead of Sebastian Christopher, We named him Christopher Sebastian.

Before I could be released I had to name my daughter. Hubby was not going to budge.
I said fine. It will say Kirsten on Her birth certificate, but she looks like a Gabriella and that is what I am going to call her.

Poor thing, when she started Kindergarten and the teacher was doing call role for the first time and called Kirsten SHE DID NOT KNOW THAT WAS HER!! THIS is NO JOKE!!

Now everyone calls Her Gabby, but now she will also answer to Kirsten and Kristen

lol

Taking Time to Smell the flowers

2009-04-20T16:13:00.000-07:00

Greetings Folk..

Well, Long time no blog.

Actually, I have blogged a few times and pulled them. Just thought they were to CraZy.

lol

Anywho.

So, What Have I Been up to?

Taking Time To Smell The Flowers!

About 2 weeks ago the Lilac was in full bloom, I was gifted with some gorgeous roses, there was Hyacinth, then the most beautiful Pink delicate flowers on a bush (don't know the name). I put them about in my home. The most favorite place being the mantle in my living room. I placed them in mis-matched menagerie of little glass vessels, some being antique. Perhaps a salve, flavoring agent even mustard or baby food/bottle. ( Mis-matched glass odds and ends to hold even the smallest of delicate petite flowers has always pulled at my heart strings. one of my favorite things)

Then Last week there was one fine day. I knew it would be the finest that week, as the forecast predicted ran for the next 3 days in a row. My urges for smoking came on strong. I ran up to the store and bought 2 chickens, 2 slab of ribs and some good ole Texan sausage. No Fine day of smoking would have been complete with out the Hickory.

Nothing makes me Happier then the brown crispy skin of the chicken. As the Legs starts to swell, and the kankles get bigger, when pierced juice will come flowing forth. Smoke will rise. Then the beautiful smoke ring that is only found in smoke meats will appear.

(Oh My, My mouth is watering ...)

I have managed to creates something as well. I don't want to say something different, but rather something new.

Last but not least, there is naked wabbit I have had sitten around since St. Patty's day **sigh**

I have curled up with a couple of good books as well..cleaned the house...

This is what I have been doing..

Heidi

Happy Birthday Christopher!!

2009-03-27T14:50:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Christopher!!

HAPPY 13!!!

wOw..a teenager!!

Here is a picture from Christopher's FIRST B-day! lol

Potty Humor

2009-03-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

The past few morning to get to the bathroom has been tough, we are a family of 6 and only have one bathroom.

No kidding, you have to stand in line at our house to use the bathroom next, more so in the mornings.

This morning as Gabby and Sophia were standing in line and arguing who was going to go next, they had a great idea, flip a coin.
As Gabby ran to get the coin to flip, Sophia headed toward the toilet and started to do her business. In the mean time I am laughing so hard thinking I am going to wet my pants, that I need to get to the toilet.
Gabby being very upset that Sophia "cheated" (I thought it was genius myself) opened the door for all to see Sophia doing her daily Constitution... (there is a straight view of the bathroom from the kitchen and the curtains were opened....)

**sigh**
Just another morning in the Gianino Household

**in the meantime I am thinking we need a Porta-Potty..or at least a closet with a coffee can..lol**

An Irish HARE Blessing!

2009-03-07T15:07:00.000-08:00

Greetings! Well, it seems we are still trying to shake what ever bug came our way. I finally broke down and went to the DR. So You know I was feeling horrible...I try not to go to the DR unless I have to.

Yesterday the temps topped out nearly at 86, It is a fluke I am sure, but a sign that spring will be here soon!! the daffodils are peaking through the ground and I am sure by the end of the month they will be in full bloom.

This year has been a slow go on dollies so far it seems. But I did manage to get dollie done this past week.

I am looking fowarding to making more of these critters! I hope you and yours are doing well.
Warmest
Heidi

Summary of Qualifications

2009-02-19T20:01:00.000-08:00

After almost 11 years of not being in the work force I find myslef with a list of qualificatons stating :

Currently CEO of Household operations. Able to handle many tasks with scheduling and peace keeping skills. Mindful consideration of others, so all are happy. Prompt problem/resolution crisis experience. Able to multitask, and promptly deliver service, of course with a friendly outgoing, energetic attitude. A keen eye for photography. Able to assemble and sew dolls/clothing. Sculpting skills are minimal but possible. Able to write and do short stories. Intermediate culinary skills. I can do it all. I am MOM.

I hope they like me and I get a job, I have applied for 3 so far!!

Shew FLU BUG SHEW~ Plus fine art~

2009-02-17T17:10:00.000-08:00

Well folks, the flu has hit us..pretty hard..First Gabby On her 10th Birthday...then a week later which leads us to now, Sophia has it....to Mom and Dad not feeling so well. However, we are muddling threw the pain~On Saturday there was a few shining moments where we all felt ok. We headed of to the Art

Museum in St. Louis. Viewed Fine art and pondered it. It was so AWESOME standing next to Picasso, Monet, Vangogh PLUS SO MUCH MORE..( I will post pics later...)However, We all pondered this wonderful abstract piece of modern art

HUNDREDS Protest Global Warming

2009-02-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

As you may Know Al Gore was recently in Washington speaking out on Global Warming. Hundreds Gathered to protest against Global Warming.

They Call It Puppy Love

2009-02-03T16:28:00.000-08:00

Greetings..Well folks, love is in the air..and nothing like falling in love, WITH A PUPPY THAT IS! A 4 legged companion friend. Thus my inspiration for my latest Creation. Constance And ginger.

Constance and Ginger Were actually inspired from an antique image I found years ago.

Then, the name came about when I found out Hubby's mom had a pet Doxie. The Doxie's name was Ginger and Hubby's Mom Name was Constance. I think the name is very fitting to for the doll itself . Constance and Ginger were made exclusively for Harts.

Conversation With a Pre-Teen

2009-01-30T12:48:00.000-08:00

Christopher: Mom, can I have a cell phone?

Mom (me): Why do you need a cell phone?

Christopher: "cause everyone else has one

Mom (me): How Many is "everyone"?

Christopher: Like, 20

Mom (me): that is not everyone

Christopher: c'mon

Mom (me): Well, i am not buying it, if you want it you need to do summer school to get your 100 dollars (our district has a summer camp for kids and they can earn up to a hundread dollars)

Christopher: You promised me I did not have to go to summer school.

Mom (me): you don't..but if you want a cell phone you have to buy it yourself

Christopher: Well, Why do you have one?

Mom (me): In case I go out and have car problems, or if I am not home and you are at school and they can get a hold of me.

Christopher: When you were a kid how old where you when you got a cell phone?

Mom (me): FIRST OFF, THEY DID NOT HAVE CELL PHONES WHEN I WAS A KID..secondly I just got one 2 years ago, Besides you can't use your phone at school, they will take it away. who are you going to call?

Christopher: well, when I get home I can use it.

Mom (me): Christopher, it will cost you a dollar just to use it, and if they don't have an AT&T cell phone it will cost you a 1$ for every 10 minutes, just use the home phone to call your friends.

Christopher: Uh, well, what if you forgot your cell phone and you had car problems ..and uh, and I was with you, you could use mine...

Mom (me): Christopher..if you want a cell phone YOU BUY IT

Christopher: BUT MOM..UH

Mom (me): That is it..I am done...Go

I am Flawed

2009-01-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

Well, The Cat is outta of the bag..
I am flawed.

I have all sorts of imperfections.

I am not perfect.

It is hard to admit..but here I am admitting it.

I am severely flawed..
How so you may ask?
I have this giant gap between my big toe and the toe next to it ( I have been told it comes from the American Indian side of my family since they all went barefoot they needed better traction..)lol..ok.. (I am not kidding when I say you can place another toe in that space..)
NEXT
I have Carly Simon Gums, When I smile all of my Gums show..or I look like the joker 'cause all you see is lips and gums, and I like to wear BRIGHT lip stick..
I have crooked pinkY FINGERS! NO joke..So does Christopher, Gabby, Grandma, and My mom..so I guess that comes from the German side of the fam.
one eye is smaller then the other..or one eye is bigger then the other..just how ya wanna look at it..(no pun intended) that is when I smile one eye always looks closed when I smile (that is why I take pics with my head turned..)
I have got Kankles..Kinda like tree stump ankles...from my Dad side
I have to pluck a chin hair here and there (plus another hair in a place I would rather not say)
now, I tried to leave out the "emotional flaws" (we don't' have time to write a book)
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS...

Even Though you may Be FLAWED..God made you PERFECT!

WE ARE blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ
Ephesians 1:3

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17

Here is a really cute you tube video..about flaws

You know the drill, turn down the music on the left hand side by hitting pause :)

First E-Bay Listings 2009

2009-01-21T16:39:00.001-08:00

Well, I finally have something up on EBAY!! My first listings of the year.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcrabbyQ5fgabbyQ5fdolls

I hope you go by and take a peek when you get a chance. I also have a new E-pattern available over at my website too.

I hope all are enjoying this week. A much needed warm up will be coming our way, I think tomorrow it will get up to 54! I can't wait. I am just about frozen to the bone.

The week is just going by in a jiffy it seems. Gonna keep this short tonight

Enjoy the rest of your week..

P.S.

GO CARDINALS!

An Altered Perspective from Connie...

2009-01-19T11:02:00.000-08:00

Connie, From Altered Route, had a great perspective on ART and MONEY..

No longer are we able to feel accomplished, reassured, inspired or directed in what we are doing with our art by how it is sold and for how much. It's not the TRUE response of the public.Judging your art's worth or whether there is still an interest in it, cannot be judged by how it sells.The Art Community as a whole has enjoyed great monitary success in recent years. Finished art in all categories as well as retail merchandise and new product development has seen it's boom days and now with the uncerntainty of the economy, people are just holding back on what they spend their money on. It is no reflection of how they would LIKE to respond to your work. Buyers are just being conservative and cautious with the family's Dollar. The TRUE reponse to your art will have to be judged in other ways...maybe whether it is selected by a gallery, a shop, a Magazine or perhaps by comments left on your blog or from online art group members... will have to do for now. Financial Woes should not be our Woes....Art is for the soul. Who knows what the future has in store for us and being just one generation away from those who told stories of the Depression....here's my advice.Do what you love, create what feels good and enjoy the fact that at least WE will be entertained by the skills we have (and the stockpiles of supplies in our studios) when the rest of the world will be scambling for survivor skills to keep from going crazy of boredom.

This made me do the UGLY Cry!

2009-01-14T06:59:00.000-08:00

(please be sure to turn off the music on the left hand side by hitting the pause button)

I just found this on a great blog this morning...and I watched it..listened to the words, before I knew it I was doing the UGLY CRY!! I am not sure why. I know I am emotional wreck most of the time..maybe the lack of sleep... Maybe PMS is on the horizon?

But I really think that Over 6 years of selling my "art" I feel like I hit some kind of cross road ( or perhaps a dead end?) and I am thinking "What can I create now?" "what should I create now?"

I have always loved making dolls, however some of them are very labor intensive.

When you create something and no one asks, comments, or bids or buys (sorry to sound like a winey butt, I truly am grateful that I can do this though no matter what!) on your stuff it really does effect ones self esteem. And I know that it should not, but how can one not take it personally? I mean it is something you brought to life and it would not exsist if I did not make it. The past year I had so many distractions. I have tried to stay focus on creating but it can be hard. I Find myself starting one project...having another idea, starting that one....then starting another. Before you know I have so many unfinished projects and none of them are calling my name to finish them.

I think the good part of how I feel is that I am not the only one. I recently Joined the Suzi Blu network and SOMEHOW I don't feel so alone anymore. Time after time I read the biggest distraction people had is that they could not focus. Now, I find it hard to belieive all of us have A.D.D.

I know I am just rambling..some of you may think this adds to the crazziness that is me, maybe others will feel connected..I don't know.

TGIM (Yes, Thank God it is Monday!)

2009-01-12T15:56:00.000-08:00

Thank God it is Monday! Now, I know must people frown down upon Mondays...I LOVE THEM! After having the kids and hubby home for the weekend I feel like I can get back to creating.
And today was no different, I was able to finish up my Spooky Time Jingle Offering!

Don't get me wrong we had a great weekend, and I got a visit 2 times in one week from my mom as well. You see shortly after we got our Washer OUR DRYER WENT OUT!! We were with out a dryer for 2 weeks. I was unsure if or when we would be able to purchase one. My Mom suprised me a BRAND NEW DRYER! It felt like Christmas all over again. Because for Christmas We received our very first GAS GRILL! OH MY GOSH..I am sooooo loving it! after years of starting fires and shoot on freezing days who wants to do that? Now, with a push of a button and a turn of a handle Grilled Chicken or burgers are a cinch.

the next couple of days a big chill will be on, I am sure I will stay in the house and not get out. I am hoping to finally get to creating some pieces for EBAY! I am having EBAY withdrawls!

While I am here chatting away I would like to thanks Kelly of Mystical Entities for bestowing me with the

'This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers' aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes for self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!'

I normally Don't do the "award" Thing either, but I really like what this one stands for and I will for sure in the next few days be passing along this award. I like this award because there is so many awesome blogs and people out there and just through reading posts, sharing thoughts, ideas and feelings you some how feel close and connected with out feeling so alone.

Well, I have rambled long enough for one day...

Wishing you a Wonderful week ahead..

Heidi

Happy Birthday To A Princess & To A King (rock and roll that is)

2009-01-08T19:08:00.000-08:00

Wow! Sophia...My lil blessing, my lil' Gracie. Gracie is originally what I wanted to name Sophia. I thought She was my Saving Grace. I was on a downward path then when I became pregnant with her, my world changed. She is Gracie in my head. I am sure one day we will visit GRACELAND as well..

You see, Lil Sophia shares a B-day with a very special King. The king of Rock and R0ll That is. So many people see Elvis as this HUGE icon of when pop music might have began. However, Gospel music was in his soul, then rock-a-billy(the era of when my fav Johnny was singing along the side of Elvis!) Johnny Cash is my MAN!!), then of course what we later began to know as good ole rock'N'Roll

One day I am going to take Sophia to Graceland, get her an Elvis Cake. Eat some Peanut butter and banana grilled sandwiches and live in bliss take a tour.

For You formed my inward parts;You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Psalm 139:13-14
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Jeremiah 1:5

Sophia, You are a Princess!

Just A Wee Painting...

2009-01-06T16:51:00.000-08:00

My first thing I really wanted to do in the New Year is to try something different..So I did..

Here is a Wee (4 x 5)painting I did. I think it would make a great lil' Valentine for Somebody Special.

Will be Available on STJ on the 13th.

The Last Day Of The Year ~2008~

2008-12-31T14:24:00.000-08:00

Well, My Friends...Another Year has come and gone. Reflecting back really just makes me scratch my head. I am baffled how fast time goes. I know I have been saying this for years..but it really amazes me.

I am really excited about 2009! It seems when a New Year comes it as if a baptism takes place. All of the past years wrongs are easily forgotten with a with second hand that makes the clock strike Midnight.

At the stroke of Midnight as the ball drops a kiss will be had, the confetti will fly and a toast to bring in the New Year will complete a tradition.

May the Year of 2009 bring you continued Health, Joy and Prosperity.

From My family to Yours,

Happy New year!

Heidi

Hi

2008-12-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

I have been working on last minute gifts and such but wanted to say a simple HI!

Houston, We have Clean Laundry.....

2008-12-05T17:08:00.000-08:00

Houston, we are ready to launch (with dirty laundry) that is.

WOW!!

My husband and I are pretty simple folks. ( I think mainly do to the lack of money flow....) We got our first wash machine nearly 14 years ago.

Well...

IT WENT OUT.

Grandma being very SCRUBBY DUTCH had to have just about the biggest and best there was to offer.

I am use to a Wash machine with 3 settings. Hot, cold, warm. Then 3 water levels : Low, Medium, Large

WELL

with our new wash'machine thanks to Granny (we love you grandma) the probability is 450 ways we can have our laundry done! I ain't no rocket scientiest (how ever I did work for a professor who did the mathmatics on an robotic arm nasa used and typed documents for the NSF ~ NO JOKE....) ( AND I am sure you know why I don't have that job anymore~ i cnat PSELL!) (btw, I quit)

Whelp, here is to learning me to use the new wash'machine Granny bought and to clean smelling clothes!

Have a great weekend

Heidi

CARB COMA COUNT DOWN

2008-11-26T09:01:00.000-08:00

I am counting down...by this time tomorrow Thanksgiving feast will be well on its way. The aromas of pies and turkey will fill the air.

If I don't post tomorrow I just wanted to take the time now to say I am thankful for all of you.

Wishing you and your loved ones safe travel if you plan on traveling.

May your bellies be full and your heart overflow with joy

With much gratitude
Heidi

Cna't Ptye Or Psell Very Well....

2008-11-15T13:19:00.000-08:00

Well..it has just brought to my attention that on my Ebay title I have mis-spelled PRIMITIVE!! lol, I was wondering why the hits were so low..and I am unable to change it at this point..so it is what it is....

Anywho....I made a PRIMITIVE Santa hanging tight to a Candy Cane...My title was unconventional too..all I could think of IS HOW STINKING CUTE HE WAS...lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Stinking-CUTE-Primtive-Santa-Candy-Cane-Doll_W0QQitemZ110312227670QQihZ001QQcategoryZ158655QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

thanks for taking a lookie loo..have a wonderful weekend.

Warmly
heidi

Tickled Pink!

2008-11-11T12:45:00.000-08:00

I am a sucker for pink!! I just love it...

So when creating my new creation for Spooky Time Jingles I just could not help myself...

Remember ~Where Spooky~N~Sweet Commingle!!

~~Picture Day~~

2008-10-27T08:19:00.001-07:00

A few months back Grandma Bought the kids some wonderful outfits. I thought the next gorgeous fall day I would go out and take some pictures of the kids. I was starting to panic because the leaves were slow to turn..and we have had lots of rainy days...but this past Saturday God painted a beautiful backdrop...The kids got fresh hair cuts...put on new clothes and we headed off to the local state park. I took nearly 300 pictures and narrowed it down to 60. There is a slide show for you to see....

We had a blast! The kids are growing up so fast!

Thanks for taking a look..have a wonderful week ahead!

Last Halloween Doll Before Halloween

2008-10-23T06:21:00.001-07:00

Greetings! Just a quick note to let you know that I have listed my last Halloween doll. She is on Ebay..HOWEVER...if you do not do EBAY. I will be happy to pull the auction as long as she is still available.

~~Thanks for taking a lookie loo~~

Heidi

Things I love

2008-10-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

~~Things I love~~

A kid (toddler) with a snotty face :)

A kid with dirt all over his/her face

A kid with messed up bed head hair ( the ones that look like they brushed their hair with a pillow)

A kid with chubby fingers grabbing something out of curisoity

A screen door closing

A perfectly ripened sweetend peach

a good cup of coffee on a brisk morning

the birds and squirls in my yard

Motivation to make something

Motivation to clean

Harmony in my house (when all kids are playing nice....)

when the wind blows and curtain will sail back

the cricket and locust chirping

leaves falling freely to the ground in a rainbow of oranges and yellows

The dafodils that line my driveway and the fragent smell they put out.

Growing fresh herbs and cooking with them

Being able to lift someone up..to help, love and nurture

to be honest with somebody close to you even when you think you may lie to yourself

the small moment when everything is all caught up and done when I can breath a sigh of relief

being able to breath freely..to have a roof to cover my head and food to put in my belly

The unfailing mystery of God's word and promises!

to appreciate the small things

These are some of the small things that make me smile :)

~~These are some of my favorite things!~~

I was RELENTLESS!!

2008-10-05T17:24:00.000-07:00

Gabby and I learning how to be relentless

My new life long friends

From Left to right

Stephanie, Chasity

then of course Gabby and I

Perspective from a 9 year old taking notes as Joyce was teaching

I am so proud of Gabby.

Relentless:

Definition: Existing or occurring without interruption or end.

Synonyms: around-the-clock, ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, interminable, nonstop, ongoing, perpetual, persistent, round-the-clock, timeless, unceasing, unending, unfailing, uninterrupted, unremitting

~~~~

Well, all I can say is awesome! the whole trip is a great testimony! in my previous post like I said I did not think that I was going to go. I was low on money and did not have anyone to go with

A few weeks ago I had gotten an email from someone who had seen my YouTube video of the conference last year. She was coming in town by herself and wanted to know if I would meet up with so she would not have to go alone.

I never wrote her back, because again I just did not plan on going because of lack of funds.

Wednesday Morning I thought to myself, Well I can at least attend Thursday night's meeting. I wrote the lady and asked if we could meet.

She said yes and she even had room in her hotel if I wanted to stay with her and her friend. I told her I just did not have the money, she said I could stay free of charge.

Gabby has wanted to attend a Conference for the longest so I brought her along too. I needed to get downtown early to purchase another ticket. I had given Gabby the choice of either a halloween costume, or to go the Joyce Meyers Convention, she said she wanted to go the Convention.

Once downtown I found my way to the place where to purchase a ticket. I asked a lady waiting at the door if this is where I needed to be. She asked me if I had all ready purchased the ticket and just needed to pick it up, I said I need to buy one. SHE HANDED ME A TICKET FOR FREE!! she conveyed to me her daughter was not able to go. I started to cry..Gave her a hug and walked away in somewhat of a daze amazed at God's Grace!!

I met the ladies I was going to stay at in a hotel in Illinois. It was as if we were long time friends, never any akward feelings ever! I felt like I could be me. Gabby had a blast and my new found Friends, Stephanie and Chasity are going to be life long friends!

Here is a youtube video I have made, turn down the volume on the side of the page from the music, or you can directly link to Youtube to watch ;)

Here is to being relentless! I am not going to let another year go by where I don't do anything for the kingdom!

I AM GOING TO BE RELENTLESS!!

2008-10-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

WELL FOLKS..
it is that time of the year
The Joyce Meyers Womens Convention.
Even Though I bought my ticket last year, I planned on NOT GOING..
HOWEVER..a door has opened to allow me to go!(to all of the meetings)

the first meeting is Thurs 10/2 (Crefflo Dollar will be speaking)
I will be there for all of the meetings..

if you are going I would love to say hi....

Have a most joyous RELENTLESS time in pressing in to the Word of God..
Warmly
Heidi

Just A WEE Something

2008-09-30T09:36:00.000-07:00

Just a WEE

Something..

This was so much fun to make..and very charming

Woodland Witch Fairy is Now on Ebay.

I hope that all are doing well.

A cool front has moved through and it is so gorgeous outside.

Perhaps a nice day to go to the park and play with my little suger booger fairy! TTFN

Heidi

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110294725309&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001

On Ebay NOW!

2008-09-27T19:55:00.001-07:00

Come See me On Ebay!

Kosmo..You are NO UNO!!!

2008-09-23T19:49:00.001-07:00

Kosmo, You are NOOOOOOOO UNO (the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club)!! You are Perhaps an ill mannered MUTT!!

But we love you! You know it seems as if everyone in the neighborhood and every other

speaking being KNEW that BEAGLES WERE....WELL...BEAGLES!! (every one knew but us..)

Now, we love are beagle..(to much maybe..) but boy oh boy......alot of choice words ..(mainly the stuff you can't say when kids around) went into this dog.....But you know..when I thought I was getting a Beagle I thought I was getting Snoopy!! (Why did he seem so calm in the cartoon strip? (Was Charlie Brown In denial? or Was Charlie too calm and Snoopy had to express himself?)

the running off..(not so bad anymore...but he still IS right there when you open the door..you have to be fast like a Kung-fu Master guarding the gates of the Shaolin Temple when leaving the house)

digging out my stuffing and throwing it everywhere..(really does not bother me so much)

Acting like the block captian..MEANING NO ONE CAN WALK PAST OUR HOUSE WITH OUT HIM GOING NUTS..AND THAT INCLUDES ACROSS The STREET..("he has little man syndrome") Kinda reminds me of the troll watching over the bridge, except this all takes place behind a window with a growl that has not bite(DEBATABLE)

Chasing down the kids and playing ROUGH!! (THE NASTY lil booger!!)

tearing up antique shoes..(ones I wanted to use for a dollie..whew, at least I salvaged 1!!)

The claw marks on the door and floor..(Well, Thank God he only goes outside to go potty now!!)

Not much leg room at the bottom of the Bed...(he keeps my feet warm)

All of the Torn up toys from the kids..mostly he will decapitate action hero figures..(that is ok, I am sure they were made from deadly plastic that was imported....)..(I think his digestive system can handle it...he is still here...)

But I must admit, picking up his doo-doo- is remincent of an Easter Egg Hunt with all of the Multi-colors from eating crayons and platic toys.

BUT WHEN YOU TAKE MY MONEY AND RUN!! (didn't the Steve Miller Band have a Song like that???)) wooo--hoooo.....take the money and run....

He ate half of a bar of soap yesterday..so I am sure that cleaned out his system! We have had him now for over a year. Today Hubby checked out a book from the library..and the EXACT QUOTE ABOUT A BEAGLE IS..."Happy, lovable, NAUGHTY little dog that probably shouldn't be kept as a pet, but often is.

Faults: INCLUDE...DESTRUCTIVENESS, DISOBEDIENCE, AND TAKING OFF!!

HOWEVER..I COULD NOT IMAGINE MY LIFE WITH OUT HIM...

LOVE YOU MY LIL

Kosmo

Kosmonaut

kosmopolitan

Kosma-Ma-Ronni

Kosma

Kosmologist

Kasmatti

oooohhh...doggy doggy doggy.........

Just food For thought!

2008-09-19T14:35:00.001-07:00

Well, just wanted to write you and let you know that I appreciate all of the kind words and prayer..we are getting caught up on everything and it feels great! The whole fam came down with a nasty bug..I think it all stemmed from allergies to the fall ragweed.

I have been working on Halloween stuff like crazy!! just been sewing up a storm it seems, but not really getting anything completely finished. I have even made a Christmas Item..

Here are some pulled beef tostada..I made these about a month back..with some mexican rice and pinto beans..pico da gallo..and some quacamole of course...everything from scratch (including the chips and tostadas!). I love to cook! and I think I like to eat more then I cook :)

Before I started making dolls cooking was my first passion of expression. I think cooking and serving food to others is such an expression of love that you can't say with words. I have always felt that sharing a meal with others is such an intiement moment. Where we can all come together sit down, converse and share thoughts while savoring wonderful flavor..most of which comes from just simple things such as fresh herbs...Vegtables, along with a pinch of salt and pepper

When I did start making dolls alot of the cooking got put on the back burner and we turned to good ole sandwiches most nights. But here lately I just find cooking so relaxing! Just the other night I made my own home lasagna noodles..and ragu from scratch..now that took a long time~~but worth the bonding from rolling out the noodles with the girls!

Here is to a meal with your family this weekend!

Heidi

CraBBy GaBBy Dolls

Liking Me !!

Erin Go Bragh ~ Now On Ebay~

I am now the Proud Parent of........

Susan G. Komen ~~NO MORE!!!~~

Bye Bye Buddy......

The Best Gift Next to Palmolive...

Hatching Late in The Nest

the Gossip Ghouls

In the Spirit Of Halloween

Finally!! A Halloween Offering

Some Sweetness From Suga Buga

~~the First Day of School Pictures~~

School Of thoughts

Prim Nest Offerings

Lemons & Loopholes

Lazy Summer days

Maters & Friends

Bacon Bits

Gone Fishing!

Summer Days ~~ Dollar Daze~~

Do You Hear What I Hear? `~ SICKA OF CICADAS

~*~ New Friends ~*~

New At The Nest

I'll Keep...........

I Say Potato you Say Potatoe

hatching at the nest

And She Scores....!!!

Luck Be A Lady Tonight!!

A New Nesting Spot

2 that are One year Older.....

First Dollie Listing of 2011!!

When Cows Fly

It was SPOOKTacular!!

quote of the day

A Haunting Beauty

PFATT Market Place Sneak Peak

Touching History

Remembering a Great Artist...Sebastian R. Gianino

Today's Freshness

Sewing Again!!

Todays Fresh Pick'ens ~ SWISS CHARD

My FFA Girl

BitterSweet Fathers Day

Life Happens & So Does Death

I'm GroWinG!!

Good BYE FRIED POTATO CHIP....

♥♥HARTS♥♥ Sneaky Peaky

Going Green

New ebay Listings in 2010

New Dollies! And Stage fright!

COURAGE

Thank you for all who served.

TWITTER~~ no more

Finished My Order!

I'm Gonna Wash That Gray Right Outta My Hair

It Was BOOTastic!

I am no Jackie-O

KNOT KNOT THERE

ZING ZANG ZOOM ~The Greatest Show On Earth

LIONS..TIGERS...&..BEARS..

15 Years Ago Today....

Fresh From The Corn Field

Changes..Cha Cha Changes..and visitations

A Day At The Beach

............NOT...............

Happy 85th Grandma

True Stories....

UNCLE SAM PUPPET MASTER~ Who Pulls the Strings?

Delayed Mothers Day Apprecition..

4 Stitches in 4 Hours..

Taking Time to Smell the flowers

Happy Birthday Christopher!!

Potty Humor

An Irish HARE Blessing!

Summary of Qualifications

Shew FLU BUG SHEW~ Plus fine art~

HUNDREDS Protest Global Warming

They Call It Puppy Love

Conversation With a Pre-Teen

Susan G. Komen NO MORE!!!

the First Day of School Pictures

Summer Days Dollar Daze

~~ New Friends ~~

The Last Day Of The Year ~2008~

~~Picture Day~~