Gift List

Dear Husband:

I have been working really hard on my Christmas list. I know how much you love working from a list. I hope this helps make shopping easier.

I would not like twelve drummers drumming. Our upstairs neighbors make enough noise for the whole neighborhood.
I would not like eleven pipers piping. If they're related to the Pied Piper, we'll be overrun with rats, and we're still battling the ladybugs.
I would not like ten lords a-leaping. I'm afraid we don't have much to leap over, so they would get bored.
I would not like nine ladies dancing. We'd have to move all of our furniture out of the way, and then there'd be no where to watch tv!
I would not like eight maids a-milking. Messy. 'Nough said.
I would not like seven swans a-swimming. Our bathtub just isn't that big.
I would not like six geese a-laying. Our bed just isn't that big.
I would not like five golden rings. I prefer silver.
I would not like four calling birds. We don't have a house phone, much less four.
I would not like three French hens. You know what they say about the French...
I would not like two turtledoves. They're just a little too cheesy for me.
And I would not like a partridge...but I do think a pear tree would be nice.

With love
Your wife.

The Imminent Invasion

Last year was my first year to live in an old house. I really like old houses, they have such character and charm, and last year I learned a lot about the quirks that go along with old houses. I also learned a little bit about zoology. Apparently, lady bugs do not like cold weather. I really don't like cold weather either, so I can't blame them. But instead of building their own home, they decided to invade mine. Hoards and legions and swarms of them. Every nook and cranny I would find them huddled up to keep warm. Killing them doesn't work well, because they stink when they die. I finally just started vacuuming them up.

This winter we live in an old house again too. And as the weather turns cooler, here they are again.

Christmas Preparations

So this will be Super-Hubby and I's second Christmas married, and we have decided to attempt Christmas cards. It's always fun to take a nice pretty picture, and mail it out to all our friends and family. But alas! They are so expensive! Thankfully Shutterfly has a great deal going - blog about them, and get 50 free holiday cards (If you're interested, check it out here: http://bit.ly/sfly2010). I've done other promotions for Shutterfly, and they're great! We got a nice picture collage for FREE when we got engaged. So I thought I'd try this out. And to see any of their holiday cards check it out here:

holiday cards

Christmas photo cards  

I really like this one, but now we just have to agree on one. Woohoo, won't that be fun. I can't wait to send them out. 

And now, we just have to get a Christmas tree, decorations...oh and gifts. Yay for shopping season!

Escapades

It's been a while, and I've been super busy!

Halloween was a blast. I finished our costumes on time, and we were decked out for the Belhaven RUF Halloween party.

Ben really wanted my mug and whatever nefarious substance was within

It was a grand ol' pirate party!

Even little Colby got a matching outfit

I was pretty burnt out on sewing after the Halloween rush, but now I'm ready to dive back in. So last night I took this old dress in my closet and turned it into a pencil skirt. Too bad I didn't take a before picture, but here's an after. 

It's a lovely wrap-around skirt with two rows of buttons down the front. I am so proud of this! It's the first thing I've made that I will actually wear out in public. Ok, I didn't actually make it completely since I just cut up a dress, but I managed not to ruin it so that's good. Can you see where I forgot to sew on a button? Realized that as I was wearing the skirt at work today. Oops!

Besides that right now it's that time of year...holidays, food, presents, and MY BIRTHDAY! Twenty-four years old. Wow, I don't feel like I have the knowledge or wisdom a twenty-four-year-old should have...I guess I'll probably always feel younger than I am though. But I can't wait to celebrate with Super-Hubby and friends!

And the dress that I claimed was almost finished a while ago is still almost finished...maybe it will get finished one day...

But for now I'm off to cuddle in my cozy sweater in front of the heater.