Greatest Hits

Well, Santa had a few big hits last week.

The biggest have to be the NFL uniforms

and the Green Machine.

Everyone had to try on the heLmETs.

(He's going to kill me when he sees this!)

Everyone has to ride the GreEn MacHiNe.

Did you know it holds up to 180 lbs--so everyone CAN ride it!

Musical Junkie & Christmas Stockings

So, I've got nine days to finish two Christmas stockings.

The first four stockings I did for the boys are needlepoint

and I wanted to do something quicker for these last two stockings.

So I bought some kits for felt applique stockings.

I thought they'd be all done except gluing everything together

and attaching them to the stocking.

NOoOo! My mistake.

I have been stem stitching, backstitching, sewing on sequins and beads,

tying french knots, stuffing, and making pom poms.

My thumbs are sore from needle pricks (good thing I'm not Sleeping Beauty).

I think it is faster than needlepointing, but not as quick as I'd like.

ANYWHO! I've gotten out my VHS movies

and have been watching (mostly listening) while sewing the first stocking.

(Can you believe I'm going to try to get both of them done in the next week?)

My favorites last week were

"Anne of Green Gables,"

"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,"

and "Kiss Me Kate."

The kids haven't seen them--they're so old--

and are sneaking to watch them with me,

when they should be doing chores or on their beds going to sleep.

Like my mom said, it's the fun part of doing these projects: watching movies.

I'll brush the dust off the Doris Day movies

and pop those in the VCR this week.

Think of me--sewing--and my sore fingers.

On my siDeBAr, I've posted my favorite songs

from Kiss Me Kate and Seven Brides. Enjoy.

B-Day, Arrow of Light, A of F Ice Cream, Pretty Girl.

Another Year Older . . . Five Already!

Best Friend: Younger Sister.
Funny Faces at Your Party.

Banana Cream Pie. Oh My!

We love you, Buddy.

BYU at Holt Arena.

Quirky Me--I'm Tagged.

Okay, Julie. I am slow. Forgive me.

Finally, I am getting to my QUIRK LIST.

I am limited to only SIX quirks--which is lucky for my readers.

1. I hate Ketchup--whatever way you spell it.

So, when I have fries, I always eat them

with a milkshake--for dipping. Delish!

2. I hate books and movies that do NOT have a HAPPY ENDING.

I read/watch movies to relax and have fun

--to get away from life for a little while, to chill and relax,

not to relive it and be depressed . . . even if it has a "good message."

3. I can close one eyelid at a time.

Not winking, but slowly close one without squinting, and then I do the other.

Some call it my owl eyes.

This is truly a talent. One of my unique ones.

And I have done it multiple times for my turn at talent during FHE.

It always "WOWS" the kids.

4. Even though I served a Spanish-speaking mission,

I hate it when people spout Spanish at me (unless they are native latinos).

I always answer back in English.

It ticks some people off, but--oh well--what's a girl to do?

I'm a native English speaker. Sorry.

5. When I'm really tired, I slobber--even when I'm still awake.

6. When I go out to eat, I will not pay for food

that I can make cheaper--and with less calories and more flavor--at home.

That means I very rarely eat Mexican food at a restaurant.

Well, that's more information than you needed, right?