Jenn and David needed childcare due to a work function, so Buck and I grabbed Vanessa and John's kids too and took the Grands out for supper Friday night to celebrate Abby's 8th birthday. We scored major points for having the restaurant decorated for her birthday. (I was not about to tell her that Happy Birthday banner has been up since July!)
After supper, we toured the local decorating hot spots. Cayson's "Wooking at wites is boring.! contrasted quite well with Brody's "Wook! Wook! My side! Kissmus wites! Eww! Preey!
Bits and pieces from my life. A little sewing, a little knitting, a little cooking, and a little traveling.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Creating for the grandma!
Sometimes the grand that needs clothes created is the grandma one. Weight flucuations due to health issues mean I need clothes that fit. Hopefully, I will see a stabilization of my weight as med levels are correctly adjusted.
In the mean time, I need not to be naked. Therefore, I plan, and I assemble fabrics, patterns, and notions. And I sew.
I have sewn lots of cool knee length shorts for our intense summer weather we have endured this year. I purchased several lengths of stretch twill sportswear fabric from Joann's Fabric, Almond buff, bright white, royal blue, true red, powder blue, and a light blue geometric print. I also purchased a stretch dark denim. I pulled fabric from the stash including a tan linen type.
I sewed short shorts from Royal linen type and a tannish cotton type.
I have completed several tops using fabrics from the stash. One sleeveless knit was made from a piece leftover from a blouse made years ago. One dropped shoulder top with princess seams was sewn in a cotton print of light blue cabbage roses on a white background. A rayon challis multicolored print became a wearable toile. A piece of knit became a tee shirt.
I have green eyelet + pattern = a button front shirt.
I have white tissue linen + pattern = an asymmetrical blouse.
I have white eyelet + pattern = light jacket. I might use some dark denim for contrast in this jacket.
I have 4/5 yards of Endless Seas striped embroideried fabric + patterns = blouse, skirt, and/or dress.
I have dress lengths of knit fabrics to make several maxi dresses.
I have lengths of fabric to make a linen skirt.
I need to give my sewing mojo a couple of Red Bulls! Lol
In the mean time, I need not to be naked. Therefore, I plan, and I assemble fabrics, patterns, and notions. And I sew.
I have sewn lots of cool knee length shorts for our intense summer weather we have endured this year. I purchased several lengths of stretch twill sportswear fabric from Joann's Fabric, Almond buff, bright white, royal blue, true red, powder blue, and a light blue geometric print. I also purchased a stretch dark denim. I pulled fabric from the stash including a tan linen type.
I sewed short shorts from Royal linen type and a tannish cotton type.
I have completed several tops using fabrics from the stash. One sleeveless knit was made from a piece leftover from a blouse made years ago. One dropped shoulder top with princess seams was sewn in a cotton print of light blue cabbage roses on a white background. A rayon challis multicolored print became a wearable toile. A piece of knit became a tee shirt.
I have green eyelet + pattern = a button front shirt.
I have white tissue linen + pattern = an asymmetrical blouse.
I have white eyelet + pattern = light jacket. I might use some dark denim for contrast in this jacket.
I have 4/5 yards of Endless Seas striped embroideried fabric + patterns = blouse, skirt, and/or dress.
I have dress lengths of knit fabrics to make several maxi dresses.
I have lengths of fabric to make a linen skirt.
I need to give my sewing mojo a couple of Red Bulls! Lol
Monday, November 20, 2017
The Cookie Baking Begins
I baked cookies today for Thanksgiving. The tally includes 5 dozen each of Butterfinger Cookies, Toffee Cookies, and Snickersnaps, as well as 3 dozen Sugar Cookies. I mixed up a batch of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. I also have a batch of Sugar Cookies.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
It'll feel better at Camping
Buck and I started camping with the grands when Brayden was three and Joe and Abby were two. Brayden is now nine. Joe and Abby are almost eight. Cayson is four. Little Brody's two and a half.
One night when Abby was about three, she told her Papaw she didn't feel good. She had a tummy ache. Then that sweet baby girl looked at her Papaw and gravely said "it'll feel better at camping."
Buck and I took the grands camping again this weekend. All 5. By ourselves. No parents. We all had a blast. Our favorite campground is Kincaid Lake in Kisatchie National Forest.
Buck bought a fishing license so he could help them fish. No fish were harmed in the venture, but all the worms drowned. I helped him ready the poles until the hooks were tied on. Brayden, Joe, Abby, and Cayson fished for several hours. They got pretty good at swinging their baited hooks back into the water without snagging anything or anyone.
While the others fished, Brody and I walked back to the camper for snacks. He enjoyed climbing up and down the trail to the lake. I pointed out a hole so he wouldn't fall in it. He didn't. He jumped in with both feet and a very loud "oh, no! I fell in hole!" It's fun to be two! Of course, he found it again on the return trip.
The kids rode their bikes a lot. Cayson could be heard from the other side of the campground as he rode because his training wheels are hard plastic. That plastic and the asphalt road made a lot of noise.
Brayden and Joe tossed a football around with Buck. Abby and I sat in the sun for a lesson in crochet.
We roasted hot dogs and toasted s'mores. And no campfire is complete without hot cocoa.
One night when Abby was about three, she told her Papaw she didn't feel good. She had a tummy ache. Then that sweet baby girl looked at her Papaw and gravely said "it'll feel better at camping."
Buck and I took the grands camping again this weekend. All 5. By ourselves. No parents. We all had a blast. Our favorite campground is Kincaid Lake in Kisatchie National Forest.
Buck bought a fishing license so he could help them fish. No fish were harmed in the venture, but all the worms drowned. I helped him ready the poles until the hooks were tied on. Brayden, Joe, Abby, and Cayson fished for several hours. They got pretty good at swinging their baited hooks back into the water without snagging anything or anyone.
While the others fished, Brody and I walked back to the camper for snacks. He enjoyed climbing up and down the trail to the lake. I pointed out a hole so he wouldn't fall in it. He didn't. He jumped in with both feet and a very loud "oh, no! I fell in hole!" It's fun to be two! Of course, he found it again on the return trip.
The kids rode their bikes a lot. Cayson could be heard from the other side of the campground as he rode because his training wheels are hard plastic. That plastic and the asphalt road made a lot of noise.
Brayden and Joe tossed a football around with Buck. Abby and I sat in the sun for a lesson in crochet.
We roasted hot dogs and toasted s'mores. And no campfire is complete without hot cocoa.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Butterfinger Cookies
I made two batches of Butterfinger cookies today. I use the recipe found on the back of the Butterfinger baking bits bag. This is some seriously good cookies. Adults in my family have been known to hide these cookies.
Butterfinger Cookies
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 bag Butterfinger Baking Bits
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Stir the flour to loosen it before spooning it into the measuring cup.
In a small bowl combine the flour, salt and soda. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Scrape the bowl after each ingredient is added. Add eggs, and then vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture. Mix in Butterfinger bits.
Using a a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, drop cookies onto baking sheets. Separate the cookies by 2 inches.
Chill the cookies 10 minutes.
Bake cookies 13 or 14 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets until the sheets are cooled enough to handle with bare hands. Leaving the cookies on the parchment paper slide them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
The cookies can be made ahead and frozen prior to baking. Scoop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze. After frozen, cookies can be put in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. To bake after freezing, place cookies on parchment lined baking sheets. Allow cookies to thaw before baking.
Butterfinger Cookies
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 bag Butterfinger Baking Bits
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Stir the flour to loosen it before spooning it into the measuring cup.
In a small bowl combine the flour, salt and soda. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Scrape the bowl after each ingredient is added. Add eggs, and then vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture. Mix in Butterfinger bits.
Using a a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, drop cookies onto baking sheets. Separate the cookies by 2 inches.
Chill the cookies 10 minutes.
Bake cookies 13 or 14 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets until the sheets are cooled enough to handle with bare hands. Leaving the cookies on the parchment paper slide them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
The cookies can be made ahead and frozen prior to baking. Scoop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze. After frozen, cookies can be put in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. To bake after freezing, place cookies on parchment lined baking sheets. Allow cookies to thaw before baking.
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