Sunday, October 31, 2010
...And More Pumpkins!
Those fabulous SITS Girls want to see Halloween crafts, so I'm re-posting this fun activity the girls and I did two years ago.
(Whoa, two years?! It's really been that long?!)
Saturday, we painted our rocks and let them dry overnight (it took two or three coats of paint; I'm not sure if it was due to the rocks or the type of paint I used).
The end result:
(Whoa, two years?! It's really been that long?!)
Sara did this cute project with her boys and I thought it looked like something my girls would enjoy. We turned rocks into pumpkins!
Saturday, we painted our rocks and let them dry overnight (it took two or three coats of paint; I'm not sure if it was due to the rocks or the type of paint I used).
The next day, I gave each girl a Sharpie and told them to draw faces on their rocks:
The end result:
The girls even allowed me to join in the fun and paint my own rock-pumpkin. Can you tell which one is mine?
Saturday, October 30, 2010
A walk down memory lane...
2003
2004
2005
2007
2008
2009
Looking back through these pictures, I've realized how many times we've reused costumes. Good thing I had two girls... 'cause a boy sure would've looked funny in Cinderella's ball gown.
Check out more stories of Halloweens past from the SITS Girls!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Where do I go from here?
If you've been hanging around the NutHouse, I'm sure you've noticed the lack of posts lately.
I could chalk it up to having been busy getting things ready for our vacation... and the week long vacation itself.
But, lately...
I don't know. My interest in this blog just isn't there. I don't feel as though I have anything worthy of sharing... so why bother?
I (partially) blame my kids. Seriously.
Now that they're getting older, they no longer say or do cute things, like showing you how a monkey dances.
No recent conversations in the car.
{sigh}
I think my lack of interest partly has to do with the self-induced pressure I've felt to be funny and interesting. To write posts that will have readers flocking to my blog.
{But guess what, Shannon? If you don't write, there's nothing for people to read. DUH.}
Again, I've felt that I've had nothing of importance to share. Yet on the other hand, being away from the blog has made me feel as though I'm missing something. Missing the connections {albeit through the computer} I've made with friends. And missing the writing, which I've always enjoyed, and once even thought I'd make a living at it.
Somehow I'll get back to blogging. As soon as I find some inspiration.
Maybe all I need is another farm animal in my yard.
I could chalk it up to having been busy getting things ready for our vacation... and the week long vacation itself.
But, lately...
I don't know. My interest in this blog just isn't there. I don't feel as though I have anything worthy of sharing... so why bother?
I (partially) blame my kids. Seriously.
Now that they're getting older, they no longer say or do cute things, like showing you how a monkey dances.
No recent conversations in the car.
{sigh}
I think my lack of interest partly has to do with the self-induced pressure I've felt to be funny and interesting. To write posts that will have readers flocking to my blog.
{But guess what, Shannon? If you don't write, there's nothing for people to read. DUH.}
Again, I've felt that I've had nothing of importance to share. Yet on the other hand, being away from the blog has made me feel as though I'm missing something. Missing the connections {albeit through the computer} I've made with friends. And missing the writing, which I've always enjoyed, and once even thought I'd make a living at it.
Somehow I'll get back to blogging. As soon as I find some inspiration.
Maybe all I need is another farm animal in my yard.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Table Topics Tuesday: What's your sign?
My birthday is October 15th (why, yes... that is this coming Friday. Hint, hint.)
This makes me a Libra.
The good and not-so-good characteristics of Libras:
Let's see...
Easily influenced?
Always undecided?
Absolutely fabulous?
Yep, I am totally a Libra.
I've also read that Libras love art, gifts, and to be the focus of attention... but do not like noise, dirt, and being rushed. Libras also tend to be slight perfectionists and bossy at times... but also clever and generous by nature.
I think all of these characteristics fit me. Which makes me wonder if there really is a connection between astrology and personality traits. But on the other hand, it's hard for me to believe that my personality is mainly dependent on when I was born.
Wait a minute... I can see both sides of this argument?
I'm a Libra all right.
Join the conversation!
Answer in the comments... OR on your own blog, then come back here to link your post! Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
If you decide to play along, don't forget to grab the button. And for good comment karma, be sure to visit the other TTT posts!
This makes me a Libra.
The good and not-so-good characteristics of Libras:
Let's see...
Easily influenced?
Always undecided?
Absolutely fabulous?
Yep, I am totally a Libra.
I've also read that Libras love art, gifts, and to be the focus of attention... but do not like noise, dirt, and being rushed. Libras also tend to be slight perfectionists and bossy at times... but also clever and generous by nature.
I think all of these characteristics fit me. Which makes me wonder if there really is a connection between astrology and personality traits. But on the other hand, it's hard for me to believe that my personality is mainly dependent on when I was born.
Wait a minute... I can see both sides of this argument?
I'm a Libra all right.
Join the conversation!
do you possess any of the characteristics
of your zodiac sign?
of your zodiac sign?
Answer in the comments... OR on your own blog, then come back here to link your post! Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
If you decide to play along, don't forget to grab the button. And for good comment karma, be sure to visit the other TTT posts!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Get ready to discuss...
do you possess any of the qualities of your zodiac sign?
If you'd like to play along, answer the question on your own blog this coming Tuesday (10/12)... then come back here and link up! Don't for get to grab the button!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
this or that?
desktop or laptop?
city or country?
books or movies?
East Coast or West Coast?
modern or vintage?
go out or stay in?
quilt or comforter?
Disneyland or Disney World?
Facebook or Twitter?
order or chaos?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Table Topics Tuesday: good eats?
I wouldn't call myself a picky eater. But I'm not an adventurous one, either.
There are plenty of foods I've never tried... beets, liver, and most seafood, just to name a few.
But the weirdest thing I have eaten?
Kjøttkaker. Hands down.
I'm not even sure of the correct way to pronounce it, but this is what kjøttkaker looks like:
It's described as being a Norwegian version of meatballs, traditionally made with ground beef and pork.
It looks harmless enough... but let's just say after a few bites, I can now mark Norwegian cuisine off the list.
Join the conversation!
Answer in the comments... OR post on your own blog, then come back here to link you post! Either way, let me know what the strangest thing you've eaten is (and therefore, I know what to avoid!)
If you decide to play along, link just your Table Topics post, not your main blog URL. Don't forget to grab the button... and for good comment karma, be sure to visit the other TTT posts!
There are plenty of foods I've never tried... beets, liver, and most seafood, just to name a few.
But the weirdest thing I have eaten?
Kjøttkaker. Hands down.
I'm not even sure of the correct way to pronounce it, but this is what kjøttkaker looks like:
It's described as being a Norwegian version of meatballs, traditionally made with ground beef and pork.
It looks harmless enough... but let's just say after a few bites, I can now mark Norwegian cuisine off the list.
Join the conversation!
what's the strangest thing
you've ever eaten?
you've ever eaten?
Answer in the comments... OR post on your own blog, then come back here to link you post! Either way, let me know what the strangest thing you've eaten is (and therefore, I know what to avoid!)
If you decide to play along, link just your Table Topics post, not your main blog URL. Don't forget to grab the button... and for good comment karma, be sure to visit the other TTT posts!
Monday, October 4, 2010
The topic for Tuesday is...
what is the strangest thing
you've ever eaten?
you've ever eaten?
Want to play along? Answer the question on your blog tomorrow (10/5)... then come back here to link your post! Don't forget to grab the button!
Friday, October 1, 2010
The countdown is on...
Our Disney trip is just two weeks away! Woohoo!
I'm not sure who is more excited, me or the girls.
Shane? Notsomuch.
It's not that he isn't glad to be going... he's just not as enthusiastic as the girls and I are.
And speaking of our Disney trip...
I recently came across this fabulous Etsy shop, One Great Thing. Cassi, the shop owner, makes custom (and ready made) tie dye shirts, tank tops, and dresses... featuring Mickey Mouse heads!
Just look at these tank tops I got for the girls to wear:
Cute, right?!
And the tanks are pretty adorable, too.
Just two weeks! I can't wait!
Have you been to Disney World (or Disneyland)? What's your favorite attraction or thing to do there?
I'm not sure who is more excited, me or the girls.
Shane? Notsomuch.
It's not that he isn't glad to be going... he's just not as enthusiastic as the girls and I are.
And speaking of our Disney trip...
I recently came across this fabulous Etsy shop, One Great Thing. Cassi, the shop owner, makes custom (and ready made) tie dye shirts, tank tops, and dresses... featuring Mickey Mouse heads!
Just look at these tank tops I got for the girls to wear:
Cute, right?!
And the tanks are pretty adorable, too.
Just two weeks! I can't wait!
Have you been to Disney World (or Disneyland)? What's your favorite attraction or thing to do there?
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