The Squid's Accomplice

Foot Prints and Spoons and Smiles!

2013-03-18T05:19:00.001-04:00

It is still cold! It's March, and I'm not used to this, still have to have the heater on, still wrapping up in tons of clothes, still have snow on the ground, kind of weather. But, my mood was brightened by some pretty cute stuff. Like some cute birdie prints in the snow. Like the sun coming out to shine and lighting up these beautiful spoons I just received from my MIL. Man,

The Quilt.....Step 1. To Buy or To Make? That Is The Question.

2013-03-15T11:37:00.000-04:00

I have been going back and forth for years over whether or not to buy a quilt for myself or to make one. The quilt I have, was given to me by my grandmother when I was in high school, and it's no longer usable if I want it to not fall apart in the wash. After spending literally months looking for a quilt, I decided that it would be better for me to make my own. Not only is it cheaper (if I want

We're Rolling Now!!

2013-03-14T04:19:00.000-04:00

For a while now I've been toying with the idea of trying out a new sport. It's never to late right?? You can teach an old dog new tricks, right?? I have played tennis for some time, and I am a pretty good bowler. I know. Bowling?? (I bowled competitively from 10 to 18. I'm not all that bad.) I was looking for something different though. I reconnected with a high school friend of mine on

Fabric Tea Time.

2013-03-13T04:37:00.003-04:00

While gallivanting around town with a friend of mine, I was introduced to a sweet new store. It's called.... Rock Paper Scissors It's an adorable little store. While sitting on a small couch by the window over looking the street, you can sip your loose leaf tea from beautiful mismatched pots, and tea cups. Browse a small selection of fat quarters, old buttons sewn onto old playing cards,

Mum.

2013-03-12T14:19:00.004-04:00

This past Sunday was Mothers Day her in the UK, or rather Mothering Sunday as it's called. I'm pretty excited that this year I get 2 Mothers Days. Check out this card I was given by my sweet girlie squidlet. Mummy, :) Love it!

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2013-03-08T04:46:00.001-05:00

Who turned 5 this week??? This girl! :) Happy Birthday my sweet girl squidlet! You're growing up so fast I just can't believe it. You are amazing, smart, funny, and beautiful! I am so proud to be your mum! ;) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are having a birthday party this weekend with all her school friends, and she is so very excited. WoooHooo!

Yay, Baby!

2013-03-07T05:06:00.004-05:00

Everyone knows how I feel about baby showers, I love them and think everyone should have one for every baby, even more so when the mommy's family is far away.Whether it's a 1st baby and the parents need everything, or a 4th baby and the mommy just needs a good kid-free pamper mommy day! Every mommy and baby should be celebrated in some way. I was lucky enough to be able to help out with a baby

Dance of the Winnabegos.

2013-03-06T05:18:00.001-05:00

We've had our 3rd meeting of the book club. (Seriously, we need a good name!) It was another great turn out with about 10 ladies showing up to discuss the book. We thought about doing themed food similar to our last meeting, but the main character in the book has a HORRIBLE diet that included pork rinds, BLEH! We tried to do a Southwestern theme, since the book takes place in Arizona, but in the

Sick, Little Lovelies From Texas, And Signs Of Spring!

2013-03-05T05:27:00.000-05:00

I'm finally back from the land of the sick. My little squidlets have been sick for about 3 weeks. We still aren't 100% yet, but we've turned a corner and are back on the mend. I think the weather, and being in a new place for a new season ganged up on us and did a 1, 2 punch followed by a wicked uppercut. Yipes! All this means, my squidlet has been out of school for weeks and needs to catch

Fake Busy.

2013-01-30T12:08:00.001-05:00

One of the most infuriating things about being a stay at home mom, for me, is having those days that you are constantly moving, and doing things, and you see no difference. You see no visible proof that you have been working your little tush off all day, and not just laying around reading books. You can say you were busy all day until you are blue in the face, but that doesn't mean anyone will

Make 'Em!

2013-01-29T04:12:00.001-05:00

After getting a couple of requests on how to make your own donuts, I decided to post the "recipe". I say that, but to be honest with you, there is no recipe. I was shown how to make these donuts about 16 years ago by a friend of mine. Her husband was on my dads' last boat. While the boat was deployed I spent the night over at her house with my cousin who at the time was about 2. The next morning

Donuts.

2013-01-28T07:09:00.003-05:00

Weekend project, (semi) homemade donuts!! They didn't last that long. Shocking! ;)

Getting Out From Behind The Camera.

2013-01-25T03:14:00.000-05:00

I'm almost always behind the camera and over at pluckymomo, Alieda's Challenge , challenges moms everywhere to leave behind tons of pictures with their kids. They won't ever care how you look, just the love you give. Check out the whole story, and get out from behind that camera! :)

The Night Circus

2013-01-24T07:24:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was the much anticipated 2nd meeting of the book club. Yay! The turn out was great, with 11 ladies coming to hang out. There was great food, including but not limited to caramel popcorn and apples with caramel sauce, soup, cider, & pizza, I could go on, but I'm already hungry enough. There was a distinct red, white, black, and grey clothing theme going on, which I thought was awesome.

Black Thread Found.

2013-01-23T03:29:00.002-05:00

I braved the cold yesterday and picked up not one but two spools of black thread. Woohoo! My gift is now done. We love to give books on birthdays, on any holiday really, and when we were at the Exchange the other day I found the cutest book called Little Boat. I just love the illustrations, and was really inspired to make something to go with it. I settled on

W.I.P.

2013-01-22T05:23:00.001-05:00

Have you ever been right in the middle of a project, and then you run out of a key part of it? I hate that! I have been working on a birthday gift for my nephew and right in the middle of it, I ran out of black thread. How did I run out of one of my staples? On top of that, because of the snow I didn't want to go out and buy more, so instead of having a sweet new project to show you and then

BINGO!

2013-01-21T06:04:00.001-05:00

Last week I was super excited to start volunteering at my squidlet girls school. I really enjoy spending time with the teachers and students there, and hope to make it a regular thing. I was able to sit with a cup of tea and have books read to me and talk about my crazy hair, and all the fun things they were doing in school that day. It was really wonderful. Current Crazy Hair While I

The Gathering Of Mostly Military Affiliated, Need to Get Out Of the House, Occasional Spirit Sipping, Female Bibliophiles....or The Book Club.

2013-01-18T04:16:00.005-05:00

We need a new name.....Any Ideas? Since my initial book party, I have had a few more and they have been quite successful. At least I think so, with plenty of books, lunch, and good company, how can you go wrong? A book club was mentioned a few times, so I set out my feelers to see if there was enough interest to get one going. I was surprised and delighted with the response, and soon after put

Soft Block.

2013-01-17T04:47:00.003-05:00

I was inspired by a project one of the Fort Ladies posted recently on Facebook, and in my attempt to make all of our gifts this year, I have put together my first baby gift. The family doesn't really need anything, so I wanted to just do something fun. It's not the best thing I've ever made, and I'm not even sure it will stay this way, but I love the fabric. If I change it, it will just be to

S'Wonderful

2013-01-16T04:49:00.000-05:00

Having been here in the UK for several months now, it's beauty never ceases to amaze me. I can see why haunting love, & enchanting faerie stories have been set here. It's magical, and it makes everyday things feel that way too.....Like driving your sweet squidlet to school.

Pinterest Fail.

2013-01-15T04:13:00.000-05:00

As promised, here are just 2 of my recent Pinterest Fails... Exhibit A. Spinach Artichoke and Chicken Pasta Bake This is how mine turned out. Looks fine, tastes terrible. The intent was there, I LOVE Spinach Artichoke anything, and adding chicken and pasta, how could this go wrong? Well, it did. Very wrong. Bland, not enough cheese, pasta to sauce ratio was awful. Ugh. I was so

Resolutions.

2013-01-14T05:18:00.001-05:00

New Years Resolutions......Blah! Shamefully, I seldom hold myself to them, if I can remember them at all. Last year I didn't even make any, really wasn't in that frame of mind. The year before that, I did, but they were quickly forgotten. This year however, I'm just going to continue working towards goals I've made for myself. Such as, Getting healthy and going on a fabulous family vacation

Sweet Saturdays: Fireworks & Mommy & Birds, Oh My!

2013-01-12T11:15:00.000-05:00

Squidlet Watercolor.

Airing Our Dirty Laundry: Training With Butt Fluff.

2013-01-11T04:32:00.000-05:00

We have finally conquered day time potty training. WOOHOO! We have very few accidents and really only when he falls asleep in the car. Night time is a different story of course, and he wets as often as he is dry. My diapers are amazing and I wish he could wear them until he is fully potty trained, but they are all getting a little tight around the leg. After a red-ring around the leg night,

The Circle Skirt In Large.

2013-01-10T04:32:00.000-05:00

I have been wanting to make a circle skirt for ages! I love them, and everyone keeps saying how easy they are once you finish your first. I was looking in my craft box and one of the fabrics that Jade sent me jumped out and said, "Katie, it's time to use me for something, so figure it out!" I asked my sweet girl squidlet if she would like a skirt or pj's from it and she very sternly said, "Skirt