November 15, 2011

It's a rainy day today, so how about a little sunshine?

Isn't this lovely? This is the inspiration for the back bedroom. Now I need to find the perfect shade of yellow.

(from babybedding.com)

November 14, 2011

I got my very first library card last month. Since then I've read -

Audition: A Memoir. By Barbara Walters. I'm a fan of The View, not so much Barbara herself, but I liked it.

This Is Not The Story You Think It Is: A Season Of Unlikely Happiness. By Laura Munson. Good for her for having patience with her husband, because I seriously was wanting her to say "Fine, I don't love you either. Grow up or get out."

Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her. By Robin Gerber. It was interesting learning about Ruth Handler and her company, Mattel. Still haven't made up my mind if I like her!

I'm in the process of reading -

unSweetined: A Memoir. By Jodie Sweetin. It's not that I'm such a Full House fan, I just like memoirs. Good read, so far.

Next -

Shopaholic Takes Manhatten. By Sophie Kinsella. I've read 3 other Shopaholic books all out of order, but I get it. They're fun.

Getting Rid of Bradley. By Jennifer Crusie. Another fun read.

November 12, 2011

I hope these 'denim' leggings are everything I want them to be. I'll let you know.

I'll also let you know when I finally break down and buy some pajama jeans.

You know the commercial - "I'm too lazy for real pants" - that's totally me.

November 11, 2011

Look what I got! I love my mini Keurig. I had 2 $25 JCPenney gift cards from my mother-in-law that I had saved from Christmas and my birthday, and the plan was to get the Mr. Coffee Keurig that was on sale for $80. Instead of the salesperson telling me they were out, she said that the system shows they have them, but they can't find them. She, and the manager, offered me the mini for the same price and I said YES! After some other mysterious discount, the total amount was $23. Yay! Although, the money I saved is already gone - just look at my coffee drawer.

November 10, 2011

I always say I'm not crafty, but look what I did!

I'm surprised I pulled this off, not only because of my lack of craftiness, but especially my lack of patience. It could actually use a few more 'flowers', but I decided I was done.




I found the perfect book to use at the antique mall store where everyone sets up a booth to sell their junk. I've gotten a lot of books there - for decoration and to read.

I'm not sure which tutorial I used since I apparently didn't save it, but here's a good one.

November 9, 2011

This blog needs a new look. (Hey, Allison - start thinking for me.)

A lot has happened since I last posted. Maggie, my sweet beagle mix, died on June 29. She was 14 years old. She was diagnosed with kidney failure mid March, so I'm very thankful that I had those last 3 months with her. She was the best. I still haven't put up her food and water bowls. We will get another dog someday, I'm just not sure when.


I was pregnant. At 18 weeks in, the baby's heart stopped beating. On what would have been our 19th week, I gave birth to a little girl, Ruthie, 7 inches long, 6.2 ounces. Even though I have my sad moments, I remember how happy she made me. I really don't know what I would do without all the things the hospital gave us - a little bracelet with her name, an outfit, a tiny bear, her birth announcement, and a blanket. That blanket especially. Even though it all had to do with genetics and chromosomes, I decided that some changes needed to be made.


And the biggest change is that I've gone part-time at work. Seriously, the only thing that gets me out of bed, is knowing I only have to be there 5 hours! I work in retail and I'm so tired of it. I've been there 16 years. Not only does the company not value the work I do, but according to my last review, the managers don't even recognize what I do. Enough about work - yuck.


Ok, enough sadness for today! Blogging's all right, I'm going to try to keep it up whether anyone is reading or not. Plus, since I get off work at noon everyday, it gives me something other than housework to do!

Maggie's Meatballs

Maggie's birthday was in February, which is when I should have posted this, but oh well. Hard to believe my sweet little beagle mix is 14 years old. It's also hard to believe that back in October I was filling out a 'do not resuscitate' form for her. She had bloat, and her stomach twisted. I couldn't imagine not having the vet perform the surgery, though. And thank goodness for credit cards! She obviously is doing fine, although I was scared she was never going to eat again! Of course, she didn't feel like eating after all that, she just needed time to recover, but I was still freaking out a little bit. Her weight has slowly declined over the years, and it took a big drop then. I'm so glad I found this recipe for Satin Balls online. It does a great job of putting weight on her. There are recipes starting out with 5 lbs of ground beef and then freezing, but I like making just a pound at a time and rolling 8 meatballs. In the beginning, she got 2 or 3 a day, but now it's just one as a treat at dinner. She wishes she could have more - she loves her meatballs!

1 lb ground beef

1 1/3 cups of Total cereal

1 1/2 cups oats

1 egg
6 tbs wheat germ

1 pkg gelatin

2 tbs oil

2 tbs molasses

garlic powder