Summer Booths

We spent considerable time in the booths at the festivals this summer.

My boy hosted a booth for his work at most of the events in the county. It was tons of fun to go, just to be with him, so he didn’t have to sit there alone for hours on end.

We had a lot of Dippin’ Dots…a personal favorite–and tried tons of other food, most of which I was too busy eating, to even grab a picture. I know, I know….slow dowwwn…chew your foooood. I’m a work in progress.

Sometimes we had little imps visiting their daddy…

which, of course, is always delightful.

Another perk is finding the best homemade bread and salsa and jam and…candy! We found these incredible Swedish Fish without the red dye!! Dane and I bought a TON of them! Yum!

My memories of this summer will be full of the people I love…

surrounded by all the people they love.

We even have a new somebody–that we already love, and would very much like to keep.  

Hee hee!

Lily’s Granny Top

Lily saw this top and asked if I could make it.

Pfffft.

Of course, my dear.

Of course, my dear.

We tweaked a tiny bit so that it was longer and covered more of her shoulder.

You know what I always say…

“Anything for you my dah-ling.”

 

Explorer Dali

On Dali’s first real adventure in the backyard–she got very brave and climbed the tree. Then she jumped from the tree to the old, creepy shed roof….

the slippery, old, creepy shed roof.

Luckily, there was a pile of fluffy leaves below. She climbed right back up and did it again. Crazy girl.

 

 

*No cats were harmed in the making of this post.

Dino Nugget Crochet

Who doesn’t love a good chicken nugget? And how can ANYone resist a chicken nugget in the shape of a DINOSAUR?! We love them.

Everyone does, admit it.

So, when I found this crochet pattern to make little Dino nuggets, I thought to myself–but what if instead of being the size they are in real life–what if they could be the size we’d love them to be?!!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!

The only thing missing here–is a big BITE out of the head.

BAhahaha!

 

 

Original pattern by Umber & Ivy

Salute To The Flag

I accomplished my goal of finishing this Patriotic puzzle before the end of July. Now, you know I love my puzzles–but this one was a tough one. The pieces weren’t interlocking, which means they slid apart after I’d put it together. Plus all the pieces were so similar that I had no idea if things were in the right place. I know, I know. “Wahhh–wahh.”

I love the Norman Rockwell picture here, especially since we don’t see this print often. I’ll have to find this painting somewhere else because I’m not doing this misery puzzle ever again.

Haha.