Water Babies

That One Chick #6

A lovely sunset by the lake you say?

No, no my friends.

—not even close.

What you are looking at here—surprisingly, is our front yard, after a very heavy rainfall.

No, we did not own lake front property…until this particular moment.

Over the years that we lived in this house–whenever it rained hard, all that water it came right in our basement windows. In fact, we were flooded a total of 13 times. Yeah, that’s what I said.

It got to where we’d almost laugh about it…

almost.

Don’t worry…we moved.

This, however, is what we learned from our silly floody house:

Water, even a ton of water–beats fire…

always.

February 11, 2010February 9, 2021

Valentine Envelopes

Looking for an easy Valentine?

Try these simple origami envelopes.

Just perfect for that spicy love note…

or a simple “I adore you my dah-ling,” among friends.

They’re pretty wonderful at hiding the coveted gift card…to maybe…ahhh….See’s Chocolates.

Hint hint.

Just a thought…

For the easy directions on folding your own Valentine Envelopes just click here.

Now it’s your responsibility to fill it with something fabulous.

Go forth.

Make us proud.

February 10, 2010February 9, 2021

When I was a kid we were in a cub scout Indian Village program out in some field somewhere–and because my mom was the Den Queen we all got to be involved. I don’t remember too much about it except that my brother was chosen to do some fancy dance wearing an eagle’s head (relax- it was fake) and big old wings. He looked really great. I didn’t understand why I was suppose to sit with the other girls and just do nothing–while the guys got to dance around and play the drums and screech like wild things. My mom said it was because we weren’t cub scouts and that we were suppose to be the lovely scenery in the background. I wasn’t satisfied with that answer and had to keep being told to “go sit back down.”

Finally, I must have gotten in my brother’s space because he turned to me and said, “You can’t be by us because you are NOT a brave. You are just a SQUAW and squaws just sit!”

I remember being positively crushed. The way I interpreted what he said was that because I wasn’t brave, I had to just sit down. Being the baby of the family had pointed out many times to me that in fact, I wasn’t particularly brave.

I couldn’t really argue with the facts, so I went back to the teepee…

and sat down.

Oh yes. It was a sad day in the wigwam.

I’m over it.

Not any braver, but over it.

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February 9, 2010February 9, 2021

Valentine Taffy Necklace

Do you love our little Taffy Valentine?

Alas, Chompy was more interested in staring at it than wearing it.

That is, until she figured out what it was.

Do you feel it coming?

Yeeah…we’ll be re-doing a couple of these ones.

You really shouldn’t give away nibbled on Valentines.

Ok, that’s it. This one’s all her’s.

Happy Valentine’s Day EARLY little Chompy.

Simple to make and pretty darn quick too. Start with Valentine taffy or other red and pink twisted end candy.

Cut some curly ribbon or cotton thread pieces about 6 or 7 inches long.

Lay out the candy on a flat surface.

Scoot two candies close together and tie them together at the twists.

You can tie knots or bows….I like bows because they are entirely more girly and Valentine-ish.

You know it’s true.

Keep going until you have enough to go around your neck…or someone you love’s neck…or like a lot’s neck–then connect them together. I’m pretty sure I didn’t need to tell you that last part.