Sewing like crazy

So, way back when my aunt died (over a year ago), I inherited one of her sewing machines. She loved to sew and make blankets and other stuff. I decided this weekend to try to teach myself to use the thing...it's been interesting to say the least! I haven't done **too** bad. Let's see...I made a baby doll blanket, 2 pillows, and an apron.

Someday I would like to be really good and make clothes and everything. I guess we'll see!

Today is day 2 of my whole doing the blog every day thing. I didn't do much to the house because I was busy sewing!

Okay, a more interesting post for tomorrow :)

Jen

IS that you grandpa?

So, a long time ago, when I was still living at home, this happened to me....Yes, this is a typical Jen story...

My parents were out of the house and I was home alone, (don't worry, I was around 17 or 18). Someone calls on the phone and I go over and answer it. It was my grandpa asking to talk to my dad. This is how the conversation went.

CALLER: Hey, can I talk to your dad?
ME: Hi grandpa! No, he's not here right now, but I'll have him call you back when he gets home though.
CALLER: This isn't your grandpa.
ME: Haha, yeah right. You're so funny.
CALLER: No, seriously, this isn't your grandpa.
ME: Okay then....Well, I'll have him call you when he gets home.....GRANDPA...then I hang up.

Yes, I really emphasized the word grandpa in my last sentance.

Guess what?? It turns out the guy was NOT my grandpa and to this day, I have no idea who it was. He never called back. He really DID sound like my grandpa though.

Oh well, it must not have been that important! :)

Jen

Trying to make a change,

I find when I keep myself accountable I do much much better with things like work and keeping the house clean. SO, I have decided to post every day for the next 30 days. In addition...I am doing to try to make some kind of improvement (big or small) to the house every day. I'm curious if I will see any actual change. I bet I will, as long as I take it seriously!

So help keep me accountable okay? :) :)

Jen

How Embarrassing!

So, I went to the Library today.... Me, Jason, Jodie, and Jaylin. Anyways, I bent over to pick Jaylin up and...passed gas. Loud.

It didn't even give me a warning! Oh well, I was amongst old ladies and I'm SURE they could relate. But still, my cheeks are still red...

Jen

Question,

What's the difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny?

A couple things about me

- I LOVE spaghetti. I will eat it for breakfast at any chance I can. I always make it at least one time per week sometimes twice.

- I hate swimming in lakes. It really makes me nervous not knowing if something is in the water about to touch me. We went this afternoon and I had to get out because little fish kept on bumping into me.

- While listening to my Ipod I will sing out LOUD and dance all around while I clean the house. Because of this, it takes me about 4 times as long to actually get it clean. I will listen to show tunes too and try to act out each song.

- I went to a Christian college, slept with my boyfriend, and worked as a bartender......all at the same time. (I was a heathen, but not any more!)

- I care way too much about what people think of me.

- Which is funny, because I'm a wierdo.

- I'm a closet neat freak. You would not be able to tell by looking at my house, but I want things a certain way. If someone loads my dishwasher for me and they do it wrong, I will go back and re-do it the way I like it. (Never in front of the person though)

- I want to be crafty, I just haven't found the time.

- I would rather eat beef jerky instead of chocolate any day.

- I secretly want to go hunting and wear camo and paint my face.

- There's more, I just can't think of them right now!

Jen

Weekend before school starts!

Well, on Thursday 2 out of the 4 children will start school (grades 1 and 2). I think it will be nice for them, although Jake doesn't act too excited. Those kids get so bored here at home and then they start to argue and they get in trouble etc.. It's just good for everyone that they go back to school.

So we went school shopping this weekend. It. Was. Crazy. Let me tell you, it was not worth it, even though it was tax-free weekend. Actually one store (WalMart) was absolutely crazy. We couldn't get through the aisles and we were literally bumping into people. They were also out of a lot of things. Soooo, we strolled on down to Target and it was beautiful! There were even workers there asking us what we were looking for and helping us find it. I know where we'll go next year for school shopping!

Jason was out of town all last week and so my mom took that as an opportunity to come for a quick visit. It was really nice! I always feel bad because she always buys the kids so many things. I can't think of the last time I have HAD to buy them any clothes because my mom keeps them well stocked!

Okay, I'm off to get a snack :)

Jen