Thanksgiving Report

We enjoyed a bounty of delicious food at my mom's house this year. My hubby still deep fried the turkey per everyone's request. If you haven't tried deep friend turkey, you are missing out on some moist, light, delectable poultry. It is not greasy, just in case you were wondering. Each of us brought something to add to the feast.

The kids were so happy running around my mom's enormous front and back yard. They had the liberty and space to play basketball, soccer, baseball or what ever fancied their whim. My little munchkin never found the need to play with his Nintendo DS.

Us, ladies enjoyed conversation and final preparations as the guys sat outside talking and watching the turkey. We did have a small fire, but not because of oil overflowing from the turkey frier or anything. My hubby accidentally dropped a match he thought was out on my mom's grass. Luckily, my brother-in-law hosed it down quickly.

I was so thankful for all of God's blessings, provisions, faithfulness, answered prayer and all the great food. Aah, good times, good times.

Sewing Project. Guess What it is?

Guess what these three fat quarter fabrics became?

Another Bohemian Burlap Purse. This one is my daughter's.

She was excited to show it off to her friends in her AP Environmental Class.

This one has a few extras. I added pockets to the inside liner for her eye glasses or other stuff, and I added a beaded key ring to the zipper.

My New Fascination with Hats

This one was purchased with the generous discount Anthropology gave me for my birthday this summer. Check out all the wonderful hats ready to warm your head and delight your mood. In my case, it kept the sun out of my eyes during my son's soccer games.

The Pine Ridge hat was added a couple weeks ago. Both are so comfy.

No, seriously, I wear them all day and my head never hurts like it does with a baseball cap. I wonder if I can pull off wearing them to work? I've been pairing the hats with my hand made scarfs. Ya, the scarf comes off by noon since it has been in the 80's in November. I know I shouldn't complain about our beautiful California weather, but I do enjoy the opportunity to layer.

Its Thanksgiving tomorrow, and today my youngest munchkin has been running a fever, having a cough and he threw up earlier. I'm convinced he doesn't have the infamous piggy flu because of his low grade fever. I hope he is better by tomorrow. He hasn't had much of an appetite and I want him to enjoy the Thanksgiving feast. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and have a thankful heart.

Red Anthro Jacket Saved

Turns out that white wine gets red wine stains out without bleaching your colored fabrics.

My jacket faded a little, but I think it was because I washed it so many times to keep the stain wet. That was the one good thing I did. Everything I read said to keep the article damp because once the red wine dries, it is impossible to remove.

Yay! My beloved mom gift is saved!

I'm on Vacation

Just wanted to give a quick "hip-hip-horray". I am off for the rest of the week, and get to be home with my three munchkins. Can a 16 and 14 yr. old still be considered munchkins? Maybe, I need to get a new pet name for them. I look forward to blogging as much as possible during my time off.

Ah, I feel better already. Blogging is so cathartic.

Rock the Keys, and how do I get rid of red wine stains?

Last night my hubby and I went to a hilariously intelligent night club called Rock the Keys.  I truly wasn't thrilled about going.  It is a piano duo.  Uh, what?  I thought it was going to be a corny lounge routine.  We went any how.  I can't wait to go back.  The pianist were not only relevant, but they were comic improvisers that made the night truly entertaining and loads of fun.  It's a tough experience to truly explain without ruining it for those that haven't experienced it.  It's like someone telling you what's going to happen in the movie you're watching, or someone telling you the final score of the game you Tvode.  The three pianist/singers/comics/artists rocked the house.  Props to their skill and wit.

What ended the night for us, was getting my anthropology jacket doused with red wine.  It was a total accident and I received napkins and apologies galore.  So, I couldn't be that upset.  But, I knew we had to jet if there was any hope to remove the stains.  Alas, I haven't been able to remove the stain from my red jacket.  Yup, my jacket is red and the stains still show up.  I am at a loss of what to try next without destroying the red dye of the jacket.  

I quickly got on the internet at home and read up on the matter.  One suggestion was to soak it in milk. It soaked all night, but nothing.  Another suggestion was to rub salt on the stain.  I nearly poured the whole container and scrubbed till my hands hurt.  The stain is still there.  I washed it twice in cold water too.    My hubby bought me Spray 'N Wash, but it says it might cause color fading.  The same warning is on Oxyclean and a spot remover called Carbona.  Help!  My jacket was a mommy present.  If any of you know what I can try, please let me know.

Costume Fun

My munchkin wanted to be a gangster this year for Halloween.  I loved his

costume.  It was legit.

He met up with his partner in crime.  Of course, they were Bonnie and Clyde.  Bonnie decided to scrap the dress, and add pink pin stripe pant suit.  Hey, it's a lot easier to make a clean get away in pants.

Teen Wolf appeared before dark.  What's up with that?  Oh, maybe it's because he's really Toddler Wolf and can't stay out past bedtime.  Toddler Wolf really needed to pick that boogie.