A Wrong-side-out FOF

As you may know, I'm not a seamstress. Oh, I can sew...but I don't like to sew. However; I had some denim and a fun pattern in the closet and an idea foating around in my head and I finally found a couple of hours on Thursday morning to give it a whirl. It had to be a whirl, because I am not a patient person...at all. Confession is good for the soul right? :) Please excuse the personal model but no one else in this house was the right size. Idea was this: Sew the seams wrong - side - out.
So I began the task of pinning...
...and cutting.
There. That's done.

Now for the sewing.
Most of you probably have an electric machine?
Mine is powered by caffeine.
Ahh! There's that 'model' again.
She does look slightly better cut off at the waist.

Well, it's different. Sort of cute and fun...

and it got five stars from the only blue member here at the pink parsonage! The very first picture actually shows the finished seams the best. I should have waited until after the first washing to take pictures, but like I said...no patience. I was happy with how the seams 'frayed' though...it's just the look I was picturing in my little 'ole brain. :)

For more Finished Object Friday items, click here: http://charitree.blogspot.com/2010/05/finished-object-friday_28.html

Remember...

Memorial Day... A special day to remember and pay tribute to the heros who died while serving this great country.

It's also a great time to thank someone who is currently serving!

The photo below never fails to stir my patriot blood. Just one of those we owe a great debt to...

Rick's Grandpa Bork,

who served as a tank commander in Patton's Army.

Did you know that Memorial Day was first know as Decoration Day?
So I say we decorate! :)
Don't forget to fly your AMERICAN flag, or place one on the grave of a fallen serviceman.

May God Bless America!

Raggedy Ann & Andy....ready for a Memorial Day picnic.
Enjoy and treasure your family this Memorial Day.

This nation will remain the land of the free

only so long as it is the home of the brave~ Elmer Davis

What's for dinner?

It's been a taco salad kind of day here at the pink parsonage. Meaning....it's a Monday, and that is an automatic request for EASY. I'm a menu type of girl, and it said 'Taco Salad' ....did anyone besides me ever notice how ugly taco salads are though? For how good they taste, they really aren't usually that pleasing to the eye. They look like someone finally cleaned out the refrigerator....or something even worse. I'm a mom....I see enough of the 'something worse' and I need pretty food. :) Layered Taco Salad
Brown hamburger and combine with taco seasoning...I used the spicy.
Mix together: 2 avacados (mashed), 2 cloves garlic minced & 1 t lemon juice.
Let the hamburger cool just long enough to make the guacamole,
then layer meat, black beans, guacamole, shredded lettuce, olives, tomato, green onion, cucumber, shredded cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream. If I'd have had some jalapenos, I'd have sliced a few and tossed them on the top.
Serve with tortilla chips.

School's Out!

Well, it's actually been out a few weeks, but now it's official! Tonight our church had a special service for our homeschool students...that would be my kiddos. If you'd have told me even 10 years ago that I'd have four girls and homeschool, I'd have told you...uh, well...I'd have told you, "no way!" I guess God is trying to teach me patience...and it's looking like it might take a while. If I keep this up until Kaite graduates, I can retire with 24 years as a homeschool educator. Then, I'm going back to school myself...to get an 'education' LOL! Actually, I wouldn't trade what I am doing here for anything!

Love it! Daddy brought us a lesson from Ecclesiastes, and we learned that most commentators believe Solomon (the wisest man that ever lived) was a HOMESCHOOLER! Go figure!

Kayla read us a sample essay she did this year and briefly reported on her literature books. Kayla is very self-motivated, which is sooo nice!

I honestly don't think I have EVER had to remind her to get busy, but there have been a few times when I have had to force her to take a break.

Kalli demonstrated her knowledge of cups, pints, and quarts by making us some lemonade.

She also showed us how she can count money and tell time. Kalli is very imaginative and quite a writer. One day she was looking a pictures and making sentences about what could have been happening in those pictures...she looked at a picture of Ace and his pet lamb Baba and wrote, "Diligent Ace cares for precious Baba." Come on people....you have to admit the 'cuteness' of that!
Kammy modeled a bonnet we made in Home Ec when we studied the pilgrims.
Then they each received an award for their hard work. Kayla got a brand new pair of roller blades, Kalli a study Bible, and Kammy a PINK cowgirl hat.
Of course, Kaite had to try it on...

I am very proud of my students. Kayla completed 6th grade with a 97.8% gpa and has been passed to the 7th grade! Congratulations Kayla! Kalli completed the 2rd grade with a 98.2% gpa and has been passed to the 3rd grade! Congratulations Kalli!

Now, we plan to enjoy our SUMMER VACATION!