Playing in the Tent

The other day Pookie decided he wanted to build a tent. So I positioned some chairs and blankets together and viola!! A tent was born.

Then Pookie proceeded to get tons of his toys and fill said tent. I was afraid he wasn't gonna fit in the tent because of all the toys. Alas he managed and their was even left over space for Missy Priss.

Pookie enjoyed reading a book or two and Missy Priss decided to play peak-a-boo with me.

All in all the novelty of the tent didn't last long, but much fun was had in its short life span. Maybe in a couple of months we can set up the real thing outside, but that will require some major warming. It has been in the upper 20's to mid 30's for toooooooo long!!

Have a great one!

Amy

T-Shirt Redo

This may not really count as a redo, but I did a little updating to a red shirt I got at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago. I have several red shirts in my t-shirt arsonal and I wanted to make this one a little different.

I started with a plain red t-shirt and an old black tank top.

I a strip off the tank top and folded it in half and ironed it. Then I sewed the edges together. Next, I pinned the black fabric around the neck of my red t-shirt. The fabric was too long so I cut the excess off and sewed the two ends together. Finally, I sewed the fabric to the neck of my shirt.

This is the result.

I like how the new neckline stand out a little from my neck and chest. The t-shirt is a little shorter than I would like for it to be. I tried to add fabric to the bottem of the shirt for a layered t-shirt look, but the tank top fabric wasn't wide enough to fit the bottom of my red shirt and I didn't have enough left to make two panels to attach. So, I will have to really wear a tank top underneath...no biggie it just keeps me warmer.

Happy Weekend to all!

Amy

My New Donkey

We have quite the minagere going on at our little homestead. We have 5 cows, 7 goats (we just sold 2), a cat, and the newest member is a minature donkey.

I have picked the perfect name for our donkey...drum roll please...Jack!!! I know, I know such an original name. He is just so darn cute. I just want to hold him and squeeze him and love him forever. (I promise I am not like that freaky kid from the Luney Tunes who hugs her animals until the eyes pop out)

Here are some cute pics of Jack...

I was trying to hold onto Missy Priss, Jack , and take a picture at the same time all so you could see that he is the perfect size for the kiddos to ride on. Miss Priss was so excited while sitting atop her noble stead...well her noble donkey.

I grew up around horses and we still have lots of equine equipment. One item in particular will be getting a lot of use this summer-my baby saddle. I can't wait to lead both of the kiddos around this summer. I wish Jack was a little bigger so I could get in a couple of laps around the field too.

I will be posting more pictures of our new friend in the coming months!!

Have a great day!!

Amy

More Snow!!!

Okay...I never would have believed I wouldn't want anymore snow. Like I have mentioned earlier we don't get that much snow in KY, especially southern KY. Lately we have gotten several inches of snow at a time. It hangs around long enough for school to be cancelled for three to four days in a row. Those poor kids won't get a summer break, just an extension on their winter break.

Albeit the school cancelations don't really pertain to my family since my kiddos aren't old enough for school yet, but it does lots of my friends who teach and have elementary age kids. The family and I have had fun playing in the snow, but I am ready for spring. My husband bought me a beautiful spring flower arrangement for Valentine's Day.

My spirits get lifted everytime I smell that sweet aroma...then I look outside and see white snow. I realize it will be several more weeks of winter around here...does that mean the ground hog could have taken the day off a while back??? hum, just food for thought.

Have a great one!!

Amy