What a Delima

OK, so Bill & I are looking for a "big" gift to give to the girls, but we have no idea what to give them. We thought about a Wii - not in stock anyway - or a Nintendo, but we really do not want to give them computer items that make them sit on their duffs, or not engage with their imaginations. They already have doll houses, dolls galore, doll accessories, trains, cars, art supplies (although, I've thought about chucking some of their cheap stuff and replacing it with better quality items; that would cost a good chunk, but doesn't look like a "big" item.)

So, basically we are at a loss for a big item this year. I'm thinking of some sort of trip, like maybe to an indoor water park. If there are any spots available this late.

Annika's Skirt

I tried to get a good picture of the skirt I made for Annika, but apparently she was not feeling cooperative. These poses kinda cracked me up, so I thought I'd add them both to the "its all about me" site. (read with some sarcasm, because it is kids on MY site!)

But, I did make this skirt all by myself - no pattern nor nuthin'! I had an idea, made a mistake in the quantity I bought, and created a completely different look for the skirt. You might see me on Project Runway soon! HARRR!

Wow! I've Saved

So, I have been squirling away my babysitting money. I have a small amnt. in my underware drawer (which, btw, Bill has been pilfering from!) But today I actually totaled up the deposits into our savings account.... I've put $360 in it so far since October! And, I have been using more and more cash to purchase stuff, so I guess all in all I am saving more than I thought!! Cool.

If only I had time or money

I'd definatly make or purchase these little adorable faries for my two fairy-freek kiddos!!

http://store.imaginechildhood.com/fairies.aspx

Annika's "Prairie" Skirt

I have two kids. Each kid seems to want what the other kid has, even if they are not interested in said item. Remember the Laura Ingalls Halloween costume I spent the better part of October, and $50+, making? Well Annika finally has declared that she needs a pioneer outfit too.

So, I spent $5 on fabric and made her my version of a "prairie" skirt. I ended up having to make the different fabrics go vertically rather than horizontally due to my lack of adequate planning and measuring, but it turns out that I can now make two similar skirts out of the fabric I bought. And, I kinda like the looks of the final product.

When I get a good picture I'll post it. But lets count another item off my 101 list!

Room Painted, another 101 thing down!

So, the bathroom is done. And yes, it is red!! However, having said that, turns out that both Bill and I like the color, even if it is not quite the color we envisioned when we started out. But, we are going to live with it, and see if once we get some new window treatments and decorations up if that will help tone down the brightness some.

Luckily it is a small room, so only a small amount of bright red, but all in all we do like it. I finally have the red room I wanted when I was a young child! Whoot!

Red Room Verdict

It is not me; they mixed the paint one shade darker. They goofed. Now we have to either live with a blood bath on our walls, or repaint.

....might be a blood bath on our walls!