The Iron Goat Hiking Trail

Sunday afternoon we all took off to the Iron Goat Hiking Trail up off highway two right out of Barling. Packed us up some chicken sammies and cold water. It was a very hot day out. We are all so red neck that I was hiking in a swim suit, skirt and flip flops. Brad didnt even wear a shirt. Mia also had her flip flops on. You know...we were just fine too. I bet all those die hard hikers with their ankle support high dollar hiking boots and socks up to their knees with the full below the knee Kacki short and backpacks full of survival supplies were looking at us like we were dorks. But you know what? We werent hot. We kind of just strolled along and t0ok our time to enjoy the little water falls and we even stopped and picked wild strawberries. Oh mama they were so good. Wonder if the die hards even noticed them? The only thing that I might have brought that we didnt was some spray for deer flys. They were really thick and OWww they hurt! :(

Fishing sean is OPEN!

Wow! I have been having so much fun knitting this fish hat. I love the colors and the yarn is cotton. The dark blue and the light blue stripes just make this hat really stand out. The top and side fins were supposed to bejust one thin knit section but I didnt really like the feel of that so I double knit two sections then I sewed them together to make them thicker. I really liked the result. The bottom tail flippers were the same thin sections. I didn tlike that either so I again did double sections and then before I sewed them together I stuffed them with a little fluffy goodness. Also the eyes were supposed to be glued on felt pieces with big X's on 'em to make them look like dead eyes but I went to Benny's instead and got the snap on glass eyeballs. I'm really happy with this hat and it is so cute on your head. Even my husband wants me to make him one. FISH 'ON!

Pacific Raceway-Go Car Go!

Me and Brad spend the day at the races. It was great. After watching some of the funny cars drag we took off to Nitro Alley to sniff the cars. Phewy! I think my husbands been sniffing alittle to many of them cars. I don't know how he can stand right behind them when they're revving up the engine. That gas is so strong it bites your eyeballs and strangles your throat. I had to run the opposite direction when one started up. Cough cough gag. Then when we were taking pictures n front of the Nitro Alley sign so ding dong came up behind me and squeezed his butt in the picture. Really! I don't even know the guy. Its was a very exciting day and I cant wait to spend another day like this.

Sultan Shindig

Wow! We sure had a great time yesterday at the Shindig. I saw so many old friends. I even ran into friends I hadnt seen since highschool. Of course we had to have a funnel cake with all the strawberries and whipcream on it. Mia took a horse ride around the block. It was a perfect day for the fair. Warm and sunny. The fire department had hooked up a mister and Bubba just loved to run through it. I dont think he was very impressed with the iguana though!

On The Hunt For The Best Grandma Ever

I want to take just a minute to thank my Mother in Law for helping out at my house while I was gone. It always feels really nice to not have to worry about my babies while I'm gone and they all always have such a great time. My Ditterbug really connected with her during this last visit she made. Him luv's his Mutti. Miss Mia lives for Mutti visits. I know its hard taking care of all those babies. They maybe cute and cuddly but they still poop! They've all had such a great summer so far. and finally it didnt snow while she was up visitiing. oh and I'm not sure if someone taught, couched, or bribed my boy while I was gone, but when I got back he started calling me Mommy! (Sheesh) so stinking cute. And he calls popcyles-Mopolies. Did you do that Miss Mutti? Thank you so nice! So hats off and put your hands together for super Grandma, super Mutti! Yeah!

The End, of the beginning

The end of the begininning of my vacation. Just going to enjoy my lovelies (children) for the last couple days then its back to the same old same old all over again. I'm going to try my hardest to not to slide back into that dreary nasty same old of 40 plus hours of work. I'm in at 8 and out at 5. Well, I'm going to try my hardest anyway. It doesnt make for a very pleasant home life when you get so worne out from running around all day at work then having to come home and try to enjoy my family. Their tired, I'm tired. Geez. I'm posting the last of my va-ca pic's also if your interested. My tomatoes are just doing great! Unbelivable. I am the plant killer and this year it looks like my luck has changed. I've already got lots of little green maters and there everywhere! I will of course share the wealth with my homies. Its been so nice and warm lately. I'm feeling like I'm finally waking up after hybernating all winter. Not sure if its the vitamin D or what. Oh and I am serious when I say that someone is going to have to die soon if we dont get together and knit! People better call me. I have needles, I will use them.