Why did the turkey cross the road?

I don't know, but I sure wish they would stop. They seem to know when you are in a hurry and take their time crossing.

What's buzzing in my craft room?

Bees! Not bee printed fabric or cute little glass bead bees....real bees!

A week or so ago Steve noticed some bees had made our house their home...on the outside by a hose. When he patched up the hole, they invited their little buzzing selves in! Right into my craft room!

Sometimes, there are as many as 30 buzzing around the window. We quickly spray/swat/vacuum them up, but they keep coming back. I'm pretty sure we have killed hundreds of bees by now.


Recently, Steve tore all of the old "seal" out and sealed the window again.
We thought that was the trick! Nope! They came right back the following day. Now, Steve's plan is to just keep vacuuming. Will it ever end? I sure hope so, but until then, I am taking a break from crafting.

First Grade!

I found out yesterday that I will be teaching first grade this year! I'm really excited...and a bit nervous. First grade is a big jump from fourth grade. Wish me luck.

Craft Room Creations

Last week, I tackled my first two bags.

The first one is very simple. I'm not sure what I will use it for, but I am sure I will find some purpose.

My second is much better. I even made pockets for the inside! I think it will be my school bag.

Last Friday, I went to Frankenmuth with Steve's mom and grandma. I picked up some more fabric and beads. I can't wait to use them!

Another Project

It seems like we have one project after another in our new (to us) house. When we moved in, we had an oven, but no stove. We purchased the stainless/black one below, but kept the built-in (and never used it) because we needed the microwave. Well, a couple of weeks ago the microwave (that never kept time) finally bit the dust. That was good and bad. Good...we can finally do something with the ugly built-ins because we have no use for them. Bad...another project!

Saturday morning it was raining cats and dogs so we decided it would be a good day to tackle this project. First, we had to take the ugly built ins out.

Then, Steve sanded, painted, and made shelves for the hole.

Now, all I have to do is find a great stainless/black microwave to replace the bright white cheapo.

Now, I am just asking myself, Why didn't we do this earlier?

Finally!

Yesterday was the first day of summer in Michigan if you ask me. All summer it has been a springy 78 degrees...tops. I can't complain too much because we haven't even had to turn our AC on. Saturday night we finally turned it on because the temp was supposed to reach 92. Yes!

Moose got to have his first popsicle....

immediately followed by his second popsicle. Hey! He's a big dog!

Dear Grandma,

Please send more toys. Today is a very rainy day and I am so bored because I have to stay inside. I have NOTHING to play with!

Love,

Moose

P.S.-Could you PLEASE tell that Woodz guy to stop bugging me. I am trying to sleep.