Weekend Update

It is snowing here on Four Seasons Farm! So pretty...let's check out our weekend update...

Early this week I considered if I was "obsessed" with Twilight...quack! Well, evidently I have gone from liking...to obsessed...to maybe annoying?! Dr. Hubby stood in the kitchen last night and declared our home a Twilight-free zone. LOL! He even reminded me of my age! Ummmm...it could be kinda hard to go Twilight-free until next Sunday!

On Tuesday I passed on bloggy awards...it was fun to read your posts and see how you passed them on. I also revealed my bday invitation! They were SO fun to make.

On Thursday a bad case of the "grumpys" hit me. I never did find my Son In Law video...but I am in a much better mood now. Just a little stressed with so much to do! I also showed you the BEFORE pics of the schoolhouse. There was a little confusion...these pics were taken last winter. I am not that fast of a worker....LOL! I wanted to share with you all from the beginning to the end! I painted the bathroom and bathroom door yesterday. All painting is done now! Hurray!

My FIL tortured me with his bluegrass on Friday...on Saturday I sneaked into the basement and loaded my Pink CD into his player....ahhhhh...better...much better! BTW...the Twilight soundtrack was #1 on billboard this week!

AND THE WINNER IS...Desert Hen! She was the first person to guess that it was a FLY! Email me your addy and I will send out your card! Thank you all for guessing! There are SO many dead flies in the schoolhouse. So gross. I am going to suck them up in the shop vac today!

Lil Sis emailed me pics of her contacts she is wearing for our Girls Nite Out! For Non-Twilighters...when "vegetarian" vampires are hungry their eyes are black...when they have eaten they are amber colored. Lil Sis normally has gorgeous baby blues...

Happy Weekend!

The Key To Happiness...Schoolhouse Cropping Station...What In The World Is That?!

Evidently pretty rainboots are the key to happiness! The 2 little ones loved them so much they wore them in the house for an entire day...unfortunately Papa let them initiate them in the barn so outside they stay...

This is in the kitchen area of the schoolhouse. It was where the cabinets and sink was. I removed the doors of the cabinets and the entire counter. My FIL and BIL built me this.

Last night SIL and I painted it. It looks so pretty and white. You also get a sneak peek at the color I put on the walls of my scrap space! The counter top will hold all our "machines" like the Cuttlebug, Cricket, and Sizzix machine. I am hoping after Christmas it will also hold a Bind It All!

First person to guess what this is will win a handmade Christmas card from me! Only 1 guess per person please!

Happy Weekend!

2 Cute Layouts and a Sad Horse Story

I wanted to share a couple of my favorite layouts with you all. I love working on one-photo layouts. This is one of my fave pics of Wild Child.

I had never done a completely black/white layout and thought I would try it with this black/white photo of cousin KK.

Congrats to Melonscraps (Marilyn) for guessing correctly. It unfortunately was a horse bone. A couple years ago Dr. Hubby bought a Belgian horse that was headed to the slaughter house. Her name was Lady and she was so beautiful and sweet. She had a couple lazy years grazing in our pastures, but she died last winter. We discovered that the coyotes had dug a hole into her grave while we were on a hayride this spring. So...the other day Sebastian the Yellow Lab brought one of her bones up to our yard. Yuck.

What's the Matter with Mama? and another "What in the World is That?"

Since no one got the last "What in the World Is That?" I thought I would post another one. This one was inspired by Sebastian the Yellow Lab. He brought this yucky bone into my yard yesterday. The first person to post what animal it is from will get a handmade card with some "vintage" Creative Memories goodies tucked inside. I will stop the guessing as soon as someone gets it or I will reveal the answer tomorrow morning at 9 AM eastern time.

My Mom and SIL left around noon today. The cool thing is they took Manga Dork, Cutie Patootie, and Wild Child with them! They are coming back home Monday with SIL. I can't believe I only have Foster Son for 72 hours! What to do!? What to do?!

Nan taught Wild Child to wash dishes. Notice her panties...she only had ONE accident yesterday. We are making progress!

I found this poem in my scrappin' stuff today and thought I would share.

"What's the Matter With Mama?" by Patsy Gaut

I wonder what's wrong with mama?

She seems a bit depressed...

It's nearly time for lunch

And she isn't even dressed.

I used her lipstick on the mirror

Not know it would spoil it...

I accidentally cut my hair

And put the kitty in the toilet.

What the matter with mama?

She seems a bit on edge

It's the middle of the afternoon

And she wants to go to bed.

Well I thought she'd like my art

With crayons on the wall...

Until those darned ol' marbles

Made her slip and fall.

I wonder what's wrong with mama?

She's pulling out her hair...

She's making funny noises

And she's talking to the chair.

My dad says I'm a handful...

The neighbors say I'm wild

But ask my mom and she will say

I AM the Perfect Child!

TGIF!!!

What In The World Is That?

Thank you again to everyone for your sweet words on yesterday's posts. It felt good to write about it and hear what others thought. I will update you as things go on.

I loved reading these "man inspired" posts by Jan and McEwens. They inspired me to post about that special little "flavor" my dear sweet Dr. Hubby has added to our home decor.

This lovely deer skull was found on our farm. A family friend took it home, painted it, mounted it to wood, and brought it back. Well, of course Dr. Hubby wanted it to hang next to his gun cabinet (which is unfortunately in our dining room). So among my cheerful colors, Mary Engelbreit art, and cherries is this ugly thing. But here's what my quiz is for you...

Can you guess what this is?! I will give the answer tonight at 9 PM eastern time! First person who gets it correct will receive a handmade card from me with some "vintage" Creative Memories goodies tucked inside! Tell your friends...