Man's Best Friend

So as the winds of Hurricane Sandy howl against our windows (and let's be honest, through the drafty house) our dog is protecting her master.

P.S. the two are worn out from playing some intense kitchen with Vera

Miss Minnie

We have had Minnie for over a year this month. To say we had a rough start would be putting it mildly, but I have to admit she is a really good dog and I am glad she is put of our family!

The Finished Product

So here is my little pea pod!

Where is my inner "Merry Mod Maker" when I need her?

So once upon a time I was in 4-H.  Our 4-H group was called Merry Mod Makers, and they actually still exist today. The Merry Mod Maker in me gets all these great ideas to sew projects because "how hard could it be" she says...

The Merry Mod Maker gets all excited, buys material and a pattern for a Halloween outfit for Vera.  However, the Merry Mod Maker is no where to be found when it actually comes time to sew the project. And to top it off, the Merry Mod Maker forgets that I am not 12 anymore, that I actually have laundry and dishes and cleaning to do and oh yeah, a 13 month old to chase after. 

The Merry Mod Maker had gotten previous ideas to make a Christmas tree skirt, curtains for Vera's room and other various items.  Most of which took hours upon hours to make.  This in comparison is going relatively well; however, Vera is going to swim in this outfit.  If you get a little green blob show up at your door step, you know it is Vera!

Tis the season to be canning!

So healthy month October has had its good and bad moments. Although yesterday was one of days I made lots of unhealthy choices about pop and snacks, Ryan and I (and his dad) canned for about 13 hours. I was exhausted but now we have a years worth of healthy green beans!

My little nerd in-training!

Vera went to her first baby story time at the library with her friend Miranda this week!

Love

Just thought I would also share a picture of 2 people I love more than I can describe: