The Little Family

More DESTASH...

2011-06-25T19:09:00.000-07:00

Go to my etsy store:

www.clemzclozet.etsy.com

to pick up some of the GONGA deals...

TIME 4 DESTASH

2011-06-16T22:00:00.001-07:00

Go to my FB page and comment

if you want one:

www.facebook.com/clemzclozet 4 Flat Rate Envelopes of Scraps

12 oz to 20 oz $10 includes shipping

Ice Cream Dress Pattern

6m-4 or 5-12 $12 each

Belle and Pop Garden

Pop Garden and Bijoux Fat Quarters
$8

Plains and Trains

$16

I have tons of yardage:

Joel Dewberry

Celebrate Suess

Wild Thyme
Damask

Minky

lots, lots more
let me know what you're lookin for...

YARD SALE...YARD SALE...YARD SALE

2011-05-20T21:51:00.000-07:00

TOMORROW 6AM TO 12 NOON

FOLLOW THE SIGNS FROM THE "Y"

OR CALL FOR DIRECTIONS

SCRAPBOOK PAPER, NOT THE CHEAP STUFF

DESIGNER FABRIC & SEWING SUPPLIES

CABINETS W/ COUNTER TOP

DESK & CHAIR

CLOSE TO MY HEART STAMPS

GOLD CANYON CANDLE LEFT OVERS

BOYS CLOTHES & SHOES

LOTS, LOTS, MORE...

HE DID IT AGAIN...

2011-03-07T18:23:00.000-08:00

Here's Chase on the first day of

school with our little buddy Connor.

I am so proud of Chase, he just

finished his 3rd quarter and made

ALL A's again...

That's all three quarters so far

this year.

Way to go Buddy, we love you.

Skirts and Nana....

2011-02-27T22:20:00.000-08:00

Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls

at you and then you find yourself adjusting and

carrying on...lol.

I hadn't realized it had been so long since I

last posted. Let's just say I've been really busy,

working, working some more, moving

and few other important things...

I had made some skirts out of some fabric I had

in my stash for the triplets. I bought

some coordinating tops and faux ugg boots for them

and my SIL says she can't keep the girls out of their

twirly little favorites.

These are some of my favs...my mom

bought the girls some darling Hello Kitty and

Zebra Print rain boots to wear with them.

My SIL and brother thought we were crazy,

but the trips have to be wrestled to get the skirts

off to go in the washing machine, haha, I love it.

And there's Nana...

I love that my husband is so close to her and Chase too...

It's a shame that more of our family doesn't spend time

with her. She fell a few months ago and broke her femur.

This time life is taking more time to return to normal

for her and she is having a hard time getting around.

I'm grateful that my dad and our little family that have been there

for Nana for the last 15 years and that we have memories

that are priceless.

Ears and more Ears...

2010-11-27T18:46:00.001-08:00

In March of this year we thought we

were finally gonna be done with

the mary go round of tubes and ear

infections with Chase.

Not so... the picture below

is the normal tube that is placed

for most kids for ventilation

and drainage. Well my kiddo has

had more than 8 sets of these

little blue or teal beauties placed

in his ear and after about 6 months

his little ears promptly reject them,

seriously they spit them out and we

start the whole up and down process

of DR visits, antibiotics, needing a

hearing aid, being grumpy and

very irritable, all over again.

As a parent you wonder and wonder

are you making the right choice?

Will your child hear normally for a

normal length of time or will they

require a hearing aid prematurely?

Should I or shouldn't I? Questions and

EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF...

2010-10-23T01:55:00.001-07:00

EVERYTHING IN MY ETSY

SHOP IS 50% OFF...

SHOP WILL CLOSE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH

FOR THE ENTIRE

MONTH OF NOVEMBER.

ALL PURCHASE WILL

SHIP NO LATER THAN

OCTOBER 30TH...

GO CHECK IT OUT...

CLICK THE LINK BELOW

WWW.CLEMZCLOZET.ETSY.COM

FOOTBALL...GO WILCATS...GO #4...

2010-10-16T20:52:00.000-07:00

This 1st picture was back in July.

The hottest part of the year

here in AZ to be having a mini

football camp...seriously 110 degrees

outside at 6pm. YIKES...

This was Chase's 1st taste of

football, so far so good... The 2nd week of practice, in early

August...still 105 degress at 6pm...

Double YIKES and killer mosquitos...

Chase still liking it, but the heat

and conditioning drills were tough...

His schedule since August:

Up at 545 am, breakfast, off to

school by 715 am.

Home from school at 3pm...

Homework, dinner and get ready

for practice all by 5pm,

515 pm out the door, arrive

at practice 27 miles away in the

nick of time for his 6pm practice.

845 pm arrive back at home,

shower, snack and to bed,

repeat, repeat, repeat,

all while making straight A's.

LUNGES...BEAR CRAWL...LAPS...

JUMPING JACKS...SCISSORS...

You get the drill, lol

WHO ARE WE, WILDCATS !!!

WHAT DO WE DO, WIN !!!

The chant that is sung while they

run laps around the park...

Chase at his first scrimmage,

in Scottsdale, AZ.

Chase just before his 1st

game ever, keep in mind this
boy never watched football,
never pretended to play football,
never wanted to play football,
never played a football video game,
NO FOOTBALL EVER...
and he did a great job
hiding it, lots of parents and
some of the coaches did not believe
that he never played or tossed
around a football prior to July.

Chase lined up with
some of his teammates...
Some of the Wildcat Cheerleaders
waiting for the JPW's to make
their grand entrance after half time...
Chase, Elijah and Zeke
after their first game,
couldn't tell they got mercied
could ya...lol.
More than once...

Chase and some of his teammates,
posing before the game that
they finally scored their 1st
touchdown in...yep 6 games
into the season their team
scores for the 1st time. Some
proud tears were shed for these
sweet, hard-working boys
who up until today, had not
scored a touchdown in
any of their games...but they
scored 2 touchdowns today,
it was a hard loss 14-12
against the Soliders who
were win-less too, until today...
They are WINNERS IN MY BOOK.
Here's my boy at half time,
having some gatorade, feeling
good about his team scoring for
the first time...so proud of them.

This 100 lb boy is finally learning to play his size.

Later he made a great tackle
and a great fumble recovery...

Heading back out...

It was a long, sought after
scoring that happened today...
last week I asked Chase if he
was tired of losing yet and his
reply was, NOPE, I'm still
having FUN...I love his attitude,
his good sportsmanship and his
ability to roll with whatever
comes his way. I am proud that
he has played his heart out, on
both defense and offense, without
alot of breaks. I am proud that
he has managed to maintain
straight A's in school, obtain
his Wolf Badge in Cub Scouts and
deal with losing another tube in his
ear all while playing football.

I see great things in store
for this sweet little man...

Love ya Buddy...
sooo proud of you.

BOGO 1/2 OFF

2010-10-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Buy one get one 1/2 off at either of

my Etsy shops:

www.clemzclozet.etsy.com

www.clemzclozetdestash.etsy.com

GO check it OUT...

Change ...

2010-09-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

Sometimes change is inevitable...

and the time for a change is now.

I will be returning to the workforce,

outside of the home.

Not a decision made lightly.

I had to wait for the right

position to come along: good hours,

great benefits, better than average

salary, and the chance to advance, in

the near future, not years from now.

Well I must say that, my darling

child was not so happy about my choice

to work outside the home, neither were

some of the parents of the little friends

who come to play with me everyday.

I was loyal to them all and am now

finding out that not all are as loyal

in return. That bites a bit. My home

has been open for the last few years.

Knock and walk in has been our welcome.

I am sad to say that next Friday, we will be

changing that welcome. The door will close

as my little friends leave and I know that they

won't be coming back on Monday, but it's

hard to know and not be able to explain to them,

that I do love them and they are truly some

of the most blessed and special spirits

that our Heavenly Father has entrusted

to our care here on this earth, in

these trying times. I will miss that constant

stream of hugs and cuddles, the smiles

and endless chatter. I will miss seeing

Karissa take her first steps. She got her first

tooth, rolled over, sat unassisted and crawled here

at our house. Same with Brody and Jackson and

my sweetie Connor. The older kids will

be missed as well, Tori and Nicholas, will

sorely be missed by Chase, they are his partners

in crime, army buddies, play house buddies

and popcicle buddies.

I have been blessed and have enjoyed

being part of these little ones lives, I will miss them

all, but can honestly say I won't miss the diapers,

the endless diapers, lol.

Love and Best Wishes to all

my little friends...

Added more Destash...Heather Ross Rare OOP

2010-09-10T00:58:00.000-07:00

Here are 104 5x5 inch

RARE and OOP Heather Ross

Charm Squares. $40 6 Heather Ross 9x11 Prints...$10

Click the link below:
http://www.flickr.clm/photos/47860999@N02/

DESTASH...DESTASH

2010-09-09T11:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the items

I am destashing.

See the Flickr Link for items

and prices

www.flickr.com/photos/47860999@N02/.

Email me with your

request, PP and shipping

fees apply.

littlefamily1997@msn.com

Alamode Go Cutter Give-a-way...

2010-08-24T21:46:00.000-07:00

Go see Heather on her blog:

www.alamodefabric.blogspot.com

for a Go Cutter Give-a-way.

I'm dying for one of these...

Comfort Mail...Ooohhh...Awwwhhh...

2010-08-23T16:04:00.001-07:00

The first pic is from my 1st

Swap Bot Partner...Oh Sew Addicted

(www.ohsewaddicted.com)

Thanks, Bunches...

2nd pic is some new fabric

that arrived, lovin' it...

3rd pic is some Oliver + S patterns,

too late for the Sew-Along,

but I don't mind, now that

they are in my pattern stash.

Nylon Chiffon...NO FRAY,

so stinkin excited...

Pettiskirts here we come...

Some Heather Ross to build

up my stash...

Some Pez and Peas and Carrots

to build up the stash as well,

totally lovin' it...

Just what I needed after
a long, not feeling to hot weekend.

Had a biopsy and D/C Thursday.
It's taking a few days to feel
like my self again.
YIPEE for the mail,
it's not always bills, haha.

Lucy and Norman Give-a-Way

2010-08-23T10:05:00.001-07:00

Click below for a fabulous give-a-way.

http://lucyandnorman.blogspot.com

Give-a-way Time...

2010-08-10T12:47:00.000-07:00

I think it's time for a give-a-way.

My son will be nine next week

and in honor of that I think we

should celebrate...

I will be posting details in the

next day or so on my facebook

fan page, watch here for details:

What do you do with old men's dress shirts???

2010-08-06T01:09:00.000-07:00

You really should go to

my friend Sandra's Etsy store

www.footloosefancyfree.etsy.com

and pick up this pattern.

It is quick and easy and

look at what you could

do with all the hubby's extra

dress shirts lying around. I cut it up and removed the pocket.
I cut out the pieces,
shirred the bodice front and
back and sleeves.

Added some ric rac and
changed out the buttons and
VIOLA it looks just like Sandra's.

This little dress if for Jane.
A sweet little girl that will be
living in Texas in a few short
weeks after her new parents
bring her home from China,
where they are adopting her from.

I LOOOVVVEEE Custom Orders...

2010-08-03T13:58:00.001-07:00

I love creating custom

orders, especially out of some

of my favorite fabrics.

It killed me to cut into

my stash of Riley Blake All Stars.

I had been hoarding it, haha...

It's amazing that piles of this... Can be turned into this.

It's backed in super soft,

Chocolate Brown Dot Minky.

Perfect for seeking fingers

of a baby or toddler. Provides

tons of comfort for those

precious little ones.

This is one of my all time favs...

Ha, I say that all the time.

I made a sweet little

matching card with

some of the fabric scraps

stitched onto a card blank.

Don't ya just love it????

Want one??? Need one??? I can make you one...

2010-07-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

Need a sweet shopping cart cover

that suits your personality???

Contact me, I can make ya one...

This one is for

Miss Karissa.

Sorry, if I worried ya...

2010-07-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

I guess my tired post

worried some of ya.

Sometimes it's better to

say or write down

what you feel and then

let it go...But look what

Angie brought me to cheer

me up. Angie is one of the

best cookie makers I know.

Some of those cookies

are broken cuz I had to fight

the boys to get the cookies back.

Can you believe that they

grabbed them and ran?? They

have snickers hidden in all that

soft cookie goodness.

Thanks Angie...

Tired but Grateful

2010-07-25T19:53:00.000-07:00

I'm still tired and grumpy

about a few things, but I am

grateful.

I am grateful that my

son is a good boy. That he isn't

destructive or naughty.

I can't ever remember a time

were he has broken things

or made messes just to be naughty.

He never got in my makeup or

tore things apart. He used to

stir the toilet bowl with my

hair brushes and he colored

on the refrigerator one time with

crayons but that's it.

He doesn't get in my makeup,

he doesn't destroy things. I'm

grateful that he's not a

troublemaker at school.

I am so grateful that when

he walks out the door for school

or any other reason, I know I can

be proud of him and how he will

conduct himself.

I'm grateful for my little family...

Baptism Gifts...

2010-07-24T14:48:00.000-07:00

Made these sweet little

crayon wallets for 2 little

sweeties in our primary class

who were baptized today.

The tension is way off on

my bobbin so I wasn't happy

with them at all,

but the girls love them.

They didn't notice the

skipped stitches or the non-uniform

stitches I did. Not great

fabrics for photos either, very busy.

GOT MINKY??? Want SOME...

2010-07-22T12:20:00.000-07:00

Go check out the shop

got some more destash

going on...

www.clemzclozet.etsy.com

Look what the mail lady brought...

2010-07-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

OOOOHHHHH...

AAAAHHHH...

YIPEE...

YUM...

C YA Later...

FABRIC...Want some???

2010-07-21T10:18:00.000-07:00

There is some serious

DESTASH going on in my shop.

I will be adding daily.

www.clemzclozet.etsy.com

TIRED...

2010-07-18T21:01:00.001-07:00

I'm tired of working only to see someone in line in front of me in Safeway or Walmart with a Coach bag, designer shades and shoes, a Droid or IPhone and they're kids decked out in designer clothes and then watching them whip out their EBT card and pay for everthing, then whip out a wad of cash to pay for their beer and smokes.

I'm tired of working so hard only to have to work harder.

I'm tired of being honest, frugal and crafty just to have dishonest crafters lie, cheat and steal to get ahead.

I'm tired of having good intentions only to have them lead me straight to grief and hell.

I'm tired of being taken advantage of.

I'm tired of being kind only to have it thrown back in my face.

I'm tired of giving my all only to be made to feel like I gave nothing at all.

I'm tired of being considerate of others feelings only to have them not consider mine at all.

I'm tired of trying to be grateful and positive.

I'm tired of being faithful and strong

I'm tired of being FAT

I'm tired...

Look what came in the mail today...

2010-06-28T11:51:00.001-07:00

Look at all the Charms...

2 of each except the

Breakfast at Tiffany's there

are 4, YIPEE... Look at all this

Willow Goodness...

And some more

Willow Goodness, plus

some cute Giraffes.

Can't wait to sew

this evening...

see something you like?

HELP...NEED YOUR HELP...

2010-06-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

I have a friend whose little

girl has made the cut for

a possible front page on

Parents Magazine.

She needs your help...

PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE

Click the link below to

vote for her:

A Wolf...where???

2010-06-24T22:48:00.000-07:00

Tonight at our monthly

Pack Meeting for Scouts

Chase received his Wolf Badge.

We were excited for him

as well as very proud of him.

He also received his

Baseball Pin and Belt Loop

and his first arrow point,

a Gold one.

He and Nate Talked me into

using a #1 all over for

his haircut the other night.

NEVER again, I don't like

it, he needs a little more

hair on top.

Oh well, it will grow out. Love ya Buddy...

keep up the good work.

SIMPLE...The Simple Girl Dress

2010-06-18T22:51:00.000-07:00

Posted in my Etsy shop

earlier today. Simple... Simple...sweet ruffle...

Simple...clean lines...no fuss...

Simple...Waiting for someone to take

her home...and love her...

The Simple Girl Dress...

2010-06-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

Totally lovin' all this

Denyse Schmidt Home Dec

weight fabric...love it.

YUM and Double YUM...

2010-06-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

It was Bountiful Baskets

time again this morning.

Our basket was good,

not as much fruit as normal.

Red Grapes, Celery, Tomatoes,

Snap Peas, Broccoli, Avacado,

Red Potatoes, Cantaloupe,

Romaine Lettuce, Bananas.

60 pound of Tomatoes,

already gave away 20 pounds.

They need to ripen a blit

before I can jar them and

make salsa.

The Mexican Pack was great.

Already made some Green

Tomatillo Salsa and canned it.

It's cooling as we speak.

2010-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

Look what the
UPS Man brought
me today...
Can't wait to get it in
the shop...
check back later
this weekend to see
what it turns into.

A Dress, Tomatoes and Figs...

2010-06-09T09:48:00.001-07:00

I finished this little beauty

and it's listed in the shop.

Can't wait for a dress form

my pictures really irritate

me. You can't see how

this dress really lays. The bow is detachable

and the neck is adjustable...

no ties to tie and re-tie.

I have 80 pounds of these

beauties coming on Saturday.

It's gonna be a long, hot day

getting them all into jars.

Next week, we get to go

pick some yummy Figs.

I'm gonna cram these little friends

into some jars of yummy

fig jam.

Woot...Woot...I WON...

2010-06-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

I seriously never win

anything and I won one of

the give-a-ways from Heather at

Alamode Fabric blog. I'll

post a link at the end of my post

because she will be having

give-a-ways all month long

to celebrate her birthday month.

I am so excited. To win 2 things

in a month is amazing for me.

Go check out her next give-a-way:

http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com

I could just CRY...

2010-05-28T01:33:00.000-07:00

If I weren't so tired and

so mad I would cry...the upper

knife on my serger just broke.

I was serging along and pop, the

tip shot right up and hit my

shoulder. I was in the middle

of the cutest dress...white with

black damask with a red and white

polka dot hem band with a matching

bow. I have 2 other dresses cut,

they won't be finished tonight as

planned. I better be able to get

a replacement knife tomorrow...

I seriously wish someone

were up so I could scream and

have a pitty party...

Homemade Laundry Soap UPDATE...

2010-05-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS...Kinda of...

I posted earlier about my

Homemade Laundry Soap Trial.

Well it works. Mine did not gel

or thicken but it does leave the clothes

clean. On whites and lites I would

recommend pretreating stains.

I'm gonna try a similar recipe

to see if it gels and if it's a bit

more concentrated.

Until then...

Wanna Great Deal....

2010-05-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

Than go see my friend Sandra at:

http://footloosefancyfreeboutique.blogspot.com

She has a new PDF Sewing Pattern

for sale ONLY on her blog. Buy it and

you get to pick another pattern free.

Told ya it was a GREAT DEAL...

I WON ...

2010-05-25T11:36:00.000-07:00

Look what I won from the

Sew Mama Sew May Day Giveaway.

The Elizabeth Claire Dress

I never win anything...

this is from The Little Lizard King

and you can find them on Etsy.

Thanks...

2010-05-24T09:52:00.000-07:00

It's barely gonna be 10am

and it's already been one

of those days...what a Monday.

Maybe I should go back to

bed and get up again...hum...

now that's a thought.

Things change, people change

and then there's no going back.

I really dislike when someone

changes the rules, doesn't

mention the rule change and

then is mad when you don't

play by the new rules.

What to do, what to do???

Keep calm and carry on...

Project # 2...Printing on Fabric with an Ink Jet Printer...

2010-05-23T21:36:00.001-07:00

SNEAK PEAK...

SUCCESS in capital letters...

I am so STINKIN' EXCITED...

These turned out soooo well.

The pictures DO NOT do JUSTICE

to the print quality I got on

this fabric using my Ink Jet Printer.

The black and white is fabulous,

the color just so, so. I'll have to

play with the settings for the

color printing, but still

I am so pleased. I used Bella Solids, gray for

the top photo and

white for the the color prints.

Stay tuned for what I am

gonna do with these

masterpieces...until then.

SIDENOTE: Nate and Chase did

not believe that they wouldn't run, so

I washed them and they are still

perfect...nanny, nanny, booboo

you non-believers.

Homemade Laundry Soap Part 1...

2010-05-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, I mentioned in a previous

post that I wanted to make

laundry soap like the Duggar's do.

I purchased the ingredients:

Super Washing Soda $3.99

(there is enough here for several batches)

Borax $2.99

(there is enough here for several batches)

Fels Naptha $1.97

(need a bar for each batch)

5 Gallon Bucket $4.99

(reuse for each batch)

Lid $2.99(this one still makes me mad) I grated the Fels Naptha,

be careful towards the end

it was a little tricky not

grating my fingers.

I measured out 1/2 cup of Borax

and 1 cup of Washing Soda

I used a tape measure to mark

the outside of my bucket

with a half way mark.

Not sure why I have this

photo twice but can't make it go away.

I melted the grated soap

in 4 cups of hot tap water

over medium heat, stirring

frequently.

Until it was completely melted.

I filled my bucket with
hot tap water to the half way
line that I marked on my bucket
and added the melted soap and
the premeasured Borax and
Washing Soda.
I stirred until it was
mixed well and the
powder was dissolved.

I filled the rest of the bucket
with hot tap water, stirred it
well and placed the lid on it.

Now we wait overnight,
to let it thicken.
TO BE CONTINUED...

Cowboy Gage...

2010-05-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

I pulled an all nighter to get

this baby done. I had 2 weeks to

work on it, had half of it

cut, but really had to hussle

yesterday so I could piece it,

sew it and wash and dry it.

Boy did my laundry room look like

a lint bomb exploded in there.

I worked from 9pm till 430am and it

turned out pefect. 7 squares wide

by 10 squares long, a whopping

140 squares I cut, almost as tall

as Nate...5' 4". 64 inches, whoo hoo...

I skipped the middle layer and

used a dark, rich denim to back it.

I wanted to keep it, but couldn't

as it was part of my talk for

Gage's baptism. I tried to finish

it early, but the creative process

happens when it's ready and

can not be forced. It was worth the

hussle and lack of sleep.

I absolutely loved it and so did

Gage. I was happy that he was happy.

My talk went well and now it's

time for a nap before, I make

some potato salad and head off

to a BBQ.

Happy Saturday.

RECIPE PART 2...

2010-05-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

OK, I mentioned earlier today

that I needed one of these,

a 5 gallon bucket and lid. Holy Moly

why are they so expensive???

And the thing that really

chapped me was,

you have to

pay seperate for the LID.

For weeks now Nate has been

trying to find an empty one,

on one of the tracks he visits

everyday, none to be found. So

my cheap, frugal self had to go

buy one, tragic I know.

By the way, you can find them

at your local hardware store.

I didn't take a picture of mine,

no way I'm advertising the

grumpy 'ol people who couldn't

stop visiting to help me find the

stinkin' lids that were stored

in a different room than the buckets.

Yes, you need the lid, why you ask?

KIDS...drowning...cleaner...

not a good mix.

So now that I have the bucket,

I'll cook up this little project

tomorrow after I finish speaking

at a baptism,

until then...

NEW RECIPES...

2010-05-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm sure you're thinking

what could these ingredients

possibly have to do with a new

recipe, well let me tell you.

The 1st picture is for making

laundry soap, Duggar style.

I have been wanting to make this

for months and keep forgetting

to buy a 5 gallon bucket for this

project, so today we will be searching

for one. I am a DIE HARD TIDE USER

and will do without needed food stuffs

if funds are tight in order to

purchase my much loved Tide.

So wish me luck and in a

few days I will let you know

whether it was a success or failure

in the Genuis category. I am so curious

about whether this will work or not.

Ok the 2nd picture is for

making a solution to treat

fabric in that will make it

colorfast so I can run it thru

my inkjet printer and print

on it, while allowing the fabric to

be washable. So once again

I'll update in a few days to

let you know if this was a

success or failure.

Well it's time to take my

little friends on a field trip

HAPPY FRIDAY...

END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR...

2010-05-21T07:22:00.000-07:00

What a school year it's been...

After today, Chase only has 3 1/2

days of school left, YIPEE.

He did very well considering

he encountered some serious

hearing problems half-way

thru the year that took a couple

months to diagnos. He had

surgery and has been doing well.

He was just a bit short making

the AR Reading Goal for the

awards cut off. He made it after

the awards were given. I don't

understand why they have the last

2 weeks of school if the grades

and contests were done

2 weeks ago. Anyhoo, I'm proud of him

and he also made the Principal's

Honor Roll which is great considering

how much work he had to do to

make up the 3 weeks he missed.

Again, I am very proud of him.

His writing grade by 1 point

kept him off the Honor

of Distinction Honor Roll.

And the most amazing thing

of all is he FINALLY reads on

his own, without having to be asked.

That in itself is wonderful. Since

last year, he has hated to read.

He was very vocal about it too.

But the light bulb went off

this last few weeks, and he is

asking to read, thank you,

thank you. I was so worried

about that. I just love this little guy

and am so proud to be his mom.

Watch out summer,

here we come...

THE WINNER IS...

2010-05-20T20:06:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the hundreds of visitors

who viewed my blog and giveway

over the last few days. Thank you

for supporting "Handmade", Bloggers

and Sew Mama Sew.

Thank you for the comments.

Now for the winner...

ITSMEBETH

I'm heading over now to

see you, thanks and

congratulations.

***UPDATE...ITSMEBETH

PLZ CONTACT ME BY
SATURDAY, MAY 22nd

YOUR PROFILE IS BLOCKED***

SMS MAY GIVE-A-WAT DAY, HERE IS MY ITEM

2010-05-17T05:43:00.000-07:00

***This Give-a-way is now CLOSED***

Up for grabs is 1 Lovey for the winner.

Each Lovey is approximately

13 inches x 13 inches, perfect

for your little one, or as a gift.

Made for soothing little fingers,

has 9 - I SPY squares

for keeping your little one busy.

Please indcate in your comment

which you prefer:

The Sassy Lovey or The All About Brown Lovey.

Each Lovey is backed in super soft minky.

To enter simply do one of

two things:

Become a Follower on my Blog

for 1 entry or become

a fan on my Facebook page for 1 entry.

Fan or Follow both for 2 entries.

Please leave a seperate comment indicating

if you followed, fanned or both.

Good Luck...

open til 8 pm, May 2oth

Winner will be announced here

on may 21st, will ship to USA Only.

Winner will be choosen by

random number generator.

Here's my fan page on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/clemz-clozet/248785507608

Visit my friend Sandra Lister at:

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chance to win one of her combo PDF

Pattern Sets.

MAY GIVE-A-WAY DAY...AGAIN, IT'S TIME...

2010-05-15T22:41:00.001-07:00

It's that time again...

check back Monday for

my give-a-way,

see link below for master

list of other give-a-ways.
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=7239

You could have one of these too...

2010-05-09T20:35:00.001-07:00

Go visit my friend Sandra

at Foot Loose Fancy Free

and see her new slip pattern

and her other Sew Cute patterns.

Click the link below, hint, hint

you might want to become her friend too.

Click the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=178447&id=119657054721808

LOOK WHAT I GOT...2 NEW PATTERNS

2010-05-07T22:19:00.001-07:00

Check out these super cute

dresses from

Sew Sweet Patterns

on Etsy.

The 1st is the

Harper Reversable Dress The 2nd is the

Kylie Dress

(pictures courtesy of sewsweetpatterns)

I'm dying to sew these
up for someone,
is that someone you???
These are great patterns for a
new sewer or advanced sewer.
Check out Sew Sweet Patterns and tell
them that Clemz Clozet sent you.
Link below:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewsweetpatterns

I WANT ONE OF ...

2010-05-03T21:15:00.000-07:00

THESE...

Isn't this super cute???

(Angie...thinkin of you

on this on)

Almost everything you need to make

this can be found at your local dollar store.

Click the link below to find out how to make one:

http://www.midwestliving.com/homes/entertaining/spring-centerpieces/?catref=cat6470016&page=4

Custom Order...Rolled Hem Fear

2010-04-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

This little number forced ,me

to confront my fear of removing

the stitch finger from my serger

so I could finish this garment with

a narrow rolled hem on the

overlay. I must say things

went well untill the last 6 inches

when my thread broke. It

made me have potty mouth.

I recovered quickly as I

was on a tight deadline.

Lucky for me I was able to

re-thread quickly and figure

out how to begin again without

causing any damage to the dress.

Glad it's done. There was

a matching Pink one too.

This is really an orange color

but came out rose tinted in the

pictures. Add a gorgeous tutu underskirt

for a full ball gown-Barbie effect.

FUNNY MAN CHASE

2010-04-21T19:07:00.001-07:00

Tonight Nate is in Prescott

after a long drive and it's

snowing on him.

My parents are at the

Eagle's concert. Chase talked

with my parents by phone, you

know how they can't go a day

without seeing him or talking

to him.

I texted my parents to update

them on Grandma and my mom

called back to relay a funny

conversation she had with

Chase earlier.

When Chase had talked to Nate

earlier, Nate mentioned he was in

RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. My mom

asked Chase if his dad had left yet

and Chase told her yes that he was

"in hour" she asked if Nate was in the

shower and Chase said ya, in

"the hour"

so mom asked again and

Chase gave the same

reply. After a few times and both

of them getting impatient with

each other, mom finally figured out

that Chase meant "RUSH HOUR"

not "in hour" or "in the shower".

You have to know how my mom and

Chase interact with one another to

understand how this could happen.

Chase frequently miss

states odd words

like that and my mom,

well that's my mom...

OOPS...he did it again...MORE CACTUS

2010-04-17T20:55:00.000-07:00

This "Finger of Satan"

as Nate calls cactus attacked

Chase last night at the

Father-Son overnighter.

Nate said Chase was off

playing, tripped, fell into

a bush and BAM...

his poor little hand landed

smack on this very piece

of cactus. It was impaled

in his hand from the tip of his

finger to his forearm...OUCH.

This little guy stumbled

into cactus 2 weeks ago. The sad thing is that

Nate said you couldn't see

any other cactus for a mile

and my sweet boy just happened

to find the only piece around...

crazy kid.

Bertha has to GO...PIANO 4 SALE

2010-04-15T13:45:00.003-07:00

I don't want to be one of those

crazy, anal moms, so I have

given in and Chase had decided

not to play the piano anymore.

While this makes me sad, I can

live with it.

SO BERTHA HAS TO GO...

Know anyone who wants to

buy a Piano????? Send them

my way. Between school, cub scouts, baseball

and Chase's busy social calendar

he had lots to keep him busy.

Is this INSANE or WHAT???

2010-04-14T09:34:00.001-07:00

THIS IS DESIGNED JUST

FOR BAKING...CAKES...COOKIES

FONDANT...GUM PASTE...

You have to see this.

I couldn't believe my eyes

lastnight when I saw this

on HSN.

Go to the link below and

watch what this sweet

thing can do. I already

own the Cricut Expressions

and the Silhouette. I wish

this machine was duel

purposed meaning cake and

paper but not so.

Do I really need both???

I want both!!!

Oh Nathan...I have a problem...

I need this new machine

and it's almost $400 smackers...

what do you think???

Read the description below:

Here is the link, you gotta see this:

http://www.hsn.com/todays-special_xh.aspx?o=!HPTS&ocm=todspc&cm_re=LeftNav*shop*Ts

The Cricut Cake is an easy-to-use personal electronic cutter designed to cut gum paste, fondant and other edible materials, while providing precise, professional-looking results every time. Accompanied by the Cricut Cake Basics cartridge, featuring hundreds of images for cake decorating, the Cricut Cake is designed to work with pre-existing Cricut cartridges as well as Provo Craft's Gypsy and Cricut Design Studio software. The wide array of shapes, fonts and designs found on compatible cartridges makes the Cricut Cake perfect for all culinary decorating occasions, including birthdays, graduations, weddings and holidays.
The machine is similar in design to the existing Cricut cutting machine; however, specific modifications have been made; stainless steel dials, trim, cutting blade and roller, to make it safe for use with food. Additionally, the keypad features a full silicone cover to protect the screen and allow for easy clean-up.
The HSN-exclusive bundle includes the Cricut Cake, a 12x12 food safe mat, cartridge skirt, cleaning brush, blade cleaning basket, Cake Basics cartridge, the Elegant Cake cartridge as well as icing sheets. The bundle will retail for $429.95.

TOTALLY LOVIN THIS WEBSITE

2010-04-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

I am totally loving this website.

There are games, 4 reading levels,

it will even read to your kiddos,

and I love the printable coloring

sheets. I'll be sad when Chase gets

too cool to color...

Here is the link:
http://www.scriptures4kids.com/

LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY 2010

2010-04-10T13:31:00.000-07:00

I JUST LOVE

THAT BOY...

GO #4

EASTER 2010

2010-04-06T09:39:00.001-07:00

My picutures aren't in order

so as I bounce around our Easter

weekend bare with me...

Here is Chase's poor leg. You can see

some of the dozens of poke

marks and bruises from

the Cholla Cactus that attacked him

first thing Friday night.

It was the worst thing to hear,

your child screaming in pain,

terror and panic. Nate was so

worried about him that he

just grabbed the big clumps

of cactus with his hands, because

Chase was in so much pain.

I had him say a prayer while

dad and Nate were removing

the cactus and needles from

his leg. He calmed down right away.

Later that night we had a

good laugh around the

camp fire. Chase didn't think it

was to funny. I don't blame him.
Here is Addison holding

the snake that her big brother

Andrew killed. The other 2

triplets wouldn't touch it.

They found the snake

when they went to search for

who was screaming for help

behind us in a wash.

Some of our family heard the

cries for help but never found anyone.

They managed to call 911

we later found out, but they

didn't find them either.

Here is Andrew the snake killer.

Chase and the kids hunting
Easter Eggs in the wash
where I hunted Easter Eggs
as a kid.

All the kids anxiously
waiting for the signal to
head out and hunt eggs.

Not sure why this is in here,
love the Girly Girl Fabric Line.
Can't figure out how to delete the picture.

Poor Nate with his swollen

right eye. This was 2 days

later and at least he could see out

of it by then. He was taking

a walk up the mountain with

Addie and Chase when all

the sudden he was attacked

by a very aggressive bee.

Fortunately, they made it down

safe. Nate found a large hive

in a cactus they had walked by.

Chase, Easter moring with his

easter basket. Yep, the Easter

Bunny found him all the way out

in the desert.

Not sure why this is tipped

but not the way I loaded the pic.

Chase and dad on the quad.

Chase lived on this thing. He put

about 60 miles on it this weekend.

The 5th wheel. Nate and I

slept in our tent. Dad, Mom and

Chase stayed in the Desert Hotel.

Gram can't leave home without it.

Chase resting in our tent.

It was a crazy funny weekend.

I'd have to write a mile on

this blog to fit all that happened

in...we had another great

Easter...thanks family for the

priceless memories...

I WONDER ...

2010-03-31T14:43:00.000-07:00

If this is true????
We better start the
impeachement(if that's a word)
process now?

CANNING...JARING...BOTTLING... WHATEVER YOU CALL IT IS NOW IN FULL FORCE AT THE LITTLE HOUSE

2010-03-31T09:30:00.000-07:00

JARS STRAWBERRIES
+ LOTS OF SUGAR
AND HOMEMADE GOODNESS
= THE BEST HOMEMADE
STRAWBERRY JAM.
THIS IS WHAT WE WILL
BE DOING THIS WEEKEND...
GUESS I SHOULD MAKE
SOME BREAD...

DONE ... NEW VINYL COLORS

2010-03-27T20:23:00.000-07:00

Alrighty...both quilts done

for the double baptism.

All went well, it was a great

morning.

Then off to the valley for

tons of stuff:

FABRIC

CLEETS

SLIDING SHORTS

NEW BAT FOR CHASE

FLIP FLOPS FOR CHASE

CASUAL SHOES FOR CHASE

SHORTS/TSHIRTS FOR CHASE

DRESS PANTS FOR CHASE

DRESS SHOES FOR CHASE

FLIP FLOPS FOR ME

VINYL FOR ME,

LAVENDER & GREEN...YIPEE One horizontal rag quilt...

The quilt backed in denim
with 2 pieces appliqued
on the back. One is a bib
picked out by the dad and
the pocket of the robe that
the mom wore in the
hospital after having the boy.

I am sooo tired, Dillard's. Payless,
Joann's, JCPenny, Sports Authority,
Olive Garden and a few other places,
plus the baptisms this morning
make for a good, but busy day.

LET'S CELEBRATE ...

2010-03-25T14:31:00.000-07:00

Chase had his post-op appointment

with the ENT today. His hearing test

showed great improvement. It's not

perfect but he is out of hearing aid

range. The retraction of his eardrum

has improved some but we need

another 6 months to see if it will

continue to heal or if there may be

permnant retraction. So for now

I am happy to report that we have

averted diaster. So now we wait

another 6 months and pray that

the tube in his left ear stays put.

That will buy us the time we need

to see if Chase's hearing continues

to improve and if the retraction

continues to improve.

I am soooo grateful....

BASEBALL TIME ...

2010-03-24T07:35:00.001-07:00

Here is Chase in Kindergarten,

the first year he played

Coach Pitch. Well this

is the last year that he'll play

in the minors. I love this time

of year. We'll spend at least

4 nights a week, at either practices

or games. They are so fun to

watch.
Can't believe how much he's
grown since this picture.
Practice starts tonight...

Just thought you'd like to know...

2010-03-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

Went for a walk this evening,

which I should do every evening, but

you know how it is you let things get

in the way or find an excuse not to go

or have something much more fun to

do. (Then you see a picture of yourself

and think WOW how did that happen?)

Or you get things ready to sew or

clean or sort the laundry with every

intention of really getting it all done,

but once again something much

more interesting came up. Or your

sweet little boy wants to hear stories

of his quilt or from your childhood.

Then you think back to conversations

you've had lately and lists you've

made of things to do, get done...

And you realize you're tired of playing

the nice one, of saying and doing

the right thing. Of treading ever so

lightly on others feelings who could

care less about your feelings and only

contact you when they need some

thing. I'm tired of sneaky, suspicious

people, who can't take reality and life.

Especially the life they chose.

I'm so grateful I have

a great family and great neighbors.

I'm grateful my life is full and

satisfying and doesn't center on my

next trip to the drive thru for a

diet soda or when the kids are gonna

take a nap or when the hubby is

gonna get home. I'm grateful Nate

likes to come home and does quickly

after work. I am so grateful he is

learning how to do the laundry my

way and that he even does the dishes

and that he helps hold my little

friends that come to play

with me each day.

Just needed to get that off my chest.

Feel better now...off to watch the

Good Wife after I tackle the laundry

and bathroom.

WOW...

2010-03-17T20:33:00.000-07:00

I was chatting with a dear
friend of mine tonight. Someone
that we both know had passed away
and with her living in Utah I was
pretty sure that she didn't know.
Mary and I went to school
together, cruised main when we first
got our licenses in new trucks of
our dad's. We played a ton of
Volleyball, Basketball and Softball
together. We had a lot of fun together.
She told me tonight that in July
of this year she was baptized. I was
pleasantly surprised but as a kid
had always told my parents that she
would make a good mormon. How funny
is that, that years later she now
belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints. Not sure why but
I'm pretty happy about that.

Next Saturday, I have been blessed
with the opportunity to speak about
the Holy Ghost at the Baptism of 2
of the boys in our primary class. As
usual I'm nervous and have been
thinking about what I will say. I just love
being a part of these sweet little spirits
baptisms. One of the boys has asked
Nate to Confirm him a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day saints. How awesome
and what a great blessing is that?
Well off to sew and see if I can't
keep this great feeling of happiness
with me, despite the news of another
loss of a member of our community.

I CAN'T WAIT ...

2010-03-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

TO MAKE THIS DRESS ... I am so excited to make this

version of a pillow case dress.

The bow is detachable and the

neckstrap is an

adjustable button hole elastic.

For your copy of this PDF

Tutorial/Pattern go to:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/footloosefancyfree

YARD SALE...GARAGE SALE...DESTASH

2010-03-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

I am in a serious,

nothin's gonna stop me now,

destash, clutter free,

I want it out now mood.

So that means ....

YARD SALE !!!

My house Saturday, March 13th

6am to 11 am.

All items are priced to move

and no reasonable offer will

be refused.

Below is tons of Gold Canyon Candle

Stuff. I still have 2 more cabinets

with drawers full of candle holders and such.

All the samplers are to go too.

On a budget, come get the samplers,

you just put them on a candle warmer

and VIOLA you have great smell.

There will be tons of scrapbooking,

crafting, stamping stuff as well.

I mean hundreds of pieces of 12x12 paper,

stamp sets, embellishments, etc.

Don't miss it.

PINE WOOD DERBY 2010

2010-03-11T19:07:00.000-08:00

This year Chase was able

to participate in the Pine Wood Derby.

Chase's idea was a tank.

If you know him he is Army crazy.

The last two weeks have been

filled with this ...

These are the cars he raced

against in the Wolf Den.

Here he is, sooo excited

for his first race.

Here he is winning his second race.

Green car on the left.

Here, Chase and Merrick

are making faces. Chase informed

me later they were talking

about girls (WHAT???)

Here Chase is holding his

awards for the evening.

Here is the winning car ...

YEP, I said it.

Chase won 1st place

for the Wolf Den and

3rd Place Overall.

This car is Chase's vision.

We tried to influence him and

he stood firm on what he wanted.

It's a good thing he didn't

listen to us. Even my dad

was alittle skeptical when he saw

it up agianst the other cars and

after seeing one of

Chase's cousins cars.

Sometimes simple and classic

are better.

Need I say more ... I jut love this

2010-03-10T13:18:00.000-08:00

This is a billboard

in Utah ...

TIME FOR MORE CRAFT ROOM DESTASH ...

2010-03-08T19:07:00.000-08:00

I AM LISTING ALL OF THESE

ON MY ETSY AS DESTASH.

THESE ARE PRICED TO MOVE.

I HAVEN'T TOUCHED THEM

IN SOME TIME.

SEE HERE FOR PRICING.

HTTP://WWW.CLEMZCLOZET.ETSY.COM

I WOULD LOVE FOR SOMEONE

TO TAKE THE WHOLE SET BUT

SHIPPING WOULD BE ALOT.

IF YOU ARE LOCAL I AM

WILLING TO MEET YOU IF

YOU PURCHASE THE ENTIRE LOT.

IF YOU PICK UP I WILL WAIVE

THE SHIPPING COSTS.

THEY WILL BE LISTED IN

GROUPS AND INDIVDUAL SETS.

ALL THE STAMPIN UP SETS

ARE RETIRED AND RARE.

EDITED 3/23 ALL STAMPS SOLD

STAMPIN UP

On the Farm SOLD

STAMPIN UP

FUN & FAST FOR FALL SOLD

STAMPIN UP

PIGS & SWIFFERS

2010-03-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

I spent many hours

the last two days cutting

these cute little things for

a friend. There is the window frame,

the cartoon pig, the igloo and then

there is a fat pig not shown.

I'll explain more later when

I get a copy of the finished project

that these were used in.

I just love my Silhouette and all

that it can do. I have tons of scrap fabric.

Lots of flannel not lots of fleece.

I am tired of buying the

swiffer replacement thingys,

so I thought I bet I can make my own.

I started with this pile of scraps.

I cut a few layers and sewed

them together down the middle.

Made a pocket for the

stick thingy to fit in.

Fringed them.

Then I threw it in

the washing machine.

This is what came out.

Looks kinda yucky but

boy does it work swell.

I think I will make one

tomorrow with fleece. It

won't fray like the flannel

but should pick up just as well.

DIY = MONEY SAVED ...

Mr. Chase is a trooper ...

2010-03-01T10:11:00.000-08:00

So this is where we were

headed to at 5am today.

Chase slept most of the way there

and was surprisingly calm and

in a good mood for the trip.

He never let on that he was nervous

and says he wasn't. I have

a feeling that Nate and I were

more nervous and worried than he was.We checked in and after about 20

minutes we headed back to the

pre-op holding area. Chase

read One fish, two fish,

red fish, blue fish while we

waited. A nurse asked

a bunch of questions and then

Dr. Raines stopped by and

then the anthesiologist.

Finally they took him back

and we were so pleased that

there weren't any tears like

all the times before.

Here he is 25 minutes later.

The only thing we could see was a

little indentation where the

oxygen mask was and the same

on his ear where the strap lay.

It was so good to see him smiling.

Here he is 10 minutes

later patiently waiting for Nate

to bring the truck around so

we can go home.

Good news only had work and

a tube done on the left ear.

All is well with the right ear.

Dr. Raines is cautiously optimistic

that the eardrum will heal. It may take

several weeks up to several months

as it was much more retracted

than they realized.

Prayer will be my best friend

until we know if his hearing was

preserved or if he will eventually

need a hearing aid.

2010-02-28T12:54:00.000-08:00

As I sit here thinking about

Chase's surgery tomorrow,

I can't help but feel terribly

sad for the family at this blog:

http://laylagrace.org/

They are a sweet family with

a 2 year old daughter who

is dying from cancer.

I had to take a break from three

quilt blocks I'm working on for quilts

for her and her 2 sisters.

A Co-Op I belong to came up with

the idea to have random people send

quilt blocks for the family to help

them have something that will

remind them of Layla. The crafter's

in this group are truly unselfish

and generous in their thoughts and

concern for this family who

they don't even know.

It is a heart breaking, sad and tragic

story. Here I'm worried about

Chase and this little family

is trying to capture all they can of the

last days they have with

their sweet little girl.

If you think you've got

worries or problems,

take a break from

them and see just

how good we've

really got it.

OOPS ... I DID IT AGAIN ...

2010-02-28T01:08:00.000-08:00

Here's the 2nd skirt...

it was much different.

The first skirt had a

circumference of 27 inches

at th bottom of the skirt.

This one had a circumference

of 55 inches at the bottom

of the skirt due to the pleats.

The first one had a typical

"A" shape.

I added 8 inches to

the existing 9 inches.

It takes longer to pick out

the original hem than it does to

cut the fabric I added,

plus serge and ruffle it.

It's late, I'm gonna

try and get some sleep ...

DENIM TWIRLY GIRLIE SKIRT RECYCLE

2010-02-27T20:05:00.000-08:00

We had a busy day today.

We started out at the

Humphrey's for a great Cowboy

breakfast. Dutch oven eggs

and biscuts, gravy, ham

and lots of other breakfast goodies.

Hay wagon rides, pony rides,

petting zoo, visiting with friends.

Then off to Walmart and

then on to this:

I had so much fun

revamping this little denim skirt.

It belongs to the little

sister of one of Chase's buddies.

I released the hem, trimmed

the inch of faded and severely

creased hem and got to work

adding 8 inches of ruffles. I cut the purple strips and then

the polka dot strips. When I

asked the little girl what her

favorite color was she said purple.

I was instantly concerned as I have

very little purple fabric in my 2

cabinets and 8 - 30 gallon totes

of fabric stash. I hunted and hunted

until I came up with just enough

to make this skirt wearable for a

while longer as this is her favorite.

I had so much fun revamping this

much too short skirt into this

TWIRLY, GIRLIE CUTE THING.

Then it was off to Queen Creek

for a cousins baptism.

It was a busy day, but a great day.

Now off to transform a 2nd skirt for this little one.

BLUE AND GOLD TO RAGS ...

2010-02-25T22:04:00.000-08:00

Here is Chase at the annual

Blue and Gold Banquet tonight.

It's his first and he received

his first legit Derby Car.

His leaders are the best

and we love them.

I kept him home all week

trying to get his cough under

control for his surgery

on Monday, finally we made

some progress. He is well

enough to attend the BGB

and school for half a day

tomorrow, just to take

3 tests. I'm such a mean mom.

I can't believe how much work

we did with him this week

between his daily class work

that Nate picked up each day

and his regular homework.

We made it tho. And here is what will

be my newest addition to

my Etsy shop tomorrow.

I hate that I'm so impatient

that I can't wait till

tomorrow for better picks.

I love it, it's very bright

and fun.

FINALLY ...

2010-02-23T17:58:00.000-08:00

Chase's surgery is scheduled

for Monday. I'm praying we

can keep him from coughing

his eyeballs out until then.

My parents came over

to see him tonight and even

they felt bad for him after

listening to him cough the

entire 30 minutes they were

here. It's hard to hear,

your baby coughing so

much they are gaging and

knowing there isn't anything

else you can do for them.

URGGHHHH !!!!!

2010-02-22T12:15:00.000-08:00

Chase is defintely not this

little anymore. Here he is in

2001 just over 5 lbs.

A few months later

he started having problems

with his ears and then his

first of many surgeries. Here he 5 years later, still

having trouble with his ears,

but as cute as ever.

Here he is at eight, thought

we were done with those

darn ears.

Today, I have spent most of the day

trying to quiet Chase's cough.

Nothing has worked:

Warm Salt Water Gargle

Delsym (which usually works spot on)

Mucinex

Hot Steamy Showers

Humidifier

Vaporizer

Vicks

Prayer ... we need his

Dr. Office to get on the ball

and get his surgery scheduled.

I can't even send him to school.

Luvin the rain ...

2010-02-22T11:52:00.000-08:00

MY THRIFT STORE FINDS ...

2010-02-21T11:47:00.000-08:00

Ok, I looooovvvveee thrify stores.

About 11 miles west of us

there is alittle thrift store

in Coolidge that you can find some

real treasures in.

These 3 inch notebooks

with d-ring clasps 75 cents ...

I will show a picture of

them recoverd in a few days. This heart wire wreath frame ...

be watching for my remake on this ...

75 cents ...

This super cute thread and bobbin

organizer ... $1

These great hard bound

books ... 10 cents each

This supr cool plane, whirly bird

and flying power guide book ...

(perfect for Chase and our Scouts)

10 cents ....

These brand new workbooks

for my little friends who come

to play ... 10 cents each ...

For a whopping total

of $3.20

SCORE !!!

Can't beat that

for a hard days

work thrifting.

More Surgery ...

2010-02-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

Well Chase is such a trooper.

Today he went to visit

with his ENT in Phoenix.

I was shocked when Nate

called to tell me Dr. Raines

wanted to do a Myringotomy and

place a tube in Chase's

Tympanic membrane (eardrum).

His Eustachian tube in his left

ear is completely blocked and

not functioning. There isn't

any air circulating and his eardrum

is retracted. The pain is from the

pressure and the retraction.

Prolonged retraction leads to

permanant hearing loss.

So sometime in the next week
the Dr 's office will call with
his surgery date. Dr. Raines
is hoping he doesn't encounter
to much scar tissue or a new
problem.

Chase had a pressure test today
and there was ZERO movement.

He also had a hearing test and this
was the REAL SHOCKER,
he scored a 30. What does this mean?
it means alarm. A score of 40 means
he needs a hearing aid.

So off to another procedure and
another notch on the
General Anesthesia belt.
Try notch number 12.
Will update as things progress ...

CHASE and his EARS ...

2010-02-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

I can't sleep ...
Chase is once again having
trouble with his ears.
7 sets of tubes, adnoids removed,
and tonsils removed and still
this poor child can't catch a break.
I am so grateful for
Priesthood Blessings. Chase
is currently sleeping, comfortably,
I might add due to the blessing
that Nate and Dad administered
to him a few hours ago.
Just this weekend he completed
an adult course and dose of an
antibiotic because we don't
have many choices to choose from
when he needs one.

I soooo worry about his hearing.
Already he has slight hearing loss
and each time he goes under and
each time he has to have another
incision or take another stinkin'
antibiotic I truly wonder will he
hear as well as he does today, this
time next year or the next 10 years.

We need to go back to see the ENT
who has treated him since he was
4 months old. I am also grateful
for good health insurance and an
amazing Pediatrician.

When I was told they were going
to deliver Chase by emergency
C-section I sobbed and sobbed.
I was so scared by all the things
the doctors were telling us. He
was supposed to be tiny, he was
supposed to be very sick and yet
he was little but gratefully not sick.

I can remember begging my
Heavenly Father to allow him
to be healthy and to please allow
me some time with him, if it
was his will to take him early.

Then as the months passed and
he was so sick from all the ear
infections and still little I begged
for some relief for that tiny, sweet
boy of mine. Little did we know that
he would fall in the rare 1% of
the population and that he would have
7 sets of tubes and not grow out of
all this by the age of 5 as we were
told would happen.

Here we are 8 1/2 years later:
I'd trade places with that sweet
little boy if I could. He is so kind
and so considerate of others. He
is funny and smart. He is so
very loved and so well liked by
his peers.

I hear parents talk about how
their kids drive them crazy, how
they can't get anything done, how
they have no time to themselves.
How they cry all the time or get
into trouble and make messes...

Well here's a news flash for you ...
be ever so grateful for them. Love
them and cherish them. Enjoy the
messes and don't for a moment let
those kinds of complaints come
from your lips. I had thought I
would have several children. It kills
me to hear parents take their miracles
for granted and talk poorly or
negatively about their children.
I hate to hear pregnant women
complain, I can promise you
it really can be worse: Like not
being able to get pregnant or in my
case, get pregnant but then always
miss-carry or be on such strict
bed rest that you arn't even allowed
to shower, or have a baby shower or
the constant fear while you are pregnant
knowing you will only be pregnant
for a short period of time and it will
once again end in a profound loss.
Be grateful as there are so many
people out there who can't have children
or who have sick children and they
cherish this time and don't moan and
groan and complain. You should
be so grateful for the sweet
little spirits that our Heavenly Father
sent to you and so ashamed for
the time you thought to complain.

Time to check on my little guy.

Random Bits and Pieces ...

2010-02-15T11:01:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day was great

as usual. Had fun at a

couple of Birthday parties

this weekend.

Below are a few of my

favorite friends.

I have no claim to

being a great picture

taker, but was pleased

with how these turned out.

(baby Kade wasn't

happy about being put down)

These sweet smiling

faces were so fun on

Friday as we celebrated

V-day early.

It's always a good

day when everyone is

still smiling at the

end of the day.

(We missed Brody)

The sweet little

cutie with the John Deere

shirt on brought me

flowers on Friday.

He slapped them at

me all crushed.

I thought they

were some of the best

flowers I've

ever received.
I just love my life,

my family and all my

little friends.

You'd have to be crazy

if you didn't like to

play and cuddle all day.

Chase Hears People Dying ...

2010-02-05T19:21:00.001-08:00

You have to hear this funny little
conversation that Nate, Chase
and the Pediatrician had this week.
(Nate had taken Chase in
for an ear infection)

Dr. Allred: Chase tell me about
the ringing you hear in your ears?

Chase: I hear when people die!
(Nate cringes as Dr. Allred
looks at him seriously alarmed)

Dr. Allred: You mean like bells,
ding, ding when and angel gets it's wings?

Chase: No like on TV ...
that little machine when people die
beep, beep, beep, beeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

Nate and Dr. Allred laugh as they
realize Chase doesn't hear people
die he just hears a long
beeeeeep like sound in his ears.

I died (no pun intended) laughing
when Nate relayed the story
to me. I can't believe
the things this little
boy says sometimes.

I just love him to death.

Dinner Chase Style

2010-02-03T22:30:00.001-08:00

Now that Chase is in

Cub Scouts, he frequently

has little projects to

complete as he makes his

way to his Wolf Badge.

Here he is browning some hamburger.

His goal is to make dinner. He did very well and

we all had a great time.

Tomorrow he's grillin'

chicken to complete the

last of the requirement ...

will have to let you know how

that one goes ...

Meet the Fam ...

2010-01-24T19:32:00.000-08:00

This is our great - niece Ayda.

She is an absolute doll.

Chunky, cute, funny and

oh so cudly ... This is our niece Amanda (Ayda's mom)

our nephew Richard and

of course Chase holding Ayda.

Here's uncle Nate with Ayda ...

he just finished shooting her like

a machine gun, she loved it.

Miss them already, too short

a visit.

TIME ... TIME ... I NEED MORE TIME

2010-01-23T15:42:00.000-08:00

I feel like Julia Roberts in

Pretty Woman when she has all

that money to buy a nice dress

and no one will sell her one.
I have all this beautiful fabric

and tubs more

and no time to sew it up and get it

in my shop. I feel like opportunities

are passing me by ...

I have cabinets of craft and

scrapbooking supplies and can't

find the time to get it done either.

My days are spent watching my

sweet little friends that come to play

with me each day and then

between scouts, primary, cooking,

cleaning and preparing for the next day

I seem to be too tired to play myself ...

I NEED MORE TIME IN EACH DAY !!!

LOVE IT ... HATE IT ...I'M TIRED

2010-01-18T21:29:00.000-08:00

I put this blanket together for a family friend. The original concept was great and the execution was OK, but all I can see are the flaws.

Laundry from hell has kept me busy this weekend. Sealing the bulk meat purchase from our Costco trip was another thing that kept me busy. Working on a memory quilt for a cousin who has lost both of her parents in the last two years also kept me busy. Destashing my craft room particularly the fabric section was a monumental task. 5- 30 gallon totes of scraps and odds and ends to go thru. All are now packed nicely in clear totes by color ...

WHEW ... I'm tired ...

FINALLY ...

2010-01-08T20:37:00.001-08:00

I am a DIE CUT freak ...

and have patiently been

waiting for Provo Craft

to add the Mesa Temple

to it's list of downloadable

files for cutting on my

Silhouette. Look what finally appeared

in the list this week.

It can be cut in vinyl or

cardstock. I can't wait to

cut this one.

Whoot ... Whoot ...

LOVE ... LOVE ... LOVE ...

2010-01-02T20:48:00.000-08:00

Under the Christmas Tree

there was this box holding the

most amazing contraption in it.

A SERGER ...

I am sooooo in love ...
I can't stop sewing with it ...

In no time flat I am

producing skirts and shirts

and am continually amazed

each time at how fun and easy

my new serger is to

use. I was scared to death

to thread it the first time

one of the threads broke.

It was sooo easy. I sweated

for nothing.

Just happen to know a

sweet little cow girl who

needed some little outfits

to go with her

John Deere boots and her

pink boots.

Just look how perfectly

the garment edge is finished.

Off to play some more,

gotta learn how to use the

gathering foot and make

a rolled hem for my

petal skirt ...

C YA ...

Christmas Time ...

2009-12-11T10:42:00.001-08:00

Last Friday Mrs. Claus

made a stop by my house to

see the little ones.

Today Brody, Connor and I

were able to spend time in

Chase's class making

gingerbread houses.

They turned out great

and Connor and Brody are

so easy to cart around.

Have food will travel.

Gotta love this wagon

that my SIL gave me. It has

another seat that can be added.

The kids love it.

Brody thinks he's

in a roller coaster ride.

He squeals everytime

we take off.

Chase and Santa at school today.

Chase is getting to big to sit

in Santa's lap.

I just LOVE Christmas Time ...

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2009-12-10T06:27:00.001-08:00

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2009-12-09T22:26:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-06T20:38:00.000-08:00

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Christmas has arrived at the Little's ...

2009-12-06T19:16:00.000-08:00

Here's our tree before all the fun.

You can see Maggie's rear end

at the bottom. Here is the tree once

we finished. I love our

simple tree.
The house smells sooo yummy.

The stocking have been hung ...

Here is a picture of Chase
and the triplets at
Grandpa Jack's birthday Friday.

They are sooo cute together.

Here's My Give-A-Way for the Sew Mama Sew December Give-A-Way Day ...

2009-12-01T22:33:00.001-08:00

UPDATE: THIS POST/GIVEAWAY IS

CLOSED TO COMMENTS

Up for grabs this Give-A-Way Day
will be 2 seperate 4 oz Jars of Jelly/Jam/Butter
That means there will be 2 winners,
1 jar for each winner.
You can choose from:
Apple Butter made from
Washington Honeycrisp Apples
or
Prickly Pear Cactus Jelly made from
Arizona grown and harvested
Pricly Pear Cactus

or
Peach Jam made from
the Best Utah Peaches
or
Pomegranate Jelly
made from Arizona grown
and harvested Pomegranates.
My family and friends absolutely
love my jellies, jams and butters,
I promise you will not be disappointed.

All are homemade with no artificial

flavors or preservatives.

I only use the finest ingredients.

To enter please leave a comment
letting me know which flavor
you prefer and why.

I will ship only in the US due to customs issues.

Winners will be choosen by
Randon Number Generator.

Comments open until

December 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm (AZ time)

I will ship to winners by

December 12th.

Good luck and click the link below to

see who else is participating

in the Sew Mama Sew Give-A-Way.

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=3314

New Items to Be Added to My Etsy...

2009-11-30T20:01:00.001-08:00

Loveys ... Loveys ... Loveys ...

Everybody loves Loveys.

The Tweet Tweet Lovey The I am a Child of God Lovey
The John Deere Lovey

The Simple Girl Lovey

Give-A-Way Day is Here Again !!!

2009-11-29T19:27:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be participating

in the Sew Mama Sew

Give-A-Way Day again

on December 2, 2009. Check back for details on the 1st.

Here's their link if you wanna

see other crafters who

are participating as well.

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=3314