Saturday, October 25, 2008

Roping schools and Craft shows

The kiddos went to a roping school today....Hopefully they listened better there than they do when I'm trying to teach them....Korey couldn't go because he was with his Dad, but Kyle and Katie seemed to enjoy it. They came home completely tuckered out....when you're not used to it, swinging a loop for 4 hours will kick your butt! :) Hopefully they will be able to raise their arm in the morning....They go back tomorrow afternoon after church....I'm going to stay and take pictures tomorrow. I wanted them to get at least one day down without their Mom embarrassing them! ;)

While they were there I went to a craft show looking for ideas for Christmas. I really want to do handmade gifts this year.....partly because of the way that the economy is and partly because I've really been trying to "get back to the basics" here lately, and I would really like to be more self-sufficient in everything. I have the crafty gene....my Mom is amazing with anything that she attempts....hopefully I have a little of the same! ;) We'll see soon. I'll post pics when it gets closer to Christmas of my creations!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

My Sister is super crafty smart and one of my favorite gifts from her is the mason jar with cookie or hot chocolate fixins.
I do afghans every year, but last year I threw in throw rugs.
Shag rag rugs made from old cotton sheets.
Very cool : )
Another gift I've done for my sisters is clocks made from our Grammy's china pattern.
Very easy and very pretty!