saying goodbye

I am a loyalist.  A keeper.  And it's hard for me to let things go.  That's why this week it was really hard for me to say goodbye.

to a car.

I'm not even a car person.  Especially to a sports car when I'm nearing a magical age {more on that one later} and have two kiddos.  But it was my first car purchase.  College graduation.  Nearly {ahem} 20 years ago.

But it's time to let it go.  Especially when we HAD to drive the car to a sports practice and the kids were asking me to park at the very back of the parking lot.  I'm not sure if they were more embarrassed by the rumble from the muffler or the cool sleek design.

So goodbye sweet camaro.  Thanks for the  memories.  And a great big AMEN from the kiddos and dad.  They put up with my "can't let it go" attitude long enough.

Also, a congratulations to ms. Kylie Kreikemeier! She won some awesome loot from some pretty sleek sponsors over at The Anderson Crew.  Can't wait to stitch a little something up for you ms. kylie!

gotta love it!

So one of these hot summer days we really need to get out the hose and a bucket of soapy water and wash the van.  Calvin thinks so anyway.

Katie thinks so too.  Although the rule follower that she is {uh hum} she had to add her two cents worth...

a perfect little family game night... old school

So my computer decided not to come out of sleep mode.  For days.  {That's kinda how I feel sometimes!}  Fortunately, up and running it decided to be.  Just in time for krystina and what i love wednesday.  Whew!

You all know I'm old school.  I love old things.  I love traditions.  I'm a sentimental kinda gal.  So it shouldn't surprise you that when it comes to family game night, we took a little step back in time as well.  Ever play Rack-o?

Object?  To put your cards in order in a neat little plastic tray.  One draw and discard at a time.  Oh, and make a 3 card run as well.  Katie loved the signal you were suppose to give when you completed your task.  Yelling RACK-O! at the top of her lungs.

My competitive young 'uns loved the game.  Okay maybe not loved, but really liked seeing how it wasn't Mario Kart or electronic UNO.  It was fun sharing a bit of one of mommy's favorite games when she was a little girl.  Original bent cornered and yellowed cards in all.

 

on my heart

Remember your first sleepover?  You know, at someone other than Grandma or Grandpa's?  I can't remember the first time I spent the night at a friend's house but I can remember spending the night at my friend Michele's house.  A lot.  In middle school.

It was the summer she was moving away and we wanted to spend every minute we could together.  So we did.  And it was fun.  We stayed up late and watched Solid Gold Dancers.  And we called catalog companies requesting a catalog.  (what girl doesn't like to receive mail?)  Our favorite catalog?  Speigal.  Ahhh.  And we put on Michael Jackson and made up a dance to PYT.  It just makes me giggle thinking of it all.

Well, recently my little sweet pea got to do something that I never got to do.  And I am sure many of you never had the chance to do either.  She got to spend the night.  Not at a hotel.  Not at Grandpa and Grandmas.  Not at a friends house...

She got to spend the night at school.

How fun is that?  Her little bff won the prize at a school fundraiser.  The prize included spending the night with a few little friends and the principal.  First on the agenda was determining where they were going to sleep.  They took a little trip around the school, visiting the lunchroom, stage, nurses office... and they decided upon the music room.  Complete with big screen.

So after sleeping bags were rolled out the fun began continued.  First was movie time.  Annie.  Then on to the stage for their own version of American Idol.  Then a fun little game of hide and seek.  On to the gym for a game or two of kickball, then off to do some crafts.  More specifically, jewelry making.  Lastly, time to hunker down and watch another movie(Aquamarine).  Snacks were munched and finally... finally... (into the wee hours of the morning) asleep.
 

Linking up with Casey...

summertime is finally here!

We have traditions around here.

School's out and that means homemade ice cream!  That's right.  Every year on the last day of school we make delicious homemade ice cream.  Vanilla.  Grandma's recipe. yum yum!  Complete with the electric (whoops it broke!) now hand turned maker.

And, oh, did I mention?  We crank up and listen to a little Kenny Chesney on the way home from school.  "Summertime is finally here...."

What's one of your favorite summer traditions?

A little bit about ms. karen

  I am a mom.  mommy.  mama.  wife.  follower of Jesus.  And I love every second of it.  My sweet peas are growing up and that means I am getting older.  Yikes.

My first love?  Relationships.  With Jesus.  My family.  My friends.  I'm such a sentimental gal.  Show me a picture and I will show you a scrapbook.  When the kids were real little I would journal every day.  I also love antiques.  Especially the ones from family.  Those are the best.

 

Before I was a mommy I was a teacher. Elementary.  3rd grade.  Title One.  That's another one of my loves.  Teaching.  That's why I now substitute teach.  It's so much fun!  I always say substitute teaching is like being the favorite aunt.  You come in, have fun with the kiddos for the day, teach them a little something new, wipe a few runny noses, break up a few arguments.  Then you leave.  And if you are lucky enough, you get to make a visit or two again.

And then there is sewing.  Handstitching, really.  Creating.  That's all a love too.  A Perfect Treasure.  My business is named that because I want to create that special little treasure for you.  One that you will cherish and know that it was made with love.  One little stitch at a time.

Where can you find my sweet little treasures?

 *Mommyshop at 148th and Metcalf in Overland Park* and of course on etsy and Facebook!

email me aperfecttreasure@yahoo.com