whatever

back to normal.

the school bus was a very welcome site yesterday morning.
everyone was ready!

it was time for a regular routine. 

tuesday they played around in the deep deep snow we had on monday night.
the ditch was gone...it was just snow!
we stomped over to explore the neighbor's pond.  
annie kept saying how tired she was because walking through deep snow like that was hard.

they shook the snow off a tree which was pretty cool to see.


look at how massive that tree is?!!


it was up to the top of my boots!


they spent quite awhile throwing snow chunks into the semi-frozen pond.
the pond was like a slushi...not frozen but kind of frozen.


then we slowly stomped back home and got ready to go to Scott's ball game.


even though they didn't have school, they had a ball game.
the weather had cleared and it was the first round of the sub-state tournaments.
i was thrilled to have a place to go for the evening.

Scott has been playing on the varsity team the past month or so and playing a lot in each game.
i have absolutely LOVED watching him.
i am super proud of him out on that court.






his ankle made it just fine through out the game.
i was nervous for him.
he had 14 points in that game.  
it is so fun to watch him and it's so weird to see how much he looks like his dad.

i am going to be bummed when the season ends.  

but we have another game tonight so no reason to be bummed just yet. 

NOW....

some things i meant to tell you about.

these girls wrote about Craft Weekend on their blogs and i forgot to share their links!

Shannan's post

Steph's post

 

Annnnnnd....did you do any shopping from all those coupons on the sponsor post a few back? 
so many great discounts!
they are such wonderful companies.

 

4th snow day!

it had started to melt away on sunday evening but another round of storms came through on Monday.
they called off school again.
and for today too!

it snowed all day yesterday.
it began at 11 and just kept coming until evening.

and although the snow days at home are getting a bit challenging for kids stuck inside...
i am still happy for the snow.
it is just too beautiful and special that i can't complain.
we never get snow like this here.

for the most part everyone has found their own things to keep them entertained during our days at home.
there has been a lot of tv, computer games, DS playing but there has also been plenty of drawing, games, writing, playing and crafts.
yesterday while the 142nd Sponge Bob cartoon in the past 6 days was on....
i got out our paints, brushes, papers and filled glasses with water and then said "Let's Paint. Turn it off"

and we did.




 
if our egg cartons are clean i usually save them for extra eggs from the chickens next door in the summer.
but i saw this idea on pinterest and we went for it. 

i showed them to craig and he said "Cool. What are you going to do with them?"
"Nothing. We made them to MAKE them.  It's fun.  It's relaxing.  It's good for ours minds to create."
he stared at me.
then he said "i'm sure glad they have you for the other parent"

BEST COMPLIMENT OF THE WEEK.








Sean moved onto to other things but the girls continued to create.

talby found this sun idea and got busy cutting out words.
it's so bright and colorful.



annie is planning on putting words on her rainbow when it dries completely.


after craig made it home from work, he took the kids to the gym and out to dinner.
without me asking for it!
THANK YOU!!!
i needed a break.  i'm used to lots of alone time and this five day (now six day!) stretch is wearing me down.
so i got out my sewing machine and turned up michael buble on pandora.
i made bunting for the shop.  

the break was awesome.

i kept sewing while mr. duerksen watched the KU game behind with Scott.
i love listening to them watch basketball... so animated!  
DRAMA.  
it's a bonding experience.
and i love eavesdropping on it. 

then last night we got another round of snow.
it's at crazy levels now.
we never miss this much school or get snow like this!








practically buried!
i had to put my behind in the snow to get this shot... it's that deep out there.

this is the view out our front window.
that snowflake talby brought home is about the appropriate size to describe this storm.
oh my goodness.... so much snow.

 

and now they have all bundled up and headed out to play.
so i guess i will follow for a bit.
and talby just made a strawberry cake that needs frosting.

such a big to do list for the day..... frost a cake AND take pictures?  how will i get it all done?  

:)

 

 

february sponsors

Each Craft Weekend we have many FABULOUS sponsors who send their product to our guests!
 Each sponsor is a company i chose because i admire their work and product.
i love sharing them with YOU!
Some of the sponsors have given a coupon code for purchases... that is AWESOME!
go look through their shops and ENJOY!

i know you will love each one.

THANK YOU to each of our sponsors for your generousity to Craft Weekend!
we love working with you!

........................... 31 Bits ............................

 

everything at 31Bits is handmade in Uganda and BEAUTIFUL!

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use the code MEG15 for 15% off your purchase (good until march 25)

 

........................ Dayspring ..........................

christian cards, inspirational gifts, home decor and more!

shop 

use the code 20craft for 20% off your order! (expires 3/30/13)

 

 

 ..................... House of Belonging ....................
 

The House of Belonging makes handmade signs with encouraging words and quotes.
they are all quite lovely.  :) 

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use the code whatever for 10% your order!

 

 

....................... Pen & Paint ......................

Pen & Paint Shop is filled with original artwork by Lindsay Hopkins.
 her work is cheerful and colorful!  

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use the code HELLO15 for 15% off your purchase! (good through 2/28/13)

 

 

.................... Recipe for Crazy ....................

Recipe for Crazy is a print and card shop with original artwork by Lesley Zellers.
i LOVE to her chalk designs.  :)

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use the code WHATEVER for 20% off your purchase!

 

 

................. KatyGirl Designs ...................

KatyGirl Designs Shop is filled with happy prints and notecards 
with sweet quotes and scriptures.  she loves custom orders.  :)

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use the code Whatever15 for 15% off your purchase! 

 

................... Lisa Leonard Designs....................

Lisa designs meaningful, creative jewelry and gifts. 
we were quite excited to receive the gold line from Lisa! 

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use the code craftweekend20 for 20% your purchase! (expires march 1)

..................... Inspire Lovely ...................

Inspiring & Lovely Items... paper goods, twine and embellishments

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.................. Red Letter Words ...................

Faith Inspired Art by Dee Kasberger.
Dee has SO MANY really beautful designs in her shop! 

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use the code CRAFTY15 for 15% your purchase now through friday!

 

 

...................... Ike & Co. ......................

Ike & Co is a shop filled with colorful and sparkling jewelry.
these earrings were absolutely gorgeous!

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use the code MEG20 for 20% your purchase.

 

.......... A Splendid Adventure Studio .........

 A Splendid Adventure is a card and print shop filled with Mary Freeman's original artwork.
she has been featured in many different publications for her work. 

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.................... Sorta Southern .....................

Sorta Southern's wristlet is a super cute wallet and phone case all-in-one!

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use the code craft20 for 20% your purchase!

 

 

 

...................... Shred Handmade .................

CM Handmade has a new line of banners for boys called Shred Handmade!
Rad designs for little dudes.

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use the code CRAFTY for 25% off your order!

 

 

 

.................. Little Branches .................

Little Branches shop sent this 12 x12 handpainted sign for one lucky winner at Craft Weekend.  

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Becky's shop is temporarily closed but if you email [email protected] & say Meg sent you she'll give 20% off orders for Minis!  TODAY ONLY.

 

..................... Say Hello shop .....................

Say Hello sent their wood bunting for us to MAKE at Craft Weekend!
we decoupaged fabric on one side and painted chalkboard paint on the other making them each unique.  I love this wood bunting!

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use the code craftweekend for 10% your order.

 

 

................ Jennifer Paganelli ................

Jennifer sent one copy of each of her AWESOME books Happy Home and Girl's World.
two lucky winners were chosen to take them home! 

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.................... Paisley Sprouts ....................

two BEAUTIFULLY hand crafted quilted pillows were sent to giveaway
to two lucky winners at Craft Weekend.  i have two of these and they are amazing!

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use the code WHATEVER for 15% off your purchase! (not applicable on custom orders)