Mimi Wednesday

Wednesday, the babysitter's granddaughter had strep throat.  I asked if I needed to keep the girls.  Virginia said that would be nice.  There was a free movie at the local movie theater, David at 9:30 A.M.  Sadie and Allie  had never been to a movie theater.  

I thought I got off easy as we went through the lobby and sat down.  Two minutes later they asked for popcorn.  There was a "deal".  Four dollars for a box of popcorn and a small drink.  The only non pop choice was HiC.  I told them they could not eat the popcorn until the movie started.  Allie thought the commercials were the start.  And she is not good at making a drink last any time.  She was finished with that in 15 minutes.  Therefore, we had to make two trips to the bathroom during the movie.   

Sadie was very excited about the experience.  When the lights dimmed she gasped and asked, "what's happening?"  I told her there would be a bunch of commercials that we couldn't skip.  After each commercial, she would do a little gasp and say, "what's going to happen next?"  After the movie I asked if they liked it. YES!  Sadie said there was no point asking what she liked best because she liked everything.  She said she wanted to go back every day and watch David again.  

After the movie we went to the park where Chautaugua was offering a free craft; scrunchie, headband, hat or tote.  They both chose headband.  

I think they turned out very cute.  

I had to stop at the post office to mail something that I had sold on eBay.  Who knew that people want old computer punch cards.  Anyway, they had never been in the post office either.  The postmaster gave them each a book and a toy.  Then it was back to the house.  I had picked up Little Caesar's Pizza for lunch.  I told them they could see the new foal and I had a new princess costume for dress up ($1 from the deals store.)  After lunch they chose dress up first.  I have failed in their equestrian training.   

We finally made it out to see the colt.  There were lots of "oh, how cute" comments.  

And they were both able to pet him. 

He was very cute. 

I had put their head bands on and wanted to take a picture.  Allie was not having it at first.  

Then she perked up.  (notice she put her dress on inside out after princess dress up.  When I said we needed to change it she said no, it was fine.)

She even did some posing.  

But this was my favorite face.  

Sadie rather likes her picture taken.  I think the headband really suits her hair style. 

She too wanted to do some posing.  

Meanwhile, Allie had taken her headband off and put it back on herself.  She said she liked it that way and didn't want me to fix it.  

And let's not forget about Clyde.  Sadie wanted to braid flowers into his mane.  So I did a long French braid and let them stick wildflowers in it.  

Sadie LOVED it.  She said if we go to a horse show she wants him to look just like this.  

And notice she picked out a flower print dress to ride in with her cowboy boots.  

Allie still doesn't want to trot.  But she does like walking around.  

Sadie on the other hand only wants to trot.  I think Clyde might get along with Allie a little better.  I was suppose to have them fed and ready to leave for Bible school at 5:30.  They got peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for supper.  It was a full day. 

 

25 Days Of Christmas, Day 17

Santa’s Mail!  Everyone in my family knows this one. 

Mama made this one from this Bucilla kit 60ish years ago. As children, it was always special to write our letters to Santa then put them in the Santa’s Mail. They would magically disappear overnight. I’m sure flying  straight to the North Pole.

Then in 1997 I decided to continue the tradition with my girls. Not surprisingly, Mama still had the original instructions. But since it had been a kit, I needed to round up all of the supplies. 

Now my Santa’s Mail is one of the first things I put up every Christmas and the last thing I take down.  But I did not stop there.  

I made one for Linda, 

Ann, 

Mitchell, who is always a little extra, 

and Carol.                                                                                                                                                        

Then, when Virginia got married, I made one for her. 

And last year, after Emily got married, I made one for her. 

The cutest one however, Carol made for Mama's stocking.  I am in love with the miniature proportions.  I also think it would make a fantastic Christmas tree ornament.  Just for fun, before writing this post, I ran the Santa's Mail picture past Google Lens. 

This odd thing appeared.  I don't know what is going on with that mustache and eyebrows.  But when I clicked, the link is said it wasn't safe and to go back.  So I don't know the story on that one.   

But I found this one on Ebay.  You can see with the original Santa has a pompom on his hat.  I substituted a bell and left the bells off the bottom.  The original also used trim to write Santa's Mail.  I did a shortcut and used glitter glue.  

The one on Ebay is selling for $35.61.  I found where one sold for $44.99.  

 Mine however, is priceless.  

25 Days Of Christmas, Day 8

I had a surprise delivery today. 

What could it be?  It was in a very "Fancy" box.  

Was it something for Kit Kat?

No, it was something for me!

Last month I got a notice on my Purina app that they were going to give away a Christmas ornament.  It said when the give a way started that it would sell out quickly.  I wrote myself a note to make sure I would log on and register in time.  Of course it was a day when I was at work.  But I was able to get in and here it is.  I love it.  It was from Fancy Feast. 

Maybe I should put it back in the box.  I just saw where they are selling on eBay for $100.  

2nd update, I have been reading on the Purina Fancy Feast's facebook all the complaints about people not being able to get the ornament from the app.  Apparently, people have been collecting Fancy Feast ornaments since the 80's.  Who knew?

Surprise Mail

I made a sell on EBay a couple of weeks ago. 

It was a book from my aunts’ estate. I don’t know why they had it. But when I chose it I thought it was interesting because my children were young at the time and it seemed like something they might like to look at. I actually don’t remember ever reading it to them. Since there was no sentimental significance I put it on EBay. Today I received a thank you letter. 

If you can’t read it it says,

Dear Kay,

I’m most appreciative of the superb packaging and sending of , Pictures By Young Americans. I am the 7 year old “Doris” in the collection. I’m now in my 80’s. 

Thank you for your trouble in expediting the delivery. 

D. Alicia Winslow

As you can see, I’m still drawing and painting. 

Can it be that I have found another equestrian, 

animal lover,

and scientist?  I am not sure I really understand the political cartoon though but 3 out of 4 ain’t bad.  I might have to write her back for more information and clarification about it all.  Maybe I will gain a pen pal.  You just never know what might be important to someone else.

 

eBay Successes

I have been working hard recently to rid my house of extraneous items. The problem is, what exactly is the definition of extraneous?  E helped out by going through a lot of her stuff to donate to the thrift store.   I have managed to add to her pile with some of my own stuff. I've made two trips with the back of the car loaded so far.  I have also tried selling a few things too.  Since I have a page set up for Wrangler's paintings I thought that if I added a few other things maybe his art would get more views.  

 It may have worked because another painting sold last week.

 I have a ton of Christmas ornaments so I thought I would try to cut back some.  I placed this one on eBay and it sold in 10 days.

Then surprise, my "Lucky Horse Shoe Plaque" sold today.  Packaging to ship is a bit of a pain but at least I am getting paid to clean out my house.

Wooden Horseshoe Box

Wrangler's wares continue to expand. 

 We now have another use for his horseshoes.

 With some reclaimed wood from an old barn that's falling down, I made a rustic wooden box that will hold quart canning jars.

 I can see a lot of possibilities in the decorating department with this one.

He also sold his third painting on Ebay!  This one is on it's way to Missouri.

Good Fences #93 Three Sides of the Yard

Encircling our yard is a 7 strand, high tensile fence three strands of which are electric.   

Kit Kat is sitting in front of the east side. 

 And on Sunday, when the temperature was close to 70 degrees, E took her hammock out, hung it between the Yoshima Cherry trees in front of the fence and enjoyed the west side of the yard.  A day to remember, December 27th and 70 degrees, nice.

 V gave me a new camera for Christmas and I was trying out the zoom lens towards the south.  The fence is barely even noticeable (except for the bluebird house).  Pay close attention to the small green clearing at the far right just under a V in the mountain chain.

 And there it is with the full 8x zoom.

And Wrangler is not exactly in front of a fence, just his easel in front of a corral panel, but he wanted to share that some of his artwork is now being offered for sale on Ebay.  Check out his listings HERE.

For more Good Fences click HERE.
and Happy New Year.