Staples AGAIN!

So....This weekend Bo did pretty ok with the staples, he would lick them a little, but nothing too serious.  But then yesterday I was gone most of the day and he ended up chewing on his staples and

 pulled 3 of the 4 staples half way out.  So we went to the vet again today!

Last time they took Bo out of the room to give him the staples and they gave him a numbing shot, this time they did it all right in the room, with no numbing shot.

I was sure glad that I made Brian take the day off to be there, cause I was a MESS!  I was just bawling!  The doctor looked up at me and saw me crying,

and turns to Bo and says to him "You did better than your Mom!" 

Project Day

Today was project day at my house.  I am feeling quite accomplished!  Brian and I worked together and cleaned and defrosted the big freezer.  I went grocery shopping this morning and made a two week dinner plan. I made crab cheese wontons, crockpot orange chicken, and salad in a JAR!  (I vacuum sealed the mason jars, they are said to last for 7-10 days with no browning or wilting)

On Thursday night I made Bacon wraped Green chilis with cream cheese and mozzerella cheese filling.  The were delish!

Bo Got STAPLES

So...Last Friday, Bo and Brian were wrestling and Bo's pad on his fore arm snagged on the carpet and ripped about half way off!  Bo didn't even know anything had appened until he smelt the blood, and then we think that Bo thought he hurt Brian.  Bo didn't act any different or favor that leg even...
but he did keep licking it.  I looked at it on Monday and saw how big the tear was and told Brian we should take him in to the Vet,  both dogs were due for shots anyways, and they gave him 4 staples!

 

Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Pattern

I made this for my neice Afton about 3 weeks ago and I am just getting around to posting them!  Sad I know :)  They turned out so cute!

Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Pattern
Size 0-6 months

Foot length: Approximately 3 inches (7.5cm)

Ankle: Approximately 4 inches (10cm) circumference with strap buttoned

What You'll Need
Yarn: Sport weight yarn, 137 yards [125m]
Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm)
Notions: Stitch holder; tapestry needle; 2 small buttons, about 1/4-1/2" (6-1.3cm); sewing needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge
24 stitches and 52 rows=4" (10cm)

Making the Left Bootie
Cast on 31 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 1. (35 stitches)
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Knit 2, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 2. (39 stitches)
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Knit 3, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 5, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 3. (43 stitches)
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Knit 4, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 7, make 1, knit 14, make 1, knit 4. (47 stitches)
Rows 9-17: Knit all stitches.
Row 18: Knit 15, (work slip slip knit decrease) 4 times, knit 1, (knit 2 together) 4 times, knit 15. (39 stitches)
Row 19: Knit.
Row 20: Knit 9, beginning with next 2 stitches bind off 21 stitches, knit across remaining 9 stitches. (This includes 1 stitch already on right needle after the bind-off.)
Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all 9 stitches; cut yarn.
Rejoin yarn where you started binding off 21 stitches. Cast on 12 stitches using cable cast-on method.
Row 21: Knit across 12 new stitches and 9 from holder. (21 stitches total)
Row 22 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1. (21 stitches on needle)
Row 23: Knit.
Bind off all stitches.

Making the Right Bootie
Work same as for left bootie through row 20. Put first set of 9 stitches on holder.
Row 21: Knit 9 stitches on needle; turn work and cast on 12 stitches at end of row using cable cast-on method.
Row 22: Knit 21 stitches (beginning with the 12 new stitches).
Row 23 (buttonhole row): Knit 18, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1.
Row 24: Knit all 21 stitches.
Bind off all stitches on needle. Cut yarn leaving 40 (10cm) tail to weave in later. Rejoin yarn to stitches on holder.
Rows 21-23: Knit 9 stitches on needle.
Bind off all stitches.

Finishing: Fold bootie with wrong sides together, and using the invisible seam for garter stitch, sew together back of bootie.

Bottom edges: With wrong sides together, whipstitch cast-on edges together.
Buttons: On the outside of the bootie, opposite the strap side, attach button with sewing needle and matching thread (used doubled), stitching through the holes in the button (or over a button shank) several times. Weave sewing thread through several stitches to secure. (Note: Small buttons may pose a choking hazard, so be sure to stitch securely to bootie.)

Weave in all yarn ends to wrong side of work.

Writting

I keep wanting to start a journal, writting my secrets down in.  And I keep going back and forth on starting a new blog and keeping it privite...and just getting a notebook and start writting.  I also keep going  back and fourth between scrapbooking and blogging.

Right now I am not really doing any of these things that I want to be doing. 

I need to stop 'dreaming' or 'wanting' to do things and I need to just DO IT!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

I made these Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars for dessert tonight at my mom's house!

I hope everyone likes them:)



Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Combine:
1 pkg. plain yellow cake mix
1 stick melted butter
1 c. creamy peanut butter
2 eggs

Press this into a 9X13 pan reserving 1 1/2 c. of the mixture to crumble on top.

Melt:
1 (12 oz) pkg. chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 T. butter
Melt on low heat in a small pot. Remove from heat and add:
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut (optional)

Spread chocolate mixture over the mixture pressed in the pan and then crumble the 1 1/2 of reserved cake mixture on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool completely before cutting into bars.