Showing posts with label Drawing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drawing. Show all posts
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tummy Times Comic-2
Here's my Thanksgiving comic strip:
(Just click on the image to enlarge it.)
By the way- HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE!!!!
To see my first comic strip, click here
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tummy Times Comic- 1
Hanging out with Baby Chuck every day provides some humorous inspiration.
(Sorry the image is so small. Just click on it to read the details.)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Me against the machine
Even though hubby and I purchased the sewing machine awhile back, I must admit something.
I've been too scared to use it.
Sure, I helped hubby tackle sewing projects, but I always took on the non-sewing roles. I created patterns, pinned fabric together, or cut cloth. I never used the machine.
Why was I so scared? Well, with ten clumsy digits and one very sharpknife needle, I was afraid of sewing through my fingers. Plus, I didn't care for all those new-fangled knobs and handles. (Give me an old-fashioned needle and a spool of thread and I'm set. Really.) Lastly, using the sewing machine required me to move my hands and feet at the same time. Eek. I'm terribly uncoordinated. Ask any of my gym teachers. (On a semi-related note- I apologize to all previous gym teachers. I didn't mean to hit you with the basketballs, tennis balls, footballs, kick balls, badminton birdies, or soccer balls.)
As we waited for Baby Chuck Norris's arrival this past weekend (he's still not here), I realized something monumental: Giving birth is way scarier than sewing on a machine.
Duh.
And with this very obvious realization the heavens opened and I became inspired to sew. Using this set of directions I set to work sewing a nursing cover. Although the directions said that the entire project could be completed in 30 minutes, it took me a tad bit longer (2.5 hours.) But, I'm proud to say that after a lot of ironing, measuring, re-measuring, re-ironing, cursing (silently in my head), sewing, and re-sewing I did it! Here's the final result of my labor:
And so, I'm proud to say yes, I can! Yes! I defeated my fear of the sewing machine. Yes! I still have all 10 fingers. Yes! I know how to sew three pieces of rectangular cloth together!
I've been too scared to use it.
Sure, I helped hubby tackle sewing projects, but I always took on the non-sewing roles. I created patterns, pinned fabric together, or cut cloth. I never used the machine.
Ack! Make the scary machine go away! |
Why was I so scared? Well, with ten clumsy digits and one very sharp
As we waited for Baby Chuck Norris's arrival this past weekend (he's still not here), I realized something monumental: Giving birth is way scarier than sewing on a machine.
Duh.
And with this very obvious realization the heavens opened and I became inspired to sew. Using this set of directions I set to work sewing a nursing cover. Although the directions said that the entire project could be completed in 30 minutes, it took me a tad bit longer (2.5 hours.) But, I'm proud to say that after a lot of ironing, measuring, re-measuring, re-ironing, cursing (silently in my head), sewing, and re-sewing I did it! Here's the final result of my labor:
I chose this fabric because the pattern reminded me of Charlie. |
Ooooh! What lovely boning and d-ring details! |
Oooh! Look at that terry cloth corner (to wipe Baby Chuck Norris's mouth). |
And so, I'm proud to say yes, I can! Yes! I defeated my fear of the sewing machine. Yes! I still have all 10 fingers. Yes! I know how to sew three pieces of rectangular cloth together!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
3223 reunion
During college I lived in a large rickety house with some great friends. I always look back fondly on those days with my "3223 gals" because we laughed so much, shared so much, grew so much, and threw such great dinner parties. With everyone now scattered to the four corners of the earth, it's always a special treat to meet up and share what's happening in each others' lives. This year four of us are meeting in Philly and skyping another gal in Thailand.
Good-bye Michigan. Hello Philly and gals! |
I wonder what Hubby and Charlie will be up to while I'm gone... |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
First Easter
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Thoughts
Sometimes it seems like all I think about is food- what I've eaten, what I'd like to eat, or what I'm actually going to eat.
Hmm, upon further reflection... perhaps this comic strip shows me endorsing cannibalism. Ick.
Hmm, upon further reflection... perhaps this comic strip shows me endorsing cannibalism. Ick.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Almost here
Friday, February 18, 2011
If I were an animal...
As I progress further along in this pregnancy, I'm starting to see some great similarities between myself and a familiar farm animal: the cow.
Here are four reasons why I am similar to a cow.
1. Like the cow, I am a grazer.
2. I also experience interesting digestive issues.
3. The cow and I are on the heavier end of the scale.
4. We both contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow day
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Transpoosion
Have you heard of heart transplants?
Kidney transplants?
Poo transplants?
Yes, you read right. Poo transplants. Apparently some patients suffer from terrible diarrhea caused by very bad bacteria. Currently available antibiotics can't help, so some doctors are turning to "transpoosion" therapy. They place a healthy person's poo into the patient's stomach. The result? In most cases, the bad bacteria are killed and the patient's system returns back to normal.
Inspired by these findings, I'm doing my part to help. No, I'm not donating. Instead, I've designed some stickers that donors could wear after making a donation.
Click here to find out more! Thanks Alice for sending me this pootastic article.
Kidney transplants?
Poo transplants?
Yes, you read right. Poo transplants. Apparently some patients suffer from terrible diarrhea caused by very bad bacteria. Currently available antibiotics can't help, so some doctors are turning to "transpoosion" therapy. They place a healthy person's poo into the patient's stomach. The result? In most cases, the bad bacteria are killed and the patient's system returns back to normal.
Inspired by these findings, I'm doing my part to help. No, I'm not donating. Instead, I've designed some stickers that donors could wear after making a donation.
Click here to find out more! Thanks Alice for sending me this pootastic article.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Vampires and young children
After seeing my all my nieces and nephews this Christmas, I realized two things:
(1) I love them very much.
(2) Young children are like vampires.
Here are six reasons why children are similar to vampires.
Reason 1: They’re super strong.
Reason 2: They're super fast.
Reason 3: They suck your…energy.
Reason 4: They don’t sleep at night.
*Repeat this scene at 4:00, 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00 |
Reason 5: They’re incredibly good looking.
No matter what the parents look like, their offspring is always cute |
Lastly, reason 6: They can control your mind.
Don't stare into his eyes, or you too will fall under his spell |
Friday, December 31, 2010
He's baack
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