time just flies!!

I cannot believe I haven't posted in almost 2 months!!
So much has happened around here, but for now I just had to share this amazing storm that came through Tuesday afternoon.

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/hartwelldesigns_photos/lakehartwellstorm/?albumview=slideshow&direction=reverse

I promise to post more soon. It is 70 degrees today and Eastin is jumping on her trampoline and wanting an audience, I guess it isn't as much fun alone as it is with somebody watching.

Miller is also whining to go outside..

Kris :)

a must read... CHILDRENS BILL OF RIGHTS... Vs. Parents Bill of Rights

I recently posted a link that my nephew and his wife passed on to me
about parent's job requirements, well this post is for parents regarding Children's Rights.

This is for the parents with teen-agers out there!

Please feel free to link to this post :)

CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
My son came home from school one day, With a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough, to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two, that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today, The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room, Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think, Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion, And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head, And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want, And pierce my tongue nose.
I can read & watch just what I like, Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me, I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges, With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me, My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses, that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals, Like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control, And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights, So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Division, Better known as C.S.D."

Mom's Reply and Thoughts:
Of course my first instinct was To toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully, I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face; he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping At the local Goodwill Store..
I told him, "Pick out all you want, there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
Who said they didn't care If I bought you K-Mart shoes Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment To take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. Is unconcerned So I'll decide what's best.

I said "No time to stop and eat, Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite, And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions, A favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie, To watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV, For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room; You'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. Requires Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now; I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski, Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights', It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying, Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out, Instead of C.S.D..?"

Send to all people that have teenagers or have already raised teenagers, Or have children who will soon be teenagers or those who will be parents someday OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH ....I love this One!! !

MOM (Mean Old Mother.)

POSITION LISTING/REQUIREMENTS for parents or parents-to-be

POSITION:

Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The rest of your life.Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of apack muleand be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT/PROMOTION:
None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS:
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do...or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

The holidays ARE over now.. and I've been sewing...

If you ever cruise around the Bay (ebay), be sure to take a peek at some of my newest creations. I'm in love with these 9 patch vintage chenille patchwork pillows!

http://http://search.ebay.com/%2F_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQrdZ0QQsassZhartwelldesigns

Also. I have a couple of Euro style apron wrap tops listed for girls. One is made from vintage Mickey Mouse fabric.. what a find!

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Kris

The holidays are over, and school needs to begin!

school really needs to begin soon, I'm counting down, how bad is that?

30 more hours. My little Eastin has a evil twin, she does! honestly, really.. my little sweet girl cannot be a devil in disquise can she?


see... I actually even photographed her today!


The holidays are so crazy, too much sugar, too many presents, too little sleep, too many activities, too little "mommy quiet time"!!

I hope your families had a wonderful holiday season and I also hope I'm not the only Mom counting down to school starting back!!

Lots of new listings on eBay! patchwork quilts & bibs and a little monkey busines...

It has been so long since I've been in the creative mood. Well.. the mood has finally come back full force and I cannot stop :)

I know the days until Christmas are numbered and I don't want to get bogged down in custom orders like I have in years past so this year I will not accept custom orders after Dec. 5th.

I listed 4 patchwork vintage chenille throws this week on eBay. Each measures 36" by 48" which is plenty big for adults and babies :)







I'm hoping to get a rod and hooks up in our house this week sho I can show has these amazing works of art diplay on the wall. What a wonderful addition to a baby's nursery, then as the baby gets older, a great blanket to take everywhere.

and a little bit of monkey busines...
How could I pass these animal print onesie's up when I found them??
I added Julius the Monkey and pom pom trim.



and... look at these lovey bouquets of chenille flowers!

these infant size bibs are as vibrant as they come.

If you have a moment, visit me on eBay, eBay seller ID: hartwelldesigns

November skies in South Carolina are the BEST!

I was taking pictures of several vintage chenille patchwork throws I'll be listing on eBay this weekend and was all consumed with them, trying to get decent pictures. I totally ignored this gorgeous sky that was overlooking me.

Here's a peek at one of the throws I'll be listing. I'm hoping it finds a wonderful new home.

November sunset over Lake Hartwell

I was sitting at my sewing machine and looked out and saw this incredible sunset!

If you'll click on the picture you will see it full size and will be able to see one of the many new islands popping up from the low water levels in the lake.

Witchin' fun!

I thought this witch costume fit Eastin's personality lately :)

I'm sure having a cast on is no fun, and she has been driving everyone batty with all of that bottled up energy.
I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Now it is time to hide all that chocolate (or atleast relocate it to my sewing room when she is at school)

look!! now we have 2 witches on our doorstep.. where's the brooms???

I need to put them to work ;)

Fall Festival @ Eastin's school

Just a few pictures from Eastin's Fall Festival last night

Eastin got two holes in one on Putt Putt and was loving life.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Fall is definitely in the air here.

Her first broken bone!

Eastin was riding her razor scooter, you know the kind, with two wheels like a skateboard and handlebars (no motor), she was speeding down our driveway which has quite an incline, whips it around the front of my truck and turned too quickly and ended up in the hosepipe. She has a spiral break which will require her to be in a cast for atleast 7 weeks. She has been in a full leg cast for 2 weeks and goes this coming week and hopefully they will change it out to one that is under her knee. Our stairs in the house have been quite a challenge to say the least ~ and oh.. bathtime.. not fun, but thank goodness when they switched out her cast last week, they gave her a waterproof one. ahhhhhh....

sunday afternoon on Lake Hartwell

We decided to take a quick ride to see how much the lake has gone down.
The shoreline is growing while the lake is getting lower and lower.

I love the shot of the sailboat ~ honestly it was stressful being out on the lake.

we would go from 90 feet to 6 feet in a matter of seconds in some places.

There are docks, pontoons and jet skis sitting on dirt everywhere.

What amazes me is the ocean runners blowing down the lake wide open!

The pontoon we were on had a fish finder and oh my goodness!!

Time to head out with our poles and bait.

It would be so much fun :)

New pictures of Eastin! from sweet to rock star sassy 7 year old

love my 50mm!!

sooooooo... we have new neighbors, we haven't gotten to know them yet but I bet they were wondering what the heck their neighbor (being me) was doing today all in the flower bed. Actually I was shooting flowers and a cool a$$ spider, which Russ says is a writing spider but let me tell you ~ he is wicked!! I'll post pictures of him (or her) soon.

So.. about my 50mm.. 1st of all.. we won't tell Russ what I paid for it, some things are better kept secret... but I love how wide open the aperature can go. This pic was taken in aperature priority mode at 1.8. It is shown above taken sotc and cropping was the only editing I did! amazing.. love love love this lens!

Girls just wanna have fun!

Eastin and her cousin loved playing with halloween make-up this past weekend. Of course High School Musical 2 music was blasting and the girls had the best time just being girls! They danced and giggled

I asked Elle what she was and she said a zombie debil rockstar

(she cannot pronounce the letter "v" yet).