Here is the fruit of my labor. One Jedi robe. (I'm a 'phase' kind of girl and this would be phase one of the Jedi costumes.) Friday night I dyed the fabric and Saturday morning I made up the pattern, cut and sewed this masterpiece. I should have had a double batch of dye to make it darker, but it will be OK at night. No, it doesn't fit Alex, but that doesn't stop him! I thought I would only make one, but I don't think the boys will even consider letting me get off so easy.
Have you been to McD's lately? They have Star Wars toys. I can't beleive I spent $8.50 last night on two Happy meals just to get two more toys. Ugh! Alex wants the whole collection, but he'll have to use his allowance if he wants anymore. I can't afford that on the food budget! Here are the boys playing with the packaging remains from my new vacuum.
Yes, I needed a new vacuum. I have had the same GE 
model for 6 years without a hitch. I've learned (from online reviews) that that is a long lifetime for a cheap vacuum. So, I do all this research head off to my local Big Box stores and find they do not carry the ones I want. I have 2 boys in tow, so I just pick one off the shelf. I get home check the reviews (Amazon reviews are the best) and I managed to get a 2 star jewel. Perfect. I quickly check the reviews again, check the availability and head back to the store to exchange my 45 minute old purchase. Yes, I felt like an idiot, but the cashier was very kind. I haven't got to use it yet, but I'm excited. Key features of the Hoover Elite: cord rewind button (yes!), never needs replacement filters (some cleaning required), bagless, attachment with roller brush, and finally, the canister empties from the bottom (not the top like my old GE).
And the highlight of my day! While sitting at the computer (researching for the vacuum) digesting that I'm a moron, Dan comes trooping in from working at the church (printing those blasted bulletins!) with a dozen roses. Who is this? My husband bought me flowers! I guess I should be grateful for the once a year occasion because what if he brought me flowers every week? I would not surprised or nearly as excited. Dan has been sick this week, and he has been very busy with work (and he took the whole morning to do fantasy football), and I have to tote these two munchkins to church by myself for the 2nd week in a row, so yeah, I deserved flowers!
model for 6 years without a hitch. I've learned (from online reviews) that that is a long lifetime for a cheap vacuum. So, I do all this research head off to my local Big Box stores and find they do not carry the ones I want. I have 2 boys in tow, so I just pick one off the shelf. I get home check the reviews (Amazon reviews are the best) and I managed to get a 2 star jewel. Perfect. I quickly check the reviews again, check the availability and head back to the store to exchange my 45 minute old purchase. Yes, I felt like an idiot, but the cashier was very kind. I haven't got to use it yet, but I'm excited. Key features of the Hoover Elite: cord rewind button (yes!), never needs replacement filters (some cleaning required), bagless, attachment with roller brush, and finally, the canister empties from the bottom (not the top like my old GE).
And the highlight of my day! While sitting at the computer (researching for the vacuum) digesting that I'm a moron, Dan comes trooping in from working at the church (printing those blasted bulletins!) with a dozen roses. Who is this? My husband bought me flowers! I guess I should be grateful for the once a year occasion because what if he brought me flowers every week? I would not surprised or nearly as excited. Dan has been sick this week, and he has been very busy with work (and he took the whole morning to do fantasy football), and I have to tote these two munchkins to church by myself for the 2nd week in a row, so yeah, I deserved flowers!
9 comments:
You are smart to start the costumes now. Our plan was to do Star Wars this year too after Luke got the double lightsabre from D-Land. I need to get on the ball and figure out how to make a Yoda costume ;)
I love the costume...I think I always voted for your kid's costumes on Halloween for the "best costume award". Kudos to Dan for getting you flowers...I love it when hubbies do that just out of the blue! You definitely deserve some credit after taking the kids to church on your own. I dread doing it myself! Its just such a juggling act that I'm not good at.
the costume is great. i think its awesome that you are already thinking about halloween. i too love it, but i can't think about tomorrow!!
you totally deserve flowers! your awesome!!
Nice work Dan! How fun about Star Wars toys. I wish you wouldn't have told me. I hope your new vaccuum treats you well!
What is nice husband you have. Good luck with the vacuum I hate having to spend money on those kinds of things.
Great job on the rob! What type of material did you use? Something that did not fray?
Did you use valcro to keep it closed? I have never sewn in a zipper or buttons.
Hope Dan is feeling better and glad he bought you flowers!
Jim has been traveling a lot lately and I flew solo with the troops this Sunday. No fun. All three had to sit in timeout after sacrament before I would let them go off to primary. The joys of raising a family :0}
STOP Crystal! You're making me look bad! What ever happened to buying the last costume available Halloween morning at Walmart? That's what I "like" to do! You've given me motivation to do better. Maybe I'll get them on the 30th instead. :) And yes! You deserved flowers! They are beautiful!
Can I hire you to make a costume for Kenny? It looks awesome.
Beautiful flowers for a beautiful woman.
Flowers, weren't we just discussing this??? That is so thoughtful. We need to catch up. Hope you are doing well.
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