All I Want for Christmas
Posted by Tab on 11/24/2009
Good Stuff in Our House, Part Two: Write on the Chalkboard
Posted by Tab on 10/26/2009
Above the cabinets that take up half of the wall space in our kitchen, we having painted with chalkboard paint. If you come over, feel free to leave your mark!
Good Stuff in Our House, Part One: Doggy TV
Posted by Tab on 10/8/2009
This corner of the living room, with the long, narrow windows, belongs to the dogs. They spend most of their time on this huge dog bed. We refer to it as “Doggy TV” because they are entertained for hours on that dog bed, looking out the windows. They were outside when I took these pics, but I’ll try to snap some of them using the doggy tv soon.
The Many Faces of Bogart
Posted by Tab on 10/7/2009
My cat Bogart- he’s a strange kitty. Here he is a few months after Nikki and I got him from the animal shelter. (he’s the little one)
Here’s Bogart in 2004. Awww! So cute!
2005:
Last week:
And here’s Bogart today!
Cemetery Projects
Posted by Tab on 10/6/2009
We recently had a customer express interest in seeing more photos of local cemeteries in our store at Patterson Prints, so we went out on a photo shoot. It turned out to be incredibly interesting and there are still a few more spots we need to get to. We’ll have some very cool shots in our online store, but here a few neat ones that won’t make the cut.
This one was found in a tiny (about ten feet, square) cemetery located at the edge of a corn field. All the headstones were knocked over, broken, and overgrown.
We found lots of handmade headstones. Many with only first names listed.
Vacay Anyone?
Posted by Tab on 9/21/2009
I haven’t been to SO MANY states! We need to fix this.
visited 15 states (30%)
Create your own visited map of The United States or Like this? try: Fridge Poetry
Thank You, Robin!
Posted by Tab on 9/4/2009
Look what I got in the mail today! Its the Bad Ass Bowler DSLR Camera Bag! Its PERFECT! I am going out to take pictures tomorrow and I can’t wait to use it! Thank you, Robin!
Oh, and I can’t forget this little guy that came with the bag!
‘ello
Posted by Tab on 8/27/2009
I decided that I had to share part of my craziness with you. This Raisin Bran commercial makes me laugh for much longer than is appropriate. There have been times when I’ve laughed for a full fifteen minutes! I love the 3rd guy.
Boo!
Posted by Tab on 8/25/2009
Did I scare ya?
I’m still here. I’ve just been busy working on our new business, Patterson Prints. We’re still trying to get it fully launched, but I haven’t forgotten about my little blog! Its just been on the back burner. I guarantee that bloggy goodness will be coming more frequently! Stay tuned, party people!
Summertime Fun!
Posted by Tab on 6/23/2009
Thanks to everyone who answered me on twitter and other places about ideas for places to visit when the girls were visiting. We did SO much last week and we had a blast. Well, I did. I’m hoping they did too!
We spent lots of time at the new public pool. Our pool pump broke, so we couldn’t swim at home like we usually do to beat the heat. We had a great time in the water. They had giant water slides and the girls made friends.
We spent lots of time in the car, traveling to one place or another.
We went to the Natural History Museum on the KU Campus in Lawrence, KS. There, we saw lots of animal bones and educational stuff. We also got to see grasshoppers, which they found very exciting.
We visited Clinton Lake for more swimming while we were in Lawrence, where they got to see me get a $20 parking ticket. Did you know you have pay $15 to park in a Kansas State Park? Yeah, neither did I. But, the swimming was fun! Everyone enjoyed going to see the new Disney Pixar flick, UP.
Before giving them back to their parents, we took them to the Renaissance Festival in Jefferson City, that’s put on by the public library. It was incredibly hot and miserable out, but they still managed to have a great time.
I already miss them and can’t wait for their next visit!
Our Newest Purchase
Posted by Tab on 2/18/2009
This (along with several lenses and such) should be arriving any day now! How excited am I? VERY!!
High Brow
Posted by Tab on 12/18/2008
I got my eyebrows threaded by an Indian lady at the mall in Terre Haute, IN!
Christmas Parade 08
Posted by Tab on 12/15/2008
It was SOOOO cold!
Dad and Keegen rode in the parade with Toys for Tots, that dad has been active in this year.
We got popcorn from Tolson’s and Paige was happy!
The Lost Room
Posted by Tab on 9/8/2008
My brother-in-law (hi Rich!) told us about the Lost Room a *really* long time ago and, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t too excited about seeing it. So, I added it to our Netflix queue and let it sit there for about a year until it made its way to the top and was delivered to our home. Doug and I finally sat down to watch it last weekend and we both sat there, eyes glued to the screen, until it was over. This is a huge compliment because it’s hard to get my husband to sit in front of the television for any length of time. I don’t really want to elaborate too much on the plot of the Lost Room because I don’t want to ruin it for anyone. But WATCH IT! Watch it NOW! It’s spooky, engrossing, suspenseful, mind-blowing, and I wish there was more!!
The Lost Room is a science fiction television miniseries that aired on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States. The series revolves around the titular room and some of the hundred everyday items from that room that possess unusual powers. The show’s protagonist, Joe Miller, is searching for these objects to rescue his daughter, Anna, who has disappeared inside the Room. Once a typical room at a 1960s motel along U.S. Route 66, the Lost Room now exists outside of normal time and space.
from wikipedia
I Have a Dance Ya’ll!
Posted by Tab on 9/6/2008
A Nuclear Night
Posted by Tab on 8/31/2008
While we were eating at Red Robin before attending the KC Irish Fest yesterday, Robin and I were both intrigued by the Nuclear Ice Tea on the drink menu. So, we grabbed all the ingredients on our way home and made them ourselves!
These are the ingredients. Wow!
This is the drink and, boy, is it ever yummy!!
YUM!!
My New Vacuum
Posted by Tab on 8/21/2008
After realizing that my old, awesome vacuum was going to cost a fortune to get repaired, Doug and I set about finding a replacement. I searched the internet and Consumer Reports (check your local library for website access!) for reviews and advice on shopping for one. There were others that were had better reviews, but after searching stores in a 50 mile radius of our home, this one was the winner! We chose the Bissell Lift Off Revolution Pet.
First, I don’t know why I waited so long to get a bagless vacuum- AMAZING! This thing gets every spec of pet dirt and hair- and trust me, we have a lot. The hose could be a little longer, but makes up for it with the turbo spinning brush attachment that I’ve used to clean all my furniture. Also, the canister in the center lifts out with the hose and becomes portable! If you have pet hair in your home, I just cannot recommend this thing enough!
Celebration!
Posted by Tab on 7/11/2008
Although some of my family was missing, we still had a great time at our Independence Day Celebration!
Keegen and Alivia… awww!!
Adrian and Rich, attached at the hip all night. [sorry Rich!]
Mom, Dad, and my adorable niece, Paige.
Shay and my mama
A girl and a cup! Hee hee! My Tanya, well… being Tanya.
Liv being crazy and cute.
My little brother is the best!
One’s my actual brother and the other one may as well be! (big Mike and Jon)
Check out our family blog for more photos and videos from our annual bash!
