Jack's Eye Appointment & FISH!

When Jack was 9months old he was diagnosed with 4th Nerve Palsy which basically means that the eye has trouble moving around.  

We were given a list of things to watch for and was told to come back the following year.

So we went back at 18months and it was determined that it was not in fact 4th Nerve but instead 6th nerve!

Which is happier news because it means that the eye is functioning but it can not turn outward. 

Since his eyes were still very small we decided to hold off on dilating them until his next visit. 

Well today was that visit. 

They started off by placing the drops in his eyes(not fun).

Then after waiting a few minuets the doctor finally came! 

And according to him it looks like the nerve in the left eye is finally starting to work!

YAY!

He says that he can defiantly see the eye moving, which is a positive sign that the eye may out grow the palsy! Yay!!

We did find out that his right eye is much more far sighted then it should be.

 So we will have to watch him through this year since Jack tends to close that eye when he has trouble seeing. 

But over all his eyes are very healthy!

For Christmas Jack received a fish aquarium!! 

So today after Jack's appointment we headed on over to PETCO!!!

Of course we had to look at all the animals in the store.

Mice=Yuck!

Jack thought that the Guinea Pigs were cute. 

But of course he is his daddy's boy and...

 LOVED the Ferrets!

 I guess they are kinda cute!

Then it was time to head to the FISH section!

We had fun looking at all the different kinds!

 And after spending many minuets looking at them it was finally time to get ours!

Then we had to wander the store looking for the other supplies that we needed.

Jack's favorite stop was the birds!

Then it was time to head home.

Here's a look at our finished aquarium

Jack LOVES it!

 He says that the fish are cute!

Thank You Grandpa & Grandma Radomski!!!!

We LOVE our fish!!!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

How To: Make a Drawstring Bag

I am so excited about this post!

A few weeks ago my pastor's wife asked if I could make a few drawstrings bags that could be used to hold a small coloring book and some crayons.

I thought it was a great idea!

Here is what i came up with!

Aren't they cute?

They are so easy to make that even YOU can make them! 

Here's How:

Step 1. Cut fabric to desired size. 

Since these are being used for a small child's activity book I decided to cut my fabric 8 inches by 21 inches wide. 

Step 2. Fold edge of fabric 1/2 inch in.

Then iron it flat and

stitch edge. 

Then snip edges with pinking shears.

Step 3.

  With right sides together stitch sides together using a 1/2 seam stopping 2 inches away from top.

Step 4. Press the top side seams open.

Then stitch around the opening. 

Be sure to pink these edges as well!

Step 4. Fold top down 1 inch

Then near the bottom stitch all the way around and turn right side out.

Step 5. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon or cording to desired length.

Then using a safety pin thread the cord through the casing. 

Add some decorative beads and then pull it tight!

And there ya go! A quick and easy Drawstring Bag!

You can also make your own straps like this:

Step 1. Cut 2 stripes of fabric.  

I decided to do 1 inch wide by 18 inches long but you can make them any size.

Step 2. Fold and iron edges in. 

Then fold and iron again. 

Step 3. Stitch along edges. 

Step 4. Using a safety pin thread strap through bag casing. 

Then fill your bag with goodies and enjoy!

I really hope that you enjoy this How To! 

Please let me know what you think of it!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Our Adventure with Potty Training: Day 1

Today we started Potty Training!!!

For Christmas Jackson got a potty seat! 

It is a super cool  Cars theme potty seat!!

It also has a button to push that makes the Car sound!
Of course he had to help Daddy set it up!

 He is getting so big!

And try the seat out before it went on the actual toilet.

After some hesitance...

And a few days to practice...

We finally got him on it!

I know it's going to take allot of work but I really hope that he picks it up quick!

Till Next Time,
Kate

Yay!

How was your Christmas?

Ours was pretty good!
We received some amazing things!

Plus we gave out some wonderful Kozy Kuddlers by KAL!!

But i'll do a post about all of that later.

One of the gifts that i received was.....

Yay!

I have been wanting a cutting bored and rotary knife for a very long time!

Of course I couldn't wait to use it!

So this morning I started to cut out some squares.

So i could turn the squares into flowers.

And of course the flower's turn into..

 Puff Flowers!

I can't wait to see how these turn out!!

Well I gotta get going!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Sugar Cookies!

I LOVE Sugar Cookies!

Here is an awesome recipe that makes about 4 dozen cookies!
Feel free to half the recipe to make less or freeze some of it! 

Here's what you'll need:

4 c. sugar

1 c. butter(or shortening)

3 eggs

2 c. milk

2 t. vanilla

8 c. flour

8 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

Step. 1. Cream the butter and sugar.

Then mix together: eggs, milk, and vanilla.

Step 2. In large bowl combine: flour, baking powder, and salt. 

Step 3. Gradually add dry ingredients. 

I usually mix in an extra 1-2 cups of flour to make sure the dough is thick enough.

This dough is awesome to freeze!

You can either roll the dough into logs using plastic wrap and tin foil. 

Or you can place in a bowl(like me) and put in your freezer!

Step 4. On a flour covered surface... 

roll your dough out!

Then use your favorite cookie cutters to make all kinds of different shapes!

Step 5. Place in a preheated 350* oven and bake for 8-10mins!

Once your cookies have cooled be sure to frost with your favorite frosting!

Merry Christmas!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Christmas is COMING!

Christmas is coming!
Are you excited??
We sure are around here! 


We have been watching all the classic Christmas movies such as...

And

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!!


We've also been watching other Christmas movies too!
Each time that Jack sees a Christmas tree on that has presents under it he will then point to our tree and ask me "where they go?"!
I think he is going to really enjoy Christmas this year!

What do you have planned this weekend?


On Friday my family will be coming to celebrate Christmas with us!
We will be eating appetizers for lunch and opening gifts afterwards! 
Then we will be heading to Nakashima of Japan Restaurant where we will be having Hibachi dinner!
After looking at the website I am extremely excited and hungry!! 
PLEASE Friday come QUICK!


On Saturday we will be having dinner with my Father-In-Law and family! 
We are very excited to see them!


Then afterwards we will be heading over to my Mother-In-Laws for more food and gifts!


Sunday it will just be us! 
If we don't get home to late we are hoping to make it to church!


Well, it's time for Jack and I to make Sugar Cookies!
I have been waiting patiently all week to make these and now I am super excited!


Be sure to check back tomorrow for the recipe!


Don't forget to use Coupon Code: CHRISTMAS for 25% Off your order through my Etsy Store!


Till Next Time,
Kate

Just a Quick Update!

Hello Hello!

Here is a quick update on whats been happening with us!

About 10 days ago our car broke down!

Yes, they one that we just got in Sept. 

We had to have it towed to a shop here in Manawa where they determined that the timing belt was bad. 

So they fixed it, but then something else was wrong and the guy was asking for way to much money and estimating that it would take 2 weeks to fix. 

So we decided to have the car towed to our usual shop in Stevens Point(45mins away). 

Thankfully they were able to figure out the problem(I guess a valve needed to be replaced) and they dropped our car off yesterday! 

Plus we were able to save some money which is always a good thing!

Yay!

So on Thanksgiving Jack and Kris both had horrible colds.

Well, over the last few weeks Jack's cough has gotten worse and he's acquired a fever. 

He did see our pediatrician on the 3rd for his 30month check up and everything looked good other then he had a fever of 100 and a bad cough. 

But this week we decided that he needed to see the doctor since he hasn't been getting any better. And today his fever reach 102.8. 

So today we saw the doctor.

 Everything is looking good!

 Thankfully he dose not have pneumonia. But it looks like he has a virus. 

So he's on amoxicillin  for the next 10 days.  

We are hoping to see some improvement within the next 3-5 days!

I've also been working on a fantastic Custom Bag and Wallet order!!

I am crazy in LOVE with the fabric!! 

Oh, and I've also been working on some scarves!

 But you will have to wait until after Christmas to see pics! 

I hope your having a great day!

Till Next Time,

Kate