This last Sunday a scout announced that his Eagle project would be to collect 100 sock monkeys to send to the Philippines for the poor children. I thought that idea was so cool, I wanted to help but I know my sewing skills leave some to be desired... Determined- I studied the instructions carefully and decided this was something my recycled yellow sewing machine and I could do. Gathering traditional colors and non-traditional striped socks at the Dollar Shoppe and cute buttons from Michael's I was more excited then before! The actual construction of the monkeys is getting easier but the first one was a little challenging. I hope the kids like them as much as I do!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monkey Business
This last Sunday a scout announced that his Eagle project would be to collect 100 sock monkeys to send to the Philippines for the poor children. I thought that idea was so cool, I wanted to help but I know my sewing skills leave some to be desired... Determined- I studied the instructions carefully and decided this was something my recycled yellow sewing machine and I could do. Gathering traditional colors and non-traditional striped socks at the Dollar Shoppe and cute buttons from Michael's I was more excited then before! The actual construction of the monkeys is getting easier but the first one was a little challenging. I hope the kids like them as much as I do!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Bring in the New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! Whats a better way to bring in the new year then by celebrating with "Winter Storm watch 08/09" and being stranded at your house every other weekend? Well, on the off weekends we were able to visit Skyler's family in Seaside! Seeing the chubby seals at the aquarium, watching three cute little girls get oogled by each passerby, and getting to hear all the new words Sky and Abe are learning. We also enjoyed a riveting game of Domino's, contrary to belief it did change on a dime and we learned a few new things about some family members... What a great first week of 09'. Thanks everyone!
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