CARTERISTA

Saturday, January 03, 2009

The finished product...for now.

Yesterday a crew of kids came over to help us finish the igloo. With production at such fast rates, we failed to fix the angle of the blocks in time to avoid this strange shape. But, I think it lends the structure a special personality! Plus, the kids will be able to stand up inside.

We worked for over 3 hours. It was hard work, but fun, and we let the little ones take an extra break now and then. I'm sad they had to go before I could get a picture of them all. Maybe we'll have a crew party when the weather warms up a bit again. :-)

Friday, December 26, 2008

This is amazing. It CAN be done! And by kids to boot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guKs6X-pa5M&feature=related

Someone may have noticed by now that I've been a total blog slacker. Facebook is sucking my life away. Hahaha! But really, I have to limit the time I spend there.

For those of you who aren't on Facebook, here's a big Hi! and Happy Holidays!! to you.

My latest project, besides the never-ending cleaning and organizing of the house, is to build an igloo for my kids. They help some, but it would be oh so much easier if I lived on an ice field, had a ice cutter and a bunch of man-labor or at least a few days in a row with just above freezing temps.

Such as it is, I think we're doing a fine job.

To see the process in action by the pros many, many years ago (really!) click on this link, fast forward to 1 min. and watch for 17 seconds. :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pia4i5sr0o0

*Uh-oh! I just watched it again and I think our slope might be a bit too steep.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Austenland by Shannon Hale

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
More, more, MORE!!!!!
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My favorite line...This is spoiler if you haven't read the book yet.
(To see it, just highlight the blank space below with your cursor. Magic!)
"She believed now in earnest that fantasy is not practice for what is real--fantasy is the opiate of women."
TAKE THAT Twilight fans!!!!!!!!

Gone crazy...

...and temporarily public! Sometimes we just have to face our fears. :-)
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ode to Thanksgiving

These are a few of my favorite things...

Silly children who giggle
And when tickled, wriggle.
Small hands in mine,
Big eyes that shine.

Strong arms to hug
When heart strings are tugged.
Keen ears to hear
Sweet voices I hold dear.

A quiet place to read;
Rejuvenation that I need.
A cushiony sleep
When I ne'er hear a peep.

Clear eyes to see
A world full of beauty.
All God's creations,
The freedom of our nation.

Love taken and given.
Errors long ago forgiven.
Laughing with good friends
To heal and to mend.

~Cecilia Carter 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008

Reflections Victory!!!...and a Time Loop.

Julian placed 2nd in the 3-D Art category! And her little animals were selected to go on to Council Level!

On a different note...I'm relieved to finally arrive at Friday. Most days this week, as I left work, I felt an overwhelming "Friday" feeling. I was trapped in a time loop that didn't provide satisfaction until today. Whew! I'm glad I made it. And next week should prove fabulous.
I think I'll lay down for a bit before making dinner.