Patterns are like Road maps......

I have found that no matter how you do it, sewing patterns are nearly impossible to fold back the way they came, and then fit back into the envelope! But I was able to figure out some very simple and basic patterns for American Girl Doll clothes, and even follow one enough to make this tent for my niece for Christmas.

Mile had difficulty holding it up straight.

Yes, I know.  I have been extremely remiss in my postings.  The Leupp household has been through the Big 3 "D's": death, destruction and diarrhea (okay, I was looking for another fitting "d" work and this is what I came up with-gross, but no less true).  We have lost 3 very important people to cancer since my last posting, and a for awhile, I just couldn't get to it.  The children have also taken turns getting sick, hence the other "d" word.








Back to POLENTA!

It turns out polenta is an odd kind of substance.  I thought it would have the consistency of cookie dough, but it really is more like, I don't know, cornmeal and left out playdough.  But it wasn't to shabby!  Here is what it looked like before I heated it up (with the parmesan cheese).  Kind of weird, but yummy!

So in other words, the cooking hasn't been to bad.  I went WAY out of my comfort zone this week to attempt some GF crepes, and I am not gonna lie, I was pretty impressed with myself (ok, so out of an entire set of batter, only two came out in one piece, as the rest were sacrificed for the greater good of learning).

 I am actually in the process of trying to get on Pinterest.  Apparently it is "invitation only" and I am doing what I can to convince them that they should let me in.  But I am hoping to get back into the crafty groove of awesomeness with some fantastic ideas from that site (and some yummy dinner ideas too).

you are welcome

In an effort to make you all more well-rounded individuals, I am going to post a brief philosophical epiphany I had the other day.  I am sure it will be as life altering for you as it was for me. Here goes:  Take a look at this ( I am sure your eyes have already found what I am referencing,  the photo).


Now, I know that there are plenty anatomically focused images of Mr. Jason Mamoa to use, but I am trying to be PG (sigh- if you need a good "pick me up" just search Jason Mamoa pics on google. Hello Khal DROGO).  
It came to me that this simple piece of evidence completely refutes most evolutionary ideas on the birth of humanity. Is it possible that Mr. Mamoa could be created by anything but intelligent design?  Can you imagine THAT (look at pic) climbing out of the primordial soup (okay, realistically, not as Conan)?  How could you see this (or Eric Northmen, Jax, or Nelson Leupp) and doubt the existence of intentional creation?!?!  Yes Glory, and Amen!  But I can admit, there are plenty of politicians in the spot light currently who may yet prove the primordial soup idea, but not because of their scientific knowledge (all slimy, stinky and stuff).

Gah!  Out of time.  I will post more soon!