Dobby's Wisdom

I have been reading through the Harry Potter series over the last few months.  I have never read them before - I just knew they were always a touchy subject among Christians.  Once I decided where I stood, I decided to read them for myself.  So far (I'm about halfway through Book #4 - so don't ruin any of the surprises!), I am really enjoying them.  I read a few pages this morning and something really caught me about a passage concerning Dobby, the house-elf.  VERY long story made short, house-elves are pretty much slaves, but they have been slaves for so long they actually think they enjoy it.  They just can't imagine any other life than what they have.  Dobby, however, sees the truth about his condition and wants very badly to be free.  But under the house-elves laws, he is a slave for life... until Harry steps in and helps him be freed from his master.  All of that is back-story to what I was reading this morning.

(Mostly Disney) Movie Wish List

I have always loved Disney movies and now, as Katelyn is getting older and more interested in TV, I am thinking about all the movies I'd like to add to our little collection... movies that were magical for me as a child.  And I hope they will be the same for my little girl!

My First Ami-Doll

I have really been enjoying learning to crochet new things - since the new year I think I have made 5 or 6 crocheted hats for kids. And I've been looking at info online about making amigurumi for some time now, but haven't had any luck with the few small projects I've attempted. (I tried a small bird for Katelyn's room and a miniature elephant once awhile back.) I was, however, pleased with a couple of larger pieces I did: a weiner dog and a lion.  (I'll try to get pictures of those up soon.)

So I decided to start a new large project...

Projects... Past & Future!

I posted pictures a while back of a softie Owl I made for Katelyn.  Check out the new one I made this weekend!  He's purple and gold for LSU... he's a gift for someone who will actually be excited about LSU.  :)














And... for a future project, check out these pretty fabrics I picked up.  They're so yummy!  Whatever will I make with them???