Prim's by Kim

Spring like day!

2012-01-31T15:40:00.002-05:00

So hard to believe it has been 6 weeks since my surgery. I ran the sweeper a bit yesterday, and boy did I pay the price last night!! Easy to say take it easy, hard to actually do easy!! You dont realize how many stomach muscles you actually have.......**sigh**

Today felt like a spring day, not the last day of January. 55 degrees and sunny! Next week sounds like a doozy of a snow storm could be brewing for us NW Pennsylvanians!

Going Green!

2012-01-29T17:29:00.003-05:00

PETAL for St Pat's.....

I am sick of resting and taking it easy, when will this journey end???

A month post surgery!

2012-01-22T18:52:00.002-05:00

I don't know where the month went, but it has been just over 4 weeks since my bowel resection! I had the same surgery 14 years ago, my son was 6 months old.....and I was younger and healed faster......I hope to get 14++++++ years from this surgery!!

Valentine goodies now and this week I will start on St Patrick's themed furries with Easter right on the green's heels =)

Have a great week!

E is for Elephant!

2012-01-15T18:06:00.003-05:00

I can never tire of elephants!!

Feeling the love!!

2012-01-14T08:06:00.001-05:00

This is Anna, blue mohair and vintage rhinestone button eyes......do like!

Jezabel on ebay now!!

Snowinggggggggg

2012-01-13T21:38:00.002-05:00

Brrr, it's a nasty one out there tonight!!

This sure brightens my days and nights! My 5YO and "her" cat Frankie.

Update: My wound is healing slowly, and I have some undermining, so that is going to slow things a bit.....but I am positive, and feel great!

Happy Saturday and Sunshine!

2012-01-07T14:05:00.005-05:00

Grace, getting geared up for Valentine's with this sweet pink Giraffe <3

What a gorgeous day, mid 50's and sunshine. I will take all the sun one is willing to share!

I got my wound VAC yesterday, and it's a bit annoying carrying this thing around 24/7. I have named him "Jerk", so Jerk and I slept in until 8AM this morning, something I have not done in years!! (slept in, not slept with a Jerk....lol)

I have been resting, playing games, makes Valentines and resting. Hope has been such a good sport about all this medical, boo-boo stuff.

Set backs and bandaids!!

2011-12-31T09:42:00.003-05:00

Well, I am back home once again! 3rd times a charm maybe??

My surgical incision became abcessed and I had no choice but go to the ER.........home now with a nursing degree in wound care!!

Our fall/winter has been so warm, that the infectious bugs and germs have flourished. My surgeon said I was much safer from MRSA and staff infections at home. So here I am =)

This is going to be a long haul, but I have my boxing gloves on and ready to rumble!!!!

Happy New Year My Prim Friends xoxo

Wednesday and Musketeers!

2011-12-28T08:56:00.002-05:00

My daughter has watched this Barbie Musketeer movie 10 times now! She cant sit still, jumping and bouncing all over the living room!! She wants to be a musketeer when she grows up.......lol

Tuesday update!

2011-12-27T13:26:00.002-05:00

My princess, so happy, so content!! What a trooper, for her to tend to herself whilst mommy is recovering.

I've had a little set back with post surgery swelling, but making the best of it.

It is very hard for me to sit still, hard to not sew or create. You will all be so proud of me, I have not stitched one stitch. xoxo

Best Day Ever!

2011-12-25T17:17:00.002-05:00

Truly an amazing day. These kids were the best. Only a few squabbles, but the new goodies kept them at bay!

Parker got the usual, hoodies, jeans etc. & premium ear buds and a gaming laptop - he was clueless to both!! This boy is 12th highest grade wise at school in his grade, so I believe he deserved a little extra sumtin!!

Miss Princess got tons of crafts, movies, puzzles, games, etc..... busy stuff. A wish from mom, so that she may let me have a flawless recovery!!!

Mom and dad, we have each other! Well really, dad got a new gun safe and I, well, you see, I had too many all night online shopping sprees whilst in the hospital, so I have so many goodies to trove through once I feel up to it!!! xoxo

Peace & Love

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!

2011-12-24T18:06:00.002-05:00

Have your self a Merry Little Christmas! Santa is patiently waiting for the children to get tucked into bed.

Night time and recovery dont seem to go hand in hand so much. Why is it we are always worse at bed time?

Thank you to all my followers for the well wishes, they are truly appreciated. Hugs, Kim

SURGERY UPDATE

2011-12-23T18:52:00.002-05:00

I AM HOME! Long road to recovery in my future, but I am relieved to be home for the holidays.

Happy Christmas Weekend Friends.

Super Saturday to ya!!

2011-12-10T08:02:00.002-05:00

What a crazy week!! Our oldest was struck by a SUV in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday night, he is quite banged up and has a fractured shoulder. He is home, and resting well on pain meds =)

Finally going to put up our tree this morning. My 5YO has been climbing the walls over the whole ordeal!! One thing or another has kept us from accomplishing it earlier.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hump Day Happenings!

2011-12-07T20:03:00.001-05:00

Now if I can just get into the holiday spirit and get my house decorated!!

Givin' a Hoot!

2011-12-04T13:45:00.002-05:00

My second owl evah! I love how he turned out!

Been a crazy week. Was admitted to the hospital last Sunday with a partial small bowel obstruction. Nothing to eat or drink for 5 days, then normal diet. Came home Thursday afternoon on mega doses of steroids! I feel as though my life is flashing before my very eyes!

All is well and calm. New furry critters will be listed this evening. This may be the end for the holiday season!!

Still stuffed....but oh so happy!!

2011-11-25T19:53:00.003-05:00

My newest kitty, Sis and Teddy the little blue bear.

Happy Black Friday! We had an amazing Thanksgiving, and a good quiet day at home today.

Madness and mayhem!

2011-11-20T18:45:00.003-05:00

I love to be busy, but sometimes I take on to much!!!

Taking Remicade for my Crohn's Disease, and all has been wonderful, until last treatment. I was going 8 weeks between infusions, then 7 now I think I need it at 5. At this rate will it stop working for me? Hope not. xoxo

Let is snow.......snowgals!!

2011-11-08T16:26:00.002-05:00

Donna Drifts and Jacky Frost!!!

These two are on ebay now until Sunday, Nov 13

New Goodies!!

2011-10-30T20:02:00.002-04:00

Newest snowgal JENNI

Religion is something I have been struggling with for most of my life. This explains me "well"!!

I am a mom.
I am a mom who believes in letting her child explore his world and question everything, no matter what the question is.
I am a mom who works hard to learn all sides to an argument, and form an educated opinion on an issue, whether it is a political, theological, or parenting issue.
I am a mom who accepts others as they are, and hopes that others can accept me as I am.
I am a mom who relies on what she can see, what she can hear, and what can be proven by scientific fact. I am a mom who understands that science is fluid and ever changing, and keeps her mind open to that process.
I am a mom, who questions authority, and sometimes wonders why others blindly accept what cannot be proved but I accept that others have different beliefs.
I am a mom who believes things happen for a reason, and it is not necessarily from a higher power or being. Things can usually be explained by science or reason or logic.
I am a mom who doesn’t ask people to change their belief systems; I am a mom that hopes that people who believe in the Golden rule of loving thy neighbor and treating others the way that they want to be treated can put it into practice and accept that everyone is different and be tolerant, if not accepting.
I am a mom who decided to become educated in theology and learn about all faiths before making the decision to become a humanist/atheist. This does not mean I do not think all religious people are uneducated; on the contrary, some of the most educated people I know are religious. They also happen to be the most tolerant people of all. While they wish I shared in their beliefs, they also know not to push the issue.
I am a mom.

Written by Kiersten Brown

Time flies!

2011-10-25T16:36:00.003-04:00

Where does the time go??

This is my newest snowgal creation! Skinny & long, just love her!

Witches again!

2011-10-09T14:39:00.003-04:00

Witchy snowgirl.... Wilma Witherspoon, whom is on eBay

And my new hair!

Alice sweet Alice!

2011-10-03T07:15:00.000-04:00

Snowy Halloween

2011-10-01T07:50:00.001-04:00

It's the start of my snow people season....this is my first.....Wilma!!

More pumpkin heads!

2011-09-28T21:26:00.002-04:00

Halloween is knocking....

2011-09-26T18:36:00.001-04:00

An the wind is blowing the leaves all about! I have been so busy making fall items, only to start Christmas next week!!!

Look what I found!

2011-09-25T10:06:00.004-04:00

In the pumpkin patch

Sweet blue pumpkin head doll =)

AND

Miss Hope is now 5! She quite enjoyed her Barbie doll cake, but was sad to find out the doll had no legs!!!!

Sneaky peek!

2011-09-13T06:51:00.001-04:00

STEELERS & Pumpkin heads!!

2011-09-11T11:39:00.003-04:00

I really am a Steelers fan but do love the Panthers too!!

New pumpkin head dolls on ebay after 8:30 PM EST tonight! Plus a few bears and ellies too!!!

Pumpkin head HuMp Day!!

2011-09-07T19:20:00.001-04:00

More Halloween pickins'! I just love making these sweet pumpkin head dollies <3

Witches are a brewin!!

2011-09-03T14:59:00.002-04:00

I've got a good roll of fall-harvest-Halloween critters in the works! This is one, Miss Bun E Matilda

Gettin Halloweenie

2011-08-29T19:29:00.002-04:00

Having several requests for Halloween goods, guess I better get cracking!!!

Slow mo!

2011-08-26T07:41:00.001-04:00

I've been in slow motion mode this week.......

Happy Hump Day

2011-08-17T09:12:00.002-04:00

I can not believe that school starts 2 weeks from today! Not sure where the summer went exactly, but I think I am ready for a break from all the running, adventures and pool skimming =)

Off to see the Smurfs with my daughter......my little blue bear reminds me of them =) This is Colby!

Crazy carts Saturday!

2011-08-13T17:31:00.003-04:00

Wow, do not go to T@rget today! Back to School sales and it was crazzzzy! Thought my husband was going to have a coronary whilst pushing the buggy for me....lol He had a woman following him around, and I think he was nervous, poor guy, he's a little - big scaredy pants!!

Florida the bunny!

2011-08-10T21:50:00.001-04:00

Contemplating a mini vaca with the 2 kids, but dreading the 10 hour drive with them.....what do I do??

Meet Eddie!

2011-08-10T14:34:00.001-04:00

Oh Sam I am!!

2011-08-06T19:51:00.002-04:00

Sweet little Sam bear.

This summer has been one of the hottest, we have used our pool more this year than we have in the past 15 years all together!

The kids are enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation, we will start shopping this next week, and I must get Parker registered for high school, as well as get physicals and dental checkups! Hope has one more year of preschool, since she turns 5 after the kindergarten cut off.....I dont mind at all **wink**

Feeling a little blue!

2011-08-04T10:58:00.001-04:00

Pachyderm love affair!

2011-08-03T11:21:00.001-04:00

How SWEEEEEET!!

2011-08-02T12:27:00.001-04:00

Isn't she just the sweetest! Manx, no tail or stub, just a weft of hair =)

Hot hot Monday!

2011-08-01T19:58:00.001-04:00

Sweet Saturday!

2011-07-30T19:08:00.002-04:00

RUDY

JAZMINE - Sweet Halloween Giraffe

BLACKIE the Catty

Gabe!

2011-07-29T19:29:00.000-04:00

Gone Giraffe...

2011-07-28T07:43:00.001-04:00

You can find GiGi on eBay this Sunday 7/31 after 8PM

True Love!

2011-07-27T20:59:00.001-04:00

My son Parker and I, another love of my life <3

Heading out.....for a day of discovery!

2011-07-19T08:44:00.001-04:00

This is sweet Figi Bear.

Gathering up the kids for an adventurous day of discovery......to be continued!!

HOT HOT HOT!!

2011-07-18T09:12:00.002-04:00

This sweet little bear is Yogi, and he has the key to happiness!!! No time for creating this week, as I have plans for the kids!

This week is gonna be scorcher! We have planned a hike on the nature trail at Woodcock Dam, day trip to the Peninsula on lake Erie in Erie PA, Chuck E Cheeses (before we hit the Erie beaches), and a visit to Deer Park! Whew, I am exhausted already =)

Keep cool and be safe! xoxo

Ellie love....

2011-07-17T16:34:00.001-04:00

Pinella Ellie....I used the color selection effect.....she is of red mohair with yellow bow!

Nasty ole bugs!

2011-07-14T07:52:00.001-04:00

For the past few days, our walks have been cut short due to BUGS!!

Wild Grapes and more!

2011-07-08T19:43:00.002-04:00

Can I use these grapes if they ripen?? There are loads of them this year.

Of course my biggest baby of all, Master Fluffy Bear!

Look at that face =)

Help me identify this bears artist...

2011-07-05T17:03:00.002-04:00

Any ideas on the signature?? May have been bought at Arnett's??

Amazing weekend!

2011-07-05T07:33:00.002-04:00

My 14 year old driving and Slick riding. A bit blurry but it was nightfall and the first round of fireworks have already been set off, and Slick is AFRAID of them =)

Dolly Bear!

2011-07-01T14:44:00.002-04:00

I used a darling vintage fabric for Dolly Bear's body!!

My sweet little one posing for mommies new camera!! OMGEEEE, I love this thing. No need for PS5 when your camera can do it all inside itself =)

Happy Hump Day!!

2011-06-29T14:52:00.002-04:00

Mid week tidings! This is the best year for raspberries. Must have been all the rain we had pre-spring =)

Frog days of Summer!

2011-06-26T16:31:00.002-04:00

Sneak peek at my weekend wares! I have not made a frog in ages.

Perfect little bear!

2011-06-25T09:48:00.001-04:00

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Feel like dancin!!!

2011-06-20T14:44:00.000-04:00

3 days post-op and I feel like dancin'!! Well, not really, but I do feel pretty darn good =) Thank you for all the well wishes xoxo

Relief!

2011-06-17T17:40:00.000-04:00

I went in at 7:30am, home by 3pm. Gallbladder is gone, so is the horrendous back pain!!! xoxo

Sunday Funny!

2011-06-12T19:15:00.002-04:00

My 4 year old daughters idea of fun!

Flashing back!

2011-06-09T22:10:00.001-04:00

Feeling the urge to make FROGS!!! This gal was made 3 years ago, wow, where does the time go exactly!!??

One PROUD momma!!

2011-06-07T15:15:00.003-04:00

My son just finished the 8th grade at Seton Catholic with President's Award and high honors! I am so proud of him!!

On Ebay * Avery Bear

2011-06-06T14:47:00.001-04:00

Avery is available on eBay this week, along with a few other furry friends!

Happy Birthday to me!!

2011-06-02T07:40:00.002-04:00

I can't believe another year has come and gone.

I truly do not feel any older, but my son says I sound like an old lady with my ways.

Could it be because I was raised by my grandmother & was taught many old school ways, and now I am instilling them into my own children.

In the Red of it!

2011-06-01T18:23:00.001-04:00

I know I already posted this sweet girl, but here she is again =) xoxo

Mother - Daughter fun!

2011-05-31T20:25:00.000-04:00

Happy Memorial Weekend!

2011-05-28T14:38:00.001-04:00

Be safe and happy picnics!! If the clouds clear and the mud dries I will be a happy camper!

My favorite little doll!

2011-05-24T19:55:00.009-04:00

Candid shots are the best! My little Hope checking out the creek, enjoying a beautiful afternoon with her mommy! We took a break from the sandbox, took photos of whatever we could find.

Some of our shots from today.

My poppy buds

Funky tree out front of our house, dunno what it is. It grows long bean like thingies on it!!

And one of our boys

Last but not least, my little lover, Fluffy!

Fuzzy lil ellie!

2011-05-23T14:15:00.001-04:00

Americana Sunday!

2011-05-22T15:41:00.003-04:00

Ellie Tuesday!

2011-05-17T16:33:00.000-04:00

OSCAR has been enjoying my flower baskets!!

Beary Monday!

2011-05-16T09:33:00.002-04:00

It's been over 2 years since I have made a beary-makedo! This one is smaller than the ones I have made in the past. What do you think??

Happy Pink Friday!

2011-05-13T17:59:00.000-04:00

Another Warm Snowgirl!

2011-05-12T13:31:00.000-04:00

Beautiful Monday!

2011-05-09T07:46:00.002-04:00

Meet Miss Pinga!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T10:22:00.000-04:00

This is Dusty Bear!

Daisy a spring-y snowgal!

2011-05-02T16:00:00.002-04:00

Spring time Bunny!

2011-05-01T15:47:00.001-04:00

Back in the saddle, meet ANNE!!

Georgie Ginger!

2011-04-30T19:56:00.001-04:00

This is Georgie Bear, made from a ginger-orange mohair, just love him!!!

Another View of Ruby

2011-04-24T17:54:00.000-04:00

Hope you had a wonderful EASTER!!

RUBY Thursday!

2011-04-21T19:30:00.002-04:00

Sneak peek at sweet little Ruby, all ready for her photo's to be finished.

Take time to smell the flowers!

2011-04-21T14:20:00.002-04:00

My youngest had to stop and smell them ALL!!

That time again!

2011-04-12T18:12:00.000-04:00

TeeNee Wednesday Happenings

2011-04-06T19:09:00.003-04:00

Meet TeeNee! Isn't she just the sweetest???

Roll Back Tuesday....

2011-03-29T19:50:00.003-04:00

I'm having the urge to make one of my bigger bears dressed in vintage baby sweaters!!! Yeah!!

My love.....

2011-03-27T09:50:00.001-04:00

for SPRING is popping up!! Sunshine is bright and cherry, but it's still rather chilly.

Bunny Love....

2011-03-17T19:54:00.000-04:00

Sweet Sunday!

2011-03-13T12:15:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday!

2011-03-11T15:38:00.003-05:00

One good thing about having the flu and anxiety attacks (not that either one are pleasant) is I am fitting back into my most favorite jeans!! woo hoo!!

I can't believe how much snow we are getting - I am SOOOO sick of it, and cannot wait wait to pull weeds this spring =)

Thursday, thirsty!!

2011-03-10T13:48:00.001-05:00

Thirsty for more mohair..........

Finally.....

2011-03-05T08:38:00.001-05:00

A few newbies! The darn flu really took a toll on the duck family!!!

Another flash-back

2011-03-02T14:02:00.003-05:00

With this flu bug hannnnnging on, I have not had a chance to create anything new! I am feeling better, so I hope to get busy within the next few days!!!

DAMN FLU!!

2011-02-27T08:11:00.003-05:00

It's amazing how a little "bug" can take over your life! Day 3 and I am feeling somewhat better, at least I am off the sofa this morning. Old Mother Hubbard needs to get to the market for some food or the family will be hungry!

Here's to better days ahead......

PC nightmare

2011-02-24T15:49:00.002-05:00

Grrrrr! Is all I have to say

Happy Monday!!

2011-02-21T16:31:00.001-05:00

Moar bunnies!!

2011-02-19T15:32:00.000-05:00

Remembering

2011-02-16T16:45:00.001-05:00

I was just peeking at some of my past bears, I just loved this one!

A special love

2011-02-13T12:19:00.003-05:00

These two are inseparable! A perfect Valentine song, I so love Natalie Cole!

Inseparable, That's how we'll always be
Inseparable, Just you and me
It's so wonderful to know you'll always be around me

Incredible, What you are to me
Incredible, You bring out the woman in me
With your style of love
Inseparable, Yes we are

.....

Hope you have a Valentine Day full of love!

Minty MoNkEY

2011-02-12T18:53:00.002-05:00

A little "minty" monkey I made for a friend.....

Sailor Sam

2011-02-10T10:05:00.003-05:00

Hope and I had fun watching videos on how to fold a paper hat!! Now she wants to make a hat with every piece of paper we have lol