The NorMel House

I'm a happy hooker. I have been hooking for over two years now and sometimes I wonder if it's an addiction lol. For all those yarn lovers out there, you know what I mean! For everyone else, I hope you took a hint from the picture as to what I'm referring to... I love crocheting my little stuffies. They are so soft and cuddly and squishy!!!!! They make great gifts and are just too cute to resist. My little "Octo"-friend is my latest little addition. I saw a few sea creatures and jellyfish and just had to make my own design. His curly legs are just so fun. Before that were my double pink bears, I love the variegated blanket yarn with the solid pink and white limbs. I sorta wing it with the first one, which means a lot of trying out different techniques...there's probably an easier way to design crochet patterns but I'm a visual person who apparently needs to see and feel them. At some point I should probably write a pattern down properly instead of...

Saturday...Don't you love Saturdays? I do. Saturday's are great. I get to spend time with the hubby, and we either get lots done oooooor nothing at all. Despite the dismal grey looming out the front window; today has actually been a fruitful and rewarding day so far! The Nor of the family has put carpet down in the basement and is currently working on our front door. I have to laugh. We've been here for over 6 years and we're finally working on the front door. We never really use it so we never really think about it; unfortunately there comes those moments when someone comes that isn't a usual guest and you embarrassingly realize you still haven't fixed it. I'm happy to say the side door was made a beautiful slate blue a few weeks ago already, and the last few layers of paint on the front door will hopefully be gone soon! You have to love the hideous teals and yellows they used back in the 50s... The Mel in the family, aka me, has attempted to get things d...

Today I blew raspberries in my nephews neck. A-DOR-A-BLE! I didn't think it possible, but the moment got even cuter when I tried to pause for some air and he leaned his head over to try get more!  Nothing gets me quite like the giggles of a baby or child. Children are precious gifts, given to people for a time. Appreciate every moment, because even if God allows you to keep them here they still grow up; and while there's still wonderful moments, each stage will bring something different. I had but a moment with my last child, he was here and gone before anyone else could even meet him. I'm thankful for that precious moment. It was more than I had with his siblings before him. I'm not trying to bring tears or sadness. I just hope that even through the dirty diapers, the sleepless nights, the crying, the lack of energy and the many other hard things that come with parenting you'll remember to cherish the moments of beauty. The precious weight on your chest as your c...

I LOVE finding good deals! Today I bought 100 coffee pods for my knock off Keurig for $32.98! Thanks No Name brand! Super happy as I tend to be lazy in the morning; drop in a pod and some water and I'm all set :) From the NorMel House, where things are anything but normal!

Ok...I got this! The NorMel House has been through quite a bit the last few years, and having never written a blog before I honestly don't know what to say...which is rare. If you ask my better half he'd probably tell you I've always got something to say and my usual response is that someone has to do the talking so why not me, right? Whether or not people pay attention really doesn't always matter; I find myself talking to my dogs throughout the day, but I know they get it. And they always appreciate a good conversation ;) I'm a woman of many interests as you'll probably figure out...but maybe I should leave that for another day's thoughts. It's currently 3 AM and let's be honest, if I was sleeping right now this probably wouldn't have happened. Boredom has a way of making things happen! This year started out with loss and there's been many hurdles but I think I'm finally getting a handle on things again... Starting fresh! New idea...