Sunday, October 21, 2007

Harry and The Raggedy's

I have had the idea to do this for awhile but just never got it together to get it done. I finally made the goal to get this project finished in September. I almost made it but not quite. The finishing touches were completed on October 6th. So here they are made with lots of love for each of my nieces.

Raggedy Kenzie


Raggedy Ruby


Raggedy Emma who she named Jane


Raggedy Sierra



Nicholas and Andrew have been asking and asking and asking for a pet for forever and ever. I just didn't feel comfortable getting a cat or a dog for the expense, time they would require and the fact they would be left alone for so long. Saturday October 13th we were at a shopping plaza exchanging some clothing and there was a pet store close by. The boys asked if they could go and check out the animals. After our shopping was complete we headed over to see the animals. We headed over to the reptile area and there was a very nice employee there who was very willing to show the boys what kind of things were available. He got out a snake, lizard, tarantula and a couple of turtles for the boys to hold. I held all except, well you know. I asked about the care of each one and talked to the boys about what they would like. I thought it over and figured the tarantula would probably be the best since it just sits in a plastic box, doesn't need to be walked, doesn't need to be taken to the vet for shots, won't scratch the furniture, only eats $.12 crickets every 3-4 days, is very clean and doesn't make a sound. The boys agreed on the spider and they pooled their money together and had just about enough for everything that was needed. So far things have gone really well with their new pet and all the neighbor kids think it is really cool. So all of you who are daring enough here are some pictures of our new pet Harry, the rose haired tarantula.










3 comments:

Raenie said...

MIJKEN!!! what are you thinking? Are you nuts?? I don't care how low maintenance a tarantula is...I'm not owning one! You are one brave mama! Good luck with that.
The little dolls are adorble. What a sweet thing to do for your neices. I'm sure Kenzie will adore her's. Thanks!

happy mom said...

those dolls are so cute! that is so sweet of you, and looks like a lot of work, making each one different! Cute.

um is it poisonous? and is it poisonous? let me know how that all works out, I am a no maintenance pet owner or not a pet owner myself. I don't think I could do it.

granny2 said...

Mijken, Thanks for the email that you updated your blog, it has been a long time since I have checked it out. Love the dolls, they are so cute. Harry is cute, too.