I realized today that I am a little out of control.

I have an obsessive personality. I have accepted this fact. I'm not creepy in that I'm going to stalk someone or anything, but I seem to be an all-or-nothing kind of a girl. I can scrapbook all day long for a week straight no problem. Then I can read book after book after book. Watch the same movie over and over. Crazy I know. I love sateen stripes on just about anything. I can't seem to buy enough bowls for the kitchen.
I think Allie had a post on OCD-ish-ness. I feel I have to add to that. You might remember my post of my new mouse pad and paper pad. I love the pattern.

LOVE.

As I was wandering my house this morning I decided I might just love it a little too much. I think it might be the damask pattern. I'm not sure if all these things fit into the category. Maybe one of you know more about decorating patterns and can clue me in, but when I see something that fits into this basic theme I go a little nutso. Doesn't have to be any specific color. I'll take them all, thanks. I think I'll let the pictures do the talking.


Allie had this bag first. When I saw it, I knew I had to have one as well. I could not resist.












Super cute blank notecard.




Fabric for throw pillows. Not this pink in real life. More like red.


As though this wasn't enough. Check out these things I am dying to get!

Bedding
Packing Tape
Not your grandma's ziploc bag

Tyson's World

Tyson says "hello people".


"Boy, these dishtowels just keep comin' and comin'. "


"Not sure that I like being out here in the grass with daddy sleeping and not paying any attention to me."


"Oooo, I think I hear a motorcycle"

"I like to smile with my teeth all askew. Sorry parents, a lot of orthodontal appointments await us."


"Mommy, the grass is hurting my legs!"

" I just can't seem to get comfortable"


"Daddy always makes everything better."

My challenge so far

I have been on the look-out for books lately. You can find some good deals on Amazon if you want to pay shipping, shipping, and more shipping. I checked out the local DI, and our booksstores here. They didn't have what I wanted. Then, in Afton, I went to Dog-Earred books, which is a fabulous little store if you are into cozy bookstores that make you want to sink into a chair and read all day long, and bought as many Newbery books as they had. (They had quite a few!!!) If you remember, I am challenging myself to read at least half of the Newbery Award Books. So far I have read three. (I've actually read about 15 before I started this, so that doesn't make me feel too bad as starting out having read none). The books are: The Grey King, by Susan Cooper. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, and Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Cooper's book is fanatastic. A good read if you like King Arthur tales, but with a little spin on them. This book is actually the fourth in a series of five and didn't have Arthur actually in it. I need to read the prequels, but I am sure they are good as well. Dear Mr. Henshaw is a short novel comprising of letters that a young boy writes to his favorite author. Touching, and realistic. I liked it. And Out of the Dust was written in a very unique way. About a young girl growing up in the early 1930's in the midwest, her story is told in page long poems. Also a quick read, but definately a must. Of course I am not the first one to like these books. :) Since Dusty left for Havasupai tonight, and won't be back until Saturday night, I think I might have some time for reading. Hopefully, I get lots done! Wish me luck!