Refrigerator Fix

 So we've been having trouble with our refrigerator door-it won't close securely at all. You have to push it hard to make it close. I thought maybe it was a seal issue, but after watching a few DIY repair videos, I found out about this little bit called a door cam. Here's the video I found that was so helpful.

I found my model number and ordered new cams from Amazon-they came fast! I emptied the door of all the stuff and then got a look at the cam. These pictures are of the old cams I took off.

See the purple arrow? The one on the left is supposed to be bumpy like the one on the right, but it's worn completely smooth! No wonder the door wouldn't close correctly!!!

So with the door on the counter, I popped in the new parts, tightened the screws and had hubs hold the door up so I could guide it back on to the peg that hold the hinge in on the bottom of the door. 

Mission complete! The video guy says 15 minutes, but I took 40 minutes. I struggled with the first screw on top, because my socket wasn't deep enough to get a good hold on it, so I had to go fetch a different 5/16 socket! Then my top 3 screws weren't 5/16", but 8mm, I'm so glad the guy mentioned that in the video, I was ready with a 8mm handy! I love it when a DIY goes so well, and this video made it so easy! I ordered a seal too, but I might send it back, I think the problem is solved!

Merry New Year

 

This busy guy was here for the eve. We made a Costco run

And since a busy boy couldn't manage to leave the tree alone, 

We took it down, of course there was the helper, who though tthe bag of bows was there just for him!!

He tends to throw everything off the bench and then take up his position

These quilts are waiting to go to his Mommy's car/house.

Such a busy boy!

Finally NAP TIME!!!!!

After he left, I got busy and finished clue 6 for the Quiltville Mystery quilt.

And then at 1am on New Year's Day, I woke up sick. Thankfully after spending all day in bed or puking or pooping, I'm back in good shape today! Merry New Year!

Christmas

 We had a wonderful time at Julie's for Christmas Eve. 

Jean with DD and Dylan, 

Julie with DD and DIlly, 

Here's the ball when I got done wrapping. It weighs 20lbs for sure.

We tried out the saran wrap game. I got a ton of small candy, toys, teenage stuff and wrapped it all up in a roll and a half of saran wrap. The game is that the person next to the one with the ball, has to roll doubles on the dice to get their turn unrolling the ball. 

The kids had a lot of fun, I tried to have things the teens would like as well as the little kids. Deodorant, gift cards and lots of candy. 

The teens all liked it, maybe we'll do it again. 

Ben, Dilly and Jaymie resting up before the game.

And then we had the kids over for Christmas day at 3pm.

I had asked Dannie to get her family Christmas jammies picture, instead they came in their jammies, so I could take the picture!

We also got Bean's group in the picture taking mode! What a nice surprise.

As usual, we are missing one teen-Jaymie has another commitment.

As I awalys say-it's impossible to get everyone looking good in one picture!

Presents were all a hit this year!

Dilly was ready for a nap, but he loved the sit and spin.

Drew had the best time ever, I think. First the remote controlled snake, then best of all, a pencil sharpener and pencils!!!

He was so excited!!

I was a bad picture taker, I didn't get the older kids opening presents much. But I think they were pretty happy with their gifts.

Almost Christmas

I stitched up this Santa Panel just in time for Christmas decorating. 

I did entirely free motion quilting on Freddie. 

And the backing fabric is so cute! 

On a whim, I stopped by the Goodwill store and spotted this pretty Jadeite bowl! 

It's Pioneer Woman, I think, and it's not old, but DD will like it just fine I think!

I'll put it to good use for Christmas eve at Julie's house!

The tree is ready for the family to come over. Notice there are no candy canes or ornaments at the bottom of the tree....Dilly cleared them out!

I also go this little snowman panel quilted. It fits just right on the door. 

I loaded it on Freddie the long way, still had to roll it a little bit, but it went really fast!

I forgot to take pictures while it was loaded on there, but you can see the top leader is still attached here. 

It looks good on the front door, so that's another project done!

I took Dilly shopping the other day, when we were in DiIllards, they had this big Santa that was singing and dancing-he was enchanted!

Then home for a nap-he fell asleep on Grampa! awwwww

We've had him a few different days-always getting a candy cane.

And it was nice enough that we went outside to swing a little bit

And he always says HI to the big snowman. 

I think we're all ready for Christmas!