Hunter's Blanket

I really wanted to get Kelli something special for her baby shower so I decided to make Baby Hunter a blanket. I knew it would mean a lot being as I made it. Since I recently took back up sewing I decided this was the best way to go. Although the steps were simple I was hesitant because my last attempt at applique was a failure. I gathered my patience and went to work. I started by cutting out the letters of his name from fabric.

Next I sewed them onto the top layer of fleece. From there I combined the top and bottom layer of fleece together and added a blue silk binding around the edges.

Done.

Or so I thought; in my last stretch of binding I ruined a corner that I couldn't redeem. After much thinking of how to save the blanket ( not only had it taken me a few hours but this was the night before the shower) I saw my left over fabric from his name. I cut pieces out of the remains and placed them over each corner.

The blanket looked amazing and I was proud to give it to her.

Although the gift was for Matt, Kelli, and Baby Hunter I was as happy as they were to receive it. The feeling of giving a homemade gift not only touched their hearts but mine and the accomplishment of finishing the blanket when I had my doubts and concerns was rewarding to me.

Explorers

This weekend we headed up to Manhattan to visit our friends; Kelli and Matt.

While we were there the four of us stopped by this beautiful waterfall.

The second we got there shoes were off and the boys were in the water exploring.

They found a small cave under the waterfall and headed in!

Down the way we found a tree swing which they spent a good 30 minutes jumping off of.

The whole trip was a nice get away for the weekend and we enjoyed spending time with our friends. The drive was short and smooth. We were lucky to not have any car troubles this time :)

I can't leave that like THAT!

Maybe it's my OCD but this morning I had to laugh at myself.....

I was caught up in blogging my previous post when I realized it was time for me to head to work. I went to the kitchen to grab some graham crackers to snack on at work when I noticed I had not cleaned or put away the pans from last night. Original thought was I can't leave that like that, so I washed and put away the pans. I grabbed my crackers and headed for my keys only to see two pairs of my shoes under the side table in the living room. Again, I can't leave that like that, so I put down my things and picked up my shoes to put away. After throwing them in my closet I turn to see my bed isn't made. Now on most days this would not bother me but for some reason today it did.... I can't leave that like that. I made the bed, and turned to finally leave, or so I thought. There right by the door of my bedroom is a huge pile of laundry needing washed. I picked up what I could grab and threw it in the washer. Realizing this could continue for another hour I decided I HAVE to leave. On my finally attempt to get out of the house and to work I see my camera on the counter and with a quick glance at the clock I think to myself... What would any blogger do in this situation??

Take a picture and blog so others can laugh along with me of course.

Notice the time of 8:15
My commute to work is roughly 25 minutes and I am due there at 8:30. Dang my OCD!

My World

Want to know what has been going on in the world of me?

I know you are all so interested so here is a bit of what's been up lately.

*I ordered a new backpack for school. Although my excitement was not overwhelming I am ready for school to start, or should I say I am ready for the first 4 weeks; the following 12 weeks of the semester do not excite me

*Austin's truck brakes went out so we have been down to only one vehicle. This has been a problem since we have such different schedules.

*We continue to pray for the start of growing our family. It has been 15 months of no luck

*I have been working/playing around in Photoshop. I really like seeing the different things I am able to create. Most of the time I just do a lot of random things till I like the outcome :) I have been reading and learning actually techniques as well.

*I haven't been sleeping much at night, I just lay wide awake. Austin says it is because I always have too much on my mind.

*I have been considering losing the 8 pounds my doctor made me gain; they just don't fit into my lifestyle or summer clothes or swim suit for that matter.

*I want to get highlights in my hair, the only problem is I only like them for the first 6 weeks. After that I don't want to pay to get them touched up and I hate the look of growing them out.

*I put my first item to sell on ebay up yesterday. I don't know if it will sell but I thought I would try.

*Lastly I am hoping the change in my change jar is enough (or more) to pay for my school books, which is exactly $358.54

Tomorrow

We all have the habit of saying it... tomorrow.
Tomorrow I will this and tomorrow I will that
Lately I have had a lot of things to do tomorrow

Tomorrow I will...

Start walking every evening

Stop drinking pop

Give the dogs a bath

Go to the grocery store with a list so every night before dinner I don't have to run to Dillons for that nights dinner ingredients

Do my P90X workout

Read a book

Be a better listener

Get up earlier in the mornings so I have time to put something other than workout shorts and a t-shirt on (ha)

Clean out the hall closet

Go through the junk in the spare bedroom

Spend time with my mom, dad and sister

Call my Grandparents

Learn to drive stick

So, what is it that you are doing tomorrow?

Easy Headband

Being as it is summer, I hate to have my hair in my face.

Bangs are the worst.

I took some ribbon, embellishments, hair ties and hot glue to make these simple headbands.

Because they are so easy and quick I was able to make several to match just about anything I wear.

Beating the Summer Heat

This summer has been hot.

Really hot.

In the summer there is nothing I like more than to lay in a pool and tan.

I don't have a pool.

I don't have a YMCA membership that allows me to sit in their pools

This is what I have.

A $10 baby pool from Wal-Mart

No complaining on my end, it does the trick.

Lucky for me, I am just small enough to lay perfectly in this pool.

Not only does it keep me cooled off but it is shallow enough that my hair doesn't get wet and turn into a crazy mess.

And my favorite snack to enjoy while laying in my sweet pool..

Mixed berry smoothie

I have always loved smoothies and last summer started testing ways to make my own.

After many tries I found the perfect combination of ingredients

Want to know how to make it??

Well, I will tell you whats in it but I don't have measurements. I pretty much just wing it from sight.

Approximately...

1 cup milk

1 sugar packet

1 cup frozen mixed berries (or fruit of your choice)

1 Tbs. honey

3-4 ice cubes

Blend and Enjoy!