Because I don't have enough to do :)

I was perusing craigslist tonight, as I always do, looking for something to catch my eye.  Then I saw this!

Isn't it beautiful!  (The window, not the flower)  This guy has 14 of them for sale for just $5 each.  I am purchasing 2 of them.  What am I going to do with them?  I'm so glad you asked!  I am going to make something like this!

Well, obviously not exactly like that because the windows are different.  I'm so excited!  I am thinking about putting nice paper in the window part maybe...or maybe pictures of us or the boys.  I can't wait to get started. :)

Romeo the....goof.

My husband is such a goof. Monday night he decided to clean out the pantry and fridge. He does this every few months go get rid of expired food and make room for the astronomical amount of Gatorade and Snapple that he buys. I guess he was really bored and decided to make it more entertaining for himself. He started talking with a Latino accent. No, he was not talking to me....he was talking to the food. Yep, he was discussing with the food what their fate was (trash or stay). I love my goofball.

Friendship, dissected

So I have (or should I say had) this friend. We'll call her Mabel*. Mabel and I became friends in college. Sometimes I think it was out of necessity, but alas, we were friends. I was there for her through thick and thin, she was there for me through...well, some thick and thin. (Get where I'm going with this). Anywho, I got married and had kids and my priorities changed. She did not, and her's did not. So we grew apart. Stuff happens. You don't always have the same friends. Friends come and go, yadda yadda. Long story short (because it's a super long story and would take me days to write) Mable decided that it was my fault and that we were no longer friends. She informed me of this via good ole Facebook. Nothing like a break-up on facebook, right? Then she promptly deleted me...and my sister...and my mom. What?! Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Anywho, when one door closes, another opens, right? In steps Amy (and yes, that is her real name). Amy and I were friends all through school, up until 11th grade that is. Then something stupid happened and we were dramatic and immature and stopped talking. Believe me, it was stupid. We both agree on that part. BUT (getting to the door opening part) she contacted me via Facebook. Yep, Facebook can tear you apart or bring you together. We actually hung out on Saturday and it was like nothing had changed. Those 11 years that we didn't talk seemed like barely a week. Yes, a lot had happened and we did fill each other in on the details. But we started right where we left off (minus the stupid argument from 11th grade). It was awesome!

I am glad we got back in touch. She came back into my life right when I needed it. We have both definitely matured and I'm sure we won't be deleting each other on Facebook over stupid little things anytime soon. :) Happy day.

*Names have been changed to protect the innocent, or those who *think* they are innocent

Awesome Giveaway!

Check out this awesome giveaway from Crataholics Anonymous blog!

They are giving away a custom portrait from Modern Bird Studios.  What is Modern Bird Studios you ask?

Check them out HERE!

The hard part is going to be deciding what picture to use if I win! ;)

Um...so it's been a while?

Yeah, so, I guess I haven't blogged in a while.  Oops.  Well, there's been a lot going on.  For starters, I lost almost 30 lbs!  Woot Woot!  Here are a before and after picture.

And After

Second...I started running, a lot.  Hence the weight loss I suppose.  I ran a 5k back in June and actually have two more that I am signed up for.  One is in October and then I am doing the Free to Breathe 5k in November.  The Free to Breathe run is for Lung Cancer Research and Awareness.  I am raising money for the race.  If you would like to help by donate, please click the link below. :)

Free To Breathe

Other than that I have been doing a lot of sewing.  I have made dresses for me, bags for me and my sisters among others.  I just made a lunch bag for myself using a jellyroll from Moda.  I love it!!

So that is it really.  It's been a busy year.  BUT I am hoping to get back into blogging.  Thanks for reading!!!

Love is all you need.....

I think this video says it all :)

LOVE

A New Blog to Love!

I stumbled upon a new (to me) blog today called My Mama Made It.  The first post I saw was for a giveaway for an amazing cape that had me mesmerized.  I would definitely love to be the winner of that giveaway!  I would say to go enter the giveaway...but I want it all to myself. ;)

(Picture copyright of Alexis of My Mama Made It)

Isn't this cape AMAZING! :drool:

I highly recommend that you stop on over and check out the giveaway and all the blog has to offer! :)