Thursday, April 30, 2009

I Can't Stop Myself!


I've been on a sewing kick lately. It's all I think about. And I've only recently discovered just how many free patterns there are on the internet!




And then there was this purse I just had to try. I made it for a gift for my sister's birthday. Since I wasn't sure which she would like, I made two. I don't know why since I don't even use a purse and now I have an extra one.



I've got some serious issues. Send me to sewers anonymous or something. I can't stop!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Freebies

The other day I'm sitting here thinking about money.

So what to do about it.

I get online and google birthday clubs and free food.

I signed up for Coldstone, Baskin Robins, Dairy Queen, and Red Robin.

Maybe more, but I can't remember.

I got an e-mail from Red Robin for a free gourmet burger today.

A free blizzard at Dairy Queen yesterday.

Free ice cream at Cold Stone two days ago.

A free scoop at Baskin Robins yesterday too.

Life is good.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

A picture kind of day...


I love this kid. He loves his boots and his bike.


I had a breakthrough with Samantha. Her awful teeth are finally through and she's now a totally different person and quite pleasant to be around! Goodbye Grouchy Gus!

I was feeling adventurous and shot all these pictures in MANUAL mode!! I know. SCARY! I'm livin' on the edge!
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Diaper Bag on the Cheap

My diaper bag has started to fall apart. What a pity. It was so cute and perfect. I can't afford to buy a new one, so I took a lesson from the awesome seamstresses out there (Jenn J., Ashlee W. just to name a few) Yeah you guys inspired me.

I started it this afternoon. I can't tell you how confused I was with the stupid pockets on the inside, but I figure if they can do it I can do it.


Please don't anyone click on the picture to make it bigger. You will be able to see all the flaws and oopsies I made. (Now I know you all will!) Oh well. I am no seamstress.

Friday, April 17, 2009

A 22 week teaser


I had Logan take this picture for me this morning. I really need to get that boy his own camera. So here is the picture you have all been wanting to see. Yep. Me with a big belly again. Typical.

My hair really doesn't look like that normally. I just have it pulled into a ponytail since it's laundry day.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

If you haven't seen this, you need to!

I saw this on The Insider last night and was in shock! It is the most inspiring video!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

Sorry, it won't let me embed the video. Just click the link.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Happy Easter Everybody!!



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The kids got all gussied up today so I could take some pictures. I love living here. There is always a good place for a photo shoot. And we had to take a picture of Miss Samantha in the special dress Grandma M. made for her! So cute! But I'm not biased or anything.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

On the results....

After a crazy hectic morning, here I go with the results of our day.

On passing the Bar, Trevor didn't pass! I know. I know. It pretty much stinks to high heaven. We knew it was pretty likely after the bad couple of days he had while taking the Bar. We will know more about that in a few days though. So July Bar here we come!

As for our other news, it's a GIRL!!!! Crazy! Sami will have so much fun with her baby sister! We are excited and I'm for darn sure not going to let our bad news ruin our good news! I can't wait to get out the baby bows and cute little shoes that Samantha has outgrown. Maybe I'll even whip out a few more bows!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

So what do you think, hmmm?Do you think my daddy passed the Bar? Do you think my mommy is having a boy or a girl?

Monday, April 6, 2009

HE PASSED!!!!!!!!!

.....the MPRE. Whatever that stands for, he passed! Trevor says it's not a big deal. I'm hoping it's an omen for things to come! Also, the best news ever! After many rejection letters Trevor finally got an interview! It's scheduled for this Friday in Pocatello. Cross your fingers! This is a big week for us!

Bar results come out Thursday!

Sunday, April 5, 2009


Life is good, so can't we just get on with this week already?

Wednesday, April 1, 2009


I have been getting ready to plant a garden. Logan and I planted all the seeds a while ago and have been watching and watering them. We have been so excited to see all of them sprouting up. We keep them in a wagon which is brought inside at night and outside during the day.

The other day Trevor asked to use the said wagon, so Logan and I took the plants to a sunny location on the grass and unloaded them for a rest. As I was laying in bed trying to wake up the next morning, I remembered our poor plants had not made it inside the night before. I knew it was too late even before I reached them. I ran to them in my pajamas crying "NOOOO!" It was too late. The tall plants were covered in frost, stems wilted and laying down across each other as if to say goodbye. All that work. GONE!

So now we get to plant more seeds. They will be even better than before. I look at it as good practice. I never have had a green thumb. Maybe my thumb is getting a tad greener through all this.

Although the picture at the top of this post is lovely, it is not of my plants. I like to think that this is what my plants would have looked like had they had the chance to grow a little longer.