Thursday, August 26, 2010

MOVING!

BACK TO CALIFORNIA!

Jeremy got orders to go back to Monterey, CA for an intermediate language course. Layla and I get to go with him because it is such a long course! We're going to be about 3 hours away from my family so it will be nice to be able to see them without taking a plane or a looong car ride! We're only going to be there for about 10 months, but I'm so excited to be moving back to my home state!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Still in Northern California visiting with my family. It's HOT as heck here! I don't mind it too much though because it's dry heat. I'm glad to be away from the humidity.

Things that make me happy:
Hanging out with my family.
Sore muscles from an AMAZING work out yesterday!
Cuddling with my honey {I can't wait for him to come home!}
Reading to my daughter.

Book I'm reading:
Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence.
{Yeah, yeah. You don't have to tell me twice. I'm a complete Jane Austen nerd.}

What I'm enjoying on TV:
The Bachelor Pad starts tonight!
Pretty Little Liars
Ghost Hunters International


On the menu for dinner:
No idea.


On my To Do List:
Finish some laundry (I'm wearing one of my dad's shirts because mine are in the washer!)
Sew some quilts and a pillow case.

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Cheesecake bars from Bakerella.

In the craft basket:
I have 4 blankets I need to sew!

Looking forward to this week:
Well heading home will be bitter sweet. I'm looking forward to a road trip with my mom, and sleeping in my own bed, but it's going to be hard to say good bye to my family. Layla and I will miss everyone!


Tips and Tricks:
If you're not that great with a sewing machine keep someone around who knows what they're doing. Thanks mom =)


My favorite blog post this week:
I haven't been reading too many blogs lately =(


Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Nothing new.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):




















On my mind:

Road trip that's coming up. I'm excited to get home and get ready for autumn. I'm so ready for the seasons to change!

Monday, August 2, 2010

MUSTACHE PILLOW!


I made this awesome mustache pillow with my mom's sewing machine. It's going to sit on my couch!

The Return of Happy Homemake Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Hot & Dry! It's been a nice vacation from hot & muggy.


Things that make me happy:
Antique shopping.


Book I'm reading:
Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence.


What I'm enjoying on TV:
How I met your mother.
The Bachelorette.


On the menu for dinner:
Spaghetti and garlic bread!


On my To Do List:
Get ready for Tahoe trip tomorrow.
Grocery shopping.


New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
My mom's sloppy joes.
In the craft basket:
Mustache pillows and framed artwork.


Looking forward to this week:
Fabric shopping for mustache pillows and quilts!


Tips and Tricks:
When going on a road trip bring laundry baskets and use the large tupper-wear storage containers. They help save space!


My favorite blog post this week:
I haven't done any blog reading the past two weeks because I haven't had computer access.


No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

























On my mind:

Trip to Tahoe tomorrow. Trip to gold country next week. Heading home in two weeks. Busy, busy, busy!!