I've been dreaming of a date night with the hubs for a while, and though I know it will be a long time coming I spent some time tonight making myself a cute date night outfit. I need to do things to take my focus off my husbands surgery, he requires as much attention as my little ones and it is taxing on me. I spend more time frustrated with him than I like. I know it cant be helped and this isn't the first surgery I have nursed him through, and he is lucky I love him because anyone else I would have left to fend for themselves. Back to my date night outfit, it is much dressier than I have picked in the past, but I think my style is evolving from the tees and jeans of college to dressing like an adult. I need to increase my quantity of blouses, trousers, and skirts. I love the necklace I included here and I actually think I would buy it, when I get the opportunity.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Fun Times
So I was just introduced to my new favorite pastime, Polyvore. I can see myself spending hours and hours playing with this. I just put together an outfit for a contest and I seriously wasted 2 hours that I should have been sleeping. I think this would be a great way to include my sense of style in my blog. See:
http://www.polyvore.com/fun/set?id=21256074
I also laughed till I cried at Kendi's post from today. It was seriously hilarious. It was so funny that my husband thought I was off my rocker. I could not even read it to hubs without laughing hysterically.
http://www.polyvore.com/fun/set?id=21256074
I also laughed till I cried at Kendi's post from today. It was seriously hilarious. It was so funny that my husband thought I was off my rocker. I could not even read it to hubs without laughing hysterically.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Bad News Bears
This week has been horrible. I wont divulge every single detail, but I will let you know that it has concluded with my husband's surgery today. It was very stressful for me all week and now we are home (outpatient surgery) and I am worn out completely. I want to escape somewhere all alone and just cry for a while till I feel better. Poor hubs is in a lot of pain and there is nothing I can do for him other than push fluids and his meds on him. Let me tell you we had to jump through hoops to even have the surgery. And then the repair he needed was worse than anticipated.
On a lighter note one of my best friends is getting married tomorrow, and I am super excited. I have no idea what I am going to wear though, I guess I will have to pull a miracle out of my closet, and maybe I can get a pic so you can see my sense of style, after all I want this to eventually become a style blog. You know, when I have the money and time to stop dressing like a college student!
On a lighter note one of my best friends is getting married tomorrow, and I am super excited. I have no idea what I am going to wear though, I guess I will have to pull a miracle out of my closet, and maybe I can get a pic so you can see my sense of style, after all I want this to eventually become a style blog. You know, when I have the money and time to stop dressing like a college student!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Newness
I finally got a header on here that I like, sort of. Photoshop wasn't completely cooperating, so I compromised. This is my real clothesline though! I eventually want to get a picture of my Grandma's clothesline for my header. Her's is fantastically old and I think it is much cuter! I want it in sepia instead of black and white also. Someday I'm sure, I just need to bring a load or two of laundry to her house along with my camera and snap away. While I had the camera out though I got some pictures of my kids swinging, they were having a blast and it was so cute!
Notice my husband and the lawn mower in the background.... Mommy gets out of all the hard jobs when the kids want to play!
*fixed my picture, btu i still want to get a picture of grandmas clothesline!
Notice my husband and the lawn mower in the background.... Mommy gets out of all the hard jobs when the kids want to play!
*fixed my picture, btu i still want to get a picture of grandmas clothesline!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Mixed Bag
I have been feeling a little off this week. Have you ever had one of those weeks? Where everything is just a little wrong? That has been this week, and it has been so for lots of reasons. The biggest issue for me this week is my husbands impending surgery. We met with the nurse today to do a pre-surgery appointment and I realized that this surgery is going to be bigger than I thought it was going to be, and I am very nervous about it. I am borderline panicking to tell the truth. I want to just tell him to avoid it at all costs even though I know that it will help him in the long run by alleviating much of his pain. I'm just SCARED. I have sat through him having major surgery twice before and I don't like it one little bit. (different surgery than this one, though I won't tell exactly what they all are because it is his issue not mine)
To top this off today is my 5th anniversary. Granted we never make a big deal about our anniversary, but this one is like a milestone almost! Instead of spending a totally fun day together and with the kids we spent the morning between the Dr.'s office and the hospital doing surgery prep, you know labs and tests, how fun, BLAH! We were able to go out for lunch though, took a walk through a local tourist attraction, and had ice cream cones. Now however instead of something romantic like snuggling he is playing a computer game with his son and the sons friend. I would totally play too but my computer is broke and the borrowed one I am using has nothing cool installed. I miss my computer!
I'm sorry I'm being a Gloomy Gus tonight, I just needed to get it out, you know? Maybe this way my week will be a little less off.
To top this off today is my 5th anniversary. Granted we never make a big deal about our anniversary, but this one is like a milestone almost! Instead of spending a totally fun day together and with the kids we spent the morning between the Dr.'s office and the hospital doing surgery prep, you know labs and tests, how fun, BLAH! We were able to go out for lunch though, took a walk through a local tourist attraction, and had ice cream cones. Now however instead of something romantic like snuggling he is playing a computer game with his son and the sons friend. I would totally play too but my computer is broke and the borrowed one I am using has nothing cool installed. I miss my computer!
I'm sorry I'm being a Gloomy Gus tonight, I just needed to get it out, you know? Maybe this way my week will be a little less off.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Pretties
I haven't had much to write about lately, just doing the same old stuff. Laundry and Dishes, story of my life! I did browse a few new sites this week though, and fell in love with eShakti and Shabby Apple. I found some very adorable clothes, especially dresses. And I really like the customization option on eShakti. I have a lot of trouble finding clothes that actually fit me, my shoulders are too narrow for my arms and sleeves never fit me right. I also have a high waist. I find it weird and off the rack clothes never fit properly. I guess I should learn to tailor my own clothes, or order EVERYTHING from eShakti!
I also have been toying with the idea of making my own jewelry. Just for myself, I don't plan on selling it at this point, but hey, you never know. I also found in my dusty jewelry box an adorable handmade bracelet I bought from a friend, ages ago, and wore it the other day to church. (I'll post a picture later!) I find that since I started this blog and added more blogs to my regular reading I have been more conscious of how I dress and what I accessories I use. I have found that my quantity of accessories is minuscule, so to improve my wardrobe I am going to start by increasing my pretties. By the way, thanks Indiana of Adored Austin for being my very first follower! I hope there are more someday, until then I will entertain you and myself!
I also have been toying with the idea of making my own jewelry. Just for myself, I don't plan on selling it at this point, but hey, you never know. I also found in my dusty jewelry box an adorable handmade bracelet I bought from a friend, ages ago, and wore it the other day to church. (I'll post a picture later!) I find that since I started this blog and added more blogs to my regular reading I have been more conscious of how I dress and what I accessories I use. I have found that my quantity of accessories is minuscule, so to improve my wardrobe I am going to start by increasing my pretties. By the way, thanks Indiana of Adored Austin for being my very first follower! I hope there are more someday, until then I will entertain you and myself!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Hard Work
I went to a craft fair today and worked my tush off. My parents make maple syrup and for as long as I can remember they have sold their crop at craft shows. (shameless plug... www.rmgmaple.com ) I have loved these craft shows for as long as I can remember also. I love to look at all the handmade items. Today I had the misfortune of being directly across from a jewelry booth and a lady that made items from neck/bow-ties and silk scarves, I want to clean both of them out, but sadly I didn't have any money to spend. There was also a booth with adorable baby clothes and crocheted baby toys, sob! I did have fun looking again though, i could never get bored with looking!!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Woman's Work is Never Done
WOW! I am on my 7th load of laundry for today. We had a rainy spell and some really humid weather so my clothesline was useless, needless to say I put off my laundry till i could use it again. I finally got it finished this week also; I couldn't put up half of my rope because of a missing hook! I also actually managed to get my 3 year old to help me clean up some today. Everything she put away was HERS. She takes over the house and is horrible about picking things up. Minus moving all the baby equipment I should be able to vacuum my living room tonight, and finish my dishes, or at least get another load in the dishwasher. I never knew that 6 people could create so much work, I really feel sorry for my mom now, because she worked a full time job, worked at our family business, followed me to almost all of my high school activities (mostly sports) and managed to keep a nicer house than I can. Granted the circumstances were a bit different, and I'm sure we all helped with our share, but it is amazing how poorly I keep house compared to my mom. I can come up with a thousand excuses not to do household chores, and believe me I take advantage of said excuses often! Here is a pictuer of my mom from camping last weekend, she is amazing :)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Busy Busy Bee!
So I have been away for a bit, but I went camping for the weekend, so I have an excuse! I had a fantastic holiday with my family. The hubs and I went to a nearby state park with my parents along with my two little munchkins and my nephew. We did a lot of bike riding and reading. I was able to read John Grisham's A Time to Kill from cover to cover. I rediscovered my love for John Grishom as an author last week when I took my daughter to story time at the local public library. I hadn't read one of his books in years (close to 10!) I had been stuck in a rut reading and rereading some of my new favorites. I also read Dear John by Nicholas Sparks, and I HAVE to watch the movie now ASAP. I will probably read more of his books too. Today is library day again, no story time this week, but the munchkin and I are going anyway! To return our books and checkout new ones, maybe the library will even have Dear John on DVD so I can borrow that too!!
I also have been enjoying Hot Fudge Sundaes in my new sundae bowls, they make me happy!
Mine is the one on the left, without the bananas!
As soon as I bring the camera inside and get the pictures off of it I will share some biking and beach pictures!
~Both of my babies at the beach~
I also have been enjoying Hot Fudge Sundaes in my new sundae bowls, they make me happy!
Mine is the one on the left, without the bananas!
As soon as I bring the camera inside and get the pictures off of it I will share some biking and beach pictures!
~Both of my babies at the beach~
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