Random blogging thoughts...

When I started this blog I thought I would origionally use it as a photo blog because I was trying to show off my photography so that I could get into photographing things. It didn't work all that well. Although I had contacted some people on craig's list for weddings, nothing ended up working out. Photography is really tough to get into. I think I like using it as a photo/craft blog. I want to come up with a creative title but I always draw a blank when I try to think of things! Any ideas? Leave me a comment!

I have been really enjoying our new house! it's fun unpacking things and putting them away in their permanant places. There wasn't a lot of room at the apartment, things were kind of piled on top of other things...

When we were in the apartment I had bought my sewing machine from a thrift store because I decided that sewing was something that I wanted to pick up! I had sewn before when I was single and lived with my parents...My mom had taught me some basics. It was hard to sew in the apartment because the cat would be all over me and my stuff when I got it out. It was also annoying having to put it all away when I was done...I love having a craft room! I can shut the door to keep the cat away, turn on my music and escape for a while. :)

I play volleyball on Tuesday nights. I enjoy getting out for a little exercise, although I don't always feel like going! Even if I have to be convinced to go I'm always glad I do.

Next project... A dress! I got the cutest pattern and fabric. Cant' wait! I hope it turns out to be wearable! :)

Sewing creations...

Here is another purse that I just finished this evening. Well, it's a hand bag really. I am very pleased with how it turned out!



A while back I got a sewing machine from a thrift store because I thought it would be a fun hobby to have! So far I have made a shirt, 2 purses and a skirt from a vintage dress that I bought at a thrift store. Sadly I forgot to take pictures of the whole dress before I cut it in half!!!








The dress had a sheer skirt that went around the bottom half of it so that was already made. All I had to do was cut the actual dress in half and put some elastic in the waist.

Last night we went to see my my sister-in-law's brother's band play! They are a 9th grade rock band and were really good! :) I took some photos and I wanted to post a few of my favorites...

Solid Ground

Spring Fever!

Spring is finally here! The days are getting nicer, well most of them...We have had a few yucky ones including today. I hate yucky days because it just drains all my energy. It's like I suddenly have no desire to get out and do anything or let alone do anything around the house. I do love hearing the birds out though, rain or shine they are there. Their sweet chirps always make me smile. I bought a bicycle the other day! Woohoo! I am very happy with it. I took some time to really look around and find the right one because I really didn't want to spend money on a piece of junk. I am pretty certain that I found the right one. I rode it to my parents house the other day, 2.6 miles! I had no idea it was that far. Well, that isn't very far but it just didn't seem like they only lived 2 miles away. Compared to how far we lived before when we were in the apartment it's very close! Anyways it felt so great! The sun was out and it was in the 60's! I was able to wear a tank top and jeans, comfortably. Oh it was just wonderful. I haven't really gotten out to exercise in a while, hopefully I will be able to start a good biking routine.

Yesterday (Sunday) was a beautiful day. We went Lake Nockamixon with my brother and his wife. Sadly the sun wasn't out the whole time which made it a bit cold. I always have this mindset of when spring arrives it will suddenly be WARM outside. I wish that was the case. Here are a few pictures of out day.

I had today off work. It's always nice to have Mondays off. I got up with a rather productive attitude. After eating a bowl of raisin bran I decided to put away the (at least 4 baskets) of clean laundry sitting on our bedroom floor. Folding clothes is definitely not my favorite thing to do but it always feels great once it's finished and everything is put away neatly.

I went out to lunch with my brother Matt. We went to Chili's for burgers, Yum! : ) It was nice to get out of the house for a bit in the middle of the day. Mainly because I wanted to get away from unpacking. I have been lazy...there are a few more rooms to unpack but I am just not motivated to do it! I will, eventually. Hopefully this week because it's our turn to host the Black Sheep this Friday. That is our small group from church, It's basically our Bible study group.

I am thinking about becoming a CNA-certified nurses aid. There is a class starting up in the end of April and I am going to try to get into it. I have always wanted to be a nurse but school has never been my thing. I tend to give up on things faster than I can convince myself that I have barely given it a chance. I think that if I can make it through this 3 week class I could try it out for a while to see how I like it. Maybe then I will know if I want to continue to become a nurse.

Well, that's all for now.