Happy Birthday!

My little man, Max, turned 1 yesterday and to celebrate I cooked a breakfast for dinner for him, me, Jake and Jake's dog, Fernando. We also had mimosas (Max and 'Nando don't drink) and got a little silly.

Yeah..I've been in a room all alone all week with my dog.

I also sewed him a sweet red bow tie to wear on his special day. He hated it, of course, but I got a good laugh out of it.

Hehe...I'm getting stranger every day. And you all get to watch my slow decline!!!! *$*(&@#$^saihfes;fkjeoslsel

Good to be home...

Well, Texas was great fun. Lots of good food and good drink, and I finally got to meet my long-lost cousin (?) that I've been chatting with online for probably 10 years but never met. I also flew for the first (and second) time in my life and was thoroughly terrified for some parts.

I had a wild weekend with some very much-needed girl time and now it's back to the grind. I'm glad to be back home with my dogs and Jake but not so excited about the ton of work I have to catch up on...

Sewing might have to wait a couple days while I get back into the groove of things, but I promise you I'm gonna tear it up once I get to it!

Weekend Recap

I have to say I didn't do any sewing this weekend. We did have a fire in our fire pit twice AND we played Life twice (I also even ruined the game by spilling red punch all over it because I was trying to play for Jake who was talking too much). I also scored that wacky green fabric at a thrift store. It's a huge ugly skirt with pleats and an elastic waistband. And I know exactly what it's going to be turned into.

Weekend Recap

I know, I know. It's a 3-day weekend but since I'm actually working today and getting emails for more work, then I'm gonna say my 3-day weekend is over. Sigh.

Anyway, this weekend was dark and gloomy and rainy and we even had the rain freeze over last night/this morning. Utah isn't really giving me many reasons to stay much longer...
We watched the rain one evening for a bit and the next day was nice for about 5 hours so I took advantage of that and took my book and a blanket outside. I also finally finished Cold Mountain and it's definitely one of those books that leaves an impression. I recommend it.

Off to work!

Weekend Recap

I can't say this weekend wasn't amazing. Friday, we finished work early and saw Bridesmaids. I really suggest you watch it. We laughed the entire time even though everyone else in theater, I think, was either offended or clueless. But I promise, if you're into humor, you'll like it.

Saturday, I went to Salt Lake and hung out with friends. Then Sunday was back to Salt Lake for six hours of BBQing, slip-n-sliding (my idea), live music, and fun times.

I also made Jake whole wheat pancakes from scratch on Saturday. Because I'm super wife. I definitely feel like super wife as I type this in my PJs at 11:38 AM.

Oh, and Jake mowed our lawn that was full of dandelions. Because he's super husband.

Weekend Recap

Last Friday it snowed all night, this Friday - not so much. Saturday we woke up to what I felt like was the warmest weather I'd experienced in ages. It went from cold to BLAZING no problem. It was a beautiful day with lots of activity in our neighborhood. And then, of course, it rained all day Sunday. But Saturday was amazing. I sewed an original top (will blog later) and turned another shirt and a dress into two new items of clothing (will also blog later). I also finished a little guy who MIGHT look like a cowboy. All this while an announcer was booming from the skate park behind our house due to a Volcom skate competition being held.

This weekend was perfect. And might I add that I also made enchiladas and these Sweet Tea Bourbon cocktails from Joy the Baker?

YUM.

Weekend Recap

This weekend happened to be pretty eventful for us. Aside from reading most of the day in bed with our pooch, we went up to Salt Lake for dinner and a show with some friends. And after it got done snowing Friday night, it was a little sunny on Sunday. I also made a silly lace headband that I had a good time wearing yesterday.

Oh and...don't mind the weeds in our grass :/

Weekend Recap

This weekend I finished The Reader - wasn't my fave but still really good. I'm starting to see more about it now that I let it sit with me. Then I picked up another book: Cold Mountain. Spent all day Saturday reading. I also baked these Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls. Way too delicious. And of course, we spent time with our new best friend, Fernando.

Weekend Recap

This weekend was PACKED full of family fun time. My family (mom, dad, and brother) came to visit Jake and me all the way from California. They're actually still here, but I have some down time to blog. We went to downtown SLC and did some shopping at an antique mall, we did some thrifting, and we ate way too much delicious food. We also visited the Kennecott mine, which I'll have you know is man's largest excavation - visible from space, even.

My parents brought their little chihuahua terrier puppy (a girl) and she had a hard time with our chihuahua (a boy) that we got the day before they came. They're still battling a little but they're much friendlier than when they first met.

I'll have to take pictures of all of our finds and gifts from California and the new addition to our family.

Weekend Recap

The weekend was really cloudy and rainy (it even snowed a good amount overnight on Friday) but it all cleared up on Sunday just in time to grill some salmon. So delicious. But after about two hours, it got too cold to keep the grill hot so I had to pack it up and pretend to grill inside with my broiler. It was good while it lasted.

I also had my first experience sewing with striped fabric (with some pointers from my mother-in-law). I'll show you that later.

Weekend Recap

The weekend started out with a bit of thrifting, then turned into a fun night out with friends. The next day, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast at a place in town that we'd been eyeing. And it truly was all we hoped it would be. I haven't stopped dreaming about that food since. And who can beat a restaurant that has booths lined in cowboy print fabric? Who?!

I also got a nice mini tour of Utah Valley University, which made me lament the fact that I didn't try a bigger, nicer university when I had the chance to, 7 years ago. But, then I remembered how much I hate school and how much I loved having a degree after 18 months.

P.S. that petrified cat is the scariest/worst thing I've seen in person.

Weekend Recap

The weather was beautiful this weekend, so we spent some time (4 hours) napping outside on a blanket. That was the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon.