Tractor, Skirt, and Flowers

Yesterday we went to my in laws house to work on a garden that we are planning. Since it had just rained we did not get a whole lot done. We mainly went to celebrate my mother-in-laws birthday, which was Wednesday.

Cody on the tractor. He had so much fun.

I think his tractor is sexy.

I said I would keep you up to date on the skirt. The first week was washing and ironing the fabric, second week was cutting the fabric. So i did not want to bore you with those things. This week was pleats and waistband. I'm so excited that it is starting to look like a skirt.

I am so excited that spring is just around the corner. I have so many flowers in my yard that came from my dad's house that I love.

My sweet Bo that thinks he is a flower.

(he needs a hair cut so bad)

Sew Along!

I am excited to have joined to do a sew along at http://www.onepearlbutton.com/. Making a Marie skirt.

I got my supplies today and it starts tomorrow. 

Up close of the fabric

My optimistic side:

this will be a great experience

making a skirt for around $12.00

making my own clothes

trying something new

My pessimistic side:

I am new to sewing

I am new to sewing

oh did I mention:

I am new to sewing

All in all I am super excited. We will see how this goes. I will be sharing along the way on how this goes.

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

Friday:

Cody planned a date night. We went to eat and to see Dear John. It was such a great movie. If I had not been in a movie theater I would have been crying. Go see it if you have not.

Saturday:

I got to sleep in. I hardly ever sleep that late, so I figure I must have need the sleep or my body would not have let me sleep that long.

Then I went for a little retail therapy.

I got a new comforter set.

I also got a new pair of JS shoes. Shoes are my thing.

Sunday:

We went to church. A wonderful lesson was taught on Gods Amazing Grace. Such a wonderful lesson and so much to think about.

Then went to my aunts baby shower. This is baby # 4 for her but the 1^st girl.

Now home to watch the Super Bowl. I just watch for the commercials.

Hope everyone had a great weekend, and has a wonderful week.

Favorite Beauty Products

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Hair: This is by far the best product that I use daily for my super curly hair. Paul Mitchell Round Trip. I have went though some hair product but this is what works best for me. I also could not live without my trusty blow dryer.

Face: I have the complete line of the L'Oreal Bare Naturale gentle mineral makeup. I love how light it is on my face. I don't feel like I have any makeup on. It's so quick to apply.

I also could not live without Pond's Replenishing Moisturizer Lotion

(sorry it is such a bad pic)

Sephora is a wonderful place to buy all kinds of beauty products.

I love their selection of makeup tools.

Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend.

I am off for my surprise date night with the hubby.

Snow/Sleet Day!!

I was so excited to wake up and call work to find out we were going to be closed for the day due to the weather. I work at a clinic and we hardly ever close. Great day to stay in, cook a good meal and watch Sex and the City.

Chicken, mushrooms, and potatoes for dinner

4 Boneless skinless chicken breast

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can mushrooms

2 large potatoes

Spice to taste

Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-9

When Cody got home around 3 we took Bosco out for some fun in the snow.

He had so much fun. He was eating the snow every chance he got.

My 2 boys in the snow

Ribbon and Pearl Neclace

So when I was out looking for a shirt for NYE, I was also on the hunt for a necklace. I found one that I loved... until I looked at the price tag. $14.50. Really. I will not pay that much for fashion jewelry. Call me cheap, I call it being practical. So off to my favorite craft store with 40% off coupon in hand. Found all the supplies and made the necklace for around $7. I love how it turned out and I got so many compliments that night on it.

And again

SEW What

Cody got me a sewing machine for Christmas. I was so excited. It took me back to home economics class in middle school. Man those were the days. I have has so much fun so far learning how to use it.

First project. Cover the pillows on my couch. Such an inexpensive way to save a little money.

We had such a wonderful Christmas. Started off at home and opened up gifts from each other. Then headed to Beebe to go to brunch with Cody's parents and open gifts there. Then to my moms for a late lunch. It was a busy day but would not change it for anything.