Thursday, March 22, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Decor
I was looking through my holiday decorations and realized I didn't have any for St. Patrick's day. On my birthday I took a walk to Joann's and while we were there we picked up some fabric to make a runner for the hall table and to make a pillow cover for one of our couch pillows. I ran out of time, but I also found on pinterest a tutorial on how to make a shamrock out of felt. I am still working on it so I will have it done for next year.
Eat Your Vegies
I have been trying to come up with ways to get Emily to eat her vegetables. She will not eat them at all! I have tried making cheese and bean quesadillas, and putting corn in with mac and cheese. I found this website the other day and she has lots of ideas and recipes for food that her toddler would eat. She has lots of vegie recipes and especially muffins and breads. Emily loves bread! So I made up a batch of her mini sweet potato recipe and Emily gobbled them up! She was even sneaking into the kitchen and climbing up on a chair to get them off of the counter. I figure that if she wants to eat them I am not going to stop her (to an extent). I can't wait to try some of the other recipes.
My Birthday
I had such a wonderful day. It is a little bit harder to make it a special day when you get older and have lots of responsibilities, but my loving husband and adorable family helped to make it a little extra special.
I started my day out by cleaning up the house. It didn't take too long though. I have been trying to keep up on it a little bit every day, and it seems to be staying pretty clean. After doing some cleaning Emily and I took a walk over to Joann's. We live on the street behind it so it didn't take us too long to get there. I got some fabric to make a St. Patrick's Day pillow and table. I was hoping that I would have enough time to get them made up before the party, but I ran out of time.
My cute neighbor, Kaylea, came over with a fun birthday treat. She is such a cutie. Cupcakes with fruit snacks, and a gift card to my favorite store Joann's!
My parents came over to watch Emily while Nathan and I went out to dinner to Olive Garden. We were going to do the 3 course meal for 13 bucks , but we decided to get the shrimp mezzalun instead. Cheese filled raviolis with shrimp! Nathan let it slip to the waiter that it was my birthday, and he brought out a big bowl of ice cream on the house! That was a fun surprise.
Around 7 the rest of the family came over and we did presents and cake. I got money to go towards some of the bigger things that I want, and a fun candle poured into a tea cup, and a really fun wrought iron looking wall hanging with picture frames in it. I can't wait to find the perfect spot to hang it. My husband spoiled me rotten and got me the most beautiful citizen watch with mother of pearl face and diamonds. The cake was so delicious one of those super chocolatey, rich cakes from Costco.
I had such a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it so special!
I started my day out by cleaning up the house. It didn't take too long though. I have been trying to keep up on it a little bit every day, and it seems to be staying pretty clean. After doing some cleaning Emily and I took a walk over to Joann's. We live on the street behind it so it didn't take us too long to get there. I got some fabric to make a St. Patrick's Day pillow and table. I was hoping that I would have enough time to get them made up before the party, but I ran out of time.
My cute neighbor, Kaylea, came over with a fun birthday treat. She is such a cutie. Cupcakes with fruit snacks, and a gift card to my favorite store Joann's!
My parents came over to watch Emily while Nathan and I went out to dinner to Olive Garden. We were going to do the 3 course meal for 13 bucks , but we decided to get the shrimp mezzalun instead. Cheese filled raviolis with shrimp! Nathan let it slip to the waiter that it was my birthday, and he brought out a big bowl of ice cream on the house! That was a fun surprise.
Around 7 the rest of the family came over and we did presents and cake. I got money to go towards some of the bigger things that I want, and a fun candle poured into a tea cup, and a really fun wrought iron looking wall hanging with picture frames in it. I can't wait to find the perfect spot to hang it. My husband spoiled me rotten and got me the most beautiful citizen watch with mother of pearl face and diamonds. The cake was so delicious one of those super chocolatey, rich cakes from Costco.
I had such a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it so special!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Feeling Old
My Birthday is tomorrow, and I can't help but feel old. The other day I was talking to Nathan about when I lived in Utah for a year after High School. I stopped and added up how long it has been since then- 8 YEARS! I can't believe it! It is crazy how fast time flies, and how it took turning 26 to feel old. Usually when people hit the big quarter of a century is when you feel old, but for some the following year is harder for me. 8 years since high school and only 4 years until I turn 30. Just a little depressing to think about. Plus I looked in the mirror and found two WHITE hairs not grey but white! On the plus side the other day we were talking to our neighbor and he thought we were both under 25. Which was really nice to be thought of as younger than you actually are (26 and 31.5). So that helps to soften the blow of getting old.
I can't help but think- What have I done with my life? I have actually accomplished quiet a bit. Graduated from high school, got my associates, and BS. I found the love of my life, got married, and have a beautiful little girl. Getting older just makes you realize how precious time is and how we need to make the most of it. It is time to make the most of the next 26 years!
I can't help but think- What have I done with my life? I have actually accomplished quiet a bit. Graduated from high school, got my associates, and BS. I found the love of my life, got married, and have a beautiful little girl. Getting older just makes you realize how precious time is and how we need to make the most of it. It is time to make the most of the next 26 years!
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