Me and Lou
Me and Angie on Schoolmarm!
Lou and cousin Darrell
Everyone had a great time!
My ski bunny :-)
March 4, 2010
Home Sweet Colorado
We just got back from an awesome vacation in Colorado where we skiing at Keystone. Love that place. As I said in a previous post, I have been going there almost every year since I was about 5, so it really is a home-away-from-home for me. I was so happy to get to share that experience with some great friends and see them fall in love with one of the greatest places (and sports)! We stayed in Frisco, CO which is just a short drive from the slopes. The town is so quaint! Full of cute little shops, restaurants, etc. Of course, most of our time was spent on the mountain, and it was marvelous. Can't WAIT to go back!
Me and Lou
Me and Angie on Schoolmarm!
Lou and cousin Darrell
Everyone had a great time!
My ski bunny :-)
Me and Lou
Me and Angie on Schoolmarm!
Lou and cousin Darrell
Everyone had a great time!
My ski bunny :-)
February 15, 2010
Projects!
So now that Valentines Day is over, I can finally post on here and show my special projects I've been working on!
First, me and my mom went to CityCraft where I got this awesome fabric. Hope Valley by Denyse Schmidt and Timber by Jessica Levitt. I freaking LOVE these fabrics!
So I took these fabrics and made this block, which I had posted on my facebook at the beginning of the month. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but I ended up turning it into a pillow for myself.
While we were at the fabric store, we saw a pillow they had made with the same fabric. My mom and I both really liked it, and so I decided to make one for my momma for Valentines! This is her pillow. Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of it all put together, but this is the front, and I did the back in the pink flower patter (the one in the center of the heart).
She loved it! And so do I! I think I will have to make another one for myself! :-)
The next project I undertook was for my friend Angela. She had been feeling down lately and I really wanted to do something special to cheer her up. So I put together a little care package and included this pillow, which I made specially just for her! I hope she loves it!
Angela's pillow!!!
Back of Angela's pillow :-) Love this fabric!
Then the next weekend, my friend Lauren came over and we had a whole afternoon of sewing! We went to CityCraft (again) and we picked out some awesome Michael Miller fabric, which we promptly sewed into an awesome tote bag for her! It was so fun and she did so well!!!
Lauren's Michael Miller fabric. Pretty!
THE pin......long but funny story :-)
Lauren and her new tote bag!
First, me and my mom went to CityCraft where I got this awesome fabric. Hope Valley by Denyse Schmidt and Timber by Jessica Levitt. I freaking LOVE these fabrics!
So I took these fabrics and made this block, which I had posted on my facebook at the beginning of the month. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but I ended up turning it into a pillow for myself.
While we were at the fabric store, we saw a pillow they had made with the same fabric. My mom and I both really liked it, and so I decided to make one for my momma for Valentines! This is her pillow. Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of it all put together, but this is the front, and I did the back in the pink flower patter (the one in the center of the heart).
She loved it! And so do I! I think I will have to make another one for myself! :-)
The next project I undertook was for my friend Angela. She had been feeling down lately and I really wanted to do something special to cheer her up. So I put together a little care package and included this pillow, which I made specially just for her! I hope she loves it!
Angela's pillow!!!
Back of Angela's pillow :-) Love this fabric!
Then the next weekend, my friend Lauren came over and we had a whole afternoon of sewing! We went to CityCraft (again) and we picked out some awesome Michael Miller fabric, which we promptly sewed into an awesome tote bag for her! It was so fun and she did so well!!!
Lauren's Michael Miller fabric. Pretty!
THE pin......long but funny story :-)
Lauren and her new tote bag!
February 4, 2010
GO RED!
It's here again! The American Heart Association's National Go RED for Women day is Friday, February 5th. Wear RED and show your support for the fight against heart disease, the number one killer of women in the United States. Go HERE to make donations, sign up for the Go RED movement, take the Heart CheckUp, get heart healthy recipies, and much more!
January 15, 2010
Let 2010 Begin!
Sooo I have a feeling this year is going to be amazing! At least I hope so! I have lots of goals set that I want to achieve, some of which include: run another half marathon; do a triathlon sprint; maintain a 4.0 in my graduate classes; make it BIG in my Silpada business; stick with my taekwondo practice and at least graduate to red belt by the end of the year; get all kinds of crafty on my sewing machine and basically become a master at it; join a young professionals or volunteer organization; and of course, have a ton of FUN!
I've got the fun part down already after spending the beginning of the year in Cancun for 4 wonderful days. Pictures posted below. Lou's company takes an annual trip there and pays for everyone to go! We stayed at the Beach Palace, an all inclusive resort, and soaked up tons of sun and fun!
the view from our room
the ocean waving "hi!" to us
all 16 of us in the sports bar
playing at the market :-)
beach time!
we're WILD for Cancun!
I've also got the sewing thing going pretty well. Right before (literally the night before) we left for Cancun I decided I needed to make a tote bag to bring along with me. Luckily, thanks to my dear friend Angela, I had already bought the perfect fabric for a tropical tote, so I got busy on that, and whahlah!
And its only mid-January! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the year!
I've got the fun part down already after spending the beginning of the year in Cancun for 4 wonderful days. Pictures posted below. Lou's company takes an annual trip there and pays for everyone to go! We stayed at the Beach Palace, an all inclusive resort, and soaked up tons of sun and fun!
the view from our room
the ocean waving "hi!" to us
all 16 of us in the sports bar
playing at the market :-)
beach time!
we're WILD for Cancun!I've also got the sewing thing going pretty well. Right before (literally the night before) we left for Cancun I decided I needed to make a tote bag to bring along with me. Luckily, thanks to my dear friend Angela, I had already bought the perfect fabric for a tropical tote, so I got busy on that, and whahlah!
And its only mid-January! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the year!
December 21, 2009
I <3 Winter!
Winter is here! Oddly, it is my favorite season. I'd take corduroy pants, warm fuzzy sweaters, snow storms and skiing any day over shorts, tank tops and hot sun. Winter is a time for creating warmth amidst the cold; warming up by the fire next to that special someone, or warming souls through goodwill and thoughtful acts. The spirit of giving can warm a heart like nothing other despite freezing temperatures outside.
Winter also means vacations to the mountains!! Colorado, specifically :-) Tomorrow we leave to visit my Grandma and other family in Denver and then we'll all head off to to the Summit to spend the holiday catching up, skiing, eating, and being merry in Keystone. We've been going there since I could stand, and I absolutely LOVE skiing. The best part about this year is that Luis is going with us! He's never met most of my Dad's side of the family; he's never been to Colorado and he's only skied one other time. Its going to be sooooo awesome and I can't wait!!!!! A whole week off work!
And to top that, a week after we get back, Luis and I are going on his company's annual trip to CANCUN! We'll freeze off all that snow with hot sun and warm water. Seriously can't wait for that either. I've never been to Mexico, so I'm really looking foward to finally marking that off my "to do" list. I mean seriously, is it a crime that I've lived in Texas for (almost) 28 years and NEVER been to Mexico?!? I think so.
There really is no point to this post other than I just got done coloring my hair and I have to wait 30 minutes before I can rinse it out and I need something to do while I wait. Seeing as how my last post was a month or so ago, I figured this was a good opportunity to chat to whoever out there is listening :-) I'm sure I'll have much more interesting commentary after our wonderful vacations. But for now I'm content just typing away and relishing the fact that I don't have to work for the next 7 days. It's beautiful.
I've been so busy at work and with school that I was thisclose to losing my mind. Thankfully all the studying I've been doing has paid off in the forms of 97 and 98 averages in my two classes this semester. Plus my amazing 12 page financial analysis report that my professor happened to think was the "best in the class". Thankyouverymuch :-) School is a little easier the second time around!
I finally got to go to takewondo practice Friday and it was wonderful as well. And then Saturday I got to graduate to my new belt - yellow with green stripe. Moving on up there ;-) I'm so glad to be back in it. Can't wait to get my black belt! My instructors are pretty cool, as are most of the students there. Its a great mix of younger kids and people my age and older. There's always someone my size to pick on ;-) In the Spring sometime we are supposed to be going to another local school for a tournament...I hope they allow head kicks....haha!
Okay, okay, I'm rambling and this is boring and its about time for me to wash out. To be continued....
Winter also means vacations to the mountains!! Colorado, specifically :-) Tomorrow we leave to visit my Grandma and other family in Denver and then we'll all head off to to the Summit to spend the holiday catching up, skiing, eating, and being merry in Keystone. We've been going there since I could stand, and I absolutely LOVE skiing. The best part about this year is that Luis is going with us! He's never met most of my Dad's side of the family; he's never been to Colorado and he's only skied one other time. Its going to be sooooo awesome and I can't wait!!!!! A whole week off work!
And to top that, a week after we get back, Luis and I are going on his company's annual trip to CANCUN! We'll freeze off all that snow with hot sun and warm water. Seriously can't wait for that either. I've never been to Mexico, so I'm really looking foward to finally marking that off my "to do" list. I mean seriously, is it a crime that I've lived in Texas for (almost) 28 years and NEVER been to Mexico?!? I think so.
There really is no point to this post other than I just got done coloring my hair and I have to wait 30 minutes before I can rinse it out and I need something to do while I wait. Seeing as how my last post was a month or so ago, I figured this was a good opportunity to chat to whoever out there is listening :-) I'm sure I'll have much more interesting commentary after our wonderful vacations. But for now I'm content just typing away and relishing the fact that I don't have to work for the next 7 days. It's beautiful.
I've been so busy at work and with school that I was thisclose to losing my mind. Thankfully all the studying I've been doing has paid off in the forms of 97 and 98 averages in my two classes this semester. Plus my amazing 12 page financial analysis report that my professor happened to think was the "best in the class". Thankyouverymuch :-) School is a little easier the second time around!
I finally got to go to takewondo practice Friday and it was wonderful as well. And then Saturday I got to graduate to my new belt - yellow with green stripe. Moving on up there ;-) I'm so glad to be back in it. Can't wait to get my black belt! My instructors are pretty cool, as are most of the students there. Its a great mix of younger kids and people my age and older. There's always someone my size to pick on ;-) In the Spring sometime we are supposed to be going to another local school for a tournament...I hope they allow head kicks....haha!
Okay, okay, I'm rambling and this is boring and its about time for me to wash out. To be continued....
November 2, 2009
Baseball Talk
Soooo, I never watch baseball. At least never on TV. And I rarely go to games. Mostly it's because our (Dallas) baseball team sucks. And if they happen to not be sucking, its pretty certain that if you give them enough time, they will begin to suck again. And by suck I mean the following:
The only time I do watch baseball is during the World Series. And even then its more of a lack of better programing than an actual interest in the game or the outcome. And it makes me sad! I mean, baseball is America's pastime! It should be a part of of all our lives, and not just when the Series rolls around. I really wish that I enjoyed baseball more. While watching the current series, I almost feel envious of the fans and the emotional connection they have with their teams. It must be so exciting to watch your team play in the World Series! But I wouldn't know.
It would be great to cheer, wholeheartedly and unconditionally, for our ball club.....but I don't root for losers. Sorry boys.
Go Yankees!!! (kidding) :-)
- the Rangers are the ONLY current MLB franchise which has yet to win a playoff series
- they have NEVER won a home playoff game
- they are 1 of only 3 current MLB teams to have never gone to the World Series
- they are the oldest active MLB franchise yet to appear in the Series
- they are the oldest franchise in ALL FOUR major American pro sports leagues to have never appeared in the league's championship
- they are the ONLY Dallas/Ft. Worth area professional team to never reach the championship
The only time I do watch baseball is during the World Series. And even then its more of a lack of better programing than an actual interest in the game or the outcome. And it makes me sad! I mean, baseball is America's pastime! It should be a part of of all our lives, and not just when the Series rolls around. I really wish that I enjoyed baseball more. While watching the current series, I almost feel envious of the fans and the emotional connection they have with their teams. It must be so exciting to watch your team play in the World Series! But I wouldn't know.
It would be great to cheer, wholeheartedly and unconditionally, for our ball club.....but I don't root for losers. Sorry boys.
Go Yankees!!! (kidding) :-)
October 13, 2009
Surveys usually drive me nuts. They are normally comprised of, I don’t know, THE DUMBEST QUESTIONS EVER, not to mention all the typos and misspellings after being passed around so many times. I found this particular survey on someone’s blog awhile back, and actually liked it, so I thought I’d save it for a rainy day. And since its been raining since September and I'm a little dry on creativity at the moment, here you go!
Current Book(s): Recently finished The Celestine Prophecy and have now started reading the Bible again.
Current Book(s): Recently finished The Celestine Prophecy and have now started reading the Bible again.
Current Color: Red and Orange mixed together. Yay fall!
Current Drink: Lots of coffee
Current Food: Soups – homemade chicken tortilla and homemade chicken potato
Current Song: Kings of Leon - Closer
Current Favorite Show: NFL games
Current Wishlist: Silpada jewelry
Current Needs: Mo’ money
Current Triumphs: Scored a 94 on my 1st test in graduate school! And I graduated to yellow belt in Taekwondo last weekend
Current Celebrety Crush: Dylan McDermott - Dark Blue
Current Mood: Tired of the rain
Current Bane of my Existence: The rain and my stupid LEAKING “new” car; and bills
Current Link: Silpada
Current Indulgence: Chips and Rotel dip
Current #1 Blessing: My sanity
Current Slang or Saying: “WHO are you throwing to?!?” (football reference)
Current Outfit: Jeans and long sleeve t-shirts
Current Excitement: When the Cowboys win and Wednesday night sparring sessions in taekwondo
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