It really bothers me .....

when people make commitments they have no/little intention in keeping....(just in case that worried you at all this is in no way about Chris and me) Why would you ever do that? Why make promises to someone when you know that if it doesn't pan out exactly like you thought or that it took more than minimal effort to make it work that you were out of there? And why go through the in pretenses of going through the temple just for looks and to make your parents happy? To make covenants just to brake them because "you can". Step up and be a better version of yourself instead of digging yourself into a hole and while your at it rolling around in that same dirt and pretending that it's making you feel better about being down there in the first place? People drive me crazy don't do the things your doing and than act like it's everyone else fault for how poorly you feel and how your life has "suddenly" turned so bad. *stepping off soap box*

Now on a completely different note. Things with Chris and me are just great nothing noteworthy really going on just the same ol' same ol' but as they say "no news is good news". I have endeavored in making a sourdough starter, for those of you who don't know what that means.... it's pretty much cultivating your own yeast to use in breads. (I've used this method of doing it if anyone is interested) Bread rises slower using it but it is healthier for you and is supposed to add more flavor to your breads, pancakes, muffins, whatever you cook using it. And it's an experience that I thought would be fun to have, to be able to use something that I've worked at and have grown.... like a yeast garden lol. I'm actually growing two. I have one that I'm feeding with just wheat flour and one with all purpose. So I'll have one wheat and one white once they are fully grown. I am on day 6 and the wheat one is doing a bit better than the white one it actually is rising up quite a bit after getting fed and should be ready to use here before too long. OH and I forgot I've named them well actually Chris named one and I the other... The white starter Chris has named Bob the Blob and the white one is name Yeasty Steve =D

Here are our two boys next to each other lol. As you can see Steve is quite a bit more active than Bob is at this point but to be fair I had just stirred in some Apple Cider Vinegar to give Bob a boost. So he was just stirred down when I took the picture.


here's a close up on Steve.... he has been doing really well in just the last couple of days has started to rise quite a bit
his "name tag" lol you know how I like being crafty. I printed than cut them out and "laminated" aka covered with packing tape =D (Don't mind the water marks I kinda got it wet)


And than here's a close up on Bob you can tell how much Steve has really risen because they have the same amount in both but this is what they look like being stirred down

and than his name tag

So that's what we've been up to as of late. Oh and if anyone in the area wants some of either starters when they are fully grown I'd be happy to share. Hope you all are well!

Let's see who plays =D

My friend posted this on her blog and I couldn't resist so here it is:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. (I'll try to get it done soon)
4. You have no clue what it's going to be.
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so, and leave a comment telling me they did, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!

*Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!*

Funny Stuff

OK so lately I have thought that everything is funny.... like putting stuff of Chris's head and taking pictures lol.... I know I'm weird but seriously I think these pictures are super funny

So mom sent me a crown punch for scrapbooking so I had Chris wear it and thought it was pretty darn funny it's so small! (again I know I'm a weirdo lol)


look at his face it's like oh you are so funny please stop taking pictures of me


Than I put a dish towel that I crocheted on his head and I think he looks like a flamboyant Jewish man ah ha ha


And here Chris was asleep and there is a pillow under the sheet with him but it looks like he has a HUGE bum!!
I am easily entertained!

Chris's Birthday

So Chris's birthday was a few days ago and we had a really great day. I made waffles from scratch topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Than we did presents and for dinner before he had work we had steak and potatoes! It was a really simple day but it was great! I'm so thankful for him, he is such a blessing and is always so happy and positive. Sadly quite the opposite of myself a lot of the time! It just takes sooooooo much before he's even bothered by something whereas I have a short fuse. He really is my better half in every since! I love him so much and am really very grateful for his (almost) unending patience! I love you hun!

Birthday

Today was my birthday! It was really fun... we stayed home and it was awesome! Chris talked to my mom a few days before and told her he really would like to make me ribs like she does since I've told him how much I like them. So that was one of my birthday surprises was ribs for dinner. Just like how mommy makes =D It made me so happy! And also ever since Christmas and learning about Grinch clues Chris has been doing his own versions. He did this for valentines day and than also today. He hid my presents in the fridge, VHS video case, and under this HUGE salad bowl we got as a wedding present we keep on top of the cabinets. The presents from Chris were an egg pan and tiny spatula to go with it, a rice cooker/veggie steamer, and some yarn. I got a edible bouquet from my in-laws it's very yummy. And got a bunch of scrapbooking supplies from my mom and dad! I've had so much love from everyone today and lots of birthday wishes... couldn't ask for more on my birthday! Thank you everyone for your love and support!

picture time...the bouquetmy egg pan
here's a comparison to my normally used pan (I think this picture is really funny! They're supposed to be like eyes ._o <---like that)
Just the two of us

For those of you who are my facebook friends there are more pictures there but you get the idea of the fun we had! =D

Unheard of.....

two blog posts in the same week! Ha ha ha I made a birthday card for my grandma she was born on St. Patty's Day and I was born on her birthday and my nephew was also born on the same day (I also have a cousin born on the same day ... what can I say it's a popular day =D) I thought it turned out really cute so I want to share some pictures...

here's the digital layout I made first I've really have liked doing this before making the card it makes it easier to play around with ideas w/o wasting paper and time...

and here's the actual card (I took them with my phone so they aren't the best quality but you get the idea)

here's a close up of the leprechaun (isn't he cute!)
and here's the digital layout I'm going to make for my nephew I haven't made it yet...and one more picture here's just the digital of the card I made for my mom, her birthday is the last day of the month in Feb so it's Valentines theme I think it turned out really cute (I should've taken a picture of the finished project)Welp that's what I've been up to lately =D

Parenthood

So I watched the season premier of the show "Parenthood" and I must say I liked it. I think the sneak peek at next weeks show looks like it'll be good. I did cry watching it to night and most likely will be a tear jerker for me. It has some funny moments and some touching ones... we'll see if I actually keep up with it but so far I've liked it =D.

On a side note but related somewhat .... anyone have a baby I can borrow to cuddle with?