Saying Good BYE

Today was one of the hardest days of my entire life. The time had come to finally say good-bye to our childhood home. It has been a hard couple of months going through everything and packing and moving every weekend. But the time had come and the last weekend to get everything out was here. So we loaded up the last truck full and headed out to my house and my parents new house to drop the last things off. Sunday I came back to get the last of my little things and to have my moments in each room. That was when I lost it, I sat in each room and just remembered all the memories that we had and took it all in. I just pray and hope that a sweet family with kids moves in and starts all new memories. Even though we do not live in that house we still have the most important thing which are all the memories.

Here are some photos of my empty house....

Lingerie Shower!!

Tonight we had Tami's Lingerie Shower!! It was a great night of fun and girl talk!! I love getting together with this group of girls. They always make me laugh!! The food was amazing and decorating were perfect. Tami got some great gifts!! We all had a wonderful night celebrating Tami's wedding.

Congrats Tami!!

CRAFTS

Craft Day!!

Well today I decided to stay in and make crafts all day!!

I made these:

1. Cupcake Stand
2. Coasters, Candle Holder, Hot Plate
3. Vase covered in rope

Cupcake Stand

I went to the salvation army and found three black rod iron candle holders. I got all three for $2. It was awesome!! I then went to Hobby Lobby and found two different size wooden plates. I spray painted the candle holders teal and the plates white. I then glued the tall holder in the middle of the two plates. I want to use the other two in the middle of cake pans. But haven’t found the right ones I am looking for.

Coasters etc.

I went to Home Depot and bought the tiles they are all at different prices but none are more that $1. Then you will need to buy the clear spray it is in the spray paint aisle. I also bought some Modge podge form Michaels. You take a piece of scrapbook paper and glue it to the tile using modge modge then take the clear spray and spray it all over about three times. It will dry and you have a beautiful and unique coaster.

Vase

This one is very east as well!! I took an old glass vase that I found in my basement and wrapped some rope I had in my craft box about half way up the vase and but beige and purple flowers in them. I love it and think it turned out great!!

I had a fun time making all these crafts!!!!

September 11th

9/11

A day to remember.....

I can’t believe it has been 10 years since our nation was attacked. I remember the exact place and moment it happened. I am so thankful for the freedom I have in this country and for the men and women who graciously chose to allow that for myself. This morning I went with my mom and sister and her husband Scott to a 9/11 ceremony at my High School. It was done by my community and two others around my town. It was very special and sad. The speaker was wonderful!!

God bless this Nation and All the People!!

Labor Day

Labor Day Cookout!

Well for labor day everyone came over for my first cookout at my new house and to watch some football!! I provided the burgers and everything that went with them, and everyone else brought sides. We had potato salad, chips and dip, baked beans, peach cobbler, and banana pudding. It was a great night with great friends and family!!

My HOUSE

NEW HOUSE!!

Well for the past year I have lived in a 1 bedroom apartment! It has been a great experience for me and I have learned a lot of things about myself. I have realized I can actually live on my own.LOL. Well even though I was happy with where I lived the price was going up and so that meant I had to scoot on out and find a new place. I began in the spring to really pray and pray about where I was going to move to and just asked God for guidance. At the beginning of July I let the apartments know I was moving out at the end of August, I was a little nervous not having a place to live. Well a week or so after, I was asked by some family friends if I wanted to rent there house!!!! So GOD has plans for me!! My new house is absolutely fabulous!!! It is a 2 level house, three bedrooms, 2 bath and a full basement with a 2 car garage. It is a cute little home and I am adding my own little touches everyday!! It looked great when I moved in and everything was fixed up for me, the only thing I want to do do is paint the kitchen!! I have bought a few items and have many other things planned!! But yes I know I am only renting but I plan to be here until I get married one day or until God has a different plan for me!! Here are some pictures of my HOUSE!!

Mandy BIRTHDAY!!

Mandy Birthday!!

My good friend and future roommate Mandy had her 26th birthday this past week and we all went out to celebrate tonight!! We went to mexican and than out on the town!! It was a fun night and I am so glad I got to celebrate with her!!

Happy Birthday Mandy!

Hope this year is your best year yet!!

Love you