Easy Baby Blanket

One of my dearest friends is expecting her second child in a few months.  So, when a group of us got together this weekend, I figured I could make a baby blanket for her new boy that's on the way. 

Without a pattern or directions, I just sorta made this up.  Not a total disaster.  Not a total success. 
But, hey, a girl's gotta start somewhere!

When I make another one, it'll hopefully be a little prettier....I'm still working on sewing a straight line!

Oh no! Risotto!

Risotto.  Ever eaten it?   Ever made it? 

When Cooper and I were in Scotland a few years ago, we ate a delicious mushroom risotto at a place called Greyfrier's Bobby bar.  While I'm not normally the biggest mushroom fan, I was totally sold on the whole risotto thing. 

I'd heard it was hard to make...not true at all!  You just have to babysit it a bit. 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Can you tell that school has started? I can-it's been over a week since I've been able to post anything since I've been so super busy at school. 
No complaints, though! Lovin' my job so far! 

So, for my comeback post, how about some cupcakes?

Yum. Cupcakes.  CARROT cupcakes in fact.

Love is in the Air...

Love. 

It's a crazy/amazing/emotional/joyful/sometimes stressful/selfless/fantastic thing.

And, as of today, I've been able to have happy, married love for 3 years now! 

Happy Anniversary, honey! 

I figured I'd take a peek back on some of our fabulous wedding photos. 

They are amazing.  We love Cristina at Wisner Photo as a friend and photographer.  I look back at these and just get so happy.

It's Good to Know a Fisherman

Good friends to have:
1.  A lawyer
2.  A doctor or nurse
3.  A teacher (we have lots of those)
4.  A police or fireman
5.  Someone who owns a sno-cone stand
6.  A handy-man
7.  A fisherman



Crazy Woman

I've been cleaning like a crazy woman. 
I thought maybe it was because school is starting back soon, or it's keeping me busy while I wait for all the plumbers to finish working in our yard, or because I'm counting it as my workout for the day. 

Then it hit me.

No, I'm not cleaning for all those reasons....I have Billy the Exterminator and Hoarders to blame.  I've watched a ton of those episodes in the past two weeks....and it must be making me paranoid.  I suppose if that's what motivates me, it could be worse.

Oh, now back to the jewerly pouch.

Eyeglasses Case: Part Deux

If I am trying to remember something, I either have to write myself a Post-It Note or have to set it right in front of me, or I'll totally forget it.  Every evening, I have to put my school computer in the way of the back door, or I'll totally leave it at home! 

So, I made my mom the glasses case.  Met her for lunch yesterday.  Had it in my purse. 

Yup, totally forgot to give it to her.  Oops. 

Maybe that's a good thing.  I'm on my second try, and still need to work out some kinks. 
I'll try it again this weekend. 

Hey Good Lookin'

Whatcha Got Cookin'?

I know, no sewing involved here, but hey-a girl's gotta eat!
I don't think I've told you of my other obsession.  http://www.skinnytaste.com/! My friend from work told me about it and I've been hooked ever since.  Probably at least half of what I cook comes from this site.  And, it's Weight Watchers friendly, which is a bonus!

Eyeglasses Case: The Prototype

Well, it's my last free Monday.  Starting next week, it's training after training.  But, I cleaned out a closet, rescued the neighbor's dog from the street, and helped my husband fix up his newly renovated office.

So, for my last free Monday, it's been pretty productive.

I think my sister liked her apron and oil-cloth zipper pouches I gave her for her birthday.  Since then, my mom has requested I make her a pouch (you know I love pouches) for her glasses. 

I'd bought some quilt-ish (if that's a word) fabric last week, so I thought it'd be perfect.  They don't look so pretty, though.  I'll have to work on the design (and maybe my cutting skills) and then I'll post how to make them.

Until then, have a super week!