Chalk It Up

Remember yesterday when I said I was a kid at heart? Remember last week when I said I was a sixty-five year old woman? Apparently there's a battle over who I really am!

Let's chalk another one up to the sixty-five year old lady!

I decided I needed a new hobby, so where better to go than Hobby Lobby?! While there I picked up a kit entitled "I Taught Myself to Crochet", and I spent all of last night teaching myself to crochet. (Appropriate title, right?)

I'm so excited! I have a long ways to go, but one day I'm going to be making afghans and mittens and coasters and booties! ha! No, seriously, I am excited. If anyone has any pointers, please send 'em on over!

Last night, I made a bookmark. Not really, it's just about the size of a bookmark, but it's a great start! So, I hope everyone is ready to start receiving crocheted presents!! =)

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 I'm pretty sure I'll have to learn to make this.



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And this.



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And who couldn't use one of these?



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And a pair of these.

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And what the heck? One of these, too!

Just wanted to say...

Thank you!

Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read what I have to say.

Even though most of the time it's random nonsense.

Whether it's none, one or all 25 of my faithful followers (or more that I secretly don't know about; you sneaky thing!???) I appreciate each and every one of you!

Just for stopping by, I'm going to show you a picture of Pixie, and I won't tell you about the dream I had last night where a huge tiger that turned into a polar bear got her. We had to take a moment this morning and hug it out.

Thanks for stopping by! Lots of love, Kirby

We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo

Today I have nothing to say, so I will share some photos of our recent (like a month or so ago) trip to the zoo.

This guy tried to eat my hair.



This guy wanted nothing to do with me.

Rawh!

Perfection

Go Valley!

Favorite.

When I was a young warthog...

It was such a fun day! I am a kid at heart, and Stephen is a good sport.   

P.S.

Say a prayer for all the lost pets. I know how upset I would be...

I am thankful. I am lucky. I count my blessings. I wish I did this or said this more often. Most of the time, there is a complaint coming out about .  Yesterday, Alabama went through some terrible, terrible storms. Today, I am thankful that I am able to write this post.

As a child, I wanted to be a meteorologist. I thought that would be the coolest job on the planet. I remember learning where all the states were because I knew that they weren't really behind them on the weather channel. I knew that if I wanted to be a real weather girl, I wouldn't be able to look at them because of the blue/green screen effect. I knew that I would have to call on states by name without asking. So I learned them. I would stand in front of our double French doors and point to places all while looking ahead and talking to the world no one.

After I got off from my day job, I would then assume the position as a tornado chaser. I just thought that would be so fun. Was I crazy?? No, I just had a different perspective on life. I had nothing to lose at the age of ten.

When the storms came through last night, I was terrified and brought to tears. Today I have things to lose: great relationships with people that I would miss terribly if I lost them and a little white pup who depends on me for her safety. A house with many long hours put in it personally, plants that I just planted last weekend, blue birds in my blue bird house and blueberries growing on my bushes. Again, all of those things are silly, because they are all replaceable (minus the people and Pixie). However, I am extremely thankful that they all were standing this morning.

It's interesting to me to think about the way I thought back then and the way I think now. Glued to the TV last night, I remembered my days of wanting to be the next great meteorologist/storm chaser. I couldn't believe I ever thought that way.

Please remember all those lost in the terrible storms yesterday. Pray that all people are accounted for. Pray those that have lost can get back on their feet. Pray for their strength.

Sew Happy

One of the things on my list to do before I'm 30 is to learn to sew. I started looking up sewing classes yesterday, but unfortunately already missed two classes. Now I shall wait ever so patiently for the next round to start...that is unless someone wants to personally take me on as a student!?!?

There are some basics a seamstress needs. For starters, a sewing machine. Luckily my mom has a brand new one that she says I can use! Woo! Hoo! Check off number 1! Number 2 is a great pair of scissors.  A pair that will only be used on fabric. A pair that will transform my 25 year old hands into the hands of a wonderful seamstress.  Lucky for me a friend with a sewing blog is giving away a pair! (This is my plea for me to win!) She is such an awesome seamstress. She's self taught (I think), and she can create all different sorts such as curtains, baby bedding, clothes, pillows and even purses! Oh, one day that'll be me!! Go check her blog out. You could learn some really great things!!

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We Love the Coach (es)

Coach Stephen has his first baseball game tonight! He's coaching 13-14 year old boys summer league.  Last week they had practice games, and they went well, but tonight is the first "real" game. I'm super excited! His friend, Ronnie, is helping him coach.  It works out great, because his girlfriend, Laura, and I are great friends! We were guilty of chatting last week, but from now on I promise that we will try to watch! =)

Yes, I realize there should be a comma in there...my bad!

Laura has also gotten me into the art of coupon-ing. I haven't made any trips yet; I'm working on all my prep work! Wish me luck! Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Look at what I was able to clip yesterday! It isn't much, but it's a starting point. I need some good basil recipes, because as I learned in my past I'll soon have so much I won't know what to do with it all! (Let me know if you'd like to get on the waiting list.)

One Day

This past weekend was Easter. It was a great celebration. Things were done a little differently...I went to church with Stephen and his family instead of my own. However, we did get to have lunch with my family...it's all about compromise I hear.  Service was great, the music was great. We didn't sing "Up from the Grave" which was a disappointment.
I thought every church had to sing that on Easter Sunday.
I thought it was mandatory.
Maybe I'm old school, but I like to sing songs out of a hymnal at church.
Maybe I really am a 65 year old woman.

Lunch was great. We had our typical baked ham sandwiches with pineapple and boiled eggs. Which by the way is another mandatory Easter Sunday thing.

Friday night, Stephen and I decorated Easter eggs.  Last year we tried to tie-dye our eggs, but they didn't turn out so tie-dyed. They were more like when a child colors every color on one spot and it ends up being brown, yeah, that's what they looked like. This year we went more traditional and just dyed them. Unfortunately they didn't turn out, again. Maybe that's our new tradition? Having extremely unfortunate Easter eggs? I'm pretty sure I know why they didn't turn out. I signed a petition saying that I would only buy cage-free eggs; however, cage-free eggs are brown, and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't take to dye. So, as it was, the petition gods frowned upon my beautiful, white eggs and cracked four of them as they were going into the pot of boiling water. We inadvertently made egg drop soup while boiling.

Then, perhaps we got a bad kit, but our eggs were very splotchy. Whatever, we enjoyed making them together. That's all that counts right? I'd like to say that I didn't get upset, because getting upset over dyeing Easter eggs is silly. 


All of this babbling is just to say that one day I will live out of the city limits, and I will have chickens (and a miniature pony). I think it would be so fun to go check for eggs in the afternoon instead of purchasing them in little cartons. A co-worker of mine brings me eggs from his chickens often, and they're a mixture of brown and blue. Therefore, when I have my own chickens, I won't have to dye them. They'll be ready for Easter year round. One day...

Please enjoy my sweet baby's Easter pics.

She loves clothes, really.

Really, she does.

I swear.

Thanks, Mom.

P.S. We saw Water for Elephants Saturday. It was fantastic! =) Definitely would recommend it, but read the book first!



2 dollars, 2 minutes

I know I haven't been around lately; I've had a lot going on. However, I have a lot to catch up on, so stay tuned!

This is a little craft I picked up today at Target.  It was a total of two dollars, and it took all of maybe five minutes total. So my title is a little misleading....but it was about two minutes per pot.

I found these in the bins in Target when you first walk in.

They were extremely easy to put together, and I am extremely anxious to see if they work! If not, not a big loss!  If I enjoyed it, I'm sure some kids would, too.

All you need is a bowl, some water, and a fork. The kit came with the pellet of soil, that expanded in about 3 Tbsp. of water. That was kind of fun to watch.

Here's hoping I'll have tiny tomatoes and parsley soon!

Where in the world is...

You know who I haven't seen lately?

The Jo Bros...where'd they go?

They used to be everywhere.

Yes, I admit I used to have a little crush.

I bet it's Kevin's fault that they disappeared.

How dare him get married.

My Friend

This is my dad.

He's my friend.

He's the best.

It's his birthday.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Terrible Twos

Thank goodness dogs don't go through terrible twos! Pixie turns two today (or so this is the day we celebrate)!  I guess technically she's like a fourteen.? Maybe I should have named this post 'Terrible Teens'?? Whatever her age, whatever the date, she's doing great! I thought about how she's come such a long way!  When I adopted her, she was sick and sad and scared of everything and everybody! Now, she's a little chunky monkey and loving every minute of her spoiled rotten life. When I adopted her, my dad wanted me to give her back because she was so sick. He apologizes for this now; he didn't want me to go through losing another pet so closely to losing the first. I can't imagine and don't want to imagine how things would be if I had listened to him! So thankful for this little thing.

She's my buddy.

Happy Birthday, Pixie!

Newest little blogger

My dear friend, Anna (you know, the one I blog on Everyday Re-Creations with), had her sweet baby boy yesterday! Congratulations to the family!! We're going to visit tonight; I can't wait to get my hands on that little booger! He's a doll, and everyone is doing great!

Welcome to the world, Baby Wade!

You have so many people already loving and praying for you!

Your life will truly be blessed!

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I'm not going to tell you

Today I'm a little tired because I stayed up to finish the last Twilight book Breaking Dawn. =) =) It was so good. A great way to end the "saga".  Stephen will go to see it in the theatres with me, so he doesn't want to know what happened.  All along, I've been so anxious to tell him that I'd randomly say, "I'm not going to tell you what's happening, so don't ask." Trying to get him to ask me. He didn't fall for it. Dang!  Soo.. I'm not going to tell you about this one.... Just noting that I finished another book! That's three!

So...Kay, Bye!

 

Day 2; I'm starving!

My dad and I started the Slimfast diet for lunch.  Not because we're on strict diet, but we had gotten into the habit of ordering take out or pulling through a drive through and well, let's be honest... we've both put on a few.  So today is day number two.  I've eaten a breakfast bar in the mornings, a Slimfast for lunch, a Slimfast snack bar in the afternoon (and let me tell you this thing is barely the size of one Twix; not both of them, just one of them) and turkey (roast beef for Stephen) sandwiches for dinner. Stephen and I have been doing the sandwich deal since last week. It's a lot easier to know that that's what we're going to have, and it's a little better for me, too.  I think Stephen is OK with this...as long as it's the "good" kind; you know the kind from behind the counter that they shave for you.  That was his one and only request. I can grant him that.

All of this rambling just to say I'M STARVING!! It'll get better and easier, I'm sure...OK, I hope, but today I am not in the mood for it! We've also started jogging in the evenings.  So add on all that muscle soreness on top of the hunger pains, and I am not a happy camper!

Beware of this hungry girl!

BTW: It's really not that bad. I'm not starving myself by no means. I'm eating fatty salt and vinegar chips with my sandwich and even loading on the mayo. So, no worries about me not being healthy!! Just trying to cut back and had to complain for a sec, k? Thanks!

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Hello my faithful followers! =) 

If you are one of my followers, then chances are you are also a follower of Everyday Re-Creations, but just incase you aren't (which you totally should be!!) go check out the newest recipe!

It's one that I've never tried to make, and I can't wait to!! To be perfectly honest, it may not be until another holiday, but when that day comes this will be the recipe I choose to use!! Trust me, they are that good!

www.EverydayRe-Creations.com

25

I think 25 is going to be a fantastic year if these past few weeks are any indication.

Can you believe I didn't manage to snap one shot of the decor? I was running around doing last minute things, and by the time I settled I had to turn into a hostess.

Here are a few pictures that were captured.

Two favorite guests =)

Cake and Candle Time

He hearts me, really.

I've missed these girls! So glad they came!

My favorite newlyweds were in attendance!

I think the smoke adds a certain something, don't ya think?

So glad my long time friend, Jessica, came! And Martha, too.

JD even left work early for the joyous occasion.

The next weekend, we went bowling with some great friends on Friday. By the way, I'm a great bowler if we only play one game.  I never last through the second.  Saturday I was able to soak up some sun while reading, and Stephen even tried to teach me to play tennis. That was interesting, but very fun! I hope he takes me again soon! Later that evening we went to see The Fab Four with some of my most favorite people! It was so much fun!! I hope you enjoy the pictures!

The couple in the middle actually introduced Stephen and me.  I knew Kathryn growing up because she was best buds with my sister, then later in life she turned into one of my dear friends, too.  Stephen knew Clay because they were fraternity brothers.  Crazy how things work out, but they are now one of our favorite couples to do couple-y stuff with.

Early Beatles

Can you guess what they were playing?

We've had such a great time these last few weeks. Maybe this weekend will be a little more relaxed? Nahhh, probably not!