Help..

We need decorating advice!!

Some good family friends gave us the picture on the right side of the picture below. We like the idea of putting it above the tv but its missing something. Thoughts? Suggestions? We're open to almost anything.

Crafting Curse?

Well, my mending pile isn't any smaller. Go figure... I guess it's only Thursday but I'll be honest. Unless I spend A LOT of time mending in the next couple days, it's not likely to get done. Isn't that the way life goes?? I have a list of projects I want to get done and the To-Do pile just keeps getting BIGGER! I was searching on blogs today and found the CUTEST gift idea. Sadly, I can't share what it is on here because the recipients are my sisters (and they're loyal blog followers...RIGHT?!?!?) But, let me just say...I'm SUPER excited about this project. Since I'm ahead of the game this year it has been put on the list for next Christmas, so I've got atleast 12 months to procrastinate, right? :-)

And so, the crafting curse isn't so much a curse as a realization. The mind never ceases to keep searching for fun crafts to do. Who cares if my list keeps getting longer??

To Do List

I am my mother's daughter. I LOVE TO SEW!!! However, my projects are starting to pile up... So I've made the decision that every week I will work on 1 project. So far I've done 2 projects the past 2 weeks...so I'm on the right track. This week...the mending pile. :-)

I'm a Barbie

Annie was super excited to have Sara and I around all weekend. She even got 2 Barbie dolls and named them...you guessed it SARA and CARRIE. HAHA....I'm a Barbie! So of course, I had to get a picture of all "5" of us. lol

I miss little Annie Bell and can't wait to see her again!!!

As for the rest of August, Spencer has started his senior year at CSU. His senior design project is on the Formula Hybird race car which will compete in Louden NH at the beginning of May. And so, I have "lost" my husband for the next 7ish months. Not really, but I like to joke about it. He is very good at watching TV and spend the entire time thnking about his school project. I'm excited to see what this year will bring.

I've also decided to start working on my massive sewing to do pile. Remember back in November when I bought all that flannel? (click here for a reminder) Well, I've decided Spencer deserves a new pair of pj pants, so that was the project I worked on today. And guess what....I sewed it upside down!! Yeah...The legs ended up as the groin and vice versa. UGH!!! Pants perfect for a VERY short VERY fat guy. Seriously?!?!?!? Of course, as I think about it....I started by threading the machine with brown thread instead of green thread. DUH CARRIE!! I should've stopped while I was ahead. Yeah...guess those pants will have to wait for another day!!

And so....I'm caught up (I think!) Hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Royal Gorge!

Just a couple more pictures from the Royal Gorge Train Station. Sometimes I wish I had the photographic touch that some of my amazing friends have...but alas I do not!!

CA Cousins!

Spencer's cousins came to visit from California in the middle of August. We went home to Colorado Springs for 5 days to visit with them. So, what do we do when cousins come to town?? WRESTLE of course!! :-) Kennion is a scrawny little firecracker. He is the middle child. His older brother Mark is 6' tall and younger sister Annie is total girl! So, Spencer took the chance to teach Kennion how to wrestle. I helped detain him for a bit but eventually Spencer carried Kennion to the car. :-)



On Monday we went to the Royal Gorge. I've never been there so that was a lot of fun for me. There is also the fact I absolutely love TRAINS!!!!!!

Dana Doll and Jordan Bug!

Dana and I have been best friends since we were 5. She got married almost one year ago and her husband is currently deployed overseas. When we were home middle of August we went over for dinner.

Jordan is her 2 1/2 year old daughter and our god-daughter. What a loveable little girl. Full of smiles!!!

We love our Dana Doll and Jordan Bug! I wish we didn't live so far away. Yes I know, its only 2 1/2 hours away but good grief. Maybe they should move closer! :-) hehehe