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Introducing: The Milo Shop

 

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To Remember: Snow Day

I don't want to forget this day.

The 2011 snow day. The day we romped in the snow. Early before the neighborhood kids had even gotten up to play. They slept in. But we were too eager. We had to play right away.

Or the coffee we made...that seemed to taste extra good because it was Narnia-like outside.

And, I don't want to forget how we did things we enjoyed separately, but together. We were content to just be. Ben and I. Together. Ben played "Call of Duty" and I sewed - all in the living room. I also don't want to forget how we would take turns pausing to display interest in the other. His game. My project.

I don't want to forget this day because it is days like this that make wonderful memories. Wonderful memories of living together.

Milo Vs. Wishbone

Growing up, I ADORED Wishbone the dog. (Please tell me someone else watched Wishbone?!?!?!)

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A couple of days ago, someone mentioned how much Milo looks like Wishbone. I think I melted. This was too much for my little heart. I love Wishbone. So, of course, this made me love Milo more. Officially.

Milo's Everyday wear: His Jacket.

Milo's Ice Cream Sundae Costume. Thanks to our friends Brittany & Marshall!

His Elf Costume. WHICH HE HATED.

I think the likeness to Milo and Wishbone is SO strong. I mean, LOOK AT THEIR WARDROBES! SO similar! But, I just might be biased.

On a different note, but still talking about Milo...here is the hat I made Milo this weekend. I LOVE IT. But, he doesn't really enjoy wearing it. He always scoots it off his head and wears it like a scarf.

The Hat I made Milo.

And, this is how he REALLY wears it.

I'm Sick.

This has been my life. 


Apparently, I missed the memo. I need Puffs.

My Husband

A husband brings about many changes. Many.

For instance, if you had told me that I would be watching ESPN while waiting for my favorite show to come on…I would have LAUGHED at you. Scoffed, really. (To be fair, it’s really ONLY background noise…I promise.)

Or, that yesterday, I caught myself picking around onions while wondering why in the world I was doing such a thing. Ben! He hates onions. (In all honesty, it was the green onion stalks. And, they looked like grass…at least that is the story I’m sticking with.)

And, that I’m suddenly SO gangsta. Straight up. Fo’real. I gots more skillz than a pankcake flipper. (which, is a lot of skills, I am convinced.)

Yep, a husband definitely has made me a better person.

First Sewing Project

As a kid, my Mom tried and tried to get me to sew. I refused. My thought process was always - "Why sew when you do? You can make everything I need!" Fast forward a couple of years, I was getting more and more in to craft projects and realized that I needed a sewing machine. Thankgoodness for my mother-in-law, Cindy. For Christmas, Cindy give me a sewing machine. And, I am SO excited to show off my first sewing project.

Our Living Room and Ben.

My pillow.

It's my first project, but I'm enjoying the process of learning how to operate a sewing machine and learning the art of patterns. While discovering that my Mom actually taught me SOMETHING, so I'm ahead of the curve. Overall, I've got some projects in mind - a table runner and some other things too (those, will remained nameless, since I have NO idea what those next projects will be!).

I'm open to suggestions, of course.

Baking Adventures

Yesterday, I spent the entire day baking and cooking. It was FANTASTIC! I am so proud of how my baked goods came out.

Cupcake Balls: I have been making these for the past couple of months. Each time, I get better and better; which is so encouraging considering the first time they were a complete flop! I recently got an ORDER for cake balls. I was a little stunned, but once I got over my shock, I took on the challenge (and decided to get creative!). Bakerella's Cake Pops cookbook is INCREDIBLE. I am so happy to have it.

Excuse the Cellphone image...It was late at night! (This is how I rang in 2011!)

For Christmas, I got The Pioneer Woman's Cookbook. Oh.My.Gosh. Can ANYTHING be better than that cookbook? I answer - I THINK NOT! I took one single bite of those yummy goodness creations and I seriously was whisked back to my Grandmother Allen's kitchen. It was a blissful bite.

PW's Cinnamon Rolls.

 Happy New Year!