In an attempt to make some extra money to pay for my study abroad this coming spring, I am going to see if I anyone wants to have a family picture taken this fall--you know for Christmas cards and stuff...
So I made this to spread the word around!
I really don't know what I am doing, but I think it is so fun & I'm only charging $35 so I figured someone might want to do it.
And actually, there is a gray swirly border around the little logo, but the scanner didn't pick it up.
In order to graduate I have to get 6 credits abroad. Instead of going somewhere for a full semester, I decided to take two shorter trips over my spring breaks. It is much more economical that way...and, I am able to stay here to complete a regular semester full of required classes (which is not always the case abroad--sometimes it's all electives!). Last spring I went to Paris. It was so much fun--it was my second time there, and I think I enjoyed it even more than the first. If you haven't been to France, go!! Anyway, this year I am going to take a plant pathology class with a trip to the Galapagos Islands (off the coast of Ecuador). woo-hooo!
Wish me luck as I try to make and save enough $$$ for the trip!
Well, folks, it looks like the Saltdogs made the playoffs and that means my husband will not be coming home tomorrow. I was so looking forward to him coming home. I even cleaned the whole house today! (lol) He mentioned that since they've made the playoffs, the absolute soonest he will be home is Friday--boo. Friday is Megan's due date so the sooner he gets here the better.
On a side note, if you haven't read Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, I recommend it. I'm currently reading it for one of my classes and have been loving it! Not something I expected at all.
Also, just in case anyone was wondering, I had to open a bottle of champagne (first time in my life) last night at work...in front of a full table. Awesome. Not to mention, the restaurant was pretty busy so the chances of me shooting the cork at someone's head or dinner plate were high. Luckily, at the last minute, my manager, Mike, saw me heading to a table with the bottle and could see the coming catastrophe. He took it upon himself to open the bottle for my table--thank you, Mike! Needless to say, I opened my first bottle today (in the safety of my home) in case anyone in the future decides to order a bottle of champagne while I'm working. I had a bottle leftover in the fridge from New Years...yeah, its been in there all year. Anyway, it was a success! No item in my home was damaged in the process. Cheers!
Fall is just around the corner, and I am already getting ready to decorate!
I found these adorable centerpiece (or anywhere decorations) online, and I wanted to share them with you because they are too cute! I think this first one is my favorite
Earlier this month, I threw a baby shower for Megan. I love crafts and thought the shower was the perfect excuse to get to do some!
First, I made the invitation. I actually only had 50, so the second set looked totally different. I wish I had a picture of those, but I don't...Anyway, I made the invitation on word. Making your own invitations is SO easy and so much fun. I'll probably never buy invitations again since making your own affords endless possibilities (well, almost endless)! Here is the one I made for Megan's shower: You would probably be surprised at how many clip art images are available online at microsoft's website. There are literally thousands. The other great thing about clip--which I'm not sure if everyone is aware of--is that all the images can be altered. You can change the color of any clip art image, delete parts of it you don't want, resize it, make it black and white, change the transparency, and a ton of other things. Clip is no longer what it used to be.
Secondly, I encourage everyone to download some new, fun fonts. I have about 130 special fonts...if you want any of them, let me know and I can email some to you - or direct you to where you can download them. The fonts I used on Megan's invitation are "Briemscript" for the main wording and "Monterey BT" for her name. Monterey BT is a commercial font. Adding unique fonts like this will give your invitation a commercial, more professional feel. You can print your invitations on card stock or buy blank invitations. I bought a blank set intended for weddings and used the response card as a registry information card.
We made a little sign with a sharpie and some cardboard!
I made the favors with some ribbon and pacifier charms. I found the "B" stickers at Michael's--I love that store!
The cake was pretty cute. I picked out elements from a few cakes I saw online and sent them to Tracy Melby, owner of Enchanted Moments Sweet Shop. Tracy was able to put it all together! If you have any bakery needs and live anywhere near Sanford, NC, I highly recommend her!
We had a game with 6 "mystery" baby food jars where everyone had to taste and guess which flavor each one was - we actually had two people get them all right! Another game was guessing Megan's belly size Many thanks to Megan's aunt Irma and her cousin Jessi for making this adorable diaper cake!
I feel like I've been ignoring our blog, and I think it is time for some updating.
My sister-in-law, Megan, is pregnant!We are so excited! Brighton is due to arrive anytime within the next 2 weeks! Megan's due date is September 3rd--only a few days away!
I started school a week and half ago. I'm really happy to be back. I love it. I also got a new job as a server at a restaurant called Town Hall Grill. It is so nice to only have to work 3 nights a week.
Baseball
Benji is in Lincoln, Nebraska playing (well, he actually hasn't played a single game yet due to a concussion) with the Saltdogs. The team is pretty good, and they might make the playoffs. I guess that is good, but I want them to lose so he can come home. I am so ready for this season to be over. He left for Spring Training with the Braves in early February. He went straight to Mississippi from there, and stayed there until he got released in May. Then he went to El Paso, Texas and played with the Diablos. He did so good there! They had really pretty views from their stadium. Right after his concussion he got traded to the Saltdogs. It was somewhat of an upgrade. Apparently they have way better locker rooms....and we all know that's what really matters!
It's kind of funny that we've pretty much switched places. The day we met I was stationed in Omaha, about 45 mins from Lincoln, and Benji was here in NC playing ball at UNC. Now he is there and I am here!
