Happy Fathers Day babe! The kids and I love you soooooo much! 
Chex Marshmellowy Goodness
11 years ago
Sunday, June 20, 2010
We LOVE Daddy.
Scott may have become a father much faster than either of us wanted him to, but that's ok because he's great at it! Canyon wants to be just like him and can't wait until he's big enough to go on fishing and hunting trips with his daddy. He is learning the names of all the fish and ducks and he loves it when daddy shows him his fishing stuff. Savanna adores him and gets so excited when he comes home from work. Dada was her first word and she always cries out for him when she is sad. She is definitley a daddy's girl.
Happy Fathers Day babe! The kids and I love you soooooo much!
Happy Fathers Day babe! The kids and I love you soooooo much! Monday, June 14, 2010
Rosette Headband Tutorial
Hey everyone! This is my first "how-to" or tutorial so bear with me! I have had a lot of compliments and interest in some of the headbands I've been making lately so I decided to post a tutorial to show how I made them! Headbands are so cute and so popular right now and they look great if you are wearing your hair up or down.
First, I would like to start off with a warning. This will not be my mom's kind of instructional guide. :) There are no rules, no rights or wrongs I am more of a go with the flow follow the picture type of person rather than a follow instructions word for word so just a heads up. :)
Also, these pics were all taken with my cell phone and are definitely NOT the greatest, sorry!
Ok, so first I used cotton for this but I'm sure you could use any type of fabric you would like. I got this from the fabric store this afternoon and left it folded in half the way I got it. It doesn't really matter how long it is, just play with it and decide how long you need it to be depending on the size of rosette you would like to make.
I start by cutting a straight line about 2 -3 inches thick all the way down the fabric until I have a strip of fabric to work with.
First, I would like to start off with a warning. This will not be my mom's kind of instructional guide. :) There are no rules, no rights or wrongs I am more of a go with the flow follow the picture type of person rather than a follow instructions word for word so just a heads up. :)
Also, these pics were all taken with my cell phone and are definitely NOT the greatest, sorry!
Ok, so first I used cotton for this but I'm sure you could use any type of fabric you would like. I got this from the fabric store this afternoon and left it folded in half the way I got it. It doesn't really matter how long it is, just play with it and decide how long you need it to be depending on the size of rosette you would like to make.
I start by cutting a straight line about 2 -3 inches thick all the way down the fabric until I have a strip of fabric to work with.
Next, I tie a knot in the center of the strip of fabric. Don't worry if its not the exact center, it's not important.
Next take one of the ends and start twisting the fabric. Then twist the other side as well.
After that start twisting the two sides together a little at a time.
After your fabric has been completely twisted, rolled and glued together, this is what it should look like. :)
Now, you can do whatever you would like with your rosette. You can add it as an embelishment to a shirt or a purse or anything you would like too. Or... you can keep on reading and I will tell you how to turn it into a headband!
Next take one of the ends and start twisting the fabric. Then twist the other side as well.
After that start twisting the two sides together a little at a time.
When you've twisted a few inches together at the top, take your glue gun and tab glue towards the bottom side of your rosette and start wrapping the fabric around the knot.
Keep doing this and glue every couple inches.
After your fabric has been completely twisted, rolled and glued together, this is what it should look like. :)
Now, you can do whatever you would like with your rosette. You can add it as an embelishment to a shirt or a purse or anything you would like too. Or... you can keep on reading and I will tell you how to turn it into a headband!
After you have made your big rosette, make another just a little smaller than the first.
I do not make the elastic headband. I buy them at Walmart. :) You can buy a pack of I think 8 headbands for $2.50. They also have different colors that you can buy as well.
I do not make the elastic headband. I buy them at Walmart. :) You can buy a pack of I think 8 headbands for $2.50. They also have different colors that you can buy as well.
The next step is to attach the headband to the rosettes. First, I glue the sides of the rosettes together so they are attached. Then, I make a line with glue across the back of the rosettes and press the headband to the line of glue.
This last step you don't have to do but I like to so that the back of the rosettes look prettier. I cut two circles out of the fabric I used to make the rosettes, approximately the same size as the rosettes and then glu those on the back of the headbands.
This last step you don't have to do but I like to so that the back of the rosettes look prettier. I cut two circles out of the fabric I used to make the rosettes, approximately the same size as the rosettes and then glu those on the back of the headbands.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Tomorrow I will...
Start my slim-fast diet again (I just gotta keep at it!)
Box up my kiddos clothes that they have outgrown
Finish my very first "how to" tutorial that I've been working on (and hopefully post it as well!)
Cook a yummy dinner for my little fam
Have a GREAT attitude at work all day long even though its a Monday (definitely not easy)
What will you do??
Box up my kiddos clothes that they have outgrown
Finish my very first "how to" tutorial that I've been working on (and hopefully post it as well!)
Cook a yummy dinner for my little fam
Have a GREAT attitude at work all day long even though its a Monday (definitely not easy)
What will you do??
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Trials and Blessings
Today I am grateful for trials.
For the most part I fell like I am pretty good at dealing with stressful situations. I fee like I can see the good in the bad and that I am a glass is half full kind of person. As many of you may know I lost my job just over a month ago. This last month has been pretty difficult for my little family. There were a lot of arguments and nights lying awake in bed worrying about what we were going to do.
Today I am grateful for trials. At the beginning of April I felt like our little world had in a way been turned upside down. I know to most I had a brave front and positive outlook but deep down I didn't know what we were going to do. About 2 weeks ago I had my first and only job interview since I was laid off and found out a few days ago that I got the job. :) I feel very blessed and lucky to have found a job so easily and quickly in this economy and in my line of work. I am excited to start with a new company that seems to be doing really well and feel like this all happened for a reason and like it was my escape from ORT. :) As most people know I had been unhappy there for a long time and I am excited to venture off and start fresh with a new company. I also am grateful for the month break I had from working to be at home with my kids. It has been so fun being a stay at home mommy for this short little time and to enjoy my kids. Another blessing that I received by being laid off when I did was being able to take care of my little Savanna. She was sick for quite a while and none of the medicine they were giving her worked. She kept having allergic reactions and ended up just getting better on her own. I don't know what I would have done if I was working because I would have had to take off so much time to care for her. Heavenly Father has a plan and he does things for a reason. I am grateful for him and know how important it is to put my trust in him and know that he will not give me any trial that I can not handle.
This has been a hard experience for me and I am grateful for the things I've learned going through this trial. I am grateful now for the light at the end of the tunnel and it will be bittersweet returning to work but I'm grateful to have a job again.
For the most part I fell like I am pretty good at dealing with stressful situations. I fee like I can see the good in the bad and that I am a glass is half full kind of person. As many of you may know I lost my job just over a month ago. This last month has been pretty difficult for my little family. There were a lot of arguments and nights lying awake in bed worrying about what we were going to do.
Today I am grateful for trials. At the beginning of April I felt like our little world had in a way been turned upside down. I know to most I had a brave front and positive outlook but deep down I didn't know what we were going to do. About 2 weeks ago I had my first and only job interview since I was laid off and found out a few days ago that I got the job. :) I feel very blessed and lucky to have found a job so easily and quickly in this economy and in my line of work. I am excited to start with a new company that seems to be doing really well and feel like this all happened for a reason and like it was my escape from ORT. :) As most people know I had been unhappy there for a long time and I am excited to venture off and start fresh with a new company. I also am grateful for the month break I had from working to be at home with my kids. It has been so fun being a stay at home mommy for this short little time and to enjoy my kids. Another blessing that I received by being laid off when I did was being able to take care of my little Savanna. She was sick for quite a while and none of the medicine they were giving her worked. She kept having allergic reactions and ended up just getting better on her own. I don't know what I would have done if I was working because I would have had to take off so much time to care for her. Heavenly Father has a plan and he does things for a reason. I am grateful for him and know how important it is to put my trust in him and know that he will not give me any trial that I can not handle.
This has been a hard experience for me and I am grateful for the things I've learned going through this trial. I am grateful now for the light at the end of the tunnel and it will be bittersweet returning to work but I'm grateful to have a job again.
Monday, May 3, 2010
New Hobby
Ok, so the last couple weeks I have been accumulating flower cabochons, and jewelry making supplies. I've been having so much fun making earrings and bobby pins! I have a bunch more things coming in the mail over the next few days and I can't wait to get them. Scott even parted with one of his small tackle boxes and gave it to me to help organize my supplies. I think after I get the mail this week I will definitely need a bigger one. Maybe for Mother's Day?? :)
I've also been having fun with fabric and making rosette headbands. They are so fun!!
Here are some pics of a few things I've made so far.
I've also been having fun with fabric and making rosette headbands. They are so fun!!
Here are some pics of a few things I've made so far.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Canyon
Last night when Canyon was saying his prayer he said, "Please bless mommy can find a job so we can go back to Kathy's."
My 3 year old hates having me home! How sad is that? All I ever wanted was to stay at home with my kids and then when it happens this is the thanks I get! :)
Canyon - gotta love him anyway.
My 3 year old hates having me home! How sad is that? All I ever wanted was to stay at home with my kids and then when it happens this is the thanks I get! :)
Canyon - gotta love him anyway.
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