Hello, April

April, I am so glad to see you! I have been looking forward to your warmer weather for some time now. I have also been excited about lots going on during this month.

First, the Monument Avenue 10k is tomorrow! I have been training for the past 5 months, and I am ready!

I am looking forward to celebrating our two year anniversary. (Where did the time go?)

I can't wait to start working on our yard, planting bushes and flowers.

We are going to a moonshine tour, in Rocky Mount, Va. I can't wait to see the mountains again and enjoy the springtime up there.

I am helping to throw a bridal shower for a close friend of mine. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone!

And glorious spring break, I have been waiting for you for some time as well! I am gonna conquer some house projects and hopefully catch up on my scrapbooking.

So welcome April, it's so good to finally see you!!

2011 To Do List

Every year I make new year resolutions. This year I can't really think of anything big I want to change, as far as lifestyle goes. Not that I have it altogether or anything like that, I just really want to try something new. So, this year I thought I would make a "to do list". Things that I want to accomplish in 2011. So here it is:

1. Travel to at least one new place. I just love exploring new places.

2. Run the Monument Avenue 10k.

3. Finish my 2010 scrapbook, our wedding scrapbook, and stay up to date in scrapbooking.

4. Landscape our yard. It is in serious need of some bushes and tlc. 

5. Remodel our bathrooms. I have been saying this since we moved in. Something always comes up that takes our time or money, but this year it is gonna happen.

So there it is. The 5 big things I want to accomplish in 2011.

27...looking back on 26

Today was my 27th birthday!

It was filled with lots of family and friends. I feel so blessed to have so many people who care about me.

Birthdays always make me reminisce about the past year. My 26th year was a big one. Here is a look back at it............

26, You brought........

(in no particular order)

A new home for my family.

Travels to lots of fun places.

Lots of time spent scrapbooking.

My first snow day from school as an employee.

More involvement in my church.

A new job working with some amazing children.

Great times spent with my hubby, enjoying being married.

A new group of friends.

Improvement in my golf game.

Lots of quality time with family and friends who are dear to me.

A new habit, running.

Time spent snuggling and playing with Betty.

A full year of memories on this blog.

Starting the tradition of our girl's beach trip to the Outer Banks.

Countless hours painting our house.

Having lots of trick or treaters at our house.

Becoming a Sunday school teacher at my church.

Seeing one of my favorite artists speak.

An appreciation for the season of life I am currently in.

Learning how to be a good host by having two parties and one big get together.

New recipes to try and enjoy.

Sharing childhood memories and having fun at Disney World with hubby.

Hope 27 is as good as 26!!

Christmas Love

Things I am currently loving about Christmas.......

This house on the Tacky Light Tour which is in our neighborhood. I just love coming home and driving by it.

Setting up the Christmas houses with my mom. A tradition that started when I was younger and still look forward to every year.

Christmas Cookies!! The PTA at the school where I work brought in cookies for everyone to take home. There were six tables in the library filled with cookies.

Christmas decorations! I got this garland and wreath last year on my birthday (the day after Christmas) at Pottery Barn, and couldn't wait to use them.

While I'm on the topic of things I am loving I must share......

Richmond is geting a Hobby Lobby!!!! I have heard amazing things about this store from you fellow bloggers, and can't wait to go when it opens!! It is actually kinda funny because the local scrapbooking store just went out of business, and although I got a bunch of stuff for cheap, it makes me sad. I have been shopping there since I started scrapbooking almost ten years ago. So I guess this is one of those times when God brings something to an end, but starts something new. Anyways, I'm very excited about the new store.

There it is, Christmas and Crafty love.

Week Off

Happy Labor Day!!! I've had such a great week off! I feel so blessed to be able to take a week off in between jobs and just relax and get some things done.

I scrapbooked a lot. I finally started and finished our honeymoon scrapbook.

I got to sleep in, which was amazing.

I watched a lot of Golden Girl episodes, I know call me a dork, but I love them.

I spent a lot of time with Betty.

I got to babysit one of the cutest babies.

I went out to lunch with my mom.

We went camping with some friends from my small group at church. We had such a great time, stayed up till 3am which I haven't done in a long time. P.S. corn on the cob cooked over the camp fire is delicious!

Relaxed and spent time with my hubby.

We went to a cookout at a friend's house, and enjoyed the campfire again.

Today we are doing some things around the house. I'm excited to get them done.

It's been a great week off and I am so ready for tomorrow. (The first day of school!!)

Totally Random

                              It's Snowing:

in my freezer. Something is broken, or not right and I have been putting it off, but today I am calling the repair man to come fix it. Let's hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Unfortunately:

I'll be going to the dentist today. I hate going to the dentist. So much that my husband is taking his lunch break to take me. I hate the noises and uhh, just thinking about it makes me queasy.

What I'll Be Doing:

this week: In my last post I talked about how Monday was my last day at my old job. I don't start my new job for a couple days so I am off this week! I have big plans to catch up on some scrapbooking!

I'm Ready:

for fall. The crisp cool air and pumpkins. Yes, I'm excited about pumpkins. I love the way they taste, I love carving them and I love to decorate with them.

I Can't Wait:

to see Chuck Close! He is my favorite living artist. His work is amazing, and when I found out he was coming to The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts I was sooo excited and shocked. He is such a big name artist to be coming to little old Richmond, Va.