Etsy

I know, I know, I'm a slacker. I've been busy doing other things. I've decided to open at shop at Etsy.com next month. Yay!

Etsy is a big community of women that sell things they make. So hopefully I'll be right at home. I have my shop name picked out, and even set up the shop already. I just need to crank out things to list for sale.

I want to open May 7th, so hopefully I get everything in order by then.

Now that it's spring, I'll be taking tons of pictures outside, so that will make up for my blog neglect. :P Also we are taking a trip to Vegas next week, so more pictures will be coming from there as well.

Love you all, and promise to stop neglecting you next month. :)

My Birthday :)

Sunday marked my 20th birthday. We went to dinner at Olive Garden, and Isaak joined us. When we returned to my dad's house, he had a cake ready for eating. Denny even kept his annoyance to a minimum for the day.

Here they were singing to me, Sophie got shy and tried to hide under my hand.

She helped me blow out the candle.


"YAY!"


Loves from Papa.


And from Mama.


Waiting for cake.


Mama giggling when she noticed that Denny was taking pictures of her eating.


I'd like to think that I've grown as a person since my last birthday.
I am stronger emotionally.
I am more sure of myself.
I don't rely on other to make me happy.
I've thrown myself into the world of the crafty.
I've read my Twilight Saga a good 4 times now.
I am becoming more comfortable with my body. (notice no "helper" bra was worn, just what God gave me - or rather forgot to give me)
I attempt to cook.
I try to branch out and try new things.
I take Sophie to church more often.
I don't feel the need to please people.

I am me, and if you don't like it - go suck and egg. :D

Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts and birthday wishes.

Sprin Swap

If you remember, about a month back I said that I joined a swap by ShortMama. We were each assigned a partner, and were to buy/make at least $20 worth of our favorite spring goodies for them. If you want to see what I sent my partner, click here. (not you Myya! Wait until you get your package!)

Today I got the package from Myya, my swap partner. Each item was individually wrapped in fun bright tissue paper (in the picture backgrounds), and numbered. Sophie had more fun than I did, she helped unwrap all the gifts. Printed on a paper, was a reason for each gift. Here they are.

(The card)

(Inside)


"First off I gave you a Scentsy Plug-In... this was one of mine, I didn't have time to order one. This is not part of your swap, I just thought you'd love it."
I already love this woman! I do believe this item well get a TON of use.


"#1 - I am addicted to this stuff! I can't go without it."
Who doesn't need chapstick?


"#2 - If I'm headed out to run errands or whatever, I always put a little shimmer on. It just brightens me up on blah days."
What girl doesn't love some shimmer?


"#3 - Who doesn't LOVE these and seriously these are a MUST as soon as the sun starts to appear!"
Totally agree.


"#4 - Spring to me means more outside time, more walks, which then means I need one of these."
I am like a fish. This will come in handy. :)


"#5 - If you are outside it is pretty much a given that you'll need this stuff. I use it ALL THE TIME!"
As do I, I love to have a stash of these. I use them in my purse, the stroller, by the changing table, everywhere.


"#6 - Being outside with my girls is the best. They love these so I thought Sophie might too!"
She was right, the instant Sophie saw the bubbles, she screamed for me to open them.


"#7 - I found these fun metallic colors in Avon. They dry super super fast so they even will work great for little ones toes. I love me some pretty toes."
We like nail polish that dries fast, especially for Stinky.


"#8 - Nothing like a little accessorizing!"
INDEED!


"#9 - I always have one of these handy for last minute errands... Spring definitely allows me to get out more so I need it to try to keep me semi-organized. (Yea Right!)"
I love note pads, they are so convenient! Plus the pink & green pen = awesome.

"#10 - Lastly, with more out of the house time it means I want to get our faster. These help with getting ready in less time. These are the best!"
About 98% of the time, my hair is pulled back. I can never have enough elastics.

"So there ya have it... a few of my favorite Spring things. Hope they are favorites of yours as well. Happy Spring to you! :)"

Thank you so much Myya, I love my gifts. I hope you like your package just as much!

I can't wait to sign up for my next swap. :)

Weekend

Due to our lack of a washing machine/dryer, our weekends are often spent at my dad's. I spend the day doing laundry, Denny and Isaak get in some quality nerd time, and Sophie runs from person to person.

This Saturday, Papa was her favorite. She followed him all around the yard.


She collected rocks from his "garden."


She cuddled Oreo.


Her and Papa examined the tree in the backyard.


It was such a pretty day, I just had to follow them around with my camera.


Eventually she found her way to the front yard, as always. Armed with her little shovel, she buried her rock.

Late Easter

We didn't do our Easter on the 4th (mostly because I'm a slacker).

Denny woke me up around 8:30 Saturday morning, by literally dragging me out of bed. He hauled me out, holding me by a leg and an arm. Such love. Once I stood up, grumbling things under my breath, he covered my eyes.

I was blindly led to the dining table, where I was granted my sight once again. There sat an envelope and 2 boxes of candies, next to it was a bigger mound of pink stuff.

Denny informed me that small mountain of candies were not for me. He then went to wake poor Sophie.

(notice how she is on my pillow... not hers)

Poor girl never had a chance. Denny tried to soften the blow by bringing a bottle of Spongebob bubbles to wake her. (Sophie isn't a morning person, much like her daddy)

Her "Easter".


Once she saw her pile of happiness, the warmed up to the idea of waking up.


It's silly how excited she gets about things. Her eyes just about popped out of her head when I told her candy was in the eggs.


Denny was rather proud that he had gotten all of these things on his own. When I told him Easter was last week, and he responded, "so, it's all on sale now!"


Yay Easter.