A New Project...

I'm always looking for new things to do... crafty things... to take up some of my spare time. :)

For the past few weeks, I've been researching how to make jewelry.  I found these really cool glass tile pendants on a blog I follow.  They seemed so simple to make, and I just had to try them.  

Now I'm hooked.  I have had so much fun trying different designs.  I also created a little album on Facebook where people can order any kind they want - I'll customize it any way you want.  If you want to visit, here's the link:

Unique Creations - by me :)

I would LOVE it if you found something you liked (or something you would like me to make just for you)!  They make great gifts... and there are so many options!

I'm also working on ID Badge holders... for all of you nurses out there!

Have fun browsing.

A Mish Mash...

... That's what this post is gonna be.

I haven't been doing so well keeping up with my blog since Thanksgiving.... but then again, not much has gone on.  But I'll just fill you in on the "not so interesting" parts of my life lately...

Jase has FINALLY decided that using the potty is fun.  BREAKTHROUGH, PEOPLE!  I'm so excited.  We're still in diapers, but he's been telling me when he needs to pee-pee throughout the day.  So, I know we're getting there QUICKLY and our days of underwear are in the near future!

Thanksgiving was great!  So glad to see some of my "out of town" family.  And all of my other family members, too!  We had a great weekend.  And best of all, my hubby spent it ALL WITH ME!  No hunting, whatsoever.  5 WHOLE DAYS!  Fun times.

This week, I've started a new project that I'm SO excited about!  I've started making necklaces (and some other cute little things).  I'll do a complete post on this at a later date.

Tomorrow, I'm getting my hair done.... WOOHOO!  It's been too long, and I'm overly excited!

And finally, tomorrow night I'm going to have a fabulous dinner @ my MOST FAVORITE place, Firebird's.  And guess what....  IT'S FREE!  Yep.  We're finally getting to take part in Jason's crew's 6-month safety meal... about 6 months late.  But I'll take it!!!  LOVE me some peppercorn steak... I can taste it now!

Sunday, my baby is going to be in his very first Christmas play... it's a small part (well, not really a part at all) but it matters to me!  Even though the play is for the Children's department (ages 4 and up), they let the toddlers come in to sing a few songs.  We've been practicing for weeks, and he's READY!  So is Mommy.  I'll have my camera in hand, ready to snap away.  Pictures to come!

That's about it, folks... until next time.

Roll Tide. :)

 

and the diet begins.... NOW!!!

I ate WAY TOO MUCH this Thanksgiving (and the days that followed).

I probably gained 10 pounds.

I must do something about that starting today... well, maybe tomorrow.

Today, I cleaned the house from top to bottom AND decorated for Christmas.

I think that counts as exercise.  

Just a few things...

... I'm thankful for.

 

My sweet Lord who knew I wouldn't be perfect, but still sacrificed everything for me.

The roof over my head... it may not be the biggest but it's been PERFECT for our little family and I'm so thankful we found it!

My lovely parents... who raised me right and gave me EVERYTHING I ever needed (or wanted, for that matter), and are still here today to make life easier.  I'm a lucky girl.

My in-laws (sorry, I couldn't find a pic of Papa... he hides from the camera), who raised a wonderful son (3 of them, actually) and LUCKILY, I found him!!!

My best friend, whom I could go ON and ON about.  But we'd be here all day.  I love you.

For my baby boy... who is the light of my life.  I couldn't make it without you.

And for moments like this... they don't last long enough.

Last minute decisions...

... are sometimes the best decisions.

I have an issue with being spontaneous.  I admit it... I'm a fruit-loop when it comes to doing things in order, on schedule, and by a plan.  That's why I have everything written down on my trusty calendar.  And I don't jive well with getting off track.  If I'm gonna fit it into my schedule, it should be on my calendar at least a week in advance. :)

HOWEVER, after being married to my hubby for 5 1/2 years, I have come to realize that this is not practical.  I need to loosen up... when it comes to lots of things.

Jason got home Friday afternoon after hunting all day.  He then hit me with, "I think we should go to the Jason Aldean concert tonight."

Now, it was 4 hours til showtime, we had no tickets, AND we had already planned to visit his grandmother in the nursing home.  So, this idea really threw a kink in my plan.  

But it did sound like fun! 

So we searched the internet and were able to find tickets.  Now, just a few days ago, we had a discussion about how we needed to save money right now, since Christmas is coming up and his next check with have ZERO overtime on it... if you or yours has a job where overtime pay is available, you know how helpful it is (especially around this time of year).  And here we were, TOTALLY going against that plan.  But, it's just money right?  And you can't take it with you.  It's been a little while since we've had a date night, so we gave in to the temptation... just this once.

But we still had to visit Granny... so we jumped in the car, raced to Gardendale (30 minutes away), sat with her for about an hour, and then headed back to drop Jase off with my parents (who, so graciously, never turn me down when I ask for a babysitter).  

We got ready in a hurry and somehow still had time to get a bite to eat before the show.

After the show (which was great, by the way), we walked across the parking lot at the BJCC where a carnival was taking place.  They were about to close, so the cops let us sneak in the EXIT without paying.  We chose to take a quick carousel ride @ 10:30 that night (and we were the only ones on it).

THEN... we decided that we weren't tired, so we called some friends who had been at the concert, too, and met them for a little late night snack @ Purple Onion.

Such a great night... none of which was planned. :)  See, I'm branching out.

So overall, it was a night of firsts and spontaneity!

I think I've come a long way... not to mention, I wore SKINNY JEANS AND "GET 'EM GIRL" BOOTS.  :)

That's definitely a first!

Gettin' Better...

Jase has decided that using the potty isn't that bad afterall.

Last night, Jason took him to the bathroom, sat him down, gave him a book, told him to stay there until he finished.... and he shut the door.

It seems that was the magic part.

A few minutes later, he started yelling for us.  He had finally pee-peed.  

This morning when he woke up, I rushed in his room to find his diaper still dry.  I saw that as an opportune time for another potty lesson.

Using the exact same method as the previous night, I left him in the bathroom to do his business.

AND IT WORKED!

I'm hoping we can continue on this trend.

I'm TIRED OF BUYING DIAPERS!!!

I CANNOT WAIT...

... to try this!

A friend told me about this blog - and I'm so glad she did!

A week or so ago, the "blog owner" started a series called:

12 Days of Handmade Christmas

I've enjoyed reading the posts each day, however, most of the projects have required a sewing machine - something I do not own... yet.

But on Day 8, she posted the CUTEST thing ever... that anyone can do!

I cannot wait to try it.

http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2010/11/12-days-handmade-christmas-tutorials-day-8alphabet-crayons.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifeingrace+%28lifeingrace%29

Isn't that adorable!

and such a great gift idea or party favor!

LOVE IT! :)