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August 19 Blocks of FunSo here are the blocks I made for our entryway display. First, inspired by this Joann's project
I made these blocks.
A Close up shot
Now, as you can see, though I followed the instructions exactly, somehow they did not turn out nice and tight like the example, and though I thought they were still pretty cute, I have a husband who actually cares (to a point) about interior decorating, and he didn't like them very much. So, I decided to try simply painting our own.
Here's the finished product.
Close up
Marcus hasn't seen them yet. I hope they pass muster this time because I'm not making any more.
August 18 Gold Medal in Staying Up Too Late I've got to say- the Olympics are costing me sleep. I can't make myself turn it off and go to bed. Sure, it's only women's eights rowing, or men's volleyball. But I have to keep watching for the Michael Phelps races (thank goodness those are finally over), the gymnastics events (still a few more to go!), and now, track and field is just getting started! Sunday's closing ceremonies can't come soon enough. I'm a fan of the whole "semi-live" coverage, but midnight?!? C'mon, NBC! Some of us have to get up early, you know! Why can't I just turn it off and go to sleep? Or DVR it (so it's even more delayed!) Why do I feel compelled to watch until the last gymnast has stuck her last landing? Even though I am doing other things while watching, there it is in the background. I am accomplishing other things in my life, just in case you're worried I am wasting my life away in front of the TV. Wait until you see the cool blocks I made. Twice. (I told you I'm not very good at crafts). And I've been baking, scrapbooking, visiting with friends, directing the ward choir, and enjoying time with my family. Life is good. And it will be even better when the darn Olympics are over. August 11 KnotsI tried a new hairstyle for church yesterday. It went okay. The tutorial suggested an off center part, and that's what I did, but in the end I didn't like how it turned out as much as I thought I would. Next time I'll try symmetrical.
Anyway, here's a top view
Here's a front view (no smiling today)
So, better luck next time, but it was pretty cute in its own way.
We had a rough day yesterday. Emma somehow did a face plant into the pew in front of us at church, which resulted in a "get her out of here before she lets out the second wail" crying fit and a nice shiner. Then when we were at our friends' house for dessert, she ran into the corner of something and got a nice cut under her other eye. I'm a little scared to go anywhere today. People will wonder what I do to my child!
Then, my friend went into early labor (4 weeks early) last night, so I spent a few hours camped out on their couch so they could go the hospital without waking their older boys. I got home at about 3:15 am, as the doctors sent her home with a shot to stop the contractions and directions to take it easy. I didn't sleep well there or here, so I am a little tired today. So if this post is kind of random, that's why. I think I'll take a nap when the kids do.
August 09 Stylin'I found this great blog- and links to other great blogs- for styling girls' hair in cute, unique ways. Now, as you read before, I'm not exactly crafty, but somehow I am usually pretty good at doing hair. Except french braids. I can't do french braids.
Anyway, I decided to try out some of the ideas I saw. I started with "reverse climbers into messy pigtails". Girly Do's does tutorials on all her styles, so go there if you want to know how to do it. I shall simply post pictures of my efforts. While certainly not a perfect first attempt, it turned out pretty cute, and we got some great comments about her hair.
Here's a back view
Here's a view from the front, though she didn't let me get a great shot
For church I'm going to try some knotty styles. We'll see how it goes. August 06 Blessed SleepSince our security alarm started flashing its "LOW BAT" sign and we began the saga of the key, I have felt like the mother of a newborn baby, waking up three times a night and stumbling through the house to silence its cries. Finally, I told Marcus- "Just hack through the darn thing. I can't take it anymore!" Thankfully, he didn't have to risk the ire of ADT because we finally found the lockbox key. So, yesterday, the lockbox was unlocked and a new battery was found and subsequently installed--all for the bargain price of $25 plus tax.
Last night, I slept through the night. It was wonderful.
I can't wait to do it again.
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