Sewing projects

My little sister, Rachel, has come over a few times for craft days. It has inspired me to be more... crafty?! Okay, I'm not really. I had read a blog a few months back on how to make a pillow. Of course, I didn't tag it or mark it so that I could find it again. I've searched and searched without any luck. So... I decided to just try it out on some scrap material. Low an hold, I figured it out. 

Almost a masterpiece! 

Jenna & Zach Hilton

So... my old roommate got married May 5 on Cinco de Mayo. I took a few snapshots but they are crap compared to their photographers photos. You should definitely check out their amazing wedding pics. It was a beautiful night in Scottsdale. Jenna & Zach are wonderful people and such a great couple. I'm sure happy for them.

http://sessionninephotography.com/blog/zach-jenna-a-wedding-story/

Memorial Day

A day of remembrance. I am grateful for those men and women who have died for our countries freedom.

slumber party

I love Baxter.

Jenna & Zac went to San Diego for a wedding this weekend, so it's just me & Bax. We've had some quality time. It's been fun getting to know the neighborhood trails, being lazy, and running around like crazy (more Baxter than me).

Baxter is my favorite. Always ready to snuggle. Always loves me. I might not return him. Don't tell Jenna.

Celebration of Life

Saturday night my roommates from Queen Creek days (Jenny, Trisha, Aubrey, Kari, Daina, & Ashley) got together at my house for Daina's birthday celebration. First gathering at my house. I look forward to more great nights. It was a lovely evening. We had Mexican food, freshly juiced lemonade, and homemade ice-cream. We visited, we laughed, we ate, and we played with the newborn babies (Dean, Emma, & Travis).

I'm so grateful to wonderful friends!! And to be reminded how blessed we are.

Once again, I slacked. No pictures.

homemade ice-cream

is quite divine. I have been wanting to try my Cuisinart Ice-cream maker. Rachel came over Friday night to help me try it out. Oh. So. Delish.

We tried out the simple vanilla and simple chocolate flavors. I am not a hug ice-cream lover, but it's heaven.

locked out

Sure glad that I decided to purchase a security system. I thought it would be a good idea. And I have learned that the alarm system works well. During my orientation days, the door into my garage didn't shut completely. That set the alarm off.

About a week later I get another phone call. It's mid-day while I was at work. So the security company send the police over. After a thorough look-thru they decided that the backdoor was unlocked & the wind was strong enough to move it just enough to set my alarm off. Lovely!

I got home from work around 9:30 pm. Locked out. The police decided to lock all my doors, including the door from my house to garage. And why would I carry a key when I come in through the garage? A few phone calls to locksmiths, an hour later, and still locked out, I headed to my old house. Good thing Amber has a few extra beds so that I could crash there a couple nights.

Lesson learned. I will always carry a key.