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Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Camping with The Larsens
In the middle of September, Josh and I met Chris and Jessica up in Utah at Panguitch Lake. The weather was beautiful. A little warm during the day and a little chilly at night. Okay so a little more than chilly. The low was 43 degrees. burrr! We had an awesome campsite with a view of the lake just a few steps away. All of us enjoyed the break away from reality for a few days. It was my first time camping in a tent and I really like it. I can't wait to do it again. Hopefully for more than a couple days next time. Here are some highlights of the trip:
In the middle of September, Josh and I met Chris and Jessica up in Utah at Panguitch Lake. The weather was beautiful. A little warm during the day and a little chilly at night. Okay so a little more than chilly. The low was 43 degrees. burrr! We had an awesome campsite with a view of the lake just a few steps away. All of us enjoyed the break away from reality for a few days. It was my first time camping in a tent and I really like it. I can't wait to do it again. Hopefully for more than a couple days next time. Here are some highlights of the trip:
We took this picture with the 10 sec self timer in place. I set it on a post across the road. We all took our places. Josh pushed the button and ran!! We did it though and it is one of my favorite pictures. I was lucky to have got Chris in that field of bushes. More to come on why?!?
Our view just a few steps away from our site.
This is Chris wondering "WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!?" Apparently, he is very scared of bugs, insects, and anything else that can buzz by him. He is especially scared of yellow jackets after he researched them on Wikipedia before coming haha. He had us laughing so hard at times we were crying. I couldn't breath laughing so hard. I really did try to hold it in once because I knew he really was scared but I just couldn't. We even have some video. It is just at funny to watch the 2nd and 3rd time. HAHA! A funny fact about this picture, he was freaking out and there was absolutely nothing there!
This was the view on Saturday morning before everyone woke up. I love this picture and I am not sure why. I like when Josh wears his boots and I think that is what I like about this picture!
Note: I was up earlier than everyone else because my husband doesn't "girl" camp. Which means no air mattress. Well I thought I would be ok but apparently I need girl camping. He doesn't have any idea how it feels to have rock in your chest while you are trying to sleep.
Right down the hill from our campsite there was this little stream. We all went on a little hike down the hill and got some good pictures of us couples. Something about the fresh air and running stream water is so relaxing.
Jessica took a nap that afternoon and I hung out with the guys. I listened to them talk school. We watched Chris try and study. I gave Josh a nice foot rub. Even was kind enough to floss between his toes with his socks to get all the sock fuzz out. Nothing but true love in this marriage.
Josh was like a little kid in the tent. He liked playing with the fan/light and peeking his head out of the front of the tent. No peek a boo though haha!
We played Rummy later in the afternoon. It wasn't Chris' first time but he could have fooled us. He was so confused. I'm not quite sure if he even got it after we were finished playing. Him being so confused was in my favor because he just kept throwing down all the cards I needed and I won. Through out the game, we ate and ate and ate but still had room for dinner shortly after.
Josh made us a campfire. Camping isn't camping with out one. We had chili dogs and mac and cheese for dinner. Josh did a great job of cooking with what tools we had. It was the first time I had roasted hot dogs and they were delicious! We also made smores. Jessica had got a smores kit for her bridal shower and it had the biggest marshmallows we had ever seen. They were probably about 3 inches big. They were messy but tasty! Chris liked laughing at everyones marshmallow faces.
We went home on Sunday. Josh and I were all packed up before Chris and Jessica were even up I think. We stopped off for a little scenic view and pictures. The leaves were starting to change and it was beautiful! Orange, red, and yellow leaves are what make me love Fall!
This was the view on Saturday morning before everyone woke up. I love this picture and I am not sure why. I like when Josh wears his boots and I think that is what I like about this picture!
Note: I was up earlier than everyone else because my husband doesn't "girl" camp. Which means no air mattress. Well I thought I would be ok but apparently I need girl camping. He doesn't have any idea how it feels to have rock in your chest while you are trying to sleep.
Right down the hill from our campsite there was this little stream. We all went on a little hike down the hill and got some good pictures of us couples. Something about the fresh air and running stream water is so relaxing.
Jessica took a nap that afternoon and I hung out with the guys. I listened to them talk school. We watched Chris try and study. I gave Josh a nice foot rub. Even was kind enough to floss between his toes with his socks to get all the sock fuzz out. Nothing but true love in this marriage.
Josh was like a little kid in the tent. He liked playing with the fan/light and peeking his head out of the front of the tent. No peek a boo though haha!
We played Rummy later in the afternoon. It wasn't Chris' first time but he could have fooled us. He was so confused. I'm not quite sure if he even got it after we were finished playing. Him being so confused was in my favor because he just kept throwing down all the cards I needed and I won. Through out the game, we ate and ate and ate but still had room for dinner shortly after.
Josh made us a campfire. Camping isn't camping with out one. We had chili dogs and mac and cheese for dinner. Josh did a great job of cooking with what tools we had. It was the first time I had roasted hot dogs and they were delicious! We also made smores. Jessica had got a smores kit for her bridal shower and it had the biggest marshmallows we had ever seen. They were probably about 3 inches big. They were messy but tasty! Chris liked laughing at everyones marshmallow faces.
We went home on Sunday. Josh and I were all packed up before Chris and Jessica were even up I think. We stopped off for a little scenic view and pictures. The leaves were starting to change and it was beautiful! Orange, red, and yellow leaves are what make me love Fall!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Domestic Divas Sweets and Treats
A few months ago, my friend Jessica and I decided to start taking cake classes. We started the first week in September and have already completed the Decorating Basics Course. We start again on Monday but going on Wednesdays also for a Fondant and Gum Paste & Flower Design class.
I have really been enjoying the classes and have even took it to the next level by making cakes for some birthdays. I call the small business Domestic Divas Sweets and Treats! Josh's Aunt Jamie made this awesome logo for me...
Here are some other ones I have made for some birthdays:
I have a couple more orders coming up that I am excited about. A ladybug cupcake order for a little girls birthday and hopefully a 3 tier cake for a nail salons 10th anniversary!
A few months ago, my friend Jessica and I decided to start taking cake classes. We started the first week in September and have already completed the Decorating Basics Course. We start again on Monday but going on Wednesdays also for a Fondant and Gum Paste & Flower Design class.
I think it is so cute! She always does a great job. I put it on top of the cake boxes when I deliver them!! I have also had shirts and business cards made too with this so cute logo on them! The first cake I made for class was baseball themed for my brother in laws 13th birthday! I'm pretty sure it was a hit for him. He said it was the best cake he ever had *wink*wink* The other 2 put in there request for there birthday cakes too!
Here are some other ones I have made for some birthdays:
I have a couple more orders coming up that I am excited about. A ladybug cupcake order for a little girls birthday and hopefully a 3 tier cake for a nail salons 10th anniversary!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
T-Shirt Blanket
My Aunt Laurie used to buy shirts at every country concert she went to back in her good ol' days. Well she had threw some away but still had a few. So instead of them collecting dust, I decided to make them into a blanket for her. The first thing I did was as ask her what her favorite song was that each artist sang. Then I had that lyric embroidered on to fabric panels. After that I cut up all the shirts and took bits and pieces of each and ironed them on to quilt. Sew it all together and this is how it turned out....
My Aunt Laurie used to buy shirts at every country concert she went to back in her good ol' days. Well she had threw some away but still had a few. So instead of them collecting dust, I decided to make them into a blanket for her. The first thing I did was as ask her what her favorite song was that each artist sang. Then I had that lyric embroidered on to fabric panels. After that I cut up all the shirts and took bits and pieces of each and ironed them on to quilt. Sew it all together and this is how it turned out....
Racquel's White Coat Ceremony
Near the end of August, I attended Racquel's White Coat Ceremony for Pharmacy school. There she took her pharmacist oath and received her white coat. It was similar to a graduation ceremony where each student's name was called and they would walk up and across the stage. And just like graduation there were some crazy parents/families there. I am so proud of her for making it into pharmacy school. She has been doing awesome in school so far. Not that I expected any less from her. I can't wait to attend her graduation in 3 short years. It will be here before we know it! We already have her graduation trip planned to Disneyland and her wearing the Mickey grad cap and all!
Near the end of August, I attended Racquel's White Coat Ceremony for Pharmacy school. There she took her pharmacist oath and received her white coat. It was similar to a graduation ceremony where each student's name was called and they would walk up and across the stage. And just like graduation there were some crazy parents/families there. I am so proud of her for making it into pharmacy school. She has been doing awesome in school so far. Not that I expected any less from her. I can't wait to attend her graduation in 3 short years. It will be here before we know it! We already have her graduation trip planned to Disneyland and her wearing the Mickey grad cap and all!
Later that night, we went to a BBQ at her house to celebrate! Had a great time visiting with her grandma that was in town from New York. Ate way too much because, bless Nanni's old school Italian heart, she is constantly making you eat. It was all so delicious of course. Our friend Gina arrived fashionably late but we knew she was there when it was posing for picture time haha. They all turned out great though. Even James, Racquel's new awesome boyfriend, was a sport and took a picture with the girls!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Cute Baby Onesies
My friend recently had a baby and I was dying to make these onesies for someones baby girl. So I made her a cute Halloween one and a Monogram one. It was the first time that I had met her and her way of saying "HI" was throwing up all of her bottle on me. I couldn't help but to laugh. The best part about that was it gave us a reason to put one on her! She looked so cute in it.
the front and back
My friend recently had a baby and I was dying to make these onesies for someones baby girl. So I made her a cute Halloween one and a Monogram one. It was the first time that I had met her and her way of saying "HI" was throwing up all of her bottle on me. I couldn't help but to laugh. The best part about that was it gave us a reason to put one on her! She looked so cute in it.
the front and back
The Halloween One!
Labor Day
Not too much went on this holiday weekend. I went with my Dad, sisters, and some of Kalah's friends to the MGM pool. It was nice just to relax by the pool and listen to the music. We ended up getting a cabana since we had the hook up haha! Tarin and I were very upset when we got there and saw that they had one of "the" machines that Tarin and I had discussed on inventing while we were in Pismo at the beach. A spray sunscreen machine. Just like spray tan machines but for sunscreen! We were glad to see that MGM doesn't like the one they have because there was too many problems with it. So there is still hope for us! Maybe one day!!
Later that night, I went to my first cake decorating class! It was so much fun. A separate post to come on what I have been up to with Domestic Divas Sweets and Treats!
Not too much went on this holiday weekend. I went with my Dad, sisters, and some of Kalah's friends to the MGM pool. It was nice just to relax by the pool and listen to the music. We ended up getting a cabana since we had the hook up haha! Tarin and I were very upset when we got there and saw that they had one of "the" machines that Tarin and I had discussed on inventing while we were in Pismo at the beach. A spray sunscreen machine. Just like spray tan machines but for sunscreen! We were glad to see that MGM doesn't like the one they have because there was too many problems with it. So there is still hope for us! Maybe one day!!
Later that night, I went to my first cake decorating class! It was so much fun. A separate post to come on what I have been up to with Domestic Divas Sweets and Treats!
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