My creative daughter is really getting into painting lately. This is her latest project. Her pink and zebra shelf. She actually did some touch-up work after I took this pic, so it even looks better than this! I thought she did an amazing job!

Can you tell that she likes the zebra print? LOL! I actually made her (sewed) a zebra and pink pillowcase for her birthday, which is Friday. I can't wait to give it to her. It's extra special since I made it. I'll have to take pictures when she opens it.

She has always been a "crafty" person. She is most happiest when she is making/creating something. I am most happy, when she is happy! I LOVE HER!

Index cards are my new BFF!

I feel so incognito lately, because all I do is study, study, study! The semester has really take off and it seems like every week I have a test...and sometimes TWO! I'm working very hard at not just "passing" but making GOOD grades. The nursing program is so competitive. I need everything I can on my side to get in. After this semester, I have one more ahead of me, before I can apply for the nursing program. Of course, you don't always get in on the first try, so I'll just keep trying. It actually works nicely, because meanwhile, I can be home with my baby boy. Once I get into the nursing program, Mister Mister here is going to have to go to a daycare/preschool program...OUCH! He won't like that. It'll be pretty rough on ALL of us, but that is the future. Right now, I'm focusing on the present.

My sewing class is also going well. I only have two more classes. During the last class, we made a tissue holder. It's a tissue holder for the mini tissue packs, that you carry in your purse or car, etc. I was giggling that I was soooooo nervous, but it came out good. I'm really hoping to keep up with sewing and learn even more. It would be nice to also be able to teach Joy.

Nicholas is doing great. He is almost solidly walking. If he falls, he even stands back up and starts walking again. Crawling is rare. He now only has one bottle when he wakes up and one bottle before bed time. Other than that, he drinks from his sippy cup during the day. He has gotten to a point where he WILL NOT let me feed him. So, we've pretty much done away with any sort of cereals, etc. He is strictly on table/finger foods. He loves a good grilled cheese...but HATES scrambled eggs. lol =) He has his one year check-up in the morning, so I'm anxious to see how much my little chubby boy weighs.

Joy is doing well. Her birthday is next Friday (2/26) and we originally had plans to camp out in Austin at their new Ren Fest with a group of friends. However, it looks like the weather might be raining that weekend and alot of people have backed out for all sorts of reasons. Sooooooo, I think we're headed to Galveston for the day. Joy wants to eat at the Rainforest Cafe and of course, we all LOVE the beach. It'll be nice to get out of town....especially to our favorite Texas spot.

Oh, hubby and I finally found a bar that we really enjoy together. It's called Downtown Uncorked and it's in Downtown Bryan. We love the atmosphere in downtown Bryan anyways, but this bar is very nice.....it's a wine bar, but they do carry some beers (thank goodness for hubby!). I've also found a favorite wine and mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....yeah, I can have too much fun there for sure! Sunday they are having a jazz player there and I think we're going to pop in for a drink. I'm excited! It does me and hubby good to get out of the house for an hour or two together. We're doing good with our New Years Resolution, to do something together at least once a month. It's definitely made us a little closer, which is extra nice, because lately we're on such different schedules.

Well, that's my update. Nothing too exciting to report....but that's a good thing!

Ta-ta for now,

Me

Kudos to Hubby!

This year hubby and I decided to make each other Valentines Day presents. And I have to say, I think we both did very good. We were both doubting our gifts, but in the end....I think we were happy! Yay us!

Hubby made me this Nursing Frame. I thought he did a good job! I can't wait to one day put my nursing school graduation photo in here. I also thought that this gift shows his support for my schooling, which is more appreciated than words or gifts could ever express. Good job, Hubby!

I made this tray for hubby. It's (of course) decorated with football theme. I sanded, painted, and decoupaged the scrap paper and decor.

This was the purpose I had in mind for this tray. We call it a "dump" tray....where he can empty his pockets when coming in from work. Currently, all these stuff (keys, knife, wallet, change, etc.) ended up in various places through the house. I thought this might be an easy way for him to have all his stuff in one spot. Plus, of course, it's a win-win for me!

After exchanging gifts, I ran errands for the day and then we headed to Downtown Uncorked for a few drinks. It was a little TOO much fun for me, but good times. I finally found a good brand of wine that I like and enjoyed several glasses....yeah...fun!

Overall, our "Love" day was just that....full of love! From the kiddos, to the hubby, to the wine! =) I hope all of you had a day of laughter and love, as well.

Giveaway: The Biggest Loser for Wii

Check this out! I could really use some incentive to drop some pounds. Maybe a FREE Wii game will do the trick?

Giveaway: The Biggest Loser for Wii

Beautiful Painting

The Light of the World
by William Holman Hunt

Rev 3:20

Christmas in February

For Christmas, my hubby signed me up for a 4 week sewing class (one night per week). Tonight was my first sewing class. I had no idea what to expect, so I nervously arrived at the class this evening with sewing machine in hand! The class was AWESOME! She went over all the basics and added in so many good tips on what the buy, where, etc. I'm SO happy that I'm in the class. I'm hoping to learn some awesome skills!

I haven't blogged lately, because school is kicking my butt this semester. It's great and I'm glad I'm going, but this semester is ALOT more work than last. I'm supposed to be studying 2 hours PER day PER class . . .4 hours a day?? Are you kidding me? When? LOL!

More later . . Peace!