Time For An Update

It's been a couple weeks! I need to do better at updating. Here is a little glimpse as to what we have been up to lately. February ended with a super bad cold for me, I was sick over my birthday, but I so appreciate everyone's warm wishes and thoughtfulness. Even though I didn't feel good, I really did feel so loved. Thanks. It has been work as usual for Nathan and myself, and school as well for Nathan. Nate is so close to being finished, he'll be done next month! We can't wait! This past weekend we had dinner and watched the Jazz game with Benji and Amanda and Keith. Well, I should clarify. Benji and Nate watched the game, Amanda and I talked and hung out :). Then Sunday, Nate and I went up to my mom's house for some dinner and games. That pretty much sums up the last couple of weeks for us. And no, even though I had my camera with me always, I didn't take one single picture.
On my computer I have a folder labeled Craft Ideas. Every time I come across a cute idea that I want to try I save it in there. Lately it just keeps getting fuller and fuller and yet I haven't made anything. Here are a few of my favorite ideas.




These are interchangeable flip flop straps! How cute are these?! You can change out the straps. The giraffe print is my most favorite. You can find the tutorial at Make It and Love It.
She has even adapted them for little girl flip flops, so darling.



This is called a floating frame. It is ribbon, photos, and vinyl in between two glass panels and then the whole thing is framed. I love it. I think I am going to do a brown version to match my wedding invitation. Good thing I know someone who does vinyl (Katie, I'll be ordering some soon)! You can find the tutorial here at U Create.



How thoughtful is this? I try and leave notes for Nathan every so often. Usually it ends up on a scrap of paper or a post-it. I love the idea of a sentimental IOU. You can find the printable version at Oh Brooke.






If you're like me, you already have a recipe binder. Mine is full to overflowing! I need to upgrade to a bigger binder. When I do that, I am also going to make it a little cuter, like this binder here. The tutorial is at Brown Paper Packages. While you are there, browse through their site, they have a ton of great ideas.


Speaking of Brown Paper Packages, here is another idea of theirs that I want to make. It is called a family values canvas. I love that you can totally personalize to fit your family. From the values you choose to the fonts to the papers and colors, you can totally customize it. Find the instructions at Brown Paper Packages.

There you have it! I've got a million things to make. I might need to have a Super Saturday craft day. Let me know if you're interested.

I Shouldn't Kiss My Husband

Dear Nathan,

You gave me a cold. That wasn't very nice of you. Please take it back.

Sincerely,
Kim

Happy Valentine's Day

Dear Nate,

Forever and always.

-Kim

Compliment

There are some things I never get tired of. Today I was at the grocery store and as I was paying the male cashier stopped me and asked if he could see my ring. He asked where my husband had purchased it and paid me tons of compliments. It totally made my day. Even though I've been wearing that ring for years now, I felt like I did when I first engaged and all your friends and family ask to see your ring. I have to admit, Nate has good taste. So a big thanks to the cashier for being so kind to me today, I've been in a great mood ever since!

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Happy Groundhog's Day everyone! I hope you are all ready for six more weeks of winter.

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

Last night Nate and I went out with Benji and Amanda. We went out to dinner and then played indoor miniature golf. Pretty sure I didn't win. I did however get the night's only hole in one! I think Amanda won, she had a lot of great shots that should have gone in. Of course I didn't remember to take one single picture. I should have made that one of my New Year's resolutions. I need to take more pictures.

Also last night, Nate was making a bowl of cereal and I kept telling him that he was adding too much milk. Moments later he sat down to eat and........................

I did manage to get a picture this time. Moral of this story--the wife is always right!

P.S. Nate tells me that Trix aren't just for kids.

Two and a Half Years

Mondays are never fun. But this week Tuesday was my least favorite. Tuesday marked the two and a half year mark for us. We've now been trying to have a baby for over two and a half years. No wonder I've cried three out of four days this week. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would ever take this long, and to be honest, I don't feel like we are anywhere near having a baby. I'm so exhausted from carrying this pain around. I hurt everyday and I know Nate does too. Don't get me wrong, some days are much easier than others. This week is just hard because of yesterday, and my birthday is also coming up which makes me feel old and just marks another age at which I won't be a mother. Just a little down about things today.

Family Home Evening

I am in charge of FHE tonight and I have no ideas! I've used up all my good ideas. Ugh! Does anyone have cute suggestions that work for two people?

The Princess and the Frog

Nate received some free movie tickets from his office for his birthday. The catch was that they couldn't be used on a new movie, the movie had to have been out for at least 12 days. So this weekend we went and saw The Princess and the Frog. It was actually pretty cute. The villain was a little too creepy for me. If I were a young child I would have been pretty scared. It wasn't too bad going to an older movie. Nate and I had the theater almost entirely to ourselves, so we had our pick of seats and it was nice and quiet. All in all, we had a good time, and we recommend the movie.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2010 to everyone! I hope everyone had fun last night, I know that we did. We had some friends and family over. Everyone brought some yummy treats and we played games and had lots of laughs. The girls won Battle of the Sexes even though the boys were cheating with Nate's iPhone. We should have known that they didn't know the ingredients to marzipan! Hopefully everyone had a fun and safe New Year's Eve! Best wishes for 2010!