The art of procrastination

I would like to open by saying I’ve had a wonderful month since my thesis research proposal, during which I have not so much as looked at my thesis project. Now that my confession is out of the way, here’s what I have been up to.Mid-February Jason and I welcomed a new dishwasher and oven into our home. My mom… Read more →

Weeeee!!

After a long time without a post I am long past due for an update…so better late than never… December: (Baxter Christmas at the Ranch) The semester wrapped up well and Christmas was great! I spent lots of time making ornaments to put in my Christmas cards. I think I ended up making about 75 snowflakes, which was more ambitious… Read more →

What was I thinking?

It started simply enough. While craft-store shopping in November, I decided that for Christmas, I would make the moms and grandmas calendars.   I soon realized I would need to make several calendars…like 5.   I then realized it was already November and I had about 4 weeks to get stuff done.   I began to question how much I… Read more →

Well that was silly…

Christmas 2009. The year of the snowflake. I was inspired to make these after purchasing a new snowflake shape cartridge for my cricut. Each of these beauties was 3 layers of paper, and I wrote “Merry Christmas 2009” and signed our names on the back. They were beautiful, but I’m not afraid to admit that after I got more than… Read more →

Another Month…

Another month down. Or another month gone. It all depends on how I look at it. Another month down if I consider really wanting the semester to be over. I haven’t enjoyed this one. I think my will to learn has been somewhat compromised. I will definitely need another break from school if a PhD is still in my future.… Read more →

Fall has Arrived!

So glad its finally fall. The mornings have been crisp and with the cooler weather I have been able to get to some much needed yard projects I’ve been putting off (more on that later!). I have also taken out my fall and winter clothes that I have missed so much! I never thought I’d be so excited to see long pants… Read more →