my MANY new projects

So here's some pictures of all the patterns i got from Hancock this weekend for 88 CENTS EACH!!! WHEW! i am keeping busy for sure!!!

Busy Busy week/weekend

So this week has been crazy busy since my father's secretary left for Colorado and i am filling in for her. not a thing has gotten done around the house. it looks as if a bomb has gone off in the living room. I have, however, finished a pair of gaucho pants for myself! ill post pictures as soon as i have some. this weekend is my two brothers and younger sisters grad party. its luau themed and im going all out for my costume/outfit. the weather these past couple of days has been awful. our neighborhood flooded yesterday and i had to help my one of my friends trek through almost two feet of water to get to her house and check on her dogs. this weekend is also the opening of Indiana Jones and eric is about to jump out of his skin with excitement. so were going on sunday night along with a trip to the casino. Monday is a day trip to either the beach, the outlet, or to the mall of LA. so we'll be keeping busy for memorial day weekend.

ill post pictures later.

have a great weekend!

Dinner Tonight!

okay it's recipe time! tonights dinner is going to be my grandmas famous loaded baked potato soup...mmm...

here's what you need:

2/3 cup of butter

2/3 cup of flour

7 cups of milk

4 large baking potatoes diced and peeled(about 4 cups worth)

4 green onions finely chopped

10-12 strips of bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled

1 1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

3/4 tsp salt (or more to taste)

1/2 tsp pepper

what to do:

melt the butter in a large stock pot, stir in flour, and gradually add milk. stir until frothy. add potatoes and onions and bring to boil. simmer for about 10 minutes. then add everything else and stir until cheese is melted. serve promptly.

serves 4-6

ENJOY!

Congrats!

so tonight my older brother, Sean, graduates college. im so proud of him, hes worked so so hard to get to this point. and not without my help, mind you. last semester he was failing spanish (required to take for grad) and i pumped him from an F to a B in ONE semester! so, needless to say, i MUST go to his graduation. the only downfall is that its sooo long! but i finally found my dress that im wearing tonight.... im in LOVE with this dress! i want to wear it everywhere! so, with that, im off to finish dinner (pot roast...mmm) and finish my baby brothers pre-K graduation gift-a crayon roll. (yes, you read that correct, i have two brothers graduating-one from college and one from pre-K-what a messed up family we are!)

My Love/Hate Relationship with the Doors in my House

Almost every single door in my house swings back once being opened. Not fast, mind you, but that slow, deliberate crawl that sneaks up on you while you're bent over picking up something the little one has just dropped and hits right on that certain part of your hipbone that makes you scream like a little girl. On more than one occasion i have found myself yelling obscenities at a door, all the while Eric is staring at me like i've got one screw loose. So when i found this tutorial for a doorstop this morning, needless to say, i was more than thrilled. I need to make a quick run to Joanns first to get some material that coordinates with all the different rooms, and then i'll be all set. Maybe this will be my weekend project since, #1-it's supposed to rain this weekend and #2-i have to stay home all day saturday with the wee one while Eric attends his younger brother's 8th grade graduation. I think that screams SEWING WEEKEND! *reminder to self-make up and post tutorial for burp rags and changing pads by sunday.*

Yummy Goodness

This has got to be my new favorite thing of the moment... a Mango boba from a place near my house called Frostys Caffe. They also have the most delicious beef spring rolls on the planet. MMM...now i want some! just thought i'd share this jolly bit-o-info before going to bed.

The Beginning

HELLO ALL! so I thought id introduce myself and a bit of my family to start off with. This is me...*waves* this is the Fiancee, Eric... and this is our daughter, Ella....

Right now im working on a few different projects for the baby. Im in the process of sewing some shoes, a diaper clutch, and a new blankie. And then for myself, i just found a great tutorial for a Japanese Knot Bag which i think is absolutely perfect for this time of year. Especially in some of the new Amy Butler fabrics. I'll post some pictures once im finished everything (which might not be for a while). But, in the mean time, i really need to make a to-do list and go bring in the tulips before it starts to pour. until next time.