Spread a Little Love

I finally finished my Valentine's Day wreath with a couple of days to spare! I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, although it would have looked better with a heart shaped piece of Styrofoam. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find one which is why it took me later than I wanted to get started on it. I kept checking back to Hobby Lobby since there was a tag for some on the rack.

 230 red circles later I finished! (No, I didn't count each one. Each circle is tucked on with a pin and I went through a box of 225 plus five more.) Ultimately, it was a really easy project, it just took a very long time to 1. trace the circle, then 2. cut each piece of fabric (I used a yard). The burlap ribbon gives it a little bit more V-day flare since without it the wreath could be used during the winter/Christmas time.

I have one more V-day project to finish up tomorrow. I will let you know how it turns out. At this point I am exhausted, Lexi is snoring, and I have to be up EARLY to teach. Have a good night!

Part-time Mom

Yup, that's my new title - part-time mom. Okay, mom might be stretching it, but I have car seats, so that at least deserves the title of "nanny" or daily babysitter.
Outside of teaching and helping at the Pure Barre studio I have started helping out a former co-worker of mine with her kids. She works at one of the local TV stations and her husband is doing PR/marketing for the casino opening up soon. They are both working crazy hours right now so I am helping out with their kids, picking them up from daycare and spending a couple hours with them before the parents get home from work. At first I was trading cars with the mom, but now I have my own set of car seats - woo hoo. Actually, it will make things a lot easier. It's been a nice gig for me since I'm usually finished with my teaching/studio stuff in the morning. It's nice making a little money and helping out a friend. The kids are great too. They both get along great and are easy to please.

Outside of working, Drew and I had a fun and busy weekend. He arrived home just in time for a wedding. He was in Oklahoma for two weeks for the military. Boy was I ready to have him home. It seemed a lot longer than two weeks. Dancing at a wedding seemed like the perfect way to spend some time together. The couple we celebrated are perfect for each other. It was a beautiful wedding and reception. We were looking forward to the wedding since the reception was at one of the sites we looked at.

By the end of the night my feet were in pain and we were both exhausted. It was a long day, but we had a lot of fun and saw some people we haven't seen in a while.

Winter Wonderland

This post is a little late, but before all of the snow is gone from the ground (we're expecting 52* tomorrow) I want to post some pictures of just how helpful Lexi has been over the last couple of days. She was super helpful while I shoveled the driveway Monday and Tuesday. Speaking of shoveling, I love having a large front yard, but the long driveway... ughh it was a little rough. Although, it made for a good workout :)

We haven't had too much excitement over the last couple of days. IU did win the game I posted about on Saturday - go Hoosiers!! Sunday I spent the day in Columbus for an Army event. Thankfully, they let us out early enough to make it home for the Super Bowl. What a game! I have to say, I found the light, or lack there of, situation quite entertaining. I know, I know, it led to a more than half hour delay how could I find it entertaining. Well, I found it entertaining from the standpoint of a former producer. It was intriguing to see how the camera crew, anchors, and reporters dealt with the situation. Overall, it was a good game. I really thought the 49ers were going to take the lead. I'm glad it turned out to be a close game, and hopefully the Harbaugh brothers can look back and be proud of what they did. Speaking of the Harbaughs, did you know that IU's coach, Tom Creen is married to the brothers sister? It was a HUGE sports weekend for that family.

As I mentioned, things are relatively low key around here. I have started on a couple of craft projects with I will hopefully wrap up in a couple of days. I also found some art work that I want to hang in the master bathroom, I will try to get some pictures posted in the next couple of days. I want to get Drew's opinion and help with hanging.

Well, that's it for now. I am exhausted and starting to fall asleep typing!

Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!!!!

I normally don't make quick posts like this, but I am SOOO nervous for the game right now! Oh how I wish I were in Bloomington at Assembly Hall! I can only imagine what the energy is like in the building! It is a sea of red on the screen!

Alright, that's all I have to say right now. It's game time!
GO HOOSIERS!