What Married People Do

Hi Guys!

How were the holidays? I want to say that mine were good - but they flew by in a flurry of wedding parties and drive-by Christmases.

My BFF Emily got married December 19th. Prior to that we had her bachelorette party (which was really a crafting sleepover during which we finished a lot of her wedding projects). We had an adorable bridal shower - it was vintage 50s housewife themed. So I made an apron shaped cake and sported a cupcake covered apron.

And even with all of that going on, I still had time to finish the Christmas gifts I was crocheting - including these two hat and scarf sets. (one for my sister in law and one for my sweet niece)

I was also able to finish a hat and sweater set for my 6 month old niece.

Plus(!) we found time to take the kids to see santa!
That was a true experience. We've taken Daisy and Meatloaf to see santa at the same store every year. The last two years, santa was a little woman. This year santa was a big man. But he wasn't jolly. In fact, he was afraid of dogs(!) I know, right?! It was annoying. But the pups looking adorable. So there is that.

We spent Christmas with all the families - Mark's mom's side the weekend before, my dad's side on Christmas eve, My mom and her side on Christmas day. Overall, married Christmas is pretty awesome. I got a bunch of fun baking things (ingredients, pans, etc), fabulous books, adorable clothes (and boots!) I must have been very very good.

We followed up all that excitement with a low key New Year's on the couch.

And you know what comes with the New Year right? Resolutions. I haven't made real resolutions but I definitely want to spend more time doing things I enjoy. And spend more time at the dog park (these things go together, mostly). I don't like that I only read 6 books last year. Though, I had a good excuse. haha. I made a goal of reading 111 books this year. I've read 3 so far, so I'm on target.

I hope to blog more - and keep the internets up to date on my latest creation or book review. I've missed you guys.

The One Where She Doesn't Cry

Yesterday at book club my coworker R brought her darling little girl Aubrie. Now, Aubrie just happens to be the CUTEST baby EVER. And she was all giggly and smiley. She also made a really cute face when she heard her first fire engine siren too (R & I had our hands over her ears) She stiffened up and got wide eyed looking around.

When it was time to heat up her bottle, I went inside the diner to get a cup of hot water to heat it in. And I took Aubrie with me. I thought for sure she'd cry because she couldn't see mom. But she didn't! I was shocked.
I was like Sally Field, "They like me, they really like me!"

Book club went really well too. We had 9 grown up ladies there. :P We didn't talk much about the book other than to say OMG WE LOVED IT. (except one person who just couldn't get into it) But it was nice to get together and chat and enjoy sitting outside in the fresh air. Not to mention eating copious amounts of chocolate cake.

This weekend we're off to the coast for camping where it will be 40-60 degrees (eek!) I'm really sad that 40-60 degrees doesn't sound that cold to some of you (my condolences) Enjoy your weekend!