DIY Padawan?

I take the (more than) occasional trip to the one and only

pinterest

You know it and love it, just like me.

And if you don't know it yet, you will love it.

There are many benefits to "pinteresting"
1. Makes online hoarding doable, acceptable and even somewhat cool
2. Gives you plenty of yummy recipes
3. Makes you feel capable of being crafty


I have been feeling in a "fallish" mood and stumbled upon this little, fun pretty

I was determined to actually do a DIY project so off I went to hobby lobby to get the goods.

half wrapped "D" and my photo of inspiration

After lots of hot glue gun burns and some frustration, here is what I ended with

I have yet to decide if it is too many patterns all at once. 
It's funny how you second guess EVERYTHING when you decide to put it on the internet.

But for now, it's on my door :)


Honestly though, too many hot glue gun burns to not hang it somewhere.

Day 26

Close Up

So Josh and I went a little crazy and instead of going to our usual coffee house for Thursday date night, we went over to an old favorite, Yogurtini.

If you have yet to try a yogurt bar, you need to go stat. 

They are delish and it CAN BE way healthier and way cheaper than the place that rhymes with "Boldstone."

I got a new something pink photo.

My hubbys delicious, not so healthy, treat.

Now technically, I could also use this as my close up for today.

No.No.

No.No.

I can't cheat you like that.

So here is a close up of their beautiful huge cup.

Or should I say bucket.

Here are a few other photos from our date tonight. 

This was the first time I have ventured out in public with my yet to be named Rebel 2Ti

(who is thinking "yettobenamed" is starting to sound like a good name)

pretty AZ sunset

not much healthier than Josh's yogurt treat

If you haven't noticed by now

I take a lot of awkward photos.

A lot.

Some say cute, I say awkward.

But I realized I haven't posted any of Josh's awkward photos.

So in all fairness...

FYI he is aware that I am posting a not great photo but he has not seen it yet.

I think it will be better as a surprise. Don't you?

So if you happen to come back in ten minutes and it's gone....:)

Also, I should probably get some sort of mula for all the advertising I'm giving Yogurtini. Obviously my 2 devoted followers will make a huge change in their profit.

Oh.

I forgot to mention two things yesterday!

1. Happy first day of fall!!!! Yay! That means I get to start decorating my house!

Thanks Target dollar section!

2. In one month from yesterday, I will be a certified Zumba instructor. 

Which means I will be in full swing pre-mid life crisis.

Bring it on.

Challenge Day 23

Sunflare

I teach preschool children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE teaching children

But every (not-so) great once in a while

I arrive home with my patience tank on almost empty.

Such as today.

Josh picked me up

(we carpool. we're just that cute)

I mumbled something along the lines of "not ready to talk"

turned the radio off and reclined the chair.

And remained silent for at least the first 30% of our car ride home.

this is a typical Monday afternoon.

I lead a glamorous life, people.

Life gets much better when I get to take some photos near the end of the day.

I find it somewhat relaxing.

Although I was somewhat frustrated with sunflare today.

Like I said, my patience tank was empty and I was ready to curl up in bed and sleep for the night.

Want to know something else fun?

I think the "B" key on my computer is on it's way out.

Bummer.

I got a long way to save before (it just took me 4 tries to get that b) I get me my Macbook Pro.

Anyhow! Here is my photo today.

Anyone recognize the handsome model??

You got it!

Frank!!

Hehe.

Just jokin, but I do think he is one mighty fine lookin cactus.

Here are a few others from our miniature shoot.

work clothes hubby

taking modeling tips from Frank. reliable source.

I think his patience tank may have been low as well.

It's 103 degrees today.

Seriously.

For real.

It is one of the 15 out 365 days I am jealous of my Illinois peeps.

I am so incredibly ready for Fall.

Bring on the pumpkins, cooler weather, and hot drinks!
Pumpkin spice latte anyone?

Challenge Day 19

Something Orange

Some of you may know from Facebook that I was pleasantly surprised with a gift this morning from my husband. It entailed this lovely note.

Hello Love,

So I know you have a photo challenge today to take a picture of something orange. I know you want to do something for like a pumpkin and the only orange thing we have is my wonderful Bears shirt. Since you are working so hard and do so amazing at taking pictures I thought you deserved a little present which just so happens to be orange...

I love you.

Hubby

I was expecting this little pumpkin candle holder from bath & body works (which I would also love to own) but.... 

 

I got this beautiful little diddy above (which was way better than a pumpkin candle holder). We were on a date night last Friday and were moseying around a store and I found this and fell in love.

And let me just say this: I am a little too excited for fall. 

This orange is absolutely perfect for it!
 (it's a little sad how much fun I am having planning my Halloween unit for my itty bitties)

flowy beautifulness

pretty detail

I have fairly large crush on sunflare right now.


So the hubs did a good job, right??
This is a BIG deal.
I have always wanted him to buy me a piece of clothing.
And it happened.
sweet. long. last.

Oh!

I have 13 followers...

13! 

I will celebrate every follower.

Every.Single.One.