An Evening with the Nephews

Yesterday my nephews came over for a evening of fun which included a Nerf war, making water footprints on the deck, and eating popsicles!!! :D



 

He is just so sweet...

and adorable!!

They actually stood still long enough for a picture.

 

The Piano Guys- One Direction What Makes You Beautiful

This video amazed me!! I didn't realize there were so many ways to play a piano!! :)

 

 

Crocheted Rag Rug #2

Last night I finished my second rag rug!!! Yay! This one was a lot easier and faster than the first one I made here. I went for more pastel colors, and was able to find all of these sheets at different thrift stores.


Colorado Vacation!!

Last week my family and I arrived back from our wonderful vacation to Colorado!! My Uncle and Aunt graciously opened up their house and cabin, and we all enjoyed it immensely! Our vacation was divided up, half of the time we were at their house and the other half at their cabin in the mountains. It seemed like every day there was something new to do whether it was visiting, feeding the horses, riding the tractor, or working on a snowmobile! The stay up at the cabin was amazing!! Since there was around 3 feet of snow, we couldn't take our car all the way, so we parked and rode/drove snowmobiles back and forth taking rides and hauling luggage. The day after we all headed to the slopes! My brothers caught on pretty fast, but me, well I didn't. :) I got through almost a whole lesson then had to quit. The next day the boys all headed out again for a full day of skiing, while us girls went to downtown Leadville and enjoyed the sightseeing! When we arrived back at the house I got to enjoy going to a coffee and bakery shop, a few thrift stores, and the best part having my friend Gloria over for a visit!

 

 

 

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

I know it's been a LONG time since I last posted, but between Christmas, sickness, and appendicitis I haven't had much time. :) On Christmas I had received this book and so far have REALLY liked it. After going through it multiple times, and debating what recipe I should try, I finally settled upon Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches!! I ended up making half mint chocolate and the other half just plain chocolate, my little sister doesn't like peppermint. :) They tasted wonderful!!! :) If you haven't already guessed, I really like making desserts/snacks!!!


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Mint Thins

Yesterday afternoon I was looking through a book I found at our library called: The Cookipedia and found this recipe for Mint Thins. I really like these cookies.  The only time I had them was years ago. They took me about a hour to make but were totally worth it.  I will definitely save the recipe and make them again!! <3

 

 

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Last night my sister and I made gingerbread houses out of graham crackers. They were so easy to build.  It  took me maybe ten minutes to mix up a batch of icing and cut out the house. My mom bought some gumdrops at the store and we used those and chocolate chips to decorate them.



Providence's house that she designed.

My house





Just a Unique Outfit

Yesterday I felt like sewing, (actually, I felt like doing a craft, and then decided to sew). So I looked through all of my sewing patterns, and stumbled upon the pattern for this unique, and adorable outfit. I decided I just had to make it, even though it would be time consuming (I had to redo one of the tiers three times!?!). After I finished it I went downstairs and, unburied my doll (who just happened to be under a huge pile of stuff), and try it on her. It was totally worth the time!!

Standing in the leaves