Winter

One thing that I really love about winter is how beautiful the snow is on the trees.

The snow sparkles like crystals and the trees just appear so peaceful in their white winter coats.

Beautiful

Peaceful

Abundance

Etsy Shop update!

I worked really hard on monday to present you with this!

December

It is so cold outside today...and it will be for at least the next 5 months.I wish it would snow really hard! Then I could build a snow man. One good thing to look forward to in all of this cold glory is in Feb, Becky and I are going to go to SLC for a girls weekend. We are going to go to Steve & Barry's, IKEA, The Park City Outlets, and Mazza! I can't wait! I am really really really excited. We always stay at some awesome hotel in Down town SLC. Today I am going to work on my etsy store as I have been neglecting it for a while. I am planning on putting in some really cute stuff. so be sure to check by tomorrow Tuesday Dec 4th, 2007. What are you doing today?

I'm still alive

I can't believe that it is already the last week in august! I only have 3 wks left of school! I can't wait to be done...and start getting paid for my work!! Nothing much is new with me I've just been insanely busy. Today is my day off and my catch up day-meaning that I get to do all of my laundry,clean the bathroom, and do my homework. I know that you are secretly wishing your life was as exciting as mine is;) I wish I had more time to chat but alas i do not. Keep in touch all of you who read my blog and have a wonderful day! Love Eryn

Busy Bee

I have been so busy getting ready to start school, work,play,house projects. I feel like now I am finally caught up somewhat. I went and did some shopping with my sister and cousin today. Found lots of great deals! I bought a really pretty aqua blue wrap sweater that I am going to wear on my 1st day of school! I even bought some school supplies! Do you know how LONG it has been since I bought school supplies? I had so much fun picking out my notebook, pens and pencils:) I felt like a little kid again.I can't wait to get started! In the last to 2 days I have seen two really terrible car accidents, and today my Nana was rear-ended(not hurt thankfully). It is so scary how things like that happen SO fast all because somebody wasn't paying attention or being an aggressive driver! It made me realize that life is short, it is really important to SLOW DOWN! Not only in driving but in your every day activities. Like spending time the family,eating,playing,anything! I really don't want anything or any part of my life to just fly by (because it does) without my noticing it. So on that note, Please take your time driving, stop and smell the roses, and give someone you love a hug! Hugs Eryn

Insomia

I could not sleep last night....I went to bed at midnight. I tried to sleep but I just could not do it! I think I woke up every hour on the hour last night. My sheets kept getting tangled up since I was tossing and turning so much-hate nights like that! I think it is because I have a lot on my mind right now. Good things of course! Numero Uno> Today at 7:15am I turn 23-I really hope that 23 is a good age/year for me. I think/hope/pray that I am getting smarter and will make better choices in my life. Numero Dos> I am finally reaching my goal of getting an education in Dental Assisting. I start school this week! I am really going to pour myself into it, I want to do REALLY good so I can get a good job. Numero Tres>I really want my 23 year of life to be a good one. I don't want to be so uptight. I want to make new friends, try new things,and go to new places. Numero Quatro> I am going to start marketing my scrapbooking work more agressively.I want to get published!!! Numero Sinco> I need to build myself up spiritually-I have been questioning my faith and not doing as great spiritually as I once was. I need to make a plan-should I move to another cong? Read the bible daily! Spend more time in the ministry! Pray! Numero Ses(?)> Sew more often-I am going to make a quilt this year. And I am going to buy the pattern from this site. SO there you go...you just got a free ride in my head and you learned a little Spanish too;) Be sure to visit my shop I will be adding new things to it on Wednesday so mark your calendars!!!

May I have your attention please?

I have a special announcement! My store is officially opened!!!!!!! Petunia Petals Please come and check out my store. I have some really cute new things in this week. So stop by and say hi!

I've been very busy today

Baking!

I made a pineapple upside down cake for book study tonight. and I made a loaf of banana bread-let me just say YUMM-O! I made them both with whole wheat flour that ground fresh this morning! I feel so healthy knowing that I made good quality food! Here are the recipes if you would like to try them for yourself:)

Off to another homemaking adventure!

Fun in the sun

Today was really nice. I took Liv and Harrison to the lake! The water was way to cold for me but Harrison really liked it. We had a hot dog roast, and munched on goodies like pineapple and peanut m&ms. I got some much needed sun:) And I did a little reading as well.

I made the yummiest muffins tonight for dinner. They were whole-wheat apple oatmeal muffins.SO GOOD! I will have to post the recipe for that soon. I've been doing really good with my new vegetarian lifestyle-wait a second I did eat a turkey hot dog today for lunch whoops! I have been really good with it. I've been making things with whole wheat flour and eating more veg.

I finally confirmed that I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(cfs). For the last year, I have been having "episodes" where I will be fine and have tons of energy to the next morning being so tired I can't get out of bed or function throughout the day. I had another episode on sun-Tues. I always start to feel like I'm getting a soar throat/cold. then the body aches and headaches start and then I am so tired that I just have no drive to do anything. There is really nothing that a Dr. can do for it. So the way I have been coping with it is to just keep doing my daily activities. I went to work and I exercised. I make sure that I drink enough water and eat good food. But the main thing for me is that I have to keep going, otherwise I will sit on the couch all day and start to feel bad about my situation. I keep up with my scrapbooking and sewing.

I am going to be adding a really fun addition to my blog soon. I can't wait! I love surprises!

Well, it is off to bed for me!

Love

Eryn

I'm sad

Tonight I as I was making blog rounds. I read my favorite blog and found out the sad news that my favorite scrapbook store is closing! I was shocked and saddened But, then I knew I had to be strong and take this change in stride. I know everything will be fine. But I kind of feel like a little girl at recess when another girl comes over and steals your swing-"Hey back off! I've been here longer than you!" but now that I am a grown up and that would be completely unacceptable it's more like "Hey, I've been shopping here a lot longer than you! I know the layout of this place like the back of my hand". OK I'll admit it I am little on the territorial side. But I have my reasons;) No no really I wish the best to all of the great women who work at this haven of creativity. And to the totally awesome Sherelle! She has an amazing store and a sweet blog. And even though we have never met in person(I'm really shy) we have e-mailed. I think the world of her, and wish her the best in all that she does!

Caverns and headbands

It has been forever since I last blogged! Where does all of the time go? I got back from the convention in Billings last week. Seriously the best convention I have been to in a long time! I had a great time in Montana, We spent the 1st day at the Lewis and Clark Caverns. We hiked up the mountain and then went down 600 steps to the bottom of the cave. It was really fun. Then we spent time around the ubber- posh town of Bozeman MT. I LOVED it there! I really think that I would like to live there some day. Maybe when I am done with school I will move thereJ we ate at the Food co-op….really really yummy! I have tofu and black bean salad. I felt so good eating all of that natural goodness that I’ve decided to stop eating meat and become a vegetarian! I’ve been doing really well with it so far. I haven’t had any meat for a week now. I’m still going to allow myself to eat dairy and eggs for now, but eventually I am going to stop eating those as well. I made few really cute headbands last night, as I have the sewing bugJ they turned out SO cute! I made a pink satin one with white polka dots and I put on some darling little pink and white flowers. I raided my ribbon stash and made a black lace headband with white flowers and a pink/brown/white stripe ribbon. I can’t wait to wear them!

Finally!

I finally was able to post picture of myself on my blog!!!! I can't believe that it worked-do you know how MANY times I tried to put that picture on this blog???? LOTS I'm not very skilled with downloading and uploading on the computer. But I did it! SO I thought that today I would do a "7 things you don't know about me"

1> I really like country music-not many people know this because most of friends don't like it, well, they don't know what they are missing.

2>I always wanted to be a cheerleader

3>I'm going to start piano lessons in June

4>I am really particular about how the dishwasher is loaded, I like all the forks to be together knives together and spoons together. It really makes unloading it easy.

5>When I am nervous/stressed I bite my nails

6>I love to cook but I have cook with a recipe-I have a whole binder full of menus for meals durning the week and the recipes to go with them.

7>I am trying to be content while I am single-but I can't wait to be married and have kids-I want to be a mom so badly.

I think that just hits the tip of the iceberg about me:) I am going to tag Tam

Yesterday I made the cutest apron, seriously to die for:) as soon as I find batteries for the camera I will post a picture of it!

Have a beautiful day!

Love

Eryn

Sunshine! & Summer Plans

Yesterday it snowed...that's right at the end of MAY! But thankfully we have a little sun again today:) This is SO idaho. I've been thinking a lot about what I want to do this summer, here is a little sampling: > Go to the lake A LOT! > Take lots of pictures > Go camping(in backyard) >At least go hiking in the woods:) > Have a garden/dinner party > Take lots of walks! > Go to a concert? > Eat lots of fresh food! > Visit the Farmers Market at least once a month! Speaking of the Farmers Market, last Saturday my little bro and I went the market and bought the coolest thing ever! Hold onto your seats-here it comes- MARSHMALLOW SHOOTERS! It's sort of like a paint ball gun, only you shove marshmallows in one end and and blow on the mouthpiece as hard as you can and it shoots the mallows out really fast. Their claim to fame is that no one can get hurt because they are, well, marshmallows. But let me tell you something , a mallow flying 60 mph (OK maybe not that fast;) does sting when it hits you! Anywho- I am off to get started on my sewing! Enjoy this beautiful day! Love Eryn

I'm back!!!

I am back in the blog world! I recently took a little hiatus to focus on some personal things i.e my goals, routine, personal and spiritual growth. I feel VERY refreshed! My hope is with this new blog and renewed energy that I will be able to reach my goal of being published in a scrapbooking magazine! I've been working hard to get my name out there. Can you believe the weather today? (for those of you who live in I.F) It's been so unbelievably hot here all month and today it snows! CRAZY!