Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Happy Birthday to Jarad [Part 2]

OH ME OH MY! It has been so long since I have been able to sit in one spot long enough to write a post! My last little bit about Jarad's surprise birthday party is this:
Oh man just look at how red his face is! I've never seen him blush at all! The surprise birthday party was definitely a success! Mission Accomplished! 

I've been waiting to show everyone these cute little umbrellas!



Aren't they just adorable! I've been contemplating renting one or not for the wedding or wedding pictures! I just think that would add the sweetest touch:)
These umbrellas can be rented or bought at bellaumbrella!
 
The next thing on my list was my friendship bread! I made about ten pans of this bread! It was amazing bread and I tried a whole bunch of things to make it taste different! A lot of people at the party had some because of course after ten pans I wanted the bread gone. Basically the bread is made from a starter kit! I got mine from Mrs.Julie (Jarad's mom) and then I didn't have anyone to give it away to except for back to her! It stunk because I had just quit my job and wasn't able to bring it to anyone so when I had made my extra starter kits to give away I ended up having A LOT extras, so I made all of those too! The starter kit comes with directions of what to do and how to make it, and for the first nine days you don't really do anything except for on day six where you add a few more ingredients! But basically all you do it let it sit and ferment for ten days until it's really to be made, and  then all you do it follow the rest of the directions! At first everyone is extremely grossed out by it, but once it's made it's delicious! Especially when you sprinkle cinnamon mixed with sugar on the top!

Well I'm going to get lunch, and order the flowers for the wedding! Hopefully I'll be able to post again soon!

lmb.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Happy Birthday to Jarad! [Part 1]

I think I can honestly say that tonight was a huge success. All the people that matter to Jarad showed up for him, and once he saw that it had him blushing. I've never seen him blush in my life; it was adorable. It was so ironic because as we were on our way "to go to the texas cattle company" he was saying how he wished that he had friends that cared enough to think to throw him a surprise party, and how he had never had that before. Well he got it:) I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and the food that I spent all day making. Well it's late and I'm exhausted, but tomorrow I'll post part two, and catch up!


Goodnight all! Have a blessed Sunday:)

LMB.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

OH Happy Day!

Today has been such a good day, along with yesterday, and the day before:) Well as previously mentioned my dad left when I was a baby, and I have not exactly had contact with him. Regardless of our lack of contact I knew of my younger sister. We talked a little bit when we were both younger, but over time we somehow lost touch. That was until about a year or two ago when I decided that she was probably old enough to have a myspace. I searched for her, and what do you know! I found her. I messaged her, and we exchanged phone numbers, and next thing we knew we were talking up a storm texting all the time. As expected a lot of our conversation was about our dad, and the whole situation for why he left me. He was involved in her life, and we both could not seem to understand why he wasn't in mine. After a lot of hesitation I finally decided to get his e-mail address, because that seemed to be the easiest way to confront such a emotional situation. Eventually I sent him an e-mail, and we emailed back and forth for a few months. Well at some point I had lost his e-mail, and he never emailed me again so I could send him something. For a little while I dwelt on the fact that he never emailed me again, and that it seemed I held all the responsibility to our communication. Well last week I hung out with my wonderful, awesome, beautiful sister Sydnee, and once again we talked about our dad. A few days later I had her get me his email again, and finally sent him something. He emailed me back much faster than I had anticipated and after the talks with my sister, and receiving his email I was no longer mad at him for never emailing, but rather just happy to be talking to him period.  Excited by his response I emailed him back as soon as I got it, and because he had emailed back so quickly the first time I expected it again. Day after day I was disappointed when I repeatedly checked my inbox only to find five new spam emails, and none from my dad. I began doubting his first email and everything I had felt before. However, I knew I should still just give it some time, and consider the possibilities for why he had not replied yet. I constantly reminded myself that maybe he just wasn't in his office, and that he was just busy. I even considered that he might not have received my email so I decided to email him on Easter to wish him and his family a good day. Monday-no reply. Then today I woke up, and before I left the house I got a feeling and sure enough I checked my email and he'd replied! I was happy and relieved when he confirmed mine and Syd's theories that he hadn't been in his office, and was just busy with work. For some reason I was never really able to fully forgive him, but now after talking to him I find that it's almost the easiest thing to do. I realize that he was young, and over time he just didn't want to make things hard on me and intrude in my life(because my family didn't want him to). 
Other perks of the day include:
-Got my eyebrows shaped for the first time, and they look great!
-Talked to Rachel
-Met some awesome people!
-Got to play with my woobie!(My 2 year old brother)
-And This....
Just a little something for anyone who cares to see! Today while I was procrastinating on my homework I decided to put together a little cute table, just because:) It's something that is super easy to create, easy on the eyes, and easy on the wallet! It can be used for anything you like: occasion, family dinner..etc. and it creates a sweet feel of spring/summer time. 
 


I used some old cute plates I found in my cabinets, some linen napkins in a random drawer, mason and glass jars that I s
ave( and you should too! you never know when you could use them!), some decorative fake flowers, a little 2 dollar basket, an old white tablecloth, apple candle,fresh apples, sweet raspberry tea, my uncles delicious cupcakes, and my delightful friendship bread! Well thats all for that:)

Here's a look at what's to come:


oh and there is sooooo much more!;)

LMB.



Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The beginnings of Little Miss.

My first post. Hmm, I always wondered how I would feel if I had my own blog;now I know:) With this being the first post I'd like to set the stage with some goals of mine for my new blog!
Well mostly one goal I guess:
One, This will be a creative blog.

Through planning to most wonderful day of my life, I have come to develop into a somewhat crafty person. I love to bake so expect some pictures, and lots of free treats!I also love making clothes, so expect some of that as well! And finally, I absolutely adore cute little wedding crafts so expect to see some of my favorites!

I guess this is the part where I should probably tell a little about myself. For starters, I'm very complex, but in a simple kind of way. I enjoy doing many different things, and have dabbled in way too many things for me to even try to count. I have always come to find that I am good & enjoy numerous things, but I'm not just great at one thing. Therefor, I am incredibly indecisive, and have no idea what I want to do with my life. I've learned a lot by seeing others make mistakes, and I have been told on many occasions that I act like a middle-aged woman, even though I am just an eighteen year old youngster. My grandmother believes that if reincarnation is real then I am her grandmother reincarnated. She claims she seen her in my eyes since I was just a baby, and through the years she's seen it in my giving heart, and attitude. My grandmother is my whole world, beside my hubby-to-be of course, but she has been my rock, and my best friend forever. I'm utterly lost without her. I have been through my than I should have as a child, but this day in age, what's new. To cut the story short: my mom had me when she was seventeen, my dad left, my mom found my stepdad(worst guy in my world), and I lived with my grandmother because I despised being around him. He has issues. Away from all the touchy bad things, and on to the good things. I love children to pieces, and I cannot wait to have my own someday. I completely believe that my life is a miracle, and every day that passes it continues to be a miracle; I should not have been born, but for reasons that I will never be able to comprehend, God saved me. As previously mentioned, I am about to commit my life to my best friend, Jarad Bean, on May 30, 2009! As the day is now getting closer, I am starting to fully grasp what's coming, and often burst out with overjoyed shouts. I am such a silly person.  


I will have to explore more into the blogging world later considering the time, and that I am drifting asleep as I type. 
Goodnight all.