Lately...

This picture is from a few minutes ago. Basically, I am enjoying solitude.
Click on the picture to enlarge. No, I don't think I'm clever or anything... pffah, clever.

I didn't realize that I never clicked the "publish post" button after writing a post for mine and the mister's 2 year anniversary. Soooooo here's a cute picture. Awwwh.

Still making cutesy baby girl stuff. This is a little rose headband. I apologize for the weird picture of me. I did not sleep well the other night. Annnnd I'm sure this headband will look so much more cute on a little baby head.

This is me being a goof ball.
Don't worry, I finally got rid of all that energy at like 4AM and slept for an hour. Heh.


Here's an update on mah footsy:
It's been hurtin' pretty bad. I thought it was strange but ignored it for two days. (By ignored I mean I wasn't a very pleasant person at times and complained a lot to Brett...naturally)
I finally went in to el doctor today and he took a good look and an x-ray of my foot.
Upon examining he found that I had pulled some inside stitches AND a thread from the INSIDE stitches was stickin' up out of my foot. He thought he'd have to put me back under and snug everything back together. For now, he clipped the thread and glued me back together. Now, the x-ray showed that there is a small fracture on my 2nd metatarsal. Ah-ha! That's where the weird pain is coming from. I really have nothing to say but, really?? REALLY??
An antibiotic and pain killer prescription later I was out the door.
Just know that all this did not stop me from having a lovely day.

Anyway, I hope you are having a lovely day.

Blogging yellow and my garden

Yellow
I blogged about purchasing my first orange shirt to replace my Merlot soaked white shirt a long time ago, so it is only fitting that I blog the purchase of my first yellow shirt. It has pearls and ruffles and is just the right yellow for my skin tone. Thanks mom.

This is my happy pinwheel

This is my pretty new garden (house warming gift from me mama!)
Consisting of:
fuschia
basil
oregano
rosemary
cilantro
pretty flowers

I love my little garden. Thanks mom.

The newest project

Yes, it is true. I am making these adorable curled feather headbands.
I have succumbed to the cutesy-pink-baby-frilly-ruffly-craft-making. And lemme tell yah- I am lovin' it. Me n' mah mom went to the craft store and stocked up on
cutesy-pink-baby-frilly-ruffly-craft-making stuff and are havin' a blast.
I plan on making some for my niece Liberty in dusty pink and creme.
This one is for my lovely friend Brenann.
Awwwwwwwhh.

And yes, maybe I did get a little weird and creative with the pictures.
At first I thought the big brown band overwhelmed it but I think it will look cute on a little bald baby's head. Right?

Sedation

Hope this makes you smile...
Upon waking up from surgery I asked the surgeon:
"So, do you happen to know of any good doughnut shops around here?"
I must have been hungry! Haha!

Day after surgery is always the worst. Thus, my blogging at 7AM on a Saturday.
My mom bought me a wheelchair from The Salvation Army. $12.99= best deal EVER!
We had to take it to the car wash and spray the heck out of it but it turned out great!
Me n' my mom are gonna tear up the town next week wheel chair and all. I am excited to show here around Carmel and Cannery Row.

Flowers and frills and a big black boot

Yes, I am using a cat... (my stuffed animal cat) as my model- That is how much I hate modeling for a picture
Beige flowery-lacey hair clip

Pink flowery-lacey hair clip

Light pink frilly flower hair clip

Flowery-lacey hair clip that is going on my mom's new blue purse. Sooooo cute!

Small rose bud headband

My new slipper and stylish boot! The slipper is like walking on a cloud. The boot... is everything it looks like.
The surgery was nothing exciting. Which is a good thing in my opinion.
Pain meds are doing their job and I am doing well.
Shown above is mine and my mom's latest project- making adorable hair stuff.
Next on the list of things to do while I am out of commission is making baby headbands and decorating onesies. Two of my girlfriends had or are going to have a little precious girl. I can't help myself from making cute little girlie things for them!

My mom got me the best house warming gift! A flower pot full of lovely flowers and some herbs. Cilantro, rosemary, and... uh I don't remember the other one (dang pain meds) I will take pictures when they are all potted! Eeeee! I love my ity bity garden! Thanks mom!

It's a Monday

Oh, to be little. How I wish I was little again, just for a moment. Long before makeup and brand names. Before paperwork and interviews. When tears were from scrapped knees and tummy aches were from eating too much candy. When bravery was needed for things like climbing trees. When the simple things like blowing out a birthday candle made me joyful.

Yesterday was a very hard day. I saw clarity in things that were hidden and ignored. I was embarrassed and hurt and filled with self doubt. The tears kept falling. I could not sleep.
On the bright side- I had completed two steps to my recovery: realization and mourning. I know, I know, I could have skipped the mourning. But I think it was healthy.
I wanted a big hug from my dad. I wanted him to rock me and tell me that everything was going to be fine. I wanted a kiss on the cheek and bedtime story.
I made some tea and curled up in bed.
I felt two strong arms scoop me up and a soft voice that whispered, "Shh shh. It will all be alright." He hummed the song that puts my troubles at ease. Brett knows just what to do and what to say at the right time. How blessed I am to have him. I love you Brett.

Army Ball

Kelsey and... her date. (What was his name?)

The girlies (Kelli was the photographer for the night)

Sareh and Tony

Me and my love

We had a lovely night full of dancing, laughing, good food, and good company.
I loved looking at all the pretty dresses. Oh, how I wished my black dress had come in time :(
My feet hate me, but we had a great night at our first Army ball together! Awwwhhh

In other news:
My surgery is comin' up here pretty dang fast. Liiike on Friday.
Am I nervous? Not for the reasons you'd think I was.
Am I super excited that my mom is coming out to kick it with me for the surgery?! Uhhh YEAH!
I am blessed with a caring and wonderfully lovely mother. I can't wait to see her and am so thankful she can come out.