Up and running....

I have finally got my Etsy account back up. Ok, it's not at full speed yet, but still up and running none the less. I have reworked my shop plan and changed things around a bit from my original goal a few years back. I am now focusing on Military Pride!

After Hubs joined up, I found myself yearning for all things ACU. I just had to surround myself with the beautiful subdued digital camo that my soldier was wearing. I became a self proclaimed ACU addict! I nearly fainted from all the excitement when I found out that Scentsy put out an ACU Army burner! Well, nothing has changed. I find myself browsing online for hours to find any random household item that I need that comes in this pattern.

After feeling deflated a bit when I couldn't find an ACU Christmas tree skirt, I decided to make it myself. My lovely in-laws had bought me my first sewing machine the Christmas before and I had yet to figure out how to thread it but once... with a lot of trouble I might add. So, I went out an got myself an hour one-on-one lesson on the basics of how to use my specific machine. I came home and went for it. Not with the Christmas tree skirt though, but with a dress for our family dog, Harley! I had no pattern to work with but I did have a favorite dress that I had recently bought for her. How hard could copying be? I am the queen of copy! I was right, thankfully. The dress came out amazing! I had several flops, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. I am oh so proud of my work.

I have fallen in love with sewing and making things. So far I have made (all ACU remember haha) my Christmas tree skirt, dog dress, apron and several different cell phone / iPhone cozies (still working on). I have found my nitch and I am loving it.

My items can be found at.... Heartmade Creations

Without further adieu......

Heartmade Creations presents......

"ACU Addiction"

 ACU Dog Dress

ACU Apron

 

ACU iPhone Cozy

ACU iPod Cozy

FIVE....

Only five more days until Hubbin gets home.... start the countdown!!!

Time for me to kick my butt into gear and get this house cleaned. I started today and realized that I really don't have much out of place. Here's my to-do list....

1. Take boxes to Goodwill
2. Do dishes
3. Clean floors
4. Vacuum carpet
5. Get eyebrows waxed and toenails did
6. Haircut
7. Schedule Pirate Dinner
8. Reserve dinner at Black Angus for Anniversary
9. Don't lose marbles! (very important)
10. Take a deep breathe (also very important)

Here's to hoping I stay on track!!

Countdown to Hubbin!!!

It's official.... only ten days left until Hubbin gets home! I am so excited. Or, maybe I should say SEW excited. That is the subject of this blog entry. Finally, after a year of owning my sewing machine, I went to a lesson and learned all of the basics of how my machine works. One lesson was all it took and I came home and attempted my first project, an ACU Christmas tree skirt. I sewed some of the decorative stitching on the wrong side, but thankfully it gets covered by presents anyways. :0)  It came out great and I was so excited and I decided to try another project today.

Today, I made an ACU dog dress for Harley. I picked up some lace trim, ribbon and a D ring and just went for it. I had a few mishaps and my stitching is not perfectly straight, but I am SO proud of my work especially since this is only my second time sewing anything! I can't wait to show her new dress to Daddy. I know he will love her support. :0)

 

Who knew....

Who knew that snail mail could be so fun. It really does feel so personal and makes you feel special. I love those days, such as today, where I receive several letters from Hubs at one time. Today, I received his OFFICIAL photos. He looks so young and handsome.... ok, maybe a little deer in the headlights, but really.... after months of not seeing that face, who's complaining right? haha I love him so much and I can't wait til Dec 19th to have him in my arms again! Let the count down begin!!!!

Extra Extra... Read All About It....

So much has been going on so I haven't been writing much. Scottie and I are hanging in here as best as we can just waiting for the day when Zach gets to come home for the holidays. Scott's doing great in school and gymnastics, we got all the Christmas shopping done, I survived Black Friday... so far so good.

Congrats to Hubbin/Daddy Zach for graduating BAC. He can now proudly wear his beret. He has a severely bruised ankle (thought it was broken) and has been working his butt off on it for over a month. He has officially started AIT and will graduate in February.

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving.... I couldn't upload some as they wouldn't stay upright. :0/

We made our own Cheesy Onion Bacon Rolls for Thanksgiving this year.

Also, we made homemade Pumpkin and Cheesecake Tarts that were amazingly good.

Dear Junk Mail,

...please replace yourself with letters from Hubs.

-Lonely Army Wife (typical military wife)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

This Halloween season was great. Though we missed our Hubs dearly, we kept busy with lot of fun activities. We went to Lombardi's pumpkin patch, decorated the porch with lots of spider webs, made some original jack-o-lanterns, visited family, had a school parade, took some professional photos and much more. I must thank my in-laws for sharing the holiday with us and joining along for the parade. Thank you.

Now, with that said...... PICTURE TIME!

Shhhh.......

I took Scott to Sear's Portrait Studio today for him to make his Daddy Zach Christmas present. The photos came out so cute and I actually joined in!!! I only bought a few photos and I don't receive them for a couple of weeks. However, here is a sneak peak of the proofs... watermark and all. haha


(The photos are available for purchase if anyone is interested. Just let me know what photo you like and what sizes you want. They also offer gifts from aprons to water bottles to stickers to mouse pads.... and much more)

The PHANTOM of the OPERA is here.....

stuck in my head......

I haven't been able to get the music out of my head since last night. My wonderful MIL took me to go see The Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages Theater and I had a blast! I feel in love with theme music in elementary school and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. I (think) there was a young actor's group that came to my school and that is where I had my first experience with the show. I own the dvd and am a huge fan of Gerard Butler as the phantom. Until last night, I had never seen the show live by professionals. I got all dolled up from head to toe. I even wore my first ever pair of heels (ok they were kitten heels, you have to start somewhere haha).

Thank you Kathy for the wonderful night!

E Co 787 MP Battallion

It's official. Reception is over with and Hubs has started his training. He got a quick minute to say some I love you's and send me a few pictures before his cell phone is off limits.We will miss him very much but know that he is rockin' it and becoming a great American soldier!

Hubs - September Visit

Zach got to visit us again for the week before he ships out for OSUT (military training). We had so much fun going to the museum, having a fun family dinner, seeing a movie, having a "guy's night" and kicking me out of the house.... and really just getting in some good quality family time. We can't wait until Christmas break so he can come home again!