Crafty

So since moving down here to Arizona I have realized the friends I've made are really crafty and I'm not... Coming to this realization made me want to become more crafty! Since I still don't have a job, being able to do different crafts not only gives me a sense of accomplishment but also makes my day less monotonous haha so I figured I would share a few of the things I have done these past few days.

I had a frame I really liked but unfortunately it did not match my living room so I figured, why not paint it instead of buying a new one! I picked up some craft paint at the store and got to work.

Here is what it looked like before...

and here is how it looks now!

Cute hu? I thought so :D This is another craft I did with some of the girls at our weekly get togethers.

I was so nervous making this necklace since it involved a sewing machine but I was actually surprised at how well it turned out!

So anyways just thought I'd share some things I have done with my time in Arizona.

Hello Texas!

Dang it's been a long time since I've blogged!  Well since I last blogged, Austin spends his days at school and studying the day away while I hang out with some of my new friends and keep my eyes posted for a job. One Saturday while I was talking with my mom and she brought up the idea of coming home for a few days! I didn't take it seriously until I talked to Austin who really encouraged me to get out of the 84 degree apartment and go visit my family. I felt ok leaving Austin seeing as I knew he would spend his time studying while I was gone. Well after working things out with my dad, I had a flight booked home for Thursday.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get away from the heat but I have enjoyed being home and chillin with the fam.  Friday we spent the day watching Lexi play in a volleyball tournament. This being her senior year (crazy I know!) It was fun getting to see her play. In case you were wondering she is #7

That night my dad took us out to a super nice restaurant called Eddy V's. Now I'm not a huge fan of fish, I basically only like salmon and shrimp but this place was beyond amazing. It is my parents absolute favorite restaurant and I can see why! As we were leaving we overheard our waiter telling another table that they are based out of Scottsdale, AZ. I'm thinking I found a place for Austin and I to celebrate our 1st anniversary :D

This was the banana foster cake my dad couldn't stop talking about. I must admit it was pretty amazing... 

Jessica had really been wanting to die her hair so after dinner Lexi and I took on the responsibility of giving Jessica her first hair die! She was pretty excited. We didn't want to pick a color too extreme for fear of giving my mom a heart attack but I think it turned out great :D

Saturday was again spent watching Lexi at her volleyball tournament. Her team actually made it to the finals and ended up taking 2nd place!

So that has been the trip so far. I am here until Tuesday and then it's back to my husband (whom I miss!) and back to searching for a job... but while being home I've found sooo many cute decorations! I told Austin I came out with one half empty suitcase and I'm going to come back with two! haha Yay for trips home to Texas!!

Back To School!

My cute husband started his first day of medical school today! Of course I had to document with a first day of school picture :D

I am so proud of him and all this accomplishments! He has worked to hard and sacrificed so much over the years to get where he is today. I know it's going to be a long, hard road and this is just the beginning... but I am so ready to be the supportive wife and friend he needs while he achieving his goals. So go get 'em Dr. Horrocks!! I love you!

Austin the Builder

So we finally got a dining room table! We found the perfect one at Wal-Mart of all places but had to wait for Jason & Nell to come down so we could use their car. I was certain we could fit it in the baby bug but Austin was not buying it, good call on his part. When Austin opened the box he was surprised by his find...

Just Kidding!! hahah The box was just so big I couldn't resist crawling around in it. After that minor set back Austin was on to building the table. I am so glad he is such a good builder because if I had to build it myself... we would still be eating off the floor. He is my own "Bob the Builder"! haha

Here is the finished project :D Another success!