Pinterest Creation - Hanging Picture Frames

I like to change things around the house all the time.  I wanted something new in our bedroom and I was inspired by a picture I cam across on pinterest.  Below is the finished product (I have to fix the ribbon on the picture in the middle but that is it.)

Happy New Year!

Resolutions are not my thing.  I think they are pretty stupid, so I'm going to list some things I'm looking forward to in 2012. 

1. Becoming an aunt in February.  I can not wait to meet my niece or nephew!
2. Spending time with family.
3. Spending time with friends and making new friends.
4. Teaching a class that enjoys to learn.
5. Our second anniversary as a married couple (June 4) and our seven year anniversary as a couple (we don't celebrate but I still keep track July 12) 
6. Waiting to see what this year has instore for Bryan and I. :)

I hope everyone has a safe and healthy 2012. 

Pinterest Creation - Sock Snowmen

I found these sock snowmen on pinterest and fell in love.  They were super easy to make and made excellent hostess gifts.  Below are some of the snowmen I created along with the link where you can find the directions on how to make them.

2011 in Pictures

 

January - Snowmobile trip in the U.P

February - Anthony and I turned 25.

March - Emily was in the play Aladdin at school. 

April - Second Easter in our house. 

June - First Wedding Anniversary

June - Emily graduated from elementary school (6th grade).

July - We spent the 4th of July Up North!

August - Stephanie and I took a trip to Kalamazoo to visit Barbara.

September - Kate and Chris got married.

October - Sara, Sean, and Aiden's going away party.

November - Anthony and Lauren are having a baby!  We will find out if we have a niece or nephew in February.

December - Christmas at Anthony and Lauren's house. 

*I some how missed the month of May when taking pictures.  In May Bryan turned 25.

Happy Holidays!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

I have been in a blogging rut.  I have no idea what to write about.  So, I decided to show you my Christmas tree and some of my favorite ornaments.  My new favorite thing are ornaments....I like when they are from someone special or they have some kind of special meaning behind them.  Keep your eyes on the blog for my 2011 blog post. 

Our Christmas Tree 2011

I love snowmen and I love S'mores!  We picked this up at Bronner's last year.

Fire up Broncos!

Elmo has been my favorite since I was little.

My mom gave me this ornament.  My Great Grandma made it.

Our first Christmas ornament.  Our first Christmas was last year (2010).

Grandma Mimi ♥

To Those Whom I Love And Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I traveled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart

I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and welcome you home.

Birthday picture with Grandma Mimi. 

Me, Grandma Mimi, and Grandpa Tom.  August 2006

Grandma Mimi and Emily.