Busy Busyy.

Oh man, my pictures are all out of order, something I wish blogspot was easier to use when it comes to pictures. Anywho, things have been very busy! Just busy with working. Ive made a few things on my Mondays off, which is so nice to have! Mom Jess and I went garage selling this weekend, Sissy found a ton of good buys on school stuff for next year when she is hopefully teaching! I didnt have much luck! I did however find this neat wood deal, Im not sure what I am going to do with it so if anyone has an idea please share! I just couldnt pass it up, come on 13 cents! who would want to pass up that good deal!?When I head to Pocatello Brooke and I have been visiting a few of the thrift stores there, I came across a blog forever ago that gave me this wonderful idea! They took old clip boards, decorated them up and added photos to them.. So I decided to make one for Brooke since she is my DI buddy (: turned out pretty cute I must say! Just need to get a picture developed and this baby will be done. I was really excited with the way it turned out, she decorates her room in turquoises and lime greens. Cute color scheme (: (cant see it in my picture but the little tag says friendship on it and there is a little flower charm as well safety pinned to the netting)
I saw this on a blog forever ago, I have a list full of ideas that I have came across. I just cross them off when my Mondays roll around. Jess had a girls day one day with Missy and Lynds, they made a bunch of these fabric flowers. Jess came home and showed me and I just had to find a project to use them.. I came across this! how cute is it! here it is with the lights off and my lamp on.
I had the old base in my yellow room back in the old house, so i spray painted it blue to match my room at school. Came across the shade at Ross for a whopping three bucks and grabbed the fabric on sale at JoAnns last week! total price of my new lamp.... $5. what a deal!
Last weekend when Mom and I were garage sale-ing I found these wood plaques. I loved the swirl deal on top and just had to get them. Mom was like what you going to do with them, I had to think and came across some cute paper mom had at home and decided to make a key ring holder for outside the kitchen for my apartment next year. I painted the wood a red, added the paper on top with a few coats of mod podge and had dad put screws in for the hooks. sorry about the silver hooks laying on the front, i had to place them so dad knows where to put them tomorrow. But I was super proud of my buy, total cost... $2 (good thing mom is creative or buying all this stuff she has on hand would make my things not so cheap to make)
Finally I got Sissy to do a craft with me, well I guess she helped me with my lamp, but this time she got something out of it! I swear every day im blogging I come across a new blog that i absolutely adore! This idea came from Redberry Barn. Jenn was super nice and emailed me the pattern of the flowers, since my frame was a tad bit smaller than hers I had to cute them down a smidge. But they turned out very cute! This one is Sissys.
This one is mine. I really liked the colors Jenn used so I tried hard to find fabrics close. They are super easy to make, all you need is an old picture frame, some burlap to wrap around your frame and to use for the center of the flower, three different fabrics two for the flowers and one for the hanging, and something to put in the middle. I used a brad, she used a knob, but I didnt want to spend $4 on a center, and after i finished i think it would be too heavy in the middle with the fabrics i ended up using. My front door will be so cute this fall!
So Im a day late, but things have been busy. Mom Dad and Sissy went to the lake yesterday for the day to BBQ with grandma and grandpa for fathers day. I wasnt able to make it since I had to work, but it was nice spending earlier that day with Daddy.
Grandpa Topp and Mom
Grandpa Baker, Sissy and I
last but not least, Always going to be Daddy's little girls! Thanks for everything you have done for Sissy and I Dad! You truly are one amazing person! Love you lots!

Cant wait for next Monday to come to cross more things off my list (:

Have a good week!

Miracle... Two posts in one week (:

Its finally starting to look nice outside! I hope I dont jinx the weather and it turns all nasty. So as I posted in my last post, I have been staying super busy. Still the same, but I was able to sneak in a post tonight because I was off work early. .. That hasnt happened since I started, but hey Im not complaining I love my job!

My weekend was awesome, the weather rocked and I spent Saturday day with mom before I had to head to work. We hit some garage sells, of course I got some cute things. Ill post more when they are all painted, before and after (: whooo I cant wait! We hit a few stores and the Farmers Market! It was a blast, cant wait for next weekend.

Ive been trying to make as many crafts as possible, but its hard with work picking up at the course with the nice weather, and my job in Pocatello is getting busier as well. I cant complain once again because I love what I do!

I made this bag earlier this weekend, all that is left is to fill it with goodies and send away. My cousin Brooks is on a mission in the Tacoma WA area. It is so good to hear from him weekly! Mom and I really enjoy sending him goodies! So I have to brag a little about this bag, I was so proud with my DI tie purchase, my tag that I was able to make on the computer, I tried my hardest to make it look like an original and mom had the bag, total of my goodie bag minus the treats = $2! Whoooo! I love being a good shopper (:

On Friday Jay was asked to play in the All Star football game! I wasnt able to make it since I was at work, but I heard that he did well. He said he had a blast! Lynds was sweet enough to send me a picture of him in his jersey. I was super stoked when I found my amazing gadgets, they are hard to see since these pictures were taken with my phone camera. On the tag I was able to find some football charms at Michaels awhile ago, but anywho about the exciting part. The reason I bought them was the little guy had Jay's number on it. Made is so personalized for him (:

Jay in his jersey. #3! Whoo Go Jay!

Last but certainly not least, good friends of mine are having a giveaway on their blog! The talented Long sisters are giving away a bundle of goodies. Boy I would sure love to win this! Anywho just visit their blog and get all the details on how to get entered, I would love to share, but then I would just be sharing how someone else could win this bundle and not me. But I guess I am doing that by sharing with all of you right now too. But make sure you check out their blog full of yummy recipes!

Long over due!!

Holy cow it has been forever since I have actually blogged. Sorry in advance these pictures are wayyy out of order, but hopefully I can keep it in order somewhat. It goes back and forth because I had to take pictures from three different cameras (:

So Ive been in a crafty mood since I have been home, probably because I couldnt do much craftiness at school. Here is a bucket full of gift cards I made for Jay for graduation. Mom gave me the idea to make caps out of cardstock and add a brad with a tassel on top, they were so stinking cute!

Sorry this is sideways, Jay went to golf state a few weeks back so I made him a bag full of goodies. I must say that I am super glad I got all of my stuff before Roberts did close. I sure do miss that store, but my wallet has been thanking me (: guess there is a reason to take a little vacation to Utah.

After things started slowing down when Jess and I got moved back home, I was begging mom to take us out and take some pictures. Last time she took then was over Thanksgiving! Forever ago, well seems that every time we want to take them the weather does something, we got a few good pictures in before the wind picked up too much. This one Jess loves!

Mom got a few others that were good, they are just the other way, I didnt want you turning your head too much, looking all funny (:

Jess was in Boise last weekend for a Carrie Underwood concert. Aubrey got her a ticket for her birthday. She was super excited. So here are a few pictures from the billion that she took.

Sissy and Aubs.

Jess was amazed that she flew a car over the audience. This was one of twenty pictures she took, not even kidding either!

Aubs sister Karly, Aubs and Sissy

Sissy and Aubs right before the concert. Glad you had fun (:

I have been so busy this summer with work, but I am so thankful that I found a job for the summer with how everything is right now. I tried looking for a awesome picture, but no luck. Youll never guess where I work..... the Country Club!!!! I must say that the Struhs' golf life and Court's obsession must have got to me. I absolutely love my job! I wasnt sure if I would ever qualify, yes I have never actually been golfing on a course, its been forever since I have actually been to the range to hit a few balls, but I absolutely love it! I work in the golf shop scheduling tee times, answering phones, and helping out the members. I have been staying busy with that, working weekends and one night a week. I also have been busy in Pocatello as well, I'll explain more later in this post because I have pictures, But member forever ago when I said I got a position on the Student Activities Board for school next year, Well I have to put in so many hours in the office getting things planned for next year so I take a trip down there once a week. I love that job! I cant wait for school to start to see all of our activities work out. Andddd... to add on to my two jobs, I also was asked from my boss last semester if I could help me out a little bit over the summer. It is so nice to know you are wanted back (: We originally planned on me going back in the fall if it worked in my schedule, but that summer allowed me to help him out a little as well.

Sissy got a job as well... Can you guess where?

Yup at Gymboree! She loves it, and funny thing is her manager is the daughter of our friend from the INL. Small world huh (:
Sissy has been staying busy with work and her mini trip last week to Boise. I havent seen much of her with my busy with work. She was able to go to Poky with me last week, I really enjoyed her company in the car. She was visiting a friend while I was at work. It worked out perfectly!

Sissy and Nick.
Graduation was a little while ago, so crazy that these kids are all growing up!

Mary, me and Ives. I love these ladies! I was able to be in StuCo the same time they were. Good luck with your future (:
Oh my goodness I ABSOLUTELY love this picture! I cant remember what Sissy said, but hey it made them laugh. priceless picture (:

Sissy and Jay.

Wowwwww. Time sure flies. Four years ago I met this boy. Yup, we met his freshman year! So crazy watching him grow up, and be able to share this wonderful experience with him. I am super happy for you Jay! Congrats.

Earlier this summer just messing around with my camera. My eye looks funny cuz Jay is squishing it hahaa.

So as I mentioned in previous posts, that I am in loveeee with the DI. Well that still hasnt changed (: I have gotten even more things to make beautiful! I got this chair awhile ago, I started painting it a blue color for my room at school next year, with plans of putting black and white fabric on the seat. Well turns out I didnt sand it enough, so the original wood peaked through when I sanded it when I was finishing it up. So when I get the chance I'll sand it again, but paint it black instead and then put blue fabric on the seat. I got a wayyyy good deal and TJ for a table cloth that I am going to make a window treatment out of and use the same for this seat too. I cannot wait for it to come together in the end.

I'll take a picture when Im done I promise, but so you do have an insight, let me tell you the price of this chair... $4! YUP, Im not even pulling your leg, Im such a good shopper. Just you wait until the end result (:
More braggin, you ready for it! So I fell in love with this chair. Mom and Sissy thought it wasnt very cute, but they didnt have a vision for the end like I did (: hahah. I know this chair is the color green from the 70's as my mom claims, but it will look so cute with all my stuff for school next year. I decorate with this green color and tan and black zebra stuff so it will fit in perfectly!

The end result! Total price of my chair...... $15. Black paint was no more than a dollar. I had the pillows on my bed that needed some spicing up so thanks to Missy's post about her room, I just had to copy the dot pillow. Love at first sight (: So the final total for this project was less than $20! perfect for my living room next year, For sure I will be posing pictures when I move (:
This picture is in the process of beautify-ing (:

Took some old picture frames from the storage closet, some paint, ribbon, paper and just some pictures left. This will go on an empty wall in my bathroom for school next year. Im hoping Bree and I will be able to share a bathroom next year, so hence the "B". I gathered many pictures from my freshman year growing up with Bree. I cant wait to get them framed and put them in our bathroom (:

I must say the ONLY reason I would like for time to fly is just to see how cute my new crafts fit in my room for school (:
Sissy got a new bike for her birthday and Mom got one for mothers day, I dont fit in to well with my mountain bike (: So when the weather is NICE, we go for rides around the neighbor hood (:

So as I mentioned earlier about my SAB position. I cannot wait, I know I already said that but its the truth. The week after school got out I was in Poky for some training. To spice up and add some fun we spent a day at the ropes course. Oh my goodness this was so fun! But also soooo freaky. I hate heights, but I must say that I did fabulous and Im so proud of myself (:

This picture isnt of me, its of Tara, but anywho this is a huge swing. I hate heights, but I went! Aaron was the one that let the trigger go so he was the one who decided how long you stayed in the air with your feet dangling. I didnt want to stay up there too long and I even told him, right when I was in the middle of saying Aaron, I got to the Aarrrrrrr and then it turned into a scream! They said that I won the best scream award for the day. Haaa it was scary but super fun too.

We also climbed on the tower, I didnt get to the top. It was a little different feeling of safety for me. But I still climbed to a comfort height..

Best thing about being home for the summer, seeing my BFFFFFFF and taking our new tradition date night trip to Maverick for milkshakes (: