Back to Mount Washington Grant's 2nd to Last Investigation

Well it's getting close to the end for my favorite ghost hunter Grant.

  But I'm super excited for tonight's episode; they go back to Mount Washington!  I've mentioned this before but this is where Andy and I met and where we did our first investigation, with the Ghost Hunters themselves, together!  The last time they were there they caught the most intense EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) I have ever heard, which was caught in the princess room.  I'd link the video from youtube of the evp caught but I can't get onto it from work (shh don't tell my boss I'm blogging hehe :)).  Anyhow, you can youtube it yourself and just search for ghost hunters evp from mount washington hotel and I'm sure you will find it, it's very creepy.  Or even better if you can find the entire episode and watch it! 

Picture of some friends and me investigating wall of names at Mount Washington

During the investigation I did with them there I also had some strange experiences in the princess room which included thumps which came from the floor done in response to us.  We even had people in the room below this room to make sure nobody was toying with us by banging on the ceiling. 

As you can see I'm pretty much in love with this place!

Not only is it probably the most gorgeous hotel I've ever stayed at, but it's haunted, it's where I met the ghost hunters for the first time, and it's where I met my dear sweet hubby :) 

I can't wait to see what they catch tonight!  We're going over to Andy's work to have cocktails and watch the episode.  If you are at all interested in the paranormal and more importantly ghost hunting, I'd recommend watching tonight's episode.  It's on SyFy at 9pm EDT :)

Half Finished Projects

Wow it's been a week since I've posted!  Time sure flies when you're...doing nothing lol.  Well ok I haven't been doing nothing.  I've been working on little things, spending time with my family, and working.  But when I look around, I see nothing but half finished projects.  I feel like I've been busy but with the tons of things that are left unfinished around me it sure feels like nothing.  I'm seriously ADD when it comes to working on things.  I start working on something and then it makes me think, "Oh I would love to do that" so then I leave the current project to finish later.  And then that pattern just seems to repeat itself.  Well here's some things that are half finished that I'm determined to finish soon.  Oh and this doesn't even get into our room which still needs stuff done, the bay window, the spare room, or the dining room.  I won't even mention yard work lol.

I started making these pillows for the dining room.  I honestly don't know where they are going and what I'm going to do with them yet.  I just had some extra fabric that worked great for americana and thought, gee this would be great for the dining room!  It's kinda hard to tell but I did very light tea staining on them.

Then there's the blanket I've been making for my niece.  I have to admit, I'm pretty proud of myself for how far along I have come.  All of my previous crochet projects are still about a fifth of the way done and probably will stay that way.  I've at least got through the multicolor part and started back on the purple, yay me :)

And then there's this....gardening.  I can say I definitely do NOT have a green thumb.  I tend to kill most plants and for some odd reason decided to try and grow some veggies.  Some of my seeds are starting to sprout and some probably never will.  I put them in the bay window in our room because the best light comes in through there.  That's ok, whatever hasn't come through I will just go buy some seedlings from the store.  At least my tomatoes and squash are looking promising!

These seedlings are going to end up in my earth boxes.  I've heard these things are great and I should have good luck with them.  I hope so. I hope my black thumb doesn't ruin yet another gardening project.  Thinking positive, thinking positive!

So that's kinda what I've been up to as far as projects go right now.  Nothing spectacular and as you can see, nothing finished hehe.  That's ok, I'm enjoying some nicer weather and spending as much free time with my 2 favorite men.  I mean, what other cutie can wear their pants on their head and look so darn adorable? :)

Being Patient for Change

First I want to thank everyone for the well wishes.  I think I jinxed myself when I said I was getting over it.  It definitely wasn't done taking it's toll of me afterall lol.  I'm feeling MUCH better and I took the weekend to get some much needed rest so I can continue to feel better.

Lately D family has been doing some reevalution of some things in our life.

Do you ever feel like you just need a complete change with something/somethings in your life?  Then you realize that in order for that change to come, you need to put in the effort and work to make it happen.  And in doing all of that you realize that you just can't control everything and that some of it takes patience on your end.

That's what's happening with D family right now.  I'm not going to reveal too much but we are in desperate need of some big changes.  We are being proactive in trying to achieve these changes but it's proving to be a bit of a struggle.  Why can't we just control the universe when we need to? lol

Maybe I just need to keep persevering and learn to be patient.  Also, maybe take a cue from Noah and learn to just relax and enjoy the amazing aspects of my life and let God's will be.  I may not like the timing but I know that in the end, what's meant to be will be.

And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
(Galatians 6:9)

I've Been Sick and Noah's Been Playing

I had dodged being sick so far this year until just a couple days ago.  My nose is raw, I haven't been able to breathe out of both nostrils at the same time, I feel like I can't hear very well, my head has been hurting, and sleep well that's something I've been missing for a few days.  BUT I was able to take some time off work and spend it with my men and I'm feeling MUCH better!  I am going to be lysoling everything in the house though lol.  My germaphobic hubby was so sweet too.  He helped me take care of Noah and do stuff I wasn't able to or should I say that I didn't feel like doing (laundry ugh!).  I just love him!

While I was home, Noah took over the living room with toys and stuff since mama wasn't feeling up to playing all day.  He's also had a tiny cold but still has been in such good spirits! 

Hope everyone enjoys their hump day and stays germ free!

Home Tour : Living Room

I'm finally getting a chance to give a little tour of the living room.  There's still some things I want to do to it but for the most part it's done for now. 

And lastly, my bay window which I'm still trying to spruce up somehow. 

Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!

GREAT first swap!

I was recently in my very first swap, The Sweet Lady Liberty Swap, which was hosted by Amy from Bumble Bee Lane and Linda from COUNTRY PICKN'S was my swap partner.I had so much fun and I have to say I was completely spoiled! 

I was so excited when I got home this evening and saw that Andy picked up the mail and this package was here!

Look at all of this GREAT stuff!

Some delicious smelling bath salts, candle melt, and wax tarts.  I just love that star canister!

These americana print rag balls and the americana pillow.  These all will go PERFECT in my americana dining room!

Finally, this absolutely ADORABLE doll.  I just can't get over how much I love her!  I even found the perfect spot for her on my new favorite find.

Thank you so much again Linda for making my first swap so perfect, I love everything!  Also, thanks again to Amy for hosting this swap.  I look forward to many more swaps!

Family Photo Shoot

Good Monday Morning!

I mentioned that while we were in Ohio we had a family photoshoot with my sister and her family.  Since it's Monday and the beginning of another work week, I thought I'd share pictures from it because they cheer me up.  I can't wait to see all of them again in June! 

Beware, lots of pictures ahead! :)

The group!  The guy in the far right is who took all of these great photos.

My Beautiful Sis and Brother in Law

I Miss These Kids So Much!

My 2 Men!

We had this picture blown up on a canvas and we're giving it to my dad for Father's Day :)

Again, sorry for the picture overload but I can't help but smile when I look at them and think of how lucky I am to have these wonderful people in my life! :)

Have a great Monday!