My very first project.................

........that I have every done on my own, on the sewing machine. Isn't it great, I'm so proud. My mother use to teach a kids sewing class when we were younger, so I have sewn some shorts, a pillow, a simple drawstring bag, but nothing like this. This sewing machine is one of the machines we used in the class. It's been sitting in a storage room at my dads for years. When I mentioned I was saving my money for one he told me he had this old one just sitting around. I was so excited, it even looks cool with it's vintage style and color. I finally went and picked up some fabric yesterday, and whipped up a pattern for this purse I saw at a store awhile ago. I tried to find a pattern but couldn't find the perfect one, so I just drew the shape I thought would work, made it a little bigger on top to accommodate the pleating and blindly jumped in. The sewing isn't very neat, and the stitches are showing right below the bias tape because I stitched to low, but it was a good first try and learning process. I had a little trouble threading the machine, the pictures in the manual were a little confusing, but after I finally got it working it didn't take long at all. I can't wait for the next project.
These shoes were also something I picked up yesterday. They were a steal at TJ Maxx. I love Nine West shoes, and the price was so good I couldn't pass them up.

In this months Blueprint there is an awesome article about transforming thrift store finds. I loved the look of these old frames hung without any pictures in them. I picked up a few at the Goodwill yesterday and I was thinking of hanging them above the bed like a headboard. I'm not sure what color to paint them yet, but I got some good ones.
I like this one the best, it's going to look really great once it's painted a not-so-classic color.

What a crazy month!

Wow, what a month we've had. Our friends from San Diego came for a visit and it was on. First we went to the Oregon Coast which was absolutely gorgeous, I love it there. We picked up some crab and some clams at this place and had a feast!

That night we all went to the beach, which was only across the street from where we were staying. It was such a beautiful night and the tide was so far out we thought if we walked out to the edge of the water a shark might swoop up and get us. I have never seen the tide out so far ever, on any beach.


Later that week we made a trip to Multnomah Falls and went on a huge hike that was probably about 10 miles (my legs were killing me the next day).

I think we saw about 15 water falls. The water was so cold, we kept filling up our water bottles so we could drink it and stay cool.
There have also been so many Birthdays this month it seems at least 2-3 a week so it's been one big Celebration around here.
I hope soon to get a bike and go riding all over town. Scott got one for his birthday which was, you guessed it, August. He's been waiting for me so once that happens we'll off like the wind. I just hope it's before the rain.

If we lived in Springfield..........

this is what Scott and I would look like. Pretty cute huh? Scott made this awhile ago and I thought I would share it. He even has all the tattoos on his arm.
Some friends of ours are visiting from San Diego and we're going to the beach tomorrow. We'll be hitting up Cannon beach, Seaside, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory (can't wait for some cheese curds). We haven't been to the beach since we moved here, should be some good times.

we have a date............Finally!

July 14, 2008 is now our official wedding date. I know it took us long enough, but it's decided. We even have a honeymoon 85% figured out. We're thinking about England. It's called a driver's honeymoon where we get to visit London, Scotland, Edinburgh, and so many more places I've always wanted to see. You stay in lots of really cute hotels and just tour around for a week or two. I have never been out of the Country besides Mexico so I'm super excited. Now I need to start looking for a dress. I do really want this one that I posted about awhile ago but I just can't seem to find it. I've heard about having someone make it for you but that it can be almost as expensive. So I'm just going to go out and look for a similar 5o's style pink dress and embellish it, or maybe my mom and I can, make it together (hint...hint mom). Anyways we have done a lot these past 2 weeks I know what we're having for favors, food, decorations, and colors. I'm feeling pretty good about everything, now I just need save more money, man weddings are so expensive, who knew.

It's been so long!

I know it's been awhile since I've been here, but We have been so darn busy. First we had Scott's family reunion a week ago that was fun got to meet his whole family they were all very nice. Then my 10 year H.S. Reunion which was crazy, not too many people showed up but Jenny and I had fun anyway as you can see in our picture. This last Sunday July 29th Scott and I volunteered at the Oregon Brewer's Festival that was really fun. We poured beer for hundreds (no probably thousands) of people downtown on the waterfront. I have been to it a couple times but I had never volunteered. Next year I don't know if I'll do that again because by the time our shift was over most of the beers were tapped out so we only got 1 beer which was something we could have gotten at the store, but it was a fun experience. Yesterday we went and looked at Bridal Veil where I really want to get married. I've been to a wedding there about 4 years ago and it's so much prettier there than I remember it being. It's a small lake surrounded by every flower imaginable. It also has an awesome view of the river down below. When you book with them they also include 4 canoes so you can go out on the lake for a cruise, they make for the coolest pictures. Friday we have an appointment with Edgefield, I really have my heart set on Bridal Veil but I told Scott I would keep an open mind, so we'll see how that goes.

Off to Colorado

Ok, so I always like to post with a least one picture so here's kinda a weird one of me. We're off to Colorado tomorrow, plane leaves at 7am. Guess I should get to bed. We'll be gone till late Friday night. Then the next day Saturday, is my H.S. reunion Uggg! So it's a busy busy week. I'm sure I'll be back with lots of great stories (hopefully) . Have a great week!

The fireworks were all around!

I wish I had some pictures of our fourth of July but I forgot to charge my camera. We went to a friends house that's about 3 blocks from our apt. we're kinda up on a hill so we could see all the fireworks from everywhere. It felt like it lasted at least 1 1/2 hours, I couldn't even count how many shows were going on. The horizon was exploding with colorful sparkles, and the sound was crazy. After it slowed down we all gathered on the lawn and lit off our own, some even legal. It was a really fun night. Hope everyone had a great 4th too!