Back to School!!!

Next month, my baby girl will start kindergarten. I am both happy and sad about this. I am happy to have her around more children and learning more. She did attend pre-school and daycare so she has been used to that, but since summer started she hasn't been. She seems to be both excited and a little bit hesitant at the same time. A plus is that she LOVES homework (so far). Now lets just hope that continues. :)

 

On another school note, I am hoping to get back in school...again. I am trying to get into the LPN

Program at James Sprunt! :) I REALLY REALLY HOPE I GET IN!!!! I have known that I wanted to go into nursing ever since I can remember, and since I already work in a nursing facility it's another step up! I will keep everyone updated on my progress!

 

BTW...we are painting the house this weekend. :) I will post pics as soon as I can.

Lately....

It has been a busy and hectic past week or so.....

Michael and I have both been busy with work and trying to get the house up to par. (<-- mainly michael). We just moved back into the house that I grew up in a few weeks ago and we are still trying to get settled. My mother lived here previously, but she got a job a few hours away so now we are renting the house. It is good and bad. It is good because Cheyenne loves this house, it is bad because it has a lot of work that needs to be done. We are mainly just going to use the supplies that are already here, but there are a few things I would like to do just because.

As of yesterday, I had to drop down from working 10 days a pay period (which is bi-weekly), to 8 days. I am NOT happy about this, but we have been having child care issues...ugh. My work was very understanding thank goodness. It is only temporary until school starts at the end of next month.

 

Pretty much that's it....oh yeah...Since we moved, I get really crappy cell signal out here (NOT FUN). I feel slightly out of touch with the world. So I have had to use Facebook to keep contact (at least we have WIFI) and have started using Skype...Cheyenne loves using Skype. Is it sad that I have just now really started using it?....oh well.

Making Photo Tile Coasters

I bought some small square tiles a few months ago from my local Habitat for Humanity Re-store. I had the intentions of making these coasters but never got around to it. Luckily at this store they are only like 10 cents per tile. :)

NEEDED ITEMS:

Tile squares

Mod Podge

Photos

Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. I went online to the walgreens photo center and ordered 6 4x4 prints and picked them up.

2. Next depending on what size tiles you chose, you need to trim the photos so that the edges of the tiles show under the photos.

3. Cover the front of the tile with mod podge to adhere the photo. Once you have the mod podge place the photo to your liking and let dry.

4. Once they are dry, cover the photos with mod modge as well.

5. Let dry. After drying, I like to put a second coat just to make sure it is sealed well. Then you are done!!

If you would like, you can go to your local craft store and get small stick on felt circles to protect furniture from being scraped by the rough bottom surface of the tile. Another neat thing you can do is buy some little metal hanging hooks and hot glue them on so you can hang them! They look awesome that way too!

Enjoy!

Crafty

Since today was a rain day, I decided to do some crafts.

I found this idea at http://www.boredpanda.com/creative-diy-project-ideas/

Toilet Paper Roll Wall Art:

For this craft all you need is:

Empty TP rolls

Mod Podge

Spray Paint

First I cut the toilet paper rolls...lots of them.

Then I started to mod podge them to make flowers.

After I made a few flowers, I started connecting them using the mod podge the same way as I did flowers.

You can do as much or as little as you like.

Here is mine before spray painting:

After I finished connecting them and letting it dry, I took it outside for some black spray paint.

Now...for the complete project.

Hope you enjoyed! Have a great day!

About Us

In my very first post, I gave a brief "about me" This is a little more in depth.

Jessica

As I said before, I am 24 years old. I am a CNA and CDM, CFPP (dietary manager) at a local nursing facility. I received my CDM through the University of North Dakota and I am nationally credentialed through ANFP. My job can be challenging and stressful, but I love it! I am pro working moms. I love my daughter, but as I said before, being a mother doesn't define me. I tried the stay at home mom thing for 2 years but I just love having a job and knowing I have my own income and contributions to our family.

Michael

Michael is 10 years older than I am. He is an amazing father!! He is really a jack of all trades, but works as a painter. He has overcame so  many trials in his life that I could never imagine having to go through, yet he made it. I am so proud of the man he is and has become over the last 7 years. Our daughter is his world and she has him wrapped around her finger!! :)

Cheyenne

My babygirl. She is 5 and will be starting kindergarten soon. She is very sassy and girly. If its not pink, a dress, or a skirt, she is not wearing it. She has more shoes than her daddy and I combined.  She is a MAJOR daddy's girl and I think a spitting image of him. Cheyenne has a very big personality once she gets to know you. She loves her puppies!

Tank & Casper

Casper is a white 3 year old pomeranian and loves to snuggle. He is the "alpha dog", even though he is the smallest. He is normally pretty calm and he is great with Cheyenne (even when she carries him around like a babydoll)

Tank is our 5 month old pitbull. He is so sweet and will lick you to death. He is a big lapdog and loves to sleep with you. He will not sleep in a room without Casper. He is very energetic and plays with Cheyenne very well. She loves to give him treats and make him sit, lay down, and stay.