Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Oh The Places We'll Go!

I love that book by Dr. Seuss. So fun!

A and I have been talking about our travel plans for the rest of the year and making budgets to see what we can afford. Here's what we've come up with if your interested:


A's going to head down to Arkansas in mid-June to see his extended family. I'll stay home and guard the fort. :)




For our 3rd year anniversary, we'd like to go to Walla-Walla, the wine region in Eastern Washington. We figured it'd be a nice and relaxing way to spend our anniversary at the end of June.


Ideally, we'd like to go to Chicago the end of Aug (for my bday) or over Labor Day. We'd love to see our families and friends again. Plus by bff will be home from Africa and I NEED to see her!

My cousin is getting married in October in New Hampshire and I've always wanted to go to Boston in the fall. Since the two are only an hour away from each other, A and I will be taking a 9 day trip to Boston - driving to NH for the wedding and spending a few days sight seeing there. We'll also be taking a day trip into Maine. mmm, lobster!! I CAN'T wait!!

And then there's Christmas! We always go home for Christmas. Not sure how long we'll stay but at least a week. Perhaps through New Years?! We'll have to see...


I'd also love to sneak in a trip back to Florida sometime soon to see my little Owen!

So there you have it. We had to decide between a 2 week trip through Italy or several mini trips. As you can see, the mini trips won over. Here's to wishing for Italy in 2010?!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Jen's Antique Wedding Board

Jen loves antique and classic things. So, I gave her an Antique wedding.

To really make the theme come to life and really POP, take a lot of pictures in sepia and black and white. :)

Who Knew?

A and I were in the mall this weekend, scoping out the new trends and getting our wedding rings cleaned. One of the stores we went into was Forever21 (love that store). I bought a cute casual cotton sundress. Upon unpacking the dress, I noticed something on the bottom of the bag:


See it? It's a reference to a bible verse- probably the most famous bible verse ever known. I was a little taken back. How many times do you see bible references on shopping bags, and in forever 21 of all places? Perhaps this verse has been on there for a while now and I'm really behind in the times, but a pleasant surprise to me never-the-less.

It was also brought to my attention that IN-N-OUT Burger also has John 3:16 marked on the inside bottom of their cups.




It's an interesting way to evangelize. I wonder if anyone has become a believer from this. OR- are the owners just making it clear that they are Christian. Maybe both?

My Art

Have you noticed how expensive Art it? There are so many beautiful pieces out there, but they blow my budget for sure!

I by no means consider myself an artist, or even crafty for that matter, but sometimes one has to take matters into their own hands when trying to decorate. You gotta get creative.

My wonderful husband did just this several months ago when he took it upon himself to create a beautiful piece which is now proudly displayed above our fireplace.

So, this weekend I painted my own art to be displayed over your dining room table. Here's some picture for your enjoyment. It's no Monet but it'll work for now.

My Art


Art with dining table


Room view with A's art

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Sunday Ride


It was rainy and cold all weekend, and then Sunday came! It turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous day! After waking up and having come coffee and breakfast, A (the hubby) and I decided it'd be a wonderful day to ride our bikes. We geared up and headed for the trails.

The sun was out, and although it was still a little chilly, it was still a nice ride. There were several people out riding their horses on the trail. We saw some beautiful country houses with horses and ponies, people walking their dogs and going for a nice jog. We even saw a house that has some sheep. There were some really tough hills that we had to endure, but when when reached the end of the trail, we were faced with the most beautiful view! The pictures (taken via the i-phone) don't nearly do this view the justice it deserves. It was well worth the pain of riding up some of those monstrous hills.

Another weekend come and gone... way to fast. Back to the grind of the week :(


Friday, March 27, 2009

Stacie's World Traveler Wedding Board

Stacie came to me and wanted to see what kind of wedding board I'd come up with based on her interests. She loves Gerber Daisies, LOVES to travel, and her favorite colors and orange and brown.

Stacie, this is what I came up with:


Your theme would be "world traveler". There are so many fun things you can do to make this theme come out. For instance, your groom's cake can be a map cake or a stacked luggage cake like this:

You can buy some vintage suitcases and use them as accessories in your wedding pictures and you can use them as gift card holders. (both examples of this are on the wedding board)

You can also incorporate this theme into your invitations and/or save the dates. They can look like a passport or boarding pass.

And of course you can use your Gerber daises as bouquets and orange accents as decorations at the ceremony and reception.

Hope you enjoy it!

Romantic Elegance

I entered a contest a while back held by a photographer. He wanted people to create a wedding board using only his pictures. I didn't win, but this is one of my favorite boards.


Thursday, March 26, 2009

So True!!

If you own a cat or have been around one at one point, you'll find this hilarious! As i like to say... "funny cause it's true!"




Thanks Marc for sharing :)

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

American Idol top 10

Finally, perhaps this week Megan Joy will go home.  Darn Vote for the Worst  for keeping her alive this long.  Perhaps this will finally be her week.  One could hope.

I looooove Adam.  W.O.W!  Danny was amazing too.  Love those boys!!

In other news, my seaweed bath and massage was WONDERFUL!  I was expecting to lay in a bath of seaweed but that wasn't the case.  It was an oversized jacuzzi bathtub with air and water jets. Before I got in the bath, my masseuse dumped some seaweed stuff into the bath that dissolved immediately.  It was just like taking a regular bath but the jets were relaxing.  I don't know I'd do it again but I do look forward to the day where I get to soak in a bath of all mud or all seaweed.  That'd be fun. :)

My massage was AMAZING!  I had several knots in my back and shoulder that got worked out. My muscles got some much needed R&R so I'm ready for my tough workout tomorrow.  I am just sitting here, and feel like jello.  It's AWESOME! 

I'm gonna leave you with this: 
what-the-heck?? lol.

Jess' Sunset Wedding Board

Jess came to me wanting a wedding board. She LOVES sunsets and loves roses; both including the colors of red, orange, and pink. She also wanted a really fun wedding where she could really relax and have a memorable night with her friends and family.

So, without further ado:

I choose an outside garden wedding. The ceremony would be held outside just as the sun started setting. Afterwards, an exciting party where people could change into some comfy flip flops, nibble on delicious food, and talk with one another as they enjoyed the beautiful sunset in the background. After, perhaps a giant bonfire to keep everyone warm with some fun desserts to enjoy.

Thanks Jess. Enjoy the day dreams of your Sunset Wedding!

If you'd like me to create you Wedding Board, feel free to email me @ wedboard@geekbaby.org

Off to the Spa!

Today, I am off to the spa for a 30-minute seaweed soak and 60 minute Euro massage. I've been working so hard at the gym lately and enduring the sore muscles that I thought I deserved a little treat.

I've never had a seaweed soak before, but it has marine plant extracts and other natural ingredients that remove toxins and impurities and provide a sense of relaxation and well-being. So, I'll update you and let you know how it goes. :)

Now, to wait until 3:00...the countdown begins :)

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

*smile*

Today was a really great day!  A lot of things today that made me smile...

I had a 2 hr meeting today and I totally rocked it!  I felt like a super star in the meeting, and people noticed.  It made me feel real
ly good to know that I DO add value in the work place. Although I don't always feel like I'm making much of a difference with what I currently do, I am a smart woman with a lot to offer and I have a wide range of skills and talents.  *smile*

I got my oil changed today and the boys at the shop were flirting with me (in a flattering way, not a creepy, unwanted way).  They went out of their ways to answer my questions, they opened and closed the doors for me, and they even gave me an extra discount on the oil change.  It was flattering.  *smile*

A few co-workers that I was chatting with today, told me I reminded them of  the girls from this past season's bachelor. (she's the one on
 dancing with the stars right now) I did not watch the show, so I don't know if it's a compliment or not, but the fact that she made it far on the show, I assume it's a compliment.  If it's not, don't tell me! ;)   *smile*

I had two random strangers go our of their way to compliment me on my sparkly hair band.  *smile*

I had someone mention how much they LOVE my polka-dot pedicure *smile*

I'm not really sure what I did to deserve all these words of affirmation today, but it made me feel soooo good.

Challenge for this week: Give a complete stranger a heartfelt compliment this week.  It could completely change their day!!!

this weeks To DO list

Ever find you have a bunch of goals/things you want to get done in a given week and don't get them accomplished? That happens to me all the time. So, I've decide to write a post about it. If it's written down, maybe it'll happen!

Health Goals:
1. Work out x5 this week
2. Drink at least 80 oz of water per day, including the weekends
3. Meal track EVERY DAY, including the weekends

Chores:
1. Get oil changed
2. Vacume house - stairs, master, cat room
3. Clean out "junk drawers"

Other:
1. Get Art finished for wall
2 Return Old Navy dresses which are too short :(
3. Mail bro my pedometer



Here's to hoping :)

Monday, March 23, 2009

Weekend Update

This weekend went by so quickly! It was wonderful to catch up on some much needed sleep and getting to sleep in without the alarm waking me up. I do feel very relaxed this gray and slightly cool Monday morning.

Friday night, Aaron and I went to Tap House Grill for dinner. They have a little bit of everything there from sushi to pasta and steaks. We love this restaurant because of the 160 beers on tap, along with the chic yet comfy atmosphere. We started with a bottle of Placido Pinot Gris and "Volcano Goat Cheese". It was a plate with two mounds of slightly melted of goat cheese, floating on top of a spicy marinara sauce, served with crispy toast. It was DELICIOUS! mmm... The wine was great too; very crisp and refreshing. For dinner, Aaron ordered the Spicy Jambalaya Linguine and I ordered the Chicken Brest Caprese (chicken stuffed with sundried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with a Pinot Grigio glaze). Both meals were very delicious. We would definitely order them again. Then, if dinner weren't enough, we found that our car had taken us to Cold Stone Creamery. As I had mentioned previously, SOOO worth every calorie. I only ate about 1/4th of the birthday cake with cookie dough and whipped cream like it size, but rest assured that the rest of it got eaten the following day :)

Saturday, after waking up around noon, Aaron and I had some coffee and a fab breakfast sandwich. Once our food had settled, we hoped on our mountain bikes to burn off last nights calories. This was the first time we've ridden our bikes together so it was a lot of fun. My legs were really killing me after my tough workout class on Thursday and then my run on Friday so we weren't out as long as we would have liked but it was getting cold anyway, so we turned around and headed for home. When we got home, Aaron mowed the lawn and I went to Costo. Oh the joys of adult-hood. I supose it can't be ALL play all the time. We also went to REI to pick up a few new things. Water bottles, holders for said water bottles, and bike gloves for Aaron; 16oz pink nalgene, bike pack, and foam roller for me. We went home, had dinner, and watched Madagascar 2. Cute movie!

We spend all day Sunday shopping for patio furniture. We were successful!! We found a great deal on a 6 piece set - a love seat, two club chairs, two ottomans, and a coffee table. (picture on left). We had to get it ordered, so it will arrive in a few weeks. It'll look great with our new fire pit.Once we get a few little accessories and our new outdoor space will up and running. (now if only the weather will perk up a bit). I'll post before/after pictures as soon as it's done. We ended the night with some home made pizza and Kung Foo Panda - another cute movie!



Ahhh, now it's Monday, another work week ahead of me... at least I have something WONDERFUL to look forward to on Wednesday!! More on that later....

Friday, March 20, 2009

thought of the day....

"stressed" is "desserts" spelled backwards.  Coincidence?  

I'm not stressed, but Aaron and I treated ourselves to a "like it" size of Cold-Stone tonight.  It was worth every calorie!!

Hamlet in Facebook World

If you know anything about Hamlet, this is hilarious!  You'll have to click on the picture to make it bigger to read.  -Enjoy!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Peacock Wedding

Here's another wedding board i've made. .I think it'd make for a lovely fall or spring wedding. I just LOVE the color combo!

Sexy People!

I have just discovered this hilarious blog. It's called Sexy People : a celebration of the perfect portrait. Basically, people submit old pictures of themselves for your enjoyment and laughter!

Here are some of my favorites:

Can't decide on which shirt to wear? Why wear one at all?

Yeah, cause this kid never got picked on at school.

I've heard of crazy cat ladies but this is just ridiculous!

no words....

To see many, many more, click here: Sexy People

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Strange or Brilliant?

Some people thought Adam's version of Ring of Fire was really strange. Sorry, but I LOVED it and thought it was brilliant!! If you have not seen it yet, I've included the video. It's not the best version but it'll give you an idea.

So I ask you... strange or brilliant?

In other news, my gaydar has been going off all season. Adam is so talented but my alarm beeps every time I see him. Could it be? It doesn't make a but of difference to me but wanted to know. I'll spare you the details, but after some research and some good sources, I have confirmed my suspensions... yes, it's true. :) VERY true!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Deck Decor

Look what just arrived! It's our new 30-inch outdoor fire pit. We are working on sprucing up our deck for the upcoming spring. We want to make the more of an outdoor living space. The fire pit is the first step. We bought it on overstock.com and only paid $17.98. That's right! That big beautiful fire pit for under $20 :) Ok ok, i'll share my secret. One of my old credit cards gives out 1 point per dollar spent as well as points for paying the minimum balance and keeping a zero balance. Needless to say, i had a lot of points saved up. You can "buy" many things with the points, one of which are gift cards to different stores. So, I "bought" a gift card to overstock.com, applied it to the fire pit, and POOF, a $17.98 fire pit (including tax and shipping) What a deal!

We have decided to take some of our tax return money this year a purchase some deck furniture. Something loungy where we can sit outside with some friends, drink a bottle bottle of wine, play some cards, and relax as the sun is setting. The picture to the right is one of the sets we are looking at. We want something like this that is modern and swanky.

We also want to add an outdoor rug and some outdoor curtains for some nice ambiance. The picture to the left resembles what our deck looks like now, so I think it'll be a nice touch. Plus- it will provide some additional privacy from the neighbors.

We're pretty excited about our new outdoor space. It'll be a blast to hang out there when it gets warmer. Cant wait!

So..who wants first dibs to help us break in our new outdoor space?

This weekend...

My sister Elizabeth is coming to town. It's her spring break and she wanted to spend it in cold, rainy Seattle! hehe. Never-the-less, Aaron and I have fun things planned for us to do this weekend. I'm really playing that weather.com is wrong and the sun does come out. There are so many fun and beautiful things to see and do outside. It'd be a shame to have to resort to museums and bowling. We'll see though.
In other news, my bff got married one year ago today! Time flies so fast! I remember the wedding like it was last month. Crazy! Congrats Brenna and Adam on 1 year of marriage! I pray your second year is even more amazing and you both fall more and more in love with each other every day!!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

MUAH!

Seriously, how cute is this?


Thanks Aaron for sending me this pic.

American Idol Top 13!

For the last two years, my brother has been organizing an American Idol bracket. It's not for money or anything, just bragging rights and an ego boost. :) When it gets down to the top 12 (or top 13 this year) we rank the contestants in the order we think they will go home. 1-13. Each week, we get a points per person on our list that is sill remaining on the show. The pressure is really on for me this year, because I am the two-time winner. Is my 3rd year a charm? We'll have to see....

This year was so tough for me to decide. You have to not just look at talent, but popularity, personality/likability, and so many other factors. This was the first year where I didn't know who'd be in the top 3. I took a HUUUGE risk this year... lets see if it pays off.
Without further ado... my top 13 in order:

1. (and winner!)
2. 3.4. 5.6.7.8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Who's your top 13?

Monday, March 9, 2009

You too can perform Magic!

Why has it taken me so long to discover the wondrous that is the Magic Eraser?  My Dad works for P&G who makes them, and he gave me one years ago.  I've heard of the miracles this thing performs but for some reason, never picked it up to see what it could do.... until this weekend. I was cleaning my kitchen this weekend.  Not a quick wipe down.... no, this was a 2 hour deep cleaning!  So, I'm scrubbing with my handy dandy sponge and soft scrub and my fingers and biceps are just killing me!  I don't know what made me go back under my sink, but I discovered the Magic Eraser sitting there in the back corner in all it's glory.  I picked it up, wet it, and started to scrub with it.  I could not believe the stubborn stains that came off without much effort at all!  

My stainless steel toaster.  You know how after some 100 uses, the top of the toaster starts to 'brown' a little?  Magic Eraser and hardly any elbow grease and POOF!  it's gone..just like Magic!

The stove top, with yesterdays burnt on food?  A little whoosh whoosh and the stove top looks brand new!

The scuff mark on the bamboo floors that wont come off?  Magic Eraser to the rescue! Seriously, there is nothing this little foam block can't do.  I feel so stupid waiting so long to use this product.  I even heard it cleans the stubborn mildew stains in the shower.  

So before I start sounding like an infomercial, RUN, don't walk, to your local store and pick one of these little suckers up.  Make cleaning fun again! :P

Thursday, March 5, 2009

A GLAMOUR-ous deal!


Glamour Magazine is currently celebrating its 70th birthday this year. (Happy Birthday Glamour!) In turn, they are offering readers a year’s subscription for $1.50 (no… the decimal is in the right place!), since that was the price of the subscription in 1939. This is for a limited time, so if you are interested, click here!