More Soap

I have posted about homemade laundry soap before, but this time I made powder instead of liquid.

*First, I grated one bar of Fels Naptha.

*Then, I blended the grated Fels Naptha as small as I could.

*Added one cup of Borax.

*Added one cup of Washing Soda.

Voilà! That easy!

Catching Up

I am so sorry to all those who read my blog for not keeping up with my posts. I decided this year to start every day with reading the bible and exercising instead of blogging. At the end of the day, if I had any time left over, I would try to write a post. However, I just did not expect this year to be so busy. First, Brett and I decided to go to Italy, which is very exciting. We were planing every detail. I even started learning Italian. Then ,out of the blue, we found our dream home. Everything has been working out so perfectly with it, but now we may not be going to Italy.
Next week, we leave for a ten day trip in Arkansas. Brett has only been in my home town for 48 hours. I can't wait for him to really see where I grew up. We will be returning for both of our birthdays, kittens being born, and the closing of our house. This year has been so wonderful in every way, it just hasn't worked out for me to blog as much. I really hope to blog again with any time I have to spare.

Ouray

We went to Ouray to go through art galleries and the shops on Main Street. We had a blast and found lots of inspiration for art. Brett thinks I could paint so I am going to give it a try. Met a shop owner that was originally from Arkansas. That's my homeland! You would be surprised how many people I meet here in Colorado that are also from Arkansas. Brett took some pictures of the mountains and we rounded out the day soaking in the hot springs. What a wonderful day I got to spend with the love of my life!

My husband took this! You can see the little town in the valley. I love Ouray.

Better Late

Mother, I know you wanted to see what all I got for Christmas and this is very late. I am sorry I have not posted in a month. The holidays were very crazy and then I took a brake for two weeks. I'm back now though. 

First, this nice little jacket.

 I love this quirky clock.

Ok, so I'm a closet gamer. This had something to do with my lack of blogging this month. I did beat the game in a few days.

I think this is my favorite gift. It is 216 neodymium ball bearings that I can make into anything.  

Tiny Bible

A replacement for my favorite dress that I lost on a trip.

Sorry the shirt is wrinkled. Brett made this for me. It says in small print, "We will not be held responsible for any dangers that will probably come your way." Inspired by The Office.

This is a book explaining creative ways to build shacks and forts from scrap materials. 

It was a lovely Christmas!

One Year Gifts

Brett got me lovely flowers and made me a three-dimensional card to celebrate our one year. I waited a little late to take pictures of the flowers, so they were beginning to wilt. However, they are still beautiful and look like a living watercolor. The card says, 

'Already a year? Can this really be?

For the girl who I love, Has been married to me

Our life is together, and rarely apart

Away from you, is a void in my heart

I love you this day, until the next life

Savannah, I'm so thankful to call you my wife.'

And I gave him...

Each card has something written on it that I love about my husband.

(Inspired by Pinterest.)

One Year

Today marks the one year anniversary of my marriage to Brett. It has been a very blessed year and I have loved every moment by his side. I, without a doubt, know that God made us specifically for each other. I love him so much and hope we have a long life together.

 

 

Widows Dinner

At church , we have a dinner for the widows and widowers for Christmas. It is put on by our young people and the young married couples. We have it restaurant style. The youth kids were the waiters, taking their orders and bringing them whatever they needed while the rest of us made their plates. It was followed by caroling. I love being around these people. I take away wonderful memories every time. (Sorry I don't have better pictures. I snapped just a few when people were coming in then got too busy and forgot.)