Goodbyes suck....

The last couple of months have been crazy for us. We found out my brother in law was hospitalized  and a couple days after that we found out my F.I.L. had cancer. At times like these when we can't be close to family I dislike military life. I know it's life and I am grateful for everything the military has given us. But after we found out my F.I.L. 's cancer was already stage 4 and we had to fly to Cali it was insane. All the calls we had to make to the red cross and the hospital just so the hubby could get approval to leave. All I had to do was call work and tell them I was going to be gone for about 2 weeks. But thank god they approved his leave and even though we did not get to see him conscious we were there. We flew to Cali on  May 8th and he passed away May 11th. 

I know things like this happen everyday. People get sick and they die. But it's so freaking hard. After the funeral things calmed down a bit. But the funeral was so emotional for us. I cant handle change very well so a death to me is hella hard. We finally flew back to WA last saturday and we are slowly trying to get back to our routines. We have our hard days..monkey boy is having a hard time at daycare. He cries and holds me tight when I try to leave him. The hubby has his moments. We are fine at home but maybe because its our safe zone. I know we need time and only time will tell.

                                            R.I.P.  Mauricio Alonso

Vinyl Spice Jars

I recently bought a Silhouette SD...and I totally love it! I decided to try the frosted glass vinyl. So I bought some spice jars at Ikea and got to work.

I cut out about 15 names of spices and herbs using my silhouette. I cut out the word Cloves.

I took out the extra vinyl only leaving the letters.

I cut out some heat transfer paper. I placed it over my letters and rubbed for a couple of seconds.

I peeled off the letters and placed them over the spice jar, and rubbed some more.

I peeled off the transfer paper and there you go. Some are a little crooked but they get the job done. Hope you guys like them. I am still getting used to my silhouette but I can not wait to do more things around the house.

Easter wreath

All you need is:

• a grapevine wreath
• a bag of easter eggs
• white spray paint
• pink,green,purple and yellow paint
• glue gun
• moss

Spray paint the eggs. After they dry paint them with pastel colors to go with the easter theme. With the glue gun, glue the moss to the wreath. Then the eggs to the wreath.

I am finally done with this wreath. I am really happy with it. Ignore the fact that it looks slanted. It was too cold outside, so I took the picture from the hallway.

So far so bueno

Our trip to Cali this past January was really good. Just what we needed. Coming back to the real world is something else. Its definitely not a bad thing just really hectic. I have not been able to accomplish much of my goals for this year. But its not too late.

1. Live a healthier lifestyle.

• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Eat out on weekends only.
• Make my own lunches.
• Work out at least 3xwk

2. Craft more.

• Finish easter wreath by this saturday 3/5
• chalk pots
• boys tool belt
• I heart my state shirt
• menu board
• plastic bag holder
• vinyl spice jars

3.Read more.Read a book a week.

• water for elephants
• eat,pray,love
• winter garden
• the help

4. Decluter.

• week 1 -office
• week 2-kitchen
• week 3 & 4 bathroom and other rooms

My goal is to live a healthier lifestyle and just be myself. To feel more comfortable in my own skin. So here goes for the rest of 2011.

Hello 2011, Goodbye 2010

I cant believe Christmas is only 13 days away. This year was challenging. Getting used to Hernan being home all the time and doing his own thing has not been easy. When he was on sea duty, any day he was home was precious. It would just be us three. He never wanted to hang out with any one else he didn't know. Yes I have always been more outspoken but Im still shy with people I dont know. But as long as they were his friends I always tried. Maybe I just have to get out there and make new friends and get a hobby. 2011 you will be my year to try new things and for our marriage to be stronger than ever maybe even add another munchkin to the bunch :)