Just another Sunday drive -

We decided to go on a little road trip today - we left home at noon heading west to Twin. When we get to Twin we see this sign...Hmmm, I wonder how far Sun Valley is from here?
We turn left and head into town. We didn't do anything, just drove around looking at stuff. We kept going...45 min later we were in Jackpot, NV - if anyone ever asks you to go to Jackpot, Just. Say. No. the only thing there is like 5 casinos and 1 gas station.

Turned around heading back to Twin. Stopped for lunch. Then headed North 1 hr to Sun Valley.

Sun Valley! It is very pretty - like a smaller Jackson Hole, WY.

We got back home at 10p. It was an unexpected trip today, but fun - going places we have never been and seeing things we have never seen.

My baby boys 3rd birthday

I haven't felt like making a cake this year. I wanted something different. I ordered 3 dozen donuts from a local grocery store - there are no donut shops in town - (waaaaaaaaay to many - I figured everyone would have 2, but I also didn't know how big the donuts would be). I made grandmothers icing to use as glue, so I could stack the donuts & add sprinkles.

This is the finished creation. Why haven't I thought of this in the past?

Such an easy way to have a 'cake' at a kids birthday party. Don't really need a plate - just pick it up and eat it.

3 dozen donuts $15.00 - Cheaper than ordering a cake.

Done!

The FINISHED dresser *BIG Smile*

*we probably spent $15 in supplies - wood for shelf and paint.

Dumpster chair -

Out junking on another day, hubby and I came across a dumpster at a restaurant that had closed. In the dumpster was a pretty solid wood chair.
It has been months since we found the chair, I have been meaning to paint it, but never got around to it. Until yesterday - it too is now turquoise.

Roadside find -

Out junking this past Saturday and saw this by the road. It is missing 1 drawer...no matter.

Spent yesterday sanding and priming.

Today, I painted it a turquoise color. Went to the store, but could not find the color I wanted - came home and mixed colors that I already had.

Went to JoAnn's and got this nice piece of lace-ish stuff. It has a organic (leaf) pattern to it.

Here I am spraying on white paint. I had sprayed on purple and white, but it looked really BAD. I repainted the turquoise and then put the fabric back down and then painted again - White.

The pattern did not take 100%, but if you want, you can say that it has a worn look to it.

Kinda is a Tiffany box color (turquoise and white).

Here is the completed piece minus the top shelf (making the top 2 drawers into a shelf).

Stress & the Band

I belong to a support group on facebook. Many of ladies have said that stress can affect the band. I didn't know what they were talking about til I had my first fill (4 days ago).

When stressed the band feels tight. It isn't painful, but it sure doesn't feel good either.
When do I get stressed? When Hoss and Sprout don't listen, scream and yell, etc......
Also, when I get annoyed and yell back (I know I shouldn't, but I do) - I am going to have to work on that, because I do not enjoy the feeling.

Stress is a problem, because: 1) it doesn't feel good and 2) because (in some cases) it can make food going down a problem.

If I get into a full blown laugh attack I can feel it then too.

*Waterfall*