Homemade bowls, shot guns, and diy

As exciting as it may have been, I won't recap my entire last year. I will, however, share some highlights from the last few months.

Like over 10 million others around the world I have been addicted to Pinterest. I am, however, a pretty picky pinner. Or at least I would like to consider myself picky. I am a big fan of the "like" button because I can still bookmark the post without it actually being re-posted to my boards. Anyway, if you aren't on Pinterest, please, do yourself a favor and get on it! I have found so many fun things I am planning to make from that site. It has also turned me on to several great blogs. I will hopefully share some pictures of future projects that WILL be getting done. Haha..that was motivation for myself.

Bowls, Bowls, Bowls

I did a story at work recently on a worth-while fundraiser for the local food banks in northeast Iowa. Empty Bowls is an annual event where people pay $20 and get to pick out their very own handmade bowl. There are several different kinds of homemade soups and breads along with some live music. This was the first year I went to the event and I'm sure I'll be back. The amount of bowls to choose from was ridiculous. I had such a hard time committing. Not only did I get to have a bowl, and enjoy some great food, but I also helped a great cause. Oh, and I had a lovely friend accompany me and we made the day of it. So fun!

Don't you love my outfit? lol. It was cold so I borrowed a jacket.  Matches my skirt so well.

I didn't get to go home for Easter this year, as like the last 2 years. But no worries, as my adopted families here took care of me. I spent the afternoon eating lunch with Bob and Judy Rothlisberger and their daughter Kelly and her husband Chris. I just love this family! They are just the right mix of class and redneck. lol. What better way to celebrate Christ's resurrection  than to shoot clay pigeons? It was a super windy day, but I managed to hit one! (out of like 12, lol.) After a fun time with the Rothlisbergers I was welcomed for dinner by the Butikofers, Jensens, and Bensons. I am so blessed to have "homes away from home" where people invite me in for their own holiday celebrations. Not to mention the food was fantastic! Thanks everyone for making my Easter a great one.

What I'm loving this week....
• Finding time to read for fun
• Planning to spend time celebrating my sister's 21st birthday (stay tuned for a post about the big night!)
• Finding some great new recipes in cookbooks I already had! (mini carrot cakes and mexican cheese guacamole bites! Yum! )

I'm back! For reals. Promise.

Hello world!

Wow! It has been WAY too long since I contributed to the blogging world. While I'm still just as busy as ever, I am going to get back into the habit of blogging. Promise!
I recently celebrated my 25th birthday in March and quickly realized there are some things I want to accomplish in the next year. I've detailed most of my ideas in my journal and will enlighten you all in the coming weeks of what I'll be attempting to do this year. Hopefully I can also share my experiences as I fulfill the goals. I wouldn't be opposed to a little encouragement either.
Since it is almost midnight and I've got lots of things on my agenda for tomorrow, I bid thee goodnight.

As always, here is what is getting me through the week:
1. Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest. Just loving all the inspiration. Makes me wanna complete my own projects!
2. Tentatively planning the third annual St. Louis Cardinals game weekend for this summer with my old college roommates.
3. Jenny and Tyler music. They seriously have got me hooked. Have a listen!