When I moved to Oklahoma almost three months ago I had a long list of things I wanted to accomplish, some of which were craft projects! I figured since I would have all of this time on my hands I would be able to get a whole lot done! I was going to completely catch up on my scrapbooking, do lots of cooking/baking, make a few home decor items, create a recipe box for my mom, knit a blanket, read a lot of books and the list goes on and on! Sometimes I think that I work better under pressure or a time constraint, I just kept telling myself I have all the time in the world to get things done...well we are down to just over two weeks left here! I have a lot of things I didn't accomplish but many things that I did finish! Take a look at what kept me busy for the last two and a half months!
1. Knitting! It had been a while since I had picked up my knitting needles so I was anxious to start a new project! While here in Oklahoma I decided to make a blanket! I was very excited, because in the past I have only made scarves. The blanket is still a work in progress, but it is slowly coming along and I think its going to be very very cute!
2. Reading! I have always loved to read but while living in Alaska me and a friend read a whole lot of books and I just haven't stopped since! I enjoy reading all kinds of books but I do love historical fiction and fictional romance!
3. Scrapbooking! Anyone who knows me knows that I love love love scrapbooking! It is my number one hobby and I just can't get enough of it! I also get the pleasure of working in a scrapbook store which is so so so much fun! So far I have accomplished 15 layouts here in OK City! Not bad!
4. Cooking! One thing I did not take into consideration when I moved here and had large aspirations of cooking and baking was that I wouldn't have all of my "stuff"! I miss my Kitchen Aid, my good cookie sheets, all of my kitchen gadgets! I did manage to make a few delicious meals here including manicotti and I did make my first loaf of garlic cheese bread...both were delicious!
5. Crafting! I didn't create a whole lot of home decor/craft items here because I was worried about having enough space in our little Honda Civic to bring everything home! One thing I did make here is an adorable recipe box! I love it and I think its super cute! This particular one I made for my mom...I think she is really going to love it!
Let the countdown begin....we will be driving home, back to Utah on Tuesday April 14th!!! We are both very excited to be back home surrounded by friends and family!
3 comments:
wow, I am impressed with your knitting, I have tired and well I just plain can't do it!! I am glad you are coming back soon!
In reading your blog I see you like BBQ. For the BEST bbq in Oklahoma try Knotty Pine in Sand Springs Oklahoma. They also have the best cole slaw around.
Your first tornado will NOT be your last I am sorry to say. However, you will get used to them and as long as you keep your head down you will be safe.
BTW welcome to OK!
I LOVE the blanket Holly!! You are so awesome! and to think I thought you slept in all day?! HAHA j/k I can say that cause I know that's the opposite of what you do. I am SO glad you're doing so well and are happy. COME HOME!!
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