Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Just make sure you roll up your car windows.

I think God decided I needed to slow down a little this week, because I was forced to take a sick day on  Monday and now I have a snow day for the afternoon and maybe tomorrow! I'm not objecting, I needed some time at home to pull things together (I haven't even gotten to hanging pictures yet).

Just make sure you are smart so that this does not happen to you (no I did not take this photo!)...



Thankfully I have a lot of work for the Museum that I can do right here at home, lounging in my sweatpants and slippers. Have you seen the Facebook or Twitter page? I spend a lot of time managing these and keeping content up to date. I'm also working on digital and print newsletters, as well as a short video to promote our new exhibit opening in March.

My dad has been in and out of the hospital for several weeks while the doctors try and figure out how to fight the bacteria in his bile duct. My family could really use some extra prayers right now as he keeps fighting to get well and the doctors keep trying new drug combinations.

DIY posts coming soon on how I'm decorating my bedroom as a renter.

Please, tell me how you are spending your snow day (if you're lucky enough to get one)!

Monday, February 11, 2013

When You're 22: Vintage shopping and BBQ!

Happy February!

Raymond and I had a great weekend, except that my dad was readmitted to the hospital yesterday. Hopefully we're on our way to figuring out what the reoccurring problem is and how to deal with it, but it sure is a painful process! Thankfully St. Francis is wonderful and even have a couch for guests to stay overnight with my Dad. We're so thankful for wonderful nurses and doctors that take care of him! What we are asking for now is prayer -- prayer for his health and wisdom for the doctors so that they can come up with a treatment plan that will be best for him.

Earlier in the weekend Raymond, our friend Kayla, and I had the chance to visit Allison who recently moved to Kansas City. It was a delight to see her and her new apartment (very modern chic). She also lives in a charming part of the city, full of young people and things to do!

Here we are reunited :)


We had all day Saturday to explore KC and walk through tons of vintage boutique shops. LOVE! I'm finally getting settled into my new place and I had a blast looking through the shops and getting decorating ideas. I always keep my eye out for a great bargain!

Of course before we left we had to get some Oklahoma Joes BBQ. Irresistible!

I'm in the process of decorating, so expect some DIY posts soon! I'm all over Pinterest and decorating on the cheap. I mean, who isn't?


Saturday, February 02, 2013

Day complete success!

I've moved! I'm now the proud renter of my own beautiful duplex and finally been able to find a lot of things that were in boxes for six months.

Unpacking has been a slow process but something that has to be done. I look forward to the day I open the last box, because that's when I can start thinking about decorating and hanging things on the walls. THAT'S when the space will really start to feel like my own, BUT I did buy kitchen chairs today. That was exciting!

My dad was in the hospital the past few days with an infection but finally was able to go home tonight. I'm glad he is now in his own bed (I really hate to see him in the hospital).

Today was also my niece's first birthday. She's a groundhog baby and my sister threw her a lady bug themed party. She ate all the cake she was given to smash up! We love that little girl so much, she's brought so much joy into our lives within the last year.

Slowly things are falling into place. I'm getting settled in my new place, getting used to work and classes and figuring out a way to get everything done (but still see my family). I can't wait for graduation in May when I have a little extra time every week.

We've also started auditions for our final spring musical production at Newman University. I hope you plan to come see the show the last weekend of April, because it's going to be a great one. There is a lot of fantastic music planned and an interesting plot line.

Also, we sang for the reopening of the Cathedral this morning. It's a beautiful space and the choir sounded fantastic (I always love to sing with a symphony orchestra). If you're in Wichita you should check it out!

This is my mom and baby Peyton. She are that entire cake!



Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Just make sure you roll up your car windows.

I think God decided I needed to slow down a little this week, because I was forced to take a sick day on  Monday and now I have a snow day for the afternoon and maybe tomorrow! I'm not objecting, I needed some time at home to pull things together (I haven't even gotten to hanging pictures yet).

Just make sure you are smart so that this does not happen to you (no I did not take this photo!)...



Thankfully I have a lot of work for the Museum that I can do right here at home, lounging in my sweatpants and slippers. Have you seen the Facebook or Twitter page? I spend a lot of time managing these and keeping content up to date. I'm also working on digital and print newsletters, as well as a short video to promote our new exhibit opening in March.

My dad has been in and out of the hospital for several weeks while the doctors try and figure out how to fight the bacteria in his bile duct. My family could really use some extra prayers right now as he keeps fighting to get well and the doctors keep trying new drug combinations.

DIY posts coming soon on how I'm decorating my bedroom as a renter.

Please, tell me how you are spending your snow day (if you're lucky enough to get one)!

Monday, February 11, 2013

When You're 22: Vintage shopping and BBQ!

Happy February!

Raymond and I had a great weekend, except that my dad was readmitted to the hospital yesterday. Hopefully we're on our way to figuring out what the reoccurring problem is and how to deal with it, but it sure is a painful process! Thankfully St. Francis is wonderful and even have a couch for guests to stay overnight with my Dad. We're so thankful for wonderful nurses and doctors that take care of him! What we are asking for now is prayer -- prayer for his health and wisdom for the doctors so that they can come up with a treatment plan that will be best for him.

Earlier in the weekend Raymond, our friend Kayla, and I had the chance to visit Allison who recently moved to Kansas City. It was a delight to see her and her new apartment (very modern chic). She also lives in a charming part of the city, full of young people and things to do!

Here we are reunited :)


We had all day Saturday to explore KC and walk through tons of vintage boutique shops. LOVE! I'm finally getting settled into my new place and I had a blast looking through the shops and getting decorating ideas. I always keep my eye out for a great bargain!

Of course before we left we had to get some Oklahoma Joes BBQ. Irresistible!

I'm in the process of decorating, so expect some DIY posts soon! I'm all over Pinterest and decorating on the cheap. I mean, who isn't?


Saturday, February 02, 2013

Day complete success!

I've moved! I'm now the proud renter of my own beautiful duplex and finally been able to find a lot of things that were in boxes for six months.

Unpacking has been a slow process but something that has to be done. I look forward to the day I open the last box, because that's when I can start thinking about decorating and hanging things on the walls. THAT'S when the space will really start to feel like my own, BUT I did buy kitchen chairs today. That was exciting!

My dad was in the hospital the past few days with an infection but finally was able to go home tonight. I'm glad he is now in his own bed (I really hate to see him in the hospital).

Today was also my niece's first birthday. She's a groundhog baby and my sister threw her a lady bug themed party. She ate all the cake she was given to smash up! We love that little girl so much, she's brought so much joy into our lives within the last year.

Slowly things are falling into place. I'm getting settled in my new place, getting used to work and classes and figuring out a way to get everything done (but still see my family). I can't wait for graduation in May when I have a little extra time every week.

We've also started auditions for our final spring musical production at Newman University. I hope you plan to come see the show the last weekend of April, because it's going to be a great one. There is a lot of fantastic music planned and an interesting plot line.

Also, we sang for the reopening of the Cathedral this morning. It's a beautiful space and the choir sounded fantastic (I always love to sing with a symphony orchestra). If you're in Wichita you should check it out!

This is my mom and baby Peyton. She are that entire cake!