Fun Festive Fleece Wreath!

Hello Again!

I haven't blogged in a loooong time!

Life has been pretty boring I guess but the 

holiday's always bring fun things to share!

We have the tree up and the stockings out,

and I figured that I needed to make a wreath

for the door to match right?!

I made a wreath a couple of months ago

and I have loved it so much and gotten so many 

complements on it that I figured I should 

share it on here :) 

This is the wreath I made for fall.

I loved the colors and it was very fun/easy to make. 

AND instead of hot gluing everything on, I decided

 to pin them on using the really small 

seamstress pins.

 This way I could switch out the colors each season

with out having multiple wreaths or having 

to buy more than one foam wreath form!

Here is a step by step if you want to make one for yourself.

1- Because I used pins I took out all the colors I didn't want.

This time I left the white and took out the rest.

2- Then I cut a BUNCH of 4" fleece circles

(side note, fleece is SUPER cheap and

you only need about a 1/4 max of each color. Score!)

3- Once I cut the different colored circles I

scrunch the center together with my fingers and put a 

pin in the center to hold it.... like so...

4- Then you can place them in the desired spots.

(continue doing this randomly throughout the wreath 

so that the colors are spaced evenly)

5- Once you have the wreath as covered or

as full as you want, you can leave it like that

or you can add flowers like I did!

6-  To make a flower, cut a strip of flannel about

4 - 5 inches wide and 10 - 12 inches long

(the longer the strip, the bigger the flower)

7- Then fold it over and sew 

(or staple if you are lazy like me) 

to secure the bottom.

8- Once it's secure, cut on the folded edge about half way down.

9-  Roll up the strip and voila! 

10- Once you have made your desired amount of flowers,

pin them to your wreath and you're done!

I can't wait to try more color combinations for 

Valentines day, Easter, etc.

Happy Holidays!!

Getaway to the Great North

Me and Mr B planned a fun getaway

a couple of weekends ago "up north".

*Side note.. I think it's funny how the Utahn's 

down south commonly say "we're going up north"

which could be anywhere from Provo to Canada...?

Anyway, we were very excited for our trip

 and it was a great getaway!

We started out having dinner and catching up 

with my good friend Heather and my sister at the 

BYU Creamery!

Sooo good.

Then we took a quick stop at 

Mr B's Tulsa, Oklahoma mission reunion.

I went to one with him while we were still dating

so it was great to see his 

sweet mission president and his wife again!

Then to kick off the night

"pun intended"

we went to the BYU vs USU football game.

YES I know we lost horribly... YES we are still fans

and always will be. :)

We really had a great time!

Football is one of the many reasons 

fall is my favorite season!

We didn't get out of there until very late

so we were excited to get to our hotel!

The next morning we slept in, had a nice breakfast

and got to watch conference on a big comfy bed!

I've never watched conference in a hotel

 before but it was definitely fun to try!

I would recommend it :)

 We were able to go and attend the second session

on Saturday and had such a wonderful time.

I love the feeling of being with so many members, united,

listening to our inspired leaders.

I am so grateful that I was blessed with this true gospel

in my life and for the chance we 

had to be encouraged and renewed.

We love our getaways and the time we get to spend with

each other without any school or work distractions.

Overall we had a great time "Up North"

but Me and Mr B decided that we love our home

"Down South"

Until next time.

Check Out Me and Mr B Etsy Shop!

Along with my sweet baby girl onesies,

I have added some word art to my shop.

Go to 

MeandMrb

to check it out!

Did I Mention my Husband Loves Golf?

Well I should have seen this coming and quite

honestly I'm surprised he didn't think of it sooner.

My husband installed a mini putting golf course in our 

small little apartment backyard. 

I was skeptical at first but this was our before...

so obviously anything was going to be an upgrade. 

(yes that was a bridge for Mr B's RC car...boys will be boys)

After much research and planning...making blue prints and planning...

he started this hard, hot, crazy, project. 

Ty got some special sand and packed that dirt

 for hours in the hot St. George sun.

That is as flat as it gets!

We know because sweet determined Mr B checked it with a level. 

The next step was to add the turf. 

We were so impressed with how realistic this stuff is!

Not only does it look like real grass, 

it feels like real grass between your toes. 

Finally (for now, Ty still wants a bridge and a fountain and plants and....)

The wood chips!

It's too much fun!

We love going out there in the evenings to relax

and enjoy the cooler weather. 

Mr. B went golfing this week and said his chipping

has definitely improved so I guess it was worth it!

As I am writing this post Mr B continues to tell me

"It's not done, don't post it yet!"

So be prepared for updates.

Ruffled Onsies

I finally convinced my self to try something new

and open an ETSY shop!

(Shop name is meandmrb)

I am just starting small and simple but I am excited

to see how it turns out!

These are the cutest onesies and they are perfect

for a quick baby shower gift as well

as an easy way to brighten up your baby girls outfit. 

If you are local, you more than welcome to contact me on 

my blog and buy them through here ($7) instead of going 

through my ETSY shop.

I can also do any color/size you would like :)

Thanks! 

Busy Busy Summer!

Mr. B and I have had a pretty busy summer!

We like it that way but it goes by way too fast! 

Here's the count so far

1- Ty and I were called as secretaries in the

 Special Needs Mutual program for our region. 

We are SO excited to get to know everyone involved

and start activities this coming fall!

2- Mrs. B got her wisdom teeth out.... 

Not the greatest experience but I have heard 

bigger horror stories so no complaining here!

3- Ty bought me golf clubs and we have been a couple of times!

I got my first par the other day and was VERY excited!

4- My Grandpa moved down to live with my parents and

while my family was on vacation in Montana

we were able to spend the weekend playing 

domino's and phase 10, while eating a lot of ice cream.  

It was a fun weekend!

5- We won fireworks from Lin's Grocery!

We had such a good Fourth of July!

6- I got a new job!

I now work at a Loan and Finance company

and I am loving it so far :)

7- I just got back from girls camp.  

We had a blast and I loved getting to know the girls

in our ward better. 

Like I said it has been a busy summer but we have 

made a lot of good memories. 

We still have a month so it's not over yet

and we plan to pack in as much 

fun and golf as we can!

Let's Head to the Greens!

If anyone knows Mr. B very well at all you know that

he LOVES the game of golf! 

Since knowing Ty I have come to love it more and more. 

It definitely tops Hockey, NASCAR, and Boxing, let's just say that ;)

It also beats some of the other hobbies my sweet husband has. 

For example.

After a recent fishing trip that took much longer than expected,

the wives ended up chatting in the truck up on the hill,

while the boys hiked down to fish. 

As you could have guessed, we started talking about

how we don't understand how they think this is fun!

It would have been a much better trip if we had let the boys go and

we had stayed back at the cabin and watched chick flicks and played card games!

When just Ty and I were on our way home I was curious and asked him

what they had been talking about while they were fishing. 

"Nothing really, we were just saying it probably would have been a 

better trip if we had left the whiny girls back at the cabin!"

hahaha so there you go!

Although fishing is not my favorite hobby of Ty's, I do know 

it is important that we have something that we enjoy doing together. 

So, the other day after dinner with my family we decided to walk

off our dinner looking around Dick's. 

Ty was looking for a 60 degree wedge but then

I saw the cutest women's clubs that were 50% off!!

I couldn't resist and it didn't take Ty too much convincing either ;)

Sweet Mr. B gave up buying his new club and got me a set!

So of course for FHE we headed to the driving range!

Ta-Da!

We had so much fun!!

Ty was so patient with me and I am glad we found something that we can enjoy together. 

Even though I am no where close to being let

onto a golf course, we will have fun practicing and spending time together. 

I think it's important to try something new every once in awhile  

and I am so relieved I don't have to go fishing 

to be able to spend time quality time with Ty ;) 

Silly People You Can Go Inside.

The other day I was having a rough time at work.

It was busy and I was frustrated and I wanted a break.

When my lunch time came around I decided to brighten

my mood by swinging by McDonalds and getting a ice cream cone. 

(Yes I agree to some degree that food can make you happy!)

Then I drove the 3 blocks to the St. George Temple to

enjoy my treat and relax.

I rolled the windows down and listened to the radio for awhile 

while I enjoyed the nice weather. 

There were a lot of visitors walking around the grounds.

Cute little families, couples, and people enjoying the grounds all by themselves. 

Some were members, others looked like tourists, 

 but they were all enjoying the beauty 

that the sweet temple brings inside and out.  

Unfortunately my lunch break was coming to an end and as I rounded

the corner I noticed a couple taking pictures of the temple through the fence. 

I watched them for a second and thought how odd that was.

They could see everyone walking around the inside of the grounds

but decided to take a picture through the metal gates. 

I literally said out loud in my empty car, 

"Silly people, you can go inside!"

Now, I'm no photographer, so maybe they were trying to do some 

cool effect with their lens through the gate.

Regardless, something hit me.

Whether you are a member of the LDS church or not

you are welcome to more fully embrace the gospel and receive the

blessing that come from going inside the temple!

Sometimes I take this wonderful blessing for granted. 

The temple is so accessible and the spirit there is so ready with open arms

to warm your heart, teach you a lesson, allow you to serve, and enlighten your mind. 

I took away from this experience two challenges for myself. 

1- Stop being silly and GO to the temple. 

Stop taking for granted the wonderful peace

 that comes from the temple and serve!

2- Share your knowledge and show people that they can go inside!

There are so many wonderful people that are taking pictures

through the gates when they could be enjoying the full beauty within those walls. 

The temple has brought me so much comfort in my life.

Whether it's a break from a rough day at work, 

or the much needed answer to prayer, the spirit that is there has never failed me. 

I know that the Lord put temples on the earth

 to give us this comfort, relief, and to make us happy!

 I also know that he wants us to share the

 beauty of the gospel with others! 

Basic Baby Blanket For Beginners

One of my very best friends is pregnant with a cute little boy. 

I started thinking about gift ideas and although new mommies 

always receive dozens of little blankets,

 I figured another cute one can't hurt right?

I am not the most experienced sewer, so quilts and such

were out of the question.

I started brainstorming and came up with this design. 

I loved how simple and cute this baby blanket 

turned out and wanted to share it with those that are looking

for a basic sewing project!

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I went to Joanns Fabric to look around

and HUZZAH their snuggly flannels were on sale for

$2.50 A YARD!

Yes seriously, two full walls of fabric goodness

ON SALE!

I couldn't decide.

I debated between 5 different patterns.

So simple because the store announcer said they would be closing soon

and  the fact that I LOVED this fabric.

the monsters won. :) 

I chose the monsters fabric first and then found another flannel 

that I felt matched but wasn't too overbearing. 

I got a yard of each and then found some fun red rick-rack for the edges.

(I would suggest getting a rick rack that is no skinnier than 3/4")

Step 1:  If any of the edges are uneven or have words on them,

trim them off without sacrificing too much of the fabric. 

Step 2: Put right sides together like so. 

Step 3: Start pinning the rick rack between the two fabrics.

I played around a little bit, but found that pinning it, 

allowing just a little of the rick rack showing on the outside,

was the perfect amount in order for the rick rack to show fully

once it was flipped inside out. 

Continue pinning down the side about 4 to 5" apart.

When it comes to the corners you have two options.

You can keep the rick rack in one piece and round the corner

and keep pinning, or you can cut the rick rack at each edge

and just make sure the corners match up without 

awkward ends hanging out.

I chose to cut the corners and pin it that way.  

Step 3: When you begin to sew, set your needle so that it is sewing 

directly in the middle of the rick rack. 

Once you have sewn around all the edges 

leave about 8 inches at the end so that you can flip it to right sides out.

Step 4:  This is where it gets a little tricky.

With the help of my mothers talent of explaining over the phone

and the visuals from Pinterest, I learned how

to make an invisible stitch!

The blog positively splendid really helped me out!

Once the hole is stitched up.........

Ta-DA!

Like I said I loved how it turned out and how simple 

the design was.

Flannel is such a great fabric for babies because

it's light weight but sturdy and

is great for swaddling those cuties up tight!

This could easily be a one day project that 

you can whip out last minute.

This is my first real tutorial so if I skipped any major steps 

or was unclear in my descriptions please ask questions!

Thanks!

Anniversary Trip to San Diego!

I can't believe it has been a year already!

Time definitely flies when you're having fun. 

Ty is truly my best friend and we love spending time together.

It doesn't matter how much time we get to laugh and talk it's never enough.   

San Diego was beautiful and we had a fabulous time. 

Be prepared for a picture overload!

This was the the beautiful view from our room! 

It was a little out of the way but our hotel was right on the bay 

so the view was definitely worth it. 

That night we went to Mission Beach.  

It was too cold to get in the water but so relaxing to walk around. 

There was a very fun mini-golf place right next to the beach and we had a blast!

It was probably the nicest mini-golf place we have ever been to.  

AND they had pineapple dole whips just like Disneyland!

On our way out the park was closing so the 

churro guy gave these to us for FREE. Score!

The next morning we went to Balboa park.  

It was gorgeous and such a nice day to walk around. 

they had beautiful buildings, gardens and fountains. 

After Balboa Park we went to Old Town

and visited the Mormon Battalion visitors center.

The church does an amazing job of making high quality

tours for everyone to visit and learn.  

This was an interactive tour which included the opportunity for Ty to get dressed up :) 

He is a very cute solider. 

This is the view from the back of our hotel.

There was a little shack that you could rent kayaks from

so Ty and I took one out. 

A little past the harbor there was a little beach to sit and watch.  

Such a fun activity to do together! 

Lastly we went and visited the San Diego Temple. 

Gorgeous!! My goodness this place can take your breath away. 

It was so wonderful to be there and walk around with Ty. 

I truly know that the Lord's plan of happiness includes 

a temple marriage.

Being married has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

No one else has made me feel more loved and protected.

Our marriage has encouraged me to become a better person.

I'm more selfless and more aware of what it means to truly

accept and defend someone, no matter what. 

I am so in love with my Mr. B and grateful everyday that he chose me forever. 

Quick Monogram Craft

Welcome to the new blog!

I have been goofing around with a new design 

and have learned a lot of new fun tricks.

Little by little I have been decorating our little apartment but I haven't 

done anything for our bedroom....until now!

I saw this post on Pinterest

http://weeklyhabit.blogspot.com/2014/01/bedroom-mini-makeover.html

I loved the idea and thought it was soo cute!

I took the idea and kind of ran with it. 

This was so cheap and took me about an hour!

I am such a sucker for Dollarstore frames.  

Obviously these aren't as big and thick and fancy as the one on Pinterest

but it worked for me and three bucks later I was done :)

I got the letters at Michaels with a 50% off coupon whoop whoop. 

I found the fun striped paper at Michaels as well. 

Once I painted the frames and the letters I popped the paper in the frames 

and hot glued the letters to the glass of the frames. 

(Make sure you really hot glue them good.... the A fell off in the middle of

the night and scared me to death!!) 

There you go!

Quick easy and cheap decor. 

The Sweetest Mistake

Since school has started, Me and Mr. B have been VERY busy!

My sweet Ty is working two jobs and going to school full time and continues

to be be happy and make me laugh everyday!

He is such a hard worker, I am so grateful for him!

I am still working full time and taking two classes through Utah State. 

I have been very overwhelmed! 

I don't know what I was thinking when I thought getting a bachelors degree

while working full time would be a sinch....

haha I think I decided I wanted a trade-school version

instead of an actual degree. 

Wouldn't be so much easier to be hired for a job and to learn as you go? 

haha maybe that's not such a great idea but its sounding pretty good. 

All of this craziness has worn us down pretty good.

This past week was especially full of tests, meetings, and homework so I

was delighted when I came to work on Friday morning and received these!!

This was the following conversation...

ME: "You make me wanna cry! I love you so much sweetheart.  

What an amazing husband you are!"

TY: "I love you too.  Why do I make you wanna cry?"

ME: "Because you are so sweet! I am so grateful for you!"

TY: "You are cute. I love you so much"

(at this point Ty was thinking "...she must have woken up on the RIGHT side of the bed.)

ME: " You are too babe! What an wonderful surprise!

You can have whatever you wanted ;) haha you're amazing!"

TY: "What do you mean surprise?"

ME: "The flowers this morning! haha I was very surprised, you're the best."

TY: "Do the flowers say they are from me?"

ME: "Yeah... haha was it not supposed to?"

TY: " ...Did it have a letter with it?"

At this point I was very confused and decided to called him. 

I read the little letter attached to the flowers and it said

"Delivery date 02/14/2014"

haha they delivered it TWO weeks early!!

We were both dying!

He called the flower shop and they said that would give us 

more flowers on the correct date. 

This was one of the best mistakes ever :)

Friday was so overwhelming and those flowers made everything better!

Balancing our work, school schedules, as well as our life together has

been a challenge but we have found time to smile about the small things. 

Ty and I took a break from homework the other day 

to go to a DSU basketball game and had a great time relaxing 

and enjoying time togetether. 

No matter how busy our lives get it's the sweet simple things 

(sometimes mistakes)

that keep us smiling.