apple hill

we finally get to go to apple hill! i'm pretty excited because i've never been there.   it's one of the things i've been deprived of as a child.  i don't really know what to expect.  i hear it's rather large and full of apples =o).  we might leave hailey with the grandparents, which will be super nice to spend this time away with the hubby and some friends.  but we will see.  i can't wait!

harder*hands

in 2006, harder*hands was born.  during christmas '06, dave learned to crochet beanies and scarves.  i soon followed in his footsteps.  it's a pretty neat hobby.  you sure do learn a lot of patience, that's for sure! some of our products can be seen on various people from time to time. anyway, over the years we've gotten a bit more creative with our creations and have expanded into other crafting areas.  

shown below are a few samples of our other creations-wine glass jewelry, or

 better known as "glass slippers," crafted by yours truly.  enjoy!

 

 

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it has almost been a week of healthly eating at the harder household.  the hubby and i are getting into the swing of things.  no real complaints about the food selection.  let's keep up the good work, mr. harder.

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it's snowing in carson pretty good right now.  i guess it's time to take the swamp cooler out of the window,  turn on the heater, and cuddle up with a warm blanket and some of dave's famous chai tea.  mmm...

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i've been selling things on craigslist like a champion.  i'm pretty stoked about our sales.  were haven't sold any big ticket items, but it's really nice to get all of the furniture and what not we aren't using out of the house.

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i have the painting itch.  i can't wait to put some new color on our walls!  we have only changed 2.5 rooms since we bought the house 3.5 years ago.  yikes.  it's time for some change around here.

on the road to emmaus.. i mean healthy eating

you thought i was going to break into song didn't you?  haha

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so the hubby and i are making a conscious decision to bring healthy food into our lives.  not that we have never eaten healthy before, but i don't think pasta every day, afternoon, and night is really all that good for you. =o).  menu planning and buying only what we need for the week(s) is our plan so far. i'm interested to see the economic effect it has on our budget whether it's good or bad.  

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i wrote in an earlier post about all the movies that i've been watching, both dvd and vhs.  i've noticed in about 99% of the movies that have been watched in our home have a connection to another movie that has been watched in the last 2.5 weeks or so.  similarities include but are not limited to main characters, supporting characters, one liners, songs, ect.  

freaky.

ocd

since not having cable, i've been watching shows that i normally wouldn't get anyway, on the handy dandy internet.  internet tv is awesome (speaking like kevin from the office).  i've been really getting into home decorating shows, like everyone other woman on the face of the e-arth.  i've always liked them, but never could watch them.  anyway, i like to be creative and see what i can do with next to nothing, and since watching these shows, my house is a wreck, my husband is going crazy, and i'm getting a killer work out moving everything, including the kitchen sink (not literally) in every different place imaginable.  will i stop this insanity?  probably not.  what can i say?  maybe i'm just ocd.

will it rain today?

famous lyrics from dave matthews band.

it's cloudy in carson.  rain cloudy.   i hope it rains today.

a life with out cable

we officially don't have cable anymore.  well...if you don't count the staticy cbs and abc channels.  it's different without t.v.  life is sure less noisy, more creative, and still.  i kind of like it.

i've been watching more movies lately, and have wiped off the dust of some vhs' as well.  

the hubby and i made s'mores last night.  mmm, those are good.  i mentioned that it would be cool to sit in front of a fire.  unfortunately, we don't have a fire place, plus it's still a bit too warm for one.  anyway, i turned to technology to help me with this one.  i watched a yule log fire on you tube while eating my s'mores.  dave thought it was boring, but i enjoyed it. haha...

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i actually sold something on craig's list.  after many weeks of our stuff on there, someone finally said they wanted something.  heck yes!  i am proud.