A SNEAK PEEK.......

Sooooo... here is a little sneak peek at my letters!! I will do a pic of each one later on and will definitely show you when I put them up on the wall.. but I was just SOOOO excited to show you that I had finished finding and decorating all the letters!!! Thanks for everyone who helped me on this project!!!!

WOO HOO!! This was sooo much fun!!

Amy

Reflecting over 2011...

Wow, hard to believe another year has gone by! I can barely believe it. I must say 2011 was a year of ups and downs. I have been happier at times than I have ever been before, and more devastated and sad than I have ever been before. I feel like I have grown as a person because of all of these experiences and I just have to keep trusting every day that "All things work out for good to those to love God....". I want to share some of my happier moments with you all of 2011:

1. Obviously.... OUR BABY BOY!!! :)  We are so excited for this little man to join us!
2. We were able to move into a much bigger house in a nice neighborhood near my parents house. We love all of the space and are looking forward to the spring/summer to do more outside projects.
3. I had my official 1 year anniversary working at Seattle Children's Hospital. I love my job and my co-workers. I have gotten to travel to Wyoming and different parts of Washington.
4. Orlando and I got to go to Sedona AZ last March for our 1-year anniversary. So fun!
5. Orlando graduated from SCC as an x-ray technologist and now he has a full time job working for Rockwood Clinic out north, as well as a supplemental position with Holy Family Hospital-Inland Imaging! (yes he is a work-a-holic!!) We had a big graduation party with over 100 people who stopped in to congradulate him!
6. I have strengthened my relationship with many of my friends this past year...
7. Last but definitely NOT least.....I have fallen more in love with my husband every day this past year. He has been there for me during the loss of our first child, during the severe sickness in the beginning pregnancy of my little Levi, through the daily normal activities...We have grown to know each other so much more, and enjoy all the moments we have together. We have only been married a little more than 1 1/2 years, but I cant believe how much we have grown together. He has helped me strengthen my relationship with the Lord during this year and has made me happier than anyone ever could. I am so thankful for my husband, and I am looking forward to seeing him become a daddy this coming year. I know he will be a wonderful father :)

There are so many other things I know I am missing, but these are a few off the top of my head...

Happy New Year everyone!! I am thankful to have you in my life!

Love, Amy

Our California Trip

We had a really nice time down in California visiting the family :) Busy and exhausting but really fun.

 This is a picture of Rafael (Orlando's Dad) stirring a HUGE pot of Pozole.... YUMMY!

A christmas present for Levi :) We got so many adorable new clothes for him!

Orlando and I with my nieces (Evelyn, Jessica & Monique) Aren't they cute?

 A few family members sitting outside eating Christmas dinner. (I really mean it when I say a few. Half of them were not even there yet, and the rest were sitting at the big table inside)

 One of my Tias (aunts) passing out Christmas present to the little kiddos :)

 I have so many more pictures, but just wanted to share a few. Enjoy!

Letter Update

Hi Everyone,

It has been awhile since I posted anything, sorry. Been so busy with the holidays etc. We just got back from visiting Orlando's family in California. I will post pics later one of our trip.

In terms of letters, we are doing pretty good! My friend Debbie found  B, D, R, & W for me!!

I have decided to buy the rest of the letters (ONES IN RED) at Joann's or Michaels this week so I can start painting them. So nobody worry about searching anymore. THANK YOU everyone for all your help in this project! I could not have done it without you.

Can't wait to get them painted and decorated! Will definitely show you all pictures!

More posts coming soon.....

Love, Amy

Letter Update...

We are doing remarkably well on the letter search. There are just a few more to find. If I don't find them in the next 2 months, I will just buy them at Joanne's or Michaels. I would much rather find them at a thrift store, but at least I have a back-up plan :)

Oh where, oh where are the following letters??

B   D   I   J   K   R   T   U   W   Z

We will find you!!

Amy

Winter Wreath Makeover

With winter just around the corner, I decided I better start making something for my front door. My fall  "shoes off" sign is cute, but it soon will need to be taken down and put in the "fall decor" bin :) I found this old Christmas wreath at the thrift store for $3.

I then took off all of the old musty Santa decor and the actual wreath part looked in pretty good shape.

I then decided to make this a "use what I have" craft. I found some blue ribbon and snowflakes that I had bought last year. I think it turned out pretty nice :) And it was really fun to make. It was my first wreath that I have ever made. I am inspired to make one for every season :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Amy

Some fun Cards :)

Had some fun making cards this weekend :)

Amy