Thankful

I always get very sentimental this time of year.  I really take in all that God has given me, blessed me with, the trials I have been put through, how I have grown through each one and how life just seems to get better and better.  Thanksgiving use to be just a holiday I had to get through before I could decorate for Christmas, but nine years ago that changed.  Nine years ago I married the most amazing man that exists.  Don't argue with me, it's my day and I can say that if I want :)  We didn't get married on Thanksgiving but we did decorate the church Thanksgiving evening.  Our meal to the workers was Thanksgiving dinner, go figure.  I think that was the first Thanksgiving where I realized how blessed I truly was. 

I remember the day as if it was yesterday.  We saw each other for the first time right before pictures started.  My father walked me down the aisle in the empty church auditorium as my future husband watched.  Just as if it was the real deal.  We both cried, happy tears of course, and just held each other.  I was so thankful for the man that God had saved just for me, for the man who would become the most amazing father, for the man that would do anything for me and I for him, the man who served God and would lead his family to do the same. 

When I was walked down the aisle to finally take this man as my husband, there were no tears, no fears, no jitters (except for the ones I got once I saw how many people were watching us) there was just joy and happiness.

What an amazing 9 years it has been!  Four amazing children, a beautiful house and a love that has grown deeper and more sincere than the day I married that man.  I never thought I could love him more than that day, but he has become so much more, we have become so much more together.  Those trials have helped us respect each other more and in the end see the deeper side of love.  Love is not a feeling, it is a choice.  Fortunately, Dave has made that choice very easy for me. 

I LOVE YOU!!!!  Happy Anniversary to the love of my life!

LET THE CRAFTING BEGIN!

I have been SUPER busy getting some items ready for Christmas presents.  I love making Christmas presents and I love putting my time into making it special for each person I am giving it to.  My list this year is huge.  Seriously folks, I think I might have to work on it every free moment I have and I'm thinking I still might not get done.  I have gotten two done already.  I've completed a kitchen aid mixer cover, made my own pattern and everything, and last night I just completed a little personalized recipe box to go with my daughters EASY BAKE OVEN!!!!  I'm really excited for that one, can you tell???? 
I'm hoping to get a new camera on black Friday and then will definitely post pics and let you know how I did them.  Warning:  I am no seamstress, so my way of sewing is certainly not the easiest and probably not the recommended way.  But what can I say?  I gotta do what I gotta do. 
So, only 2 maybe 3 retro robots, duvet covers and personalized pillow shams, personalized pillows, toaster cover, Bible carrier and I still need to figure out a wedding gift to make......Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!  As soon as my NEW CRICUT comes!!!!!!!!!  I will be ready to do some major crafting.  I had better first make a "Do not Disturb" sign to hang on the door :) 
Not sure if I will have time to blog before Thanksgiving, so Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Project Update

The warm weather has finally left and the fireplace has been going like crazy.  We are very blessed to have a gas fireplace that turns on with the push of a button, and a wood burning fireplace and since my husband taught me how to start the wood burning fireplace and even gave me permission to use it whenever I want, I have taken full advantage of the opportunity.
The advent calendar is on hold while I work on some Christmas presents.  I've tossed some ideas around in my head and thought that felt would be easier to do and also to store, but the fabric store only had two shades of green.  Neon bright or really dark.  So, I have decided to look around a little more and think about it before I make my final decision.  I also have a couple of other projects up my sleeves, so stay tuned to see what they are.
I think I might go start a fire now, so stay safe and warm and have a great evening!!!
P.S.  As soon as I get a camera, and as soon as my blog let's me, I'll get some new pictures to post.

Is it actually Novemeber in Iowa?

It's feeling like a BEAUTIFUL early summer day here in Iowa. 70's in November..... IT'S GREAT!!!!! So we have been spending lots of time outside. I did take a little time to stroll some aisles today and look for some Christmas items. Seems that working on that advent calendar has got my Christmas spirit flowing ;) Honestly, it doesn't take much for that to happen. I left the store with bunches of decorations and only one present. I'm still waiting to find the best deal that I possibly can. So I will give you a couple of clues with what the first Christmas present I bought was..... It's "easy" and it "bakes". Did you guess an Easy Bake Oven?!? I had one as a little girl and can't wait to play with it..... I mean, watch my daughter play with it. There was recently a contest where they made up recipes to make in the easy bake oven. I think I will also have to find those recipes and maybe give E her own little recipe box.

Well, I will leave you with some inspiring and gorgeous photos that celebrate autumn and Thanksgiving.  Hope you guys are feeling as thankful and blessed as I am.  Have a GREAT week!!!

New Perspective

Well, my pitty party is over.....(PTL!!!!!)  and I am now ready to conquer the world, my house, and my kids.  My family just got back last night from a relaxing and fun weekend that my husband planned.  Gotta love those:)  So I am well rested and I have lots of plans and things I want to get accomplished.  Sometimes, most times, all the time, my mind plans more than there are hours in the year.  BUT, I REALLY want to get some of these things done and hopefully I can use my time wisely and show what a super woman I can really be.

First of all I really want to revamp my blog (still working on that)  and use it as a journal where I keep track of fun things we've done, improvements to the house, crafts I've completed and delicious food I've cooked.  On the crafty side, I'm hoping that if I put it down on paper (or in this case the computer) I will actually finish the project.  So my first project is going to be to make an advent calendar.  Pottery Barn kids has an adorable one shaped as a tree...

 ....and, although I think this one is made of fabric, I am going to convince ;) my husband to cut one out of wood that I can then paint and add fabric pockets.  That's my plan at the moment, but it could always change. 

So.... as I try to figure out this entire blog world thingy and how to make it more personable, I hope to keep you all updated on "What is Happening with the Hymans".

WHAT!!! A year has passed already???

I obviously need to be more diligent and also remember my password:(
What to say when a year has passed. Do you have all night? Probably not.... so I'll just put what's on my heart. That could take all night as well. I have been dealing with alot of emotions lately. Unfortunately happiness does not seem to be a dominating one. I don't know if it's the weather changes, stress (I'm sure this could be a key factor) or what is bringing me down. As I sit here, I want to cry for no reason at all. Feeling lost in a world where I don't belong, where people are rude and mean and think that freedom of speech means you can do and say whatever you want despite how it could affect others. At the same time, I feel as if I am trying to meet everyone's needs, please everyone and be what everyone wants me to be, and I find myself failing miserably.
Well, there is my pitty party in a small paragragh. Thanks for letting me get that out.
On a brighter note, I want to change things up a bit. Maybe blog a little more often.... Have a purpose in my blog other than just some random blabber. More thoughts on that later. Right now I think my eratic emotions are leading me to believe that more sleep is in order. Hopefully I can make it through the weekend without being put in a time-out!!!