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!!!