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Apron Time!

So, I've recently taken up sewing. Mindy gave me her sewing machine about a year and a half ago, but I have been too intimidated to use it until this summer. My first project was an apron for my mom. She's an amazing cook, and I thought it would come in handy. Plus, I have a slight obsession for aprons. Well, after much decoding of the pattern, plus some help from Doug with figuring out the sewing machine, I finally finished. Here are some pictures of my first sewing "baby":

Hard at work in the "sewing room" (a.k.a. "kitchen")


Ta-da! The colors are much more vibrant in real life.


What it looks like on me. Hopefully I can talk my mom into posting a pic of her wearing it!

Charlie and Me

We have been working with Charlie on letting him be alone in the house. He's been doing really well. Until yesterday. This is what we came home to:

I Am a Published Ranter...

I got published. Check it:

http://www.apostropheabuse.com/2009/07/drinks-menus-and-tips.html

Apostrophes

One of my pet peeves is incorrect usage of apostrophes. Especially when on a sign or something of that nature. Anyways, the other night we went to a restaurant. We were the only people in there, but somehow we still managed to get the worst service ever! I was already irritated, but the glaring misuse of apostrophes in the various flyers throughout the restaurant pushed me over the edge. Take a look:





In conclusion, apostrophes are NEVER EVER EVER used to make a word plural--ever! They are used in contractions (such as "can't" for "cannot") or to show ownership (as in "That's Bruce's room.") If you wish to make a word plural, simply add an s or an es without an apostrophe. (Unless it's an irregular plural, like deer, oxen, octopi, etc.)

Mexico!

Ok, so I am the biggest procrastinator on the planet.

During the first week of June, we were in Mexico for my little cousin Marquel's wedding. It was an amazing time. We got to relax on the beach, swim in the pool, get sunburned (ouch!), ride horses, ride waverunners, and just spend some quality time with family. The finale was the beautiful wedding which I was honored to be a part of. Here are a few pics.

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope you get to read this before the day is over. Momma, I love you so much and I am happy to be your daughter. Some things I love about you:

1. Your cookin! I'm telling you, you are amazing in the kitchen!

2. Your love for gardening! I thought about you this weekend as I shopped for plants for my first real garden.

3. Your compassionate heart. Even though I make fun of you for saving every animal you come across, I know that it comes from a heart full of love.

4. Your friendliness. You seem to make friends so quickly and relate to just about anyone. You see the good in people.

5. Your hospitality. Staying at your house is like staying in a fine hotel! I never feel as spoiled as I do at your house.

6. Your beauty. You never believe me when I say it, but you are beautiful inside and out.

7. Your love for the "simple things".

8. The fact that you're my one and only momma! Even though you are far away, I look forward to the times we have together.

I hope your day was wonderful!
Love, Amanda

Oh, and happy Mother's Day to all of the other mommas out there!