Quick Beach Trip

Aaron went into work today and was promptly sent home, so he got a 4 day weekend too! He thought he was going to help out today, but they felt bad making him work on a holiday since he doesn't even get paid. So we decided to head to Newport. It was a short trip, but since we only spent a few hours there it made our day seem really long and productive. We walked out onto South Jetty and enjoyed the scenery.




We watched this kite boarder for a while.



Catching some serious air!


We had beautiful weather and Aaron got some beer at the Rogue garage sale. Then we headed home to run some errands. We stopped at this awesome quilt shop in Philomath, it was huge and they were so helpful. Now I'm well on my way to the super awesome quilt I posted about last. I'll post fabric pictures tomorrow. Tonight I washed and ironed everything and also started on Christmas presents! Aaron is currently making cherry wine, so we are feeling very accomplished today!

And I'm Back!

After a total roller coaster week at school...not passing a big clinical test, having my "perfect" schedule get thrown for a total loop, a patient canceling 45 minutes before his appointment (I was already scrambling for points in clinic and so I had to spend my already short lunch break hunting for a new patient that fit a few requirements), and general stress, I feel better!

I've come to terms with maybe not getting an A...or not carrying my extra points to next term...it's all very complicated really, but anyway the point of this post is that I am finally feeling creative and like myself again.

After a small craft day at Amber's I'm feeling inspired. I'm ready to batik again and try this:

Maybe not the quilting yet, but the dyeing/discharging technique. I would like to eventually make a quilt out of all of my own fabrics. This is probably at least a year out though.

I might have something to show for myself in a week...

The picture is from : stitchindye The inspiration for my desire to try itajime.

Happy Day

My schedule this term is pretty crazy...but the good thing about it is all the late starts we have - there is only one ridiculously early morning. Fridays I have to get up at 5:45 and don't get home until 6:30 pm or so. But most mornings are reasonable if not late. Those mornings I take a walk, or go to the gym and it's so nice to start my day that way and not have to worry about it when I get home.
Today I went to Dixon at 9, (no one there, so great!) did all my knee strengthening exercises and then went to school. School was so hectic, I ran around for 4 hours helping my classmates get through clinic, and the drive home felt so long.
When I got home though Aaron had made up heart shaped pizzas and prepped everything, made a really nice salad and picked up some sparkling cider and a Greek Gods honey yogurt for dessert. Not only that but he told me how much he appreciated everything I do and all the support I give him, since he's been stressed out about finding a job in a few months. Awwww! What a perfect end to a long clinic day.




Oh a few side notes...if you haven't tried this yogurt you are in for a treat! (Stick to the honey, it's the best). We've been buying American Dream dough balls and making their pizza at home for $4! Also I got the shirt woot today, I guess I'm a sucker for baby blue and gold fish.

Eating yogurt now...

Happy Halloween!

We made a "drive by" at a friend's party, then proceeded to take to the streets. There were a ton of people out, and it's always fun to see how creative people are.

Randoms from my camera

I put pictures on my computer today and realized, we have been doing things over here, and I haven't blogged about them. We celebrated my mom's birthday:


Yum!


I made enchiladas. And froze some for later!


We got most of our prized Pyrex displayed attractively:


We made a ton of grape juice:
(Well Aaron did, and I helped a little)


40 quarts to be exact.


We also made some stewed tomatoes and next up is applesauce, we have a tree full of apples we need to do something with.
Meanwhile school is plugging right along, although I'm still looking forward to Christmas break!

Milk Man

I asked Aaron to pick up some milk on the way home from work last night. "Oh, but you are on the motorcycle. Never mind I can grab some in the morning." "It's okay, I can get it."


He's so resourceful.

Fall Festival

This was like, oh 2 weeks ago, but I got a little behind on my blogging. Amber came to Corvallis and we walked over to Fall Festival with Tuesday. The weather was beautiful the whole weekend, so it was a perfect weekend for it. Amber and Tuesday made a little plate with Tuesday's hand print on it. It was surprisingly un-messy...



Some shots of the little miss



My favorite batik artist was there as usual: Lisa Telling Kattenbraker
I got a chance to talk to her, and glean some secrets of her work. She was super nice, and willing to share all sorts of tips with me. The biggest one of all: an electric tjanting tool. I got it on Tuesday, and I'm hoping to use it one of these days! This year is crazy, I'm in Eugene almost full time, 5 days a week and I'm so tired when I get home. Luckily Fridays are the only really bad days. I woke up at 5:30 am. Went to school, cleaned teeth. Had a 10 minute lunch. Cleaned teeth. Got home at 6:30 pm. I'm still recovering today.
I guess Mondays kind of suck too...Injection day. Meaning I sit in the chair while a classmate practices mouth injections for the first time on me. I. Hate. It. And I cry. I will be SO happy when we are done with that. Only 8 more Mondays this term, then I'm done with those, thank god.