What I {Threw Together} Today

Here's a list of um random.

I made a birthday card.

Yes, that's a Snuggie.

No, I have no idea how to draw a soccer ball.

I sewed Mia's costume with help from this and this.

I have more to show you about this later.  We're going to wine country again this year so I'll have plenty of pics to share.

I want to read this book.

And this book.

But I still have all these books to start.

I carved my pumpkin. 

Not as classy as last year but equally fun. (holy crap look how small Mia is!)

Michelle found something called a ghost pumpkin the innards are melon colored. Tres cool.

I have an art crush on Helmut Smits.

I want to try to bake my own bread, any recipes or tips?

I really love cutting things with my new pinking shears.

One time Michelle and I cleaned the entire kitchen floor with wet wipes.

I'm going to make some friendship bracelet and/or necklace type things.  If your lucky I might make you one too...maybe.

I'm seriously craving a vanilla latte.  

And some new boots.

And scarf wearin time.

Oooh and I want a pom pom maker! 

Seriously, where's my latte?

What I {Carved} Today

Pumpkins!

It's Halloween time and that means pumpkin carving time.

Last weekend was the selection process.

Michelle found hers!

I found mine!

And there's Mia's!

Ok, Pumpkins have been selected.  Now its time to carve.

Begin by cutting the top off the pumpkin.

There we go!

Michelle did a fancy cut on hers cause she's fancy.  I however...

Just hacked the top off as best I could.

Then slap on some rubber gloves (optional) and rip the guts out.

It's a rather tedious process.

 

Which makes me look rather serious.

Michelle looks rather excited.

Collect all the seeds in a colander to be rinsed and roasted later.

 

Pick out a design for your pumpkin. Here's mine, I think I'll call it "Fall Foliage Frenzy"

Cut out your design and get your tape ready.

Tape your design to the pumpkin.

Now, with a sharp tool punch holes along the outline of your design.

 

Once all your holes are punched remove the paper.

It should look a bit like this.

Next, take your pumpkin carving saw and follow the outline you punched.  Ya know, connect the dots.

It should look a little like this.

Then slather some petroleum jelly along the edges to keep them from curling.

Then get your candles ready.  We forgot to get tea lights so we found some old tins and some Channukah candles and um... improvised.

Then set your pumpkin outside for all to see!

Oh snap! It's October.

What I {Decided} Today

1. I am not going to let my lips get chapped this winter.  I just won't stand for it.

2. Today is my friend Phil's birthday.  Well, I didn't so much decide that, as it is fact.

3. I am a fan of rockabilly.  Mostly because I enjoy the word rockabilly.  But also, it was revealed to me that I have already been a fan because of Elvis.

4. I am going to carve a pumpkin that is more amazing than any of these.

5. I am going to study harder for the GRE than I have been.

6. I'm going to get me back to where I used to be.  I guess that means no more eating what I bake...sad face

7. I am going to accessorize more.

8. I'm going to learn French.  Like really learn it this time.

9. I want to learn a new craft.

10. This year is the year of my leather jacket.  I bought it a few years ago and it was so damn stiff I wouldn't wear it.  Everyone kept telling me, "the more you wear it the softer it will get!"  I'm sure that's true but frankly it is uncomfortable.  But I am going to put my comfort aside and break it in.

11. I am going to leave this list on an odd number because it will make you uncomfortable and just because I can.