I'm not obsessed. I promise.

Last Sunday Danny told me I needed to read Pickles. "It's a great one!" he told me. So I went and looked at it and this is what I read:

Very funny. In my defense, he has probably only come into a fabric store with me twice, and it was when I already knew what I needed. And on top of that I told him I could come back another time so he wouldn't have to, but he consented because we were driving by it anyways.

But I can't lie. There are certain fabric stores where I really could (and probably do) spend a "week" there in an afternoon (according to Earl's definition). I love just walking around looking and feeling the different fabrics, thinking of all the neat things that could be done with them.

I must admit that is one of the biggest benefits to only working until noon everyday. I have had so much time to do all kinds of fun sewing projects, and I'm lucky to have my very talented mother around to show me the tricks. With Baby William coming soon I've found all kinds of things to keep me busy. I think that I could even say that there have been times when I've let myself get carried away. Maybe. Like the time I bought that sock monkey fabric online. But it was totally worth it. I'll have to show you sometime.

And best of all, for my birthday last month Danny's awesome parents gave me a gift card to the best fabric store of them all: Material Girls. That is definitely a store where I could spend a week there in an afternoon!

I Love the Cannery!!!

My mom has always been big into food storage. I think I started being a big advocate after the huge earthquake in Peru during my mission. But I really became a fan of the cannery when I had to teach part of the Priesthood/Relief Society combined lesson on food storage. I did my research for that lesson and came to realize even more the importance of having an adequate food storage. I did, however, feel guilty for getting so excited about it, and encouraging everyone to go to the cannery when I myself had never been. So I swore to go.
The problem is, Danny and I live with my parents. Which shouldn't be an excuse not to go, but it has been.
Danny and I have some Peruvian friends who we have been helping with their transition to the U.S. over the last year. Marleny and her two sons have been living with family, desperate for their own space. It was a crazy situation. Last month they were finally able to find an apartment that is perfect for them. It's been hard, especially considering that they speak little to no English. Their landlord is the greatest and watches out for them. The only furniture they have is a kitchen table with chairs, and they have very little kitchen appliances. We've been trying to figure out what we could do to help them and it hit me. The cannery! Not only would it help with her grocery shopping (she doesn't have a car), the prices are awesome, and it would be a good chance to let her see more of the resources the church has to offer. We mentioned it to her and she thought it sounded great.
We went tonight. A perfect night, because the storm had driven everyone else away. We had the place to ourselves and the missionaries were all very helpful! As soon as we are in our own place again I am definitely getting my food storage going. The cannery is so cool! I'm excited to go again. If you've never been, I'd love to go with you!
(And just a side comment... if you are planning on D.I.ing anything, or know anyone who is, things like furniture (anything for a kitchen or to fill an empty living room or bedrooms) we know an awesome family who would be grateful!)

A great day...

Today we got to go to the airport because.... Tommy Boy is home!!!! I can't believe it's already been two years! He's as skinny as ever, but as tall as ever, too! We're excited to get to have him around for the holidays and especially he can be around when baby comes!

It's also a special day because..... IT'S BIFFS BIRTHDAY!!!!! Happy birthday to my cute little sister Sarah! It's so fun to be able to hang out with her more these days as we are living in the same house! I love it.