And that brings us to today!!

There are a few happenings going on in our lives at the moment.  The first HUGELY fun one is that we booked our trip with the Millers a few days ago.  Dominican Republic <------we shall see you again in June!!  We decided to stay at the Riu Palace Bavaro for several reasons, but mostly b/c...

1.  It's BRAND new- opened Dec 2011
2.  & There are liquor dispensers in the room!  I will post a picture of ours when we get back.  I'm so entertained by this feature!

The 2nd happening is....

That we are finally finishing the basement.  I use the word "finally" loosely because I haven't really been pushing this project until recently.  AND I'm so proud that I have been very "hands-on" with this project.  I helped build this wall! 

And the final happening....I'm newly retired! Well, at least that's what I'm calling it.  :)  I technically graduated with my Master's in Ed in Dec., but mid-semester isn't exactly the best time to be looking for a teaching job.  So, I'm subbing here and there, but mostly working with my father-in-law on the projects going on in the basement.  It's been really fun being able to do both and make my own schedule.  First time in the past 6 years that I can honestly say I'm NOT stressed.

In my new found retirement I have also picked up a tiny bit of crafting.  Sewing to be specific.  Today was my first time shopping for fabric and I MAY have gone a little overboard.  What do you think? ;)0  More to come on this...