Freeze!

So I gave a hint about an upcoming change in our house a while back. Now that things are actually in motion I figured it was time to share. When my hubby grows up, he wants to be this guy:

Okay, so this guy precisely, but same line of work. When I first met the Man he mentioned how in high school he had always wanted to be a cop but at that point in his life he wasn't ready for that responsibility. Flash forward about 10 years. We get a new neighbor who happens to be a cop, who loves his job, and is literally one of the best guys I know. We hang out a lot and heard some about his work but I didn't think too much of it.

We also discovered that my school liaison and husband went to high school together and he his best friends with our neighbor. Small world for sure. The Man spends more time talking with these guys, after attending some "game nights" with their "group" of guys I can tell something is up. He does a ride-along with our neighbor and I knew the wheels in the Man's head were rolling. Up to this point the Man has been going to school for IT (information technology) and would be graduating in May.

But now he's dropped his classes and transferred to a different local college- thankfully much cheaper! Starting in January he'll be going to school during the day instead of at night. Unfortunately none of his previous credits will be transferred (don't even get me started on that) so he'll be starting from scratch.

We haven't told our extended family yet, just our parents know but we're pretty excited. I've told a very good friend of mine and I've talked with our two "cop buddies" enough to have complete confidence of my husband. One person asked if I was worried that this was just the Man going after a different dream and then changing his mind, but really I think this is a great line of work for him. All I can hope for is that he's safe and loves his job no matter what.

Anyways, that's our news. So, for any cop spouses out there, any advice?

Halloween Wreath

 I was all excited at the beginning of last week with the change in weather and the actual start of October. This week I put the finishing touches on my wreath and this weekend it finally got out.

 

I first saw the idea over on Chris' blog Just a Girl . Then on Be Different.. Act Normal She had posted something similar last year and I knew I had to give it a try. After a few (3) trips to local craft stores for my ribbon and a long afternoon of tying the main part was done. While I did love just the ribbon look I knew I needed to add a little punch. So I glittered up some letters and glued them on.

PS. Those letter only cost me 30 cents total!! So the o's might have been q's but nothing a little saw couldn't handle :)

Halloween projects

Here a few things I've spotted lately that I can't wait to get my hands on, or re-create I guess.

Poppies at Play came up with these super easy plates. This would involve using the Silhouette on vinyl for the first time. These are super cute and cheap- LOVE THAT!

Kristen from The Idea Room came up with this picture based on a picture and scrapbook paper she had seen. I think it would be a great piece to exchange with the painting in our living room.

And how simple is this? From the Pink Peony

And hopefully I'll get to a winter version of this magnificent piece. This is from  LDS Craft Project and I can not wait to start collecting my ribbon.

That's probably enough for now, considering as I bookmark these sites I'm finding more seasonal goodies, sorry hubs :)

What I Wore Wednesday

For the last few Wednesdays I've been following Babbling Abby's fashion posts.


While I clearly have to figure out the lighting for this new endeavor I think it's kind of interesting to look back on what I've worn.

 #1 Casual Friday

Top: Old Navy (super comfy, would be great with leggings)
Bottoms: AE Boyfriends (love)

 #2 Empire Love

  Top: Gap (the Man spotted this and knew I had already been lusting it)
Bottoms: Ankle slacks from NY and Co. (these are super old, but they've never faded and I could wear them all year except that they're a little short)

 #3 Channeling a Zebra

 

Top: NY and Co (every year they come out with new colors of these shirts and every year I pick up a couple)

Cardigan: NY and Co (the high school girls loved the sweater this day, its was a little odd being stopped in the hall by them)

Bottom: Gap Trouser pant (circa "08, much different fit than this years)

#4 Finally Boot time

Top: Gap (this is so old, but they haven't had a 3/4 in SO long)

Bottom: Gap 

Necklace: NY and Co

#5 Fall back

Top: Gap (favorite sweater EVER. So wish I had bought every color made, I can wear this with everything!!)
Bottoms: Gap trouser (these actually have a pattern that isn't captured, but I love them)

Okay so after looking back, can you tell where my part-time job is? HMMMM, could it be the Gap? Alright, I'm off to make a science method quiz- fun, fun!!

No Friday night Target trips for this Mama

Friday night the boys were hanging out and I needed to get out. A fellow teacher had mentioned seeing some cute Halloween treats in the $1 section at Target so I of course had to check them out. What I returned with got a not so nice lovely look for the Man.

In my defense, the two bowls, towel sets, pumpkin luminaries, and nail polish were under $1 each. I needed new foundation and hair bands. Plus I'm ADDICTED to the Glade candles- they are awesome. The shirt was returned yesterday for our actual grocery trip. I just hate taking the time to try stuff on. That, and I was wearing my comfiest pants and sweatshirt, so there was no getting me out of those.

***Please excuse the laundry behind my finds. I was trying to figure out what was on the table. The Man's jeans gave it away. Everyone uses their table for laundry folding right?

Back to school at our house!

Me-Last Tuesday I had 24 students come walking in my door ready scared to death of sixth grade. I really like my class.  Some are a little immature and the parents are a bit clingy, but so far so good. I have some strong personalities which I think will come out a lot more as time goes on. Were pushing PLC's again this year which should be interesting to say the least.

Tucker- He's back in preschool 3 days a week and loves it. I love that we got back into his same school from last year, it's awesome and the teacher's are so great. Only 2 of his "old friends" are in his class because last year had a lot of graduates. So between those kids and my niece, Tucker seems to think that he'll be SUPER ready for kindergarten next week, since he "grew a WHOLE lot this summer". Obviously that won't be happening but he thinks he's ready. The scary thing is, is that he truly is, and my baby isn't a baby any more.

The Man - After talking with his advisers he will be graduating this May with his A.A. in IT (information technology). BUT after spending some time with our neighbor and researching, plus a few late night discussions at home he's decided he might be going back in the fall. It would be another career change, but one I can really see him loving. I'm hesitant just because of the career itself, but I've always believed that loving your job everyday is a top priority when selecting your career. A few things are getting sorted out such as where he would go to school, how long it might take, and what about all the credits he's earned so far. So any guesses as to what he might be when he grows up? I'll give you a hint, do think TOO fast or he might have to ask you to put your hands up and step away from the computer.

Has it been that long?

I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.
I will stop neglecting my blog.

Tonight I will POST something new. I will do it, even if I have to send the Man to bed without a kiss, well okay maybe not quite that far. But I'll be back.