Cinnamon Rolls

So I know I haven't been blogging regularly, I want to blame it on things not happening, but that's not really true. We have been planing on going camping this weekend but those plans cant be made definite because Ricky keeps getting different jobs that might make him work this weekend. Also we just had a scare the Ricky might be deploying in 7 days, but luckily someone else volunteered. 

Needless to say I have been stressing about more important things then blogging lately, but I finally have a chance to breath and clam down. I made these amazing cinnamon rolls and they have really helped me feel better. 

I've found I really enjoy baking when I'm stressed. It helps calm me down and gives me something tasty to eat. It's nice to know that even when the world is going crazy around me I can still make something that tastes great.

School

So exciting news!!! I'm finally starting school. I figured out what I want to do with my life, or at least what I want to go to school to do. I want to be a teacher, for younger kids. I'll probably end up being a math teacher because the associates degree I'm going for is really focused on math. If your wondering why math? It's always come fairly easily for me so I figured I would be able to get through those classes alot quicker and easier then anything else. 

The best part about this news is that because Ricky is in the Air force I getting to go through this awesome program that let's me only have to pay $50 for my books, (I'm not sure if its per book or for all of them but either way that is a great deal) plus with the school I'm going to (online incase we end up having to move) I only have to pay $79 per semester hour. Also there is another program that if I get approved will pay for my tuition, and cover pretty much my schooling. So needless to say I'm really excited with the way life is going now.

Dog House

I finished another project! It took about three days but it's done! What did I do you may ask? Well, I will tell you, or better yet I will show you.

This master piece is the frame. 

This is it all put together.

This is with the shingles on.

This is the final product.

 I know it's pretty awesome! Both me and Ricky are proud of it. It's definitely not perfect but it's good enough. The only other things I want to do is put Chester's name over the door, and move it to the back yard.

4th of July

The 4th of July. It's just not the same here in Texas. I really miss home where we would wake up and go to the scout breakfast, go see the parade (or be part of the parade), spend the day with family, then going to see the fireworks by the river. They couldn't do fire works here because of the fire ban. 

But to make the best of the day off Ricky and I went to the Dallas Aquarium. I've never been to an aquarium before. It wasn't huge but there was definitely alot to see. Unfortunately we forgot both cameras so all we had were our phones to take photos, so bare with me.

There were lots and lots of turtles.

I have never seen a manatee before then.

Penguins, outside in Texas. Its crazy but true.

It's Dory!

After the aquarium we went to one of the malls there and just kind of hung out. We did get some new clothes but I'm pretty sure the best find were these amazing shoes!

I have been looking for a pair of red high heels that I liked for like forever so when I saw these I just had to get them.

Photo's for Friends

So recently (I think it was last week) I took some photos for some friends in the ward. Word had gotten around that I was willing to take photos for anyone who wants them and I will even edit them, and they would get all of this for the very low price of free, because I'm still not confident enough in my skills to say they are worth more then that. But anyways, I just wanted to show my work, cause who knows if they will or not. Plus I wanted to know what anyone one out there thinks, and if they are willing to spend some time with me and my camera as guinea pigs so that I can improve my skills. But enough of my rambling already here are the photos.

 They are a cute family!

 I love that mischievous look.

 There were ducks really close, so he had a hard time looking at me and not at them.

 If you're wondering the spot in the water is a turtle.

 I like this one cause they are all smiling. Do you know how hard it is to get everyone to smile for a photo? It's hard.

 He has a feather in his ear. He just wouldn't put it down.

I had alot of fun taking the photos. I just wish I had more opportunities to take more photos. (hint hint)

Rain

So this happened a while ago but I wanted to show you all just how bad flooding in Texas can be.

These are the streets of Abilene after a good rain storm.

 Pretty crazy I know.

I'm not gonna lie its kind of cool to see that much water on the roads, but you'll never catch me driving on them.

How to make a happy Ricky

How do I make my man happy?

 I let him buy some new lures and go fishing.