{ Blue Tulip }

Hello to anybody who reads this?

There hasn't really been much going on in the Simmons household lately.........oh except for Scott's car getting broken into! Long story but everything is fine now and they only took 1 item that I just HAPPENED to leave in his car the same day it was taken.......what a coincidence huh. (you couldn't even see it because it was in the console) $1300 worth of damage but thank God for insurance. It sucks but unfortunately there are some losers out in the world that try to find the easy way out. Needless to say......it was a freakin FANTASTIC Monday!

I've been kind of bored and lonely in the house lately. Scott's here but all he's been doing is studying every night after work and all day on the weekends so I try not to disturb him. I need to take advantage of this "nothing to do" time though because the upcoming months are going to be kind of crazy. Today I'm determined to be productive and make some more jewels though (I've made TONS but haven't taken any pics yet).

Tonight we have a b-day party to go to and tomorrow we're heading up to my Sister's for the Superbowl game so it's nice to get out of the house. Have a nice weekend everyone!

Here is glass briolette flower pendant on a sterling silver chain that I made awhile ago. It's a blue color flower encased within a black teardrop glass with copper speckles.

Happy 31st Birthday Honey!

Almost a year ago you were on the beach doing this and I'm sorry to say that today you are going to be celebrating your b-day in a dress shirt and a tie at the office. :(

Yes my husband is one more year closer to 40 today!! How crazy is that to hear? Happy Birthday Scott! I hope I make it a great one for you and can't wait to spend many, many more with you too!

This past weekend we celebrated with some family and friends at a cool, upbeat sushi restaurant called RA . I think everyone had a fun evening and for not being that keen on sushi, the food was actually really good!

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I thought I would throw in this cute pic of Sookie from after her bath. She looks like a complete puff ball and the poor girl can't see her hair is so long!

{ Cassady's Necklace }

My sister found a necklace at Anthropologie (I think that was the place?) that she wanted me to replicate and here it is. The "original" necklace isn't on their site anymore or else I would have posted it as well to see how much they are similar and for half the price! I hope you like it Cass! I'll ship it on Wednesday to you.

{ Pearl Twisted Wire }

I designed another Twisted Wire Necklace, but this time it's with all Pearls! It's so pretty and unique. I wore it on NYE! These are my new favorite types of necklaces and they take a heck of a long time to make but....................they're worth it!

Have a great TGIF everyone!

{ Hermit }

That's what I feel like I've become.........a hermit! It's too cold to be outside so I've made myself pretty comfy on the sofa these past 2 weeks making LOTS of jewelry. (which I will start posting soon I swear). I had all the time in the world this weekend to take down our Christmas tree and decorations but it's too pretty to be taken down. I still turn it on everyday watching the lights twinkle back at me!

Other then that Scott and I are both in the study mode again. I started my MBA classes back up last week and I have Economics this tri-mester. I don't mind Economics but the last time I took it I remember that everything I thought was right, was actually the exact opposite so it was pretty confusing. I was a little hesitant on this class but this teacher is putting everything in "real world" examples so it's making it easier to understand. Plus, he is really laid back and seems pretty cool so I think it's going to be a decent class after all.

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!

P.S........PLEASE sign this petition below. A man in Grand Junction, CO committed a HORRIBLE crime and dragged Buddy, a German Shepherd, 3 miles behind the back of his car until it wore itself out and eventually died on the evening of December 30th, 2009. Please sign for this man to get the maximum penalty when he goes to court on January 27th, 2010.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/demand-justice-for-buddys-killer

Scott and his little girl Sookie (AKA BIGGINS because that's what she's become!)

Here is a leaf shaped pendant in black glass with copper overtones and a pink flower on top of it. I attached it to a sterling silver chain to make for a different kind of necklace. I have more like this in a variety of colors that I'll post in the future. Let me know if you would like one! Thx!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY CJ

You are such a sweet little man and I love that you're our nephew! You've had a big accomplishment this year..........you grew hair!!! We can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you next weekend Carter! We love you!

Eye Opener

So I recently joined a new gym that I absolutely love for many reasons.

1. It's right down the street and is extremely convenient on nights/weekends to get to.
2. Hardly anybody is ever there so I feel like it's my own personal gym!
3. Sometimes they have a cute dog that hangs out in there and is really sweet (this wasn't the deciding factor but a close 2nd!)
4. PRICE, PRICE, PRICE............SUPER cheap! Did I mention CHEAP?
5. The instructor in my workout classes ROCKS and literally kicks my butt EVERY time. I'm sore after each class I go to and I've never had that before anywhere else.
6. The ladies in my classes. I'm definitely one of the youngest by far and they are all so generous and nice.
7. Ok.......you get the point.
   

Well about a month ago I was in a class and we were finishing up our last exercise. Out of nowhere this 50-60 year old guy was standing at the door and kept watching us for awhile. The instructor said to him that "she charges for anybody watching her classes" (jokingly) so I figured she knew him and he walked away. So we start stretching and then she turns to me and goes "was that your husband?"

DO WHAT!?!?!?!

I said "OMG........NOOOOO. He could be my father!!!!!!!" Then she goes "well, he was staring at you like he knew you."

And that day I realized that I'm at a point in my life where some people would think it would be "OK" for me to be dating a guy twice my age and it has freaked me out ever since!