2nd Day in the New Year

Well, the 2nd day of 2011 has already come and gone, as a friend of mine said earlier today, "it's already passing by too fast!". 

John and I started to try and fix the truck we inherited from a friend of ours (Thanks Shan)!  We don't know if the remedy my dad shared with us has worked or not, won't know until tomorrow evening -- however, we are keeping our fingers crossed -- otherwise, it looks like replacing the head gaskets, water pump, and thermostat. 

I forgot to mention yesterday that I am trying to buy my first house.  I didn't realize how stressful this whole process was.  I mean, I knew and expected it to be a lot of work, but holy be-geeeezus!!  We are supposed to close on Jan 14 and the house was set up to go to auction on Jan 18 -- I know the short sale trumps the auction -- but still -- making stupid mistakes when I was younger with my credit isn't helping any!  Although I am taking care of most of them now, the 2 I have to take care of are not cooperating!!!!  Anyway, keep your fingers crossed that we can close on time and that all paperwork, money, and credit issues fall into place!

I made potato pancakes for the first time ever today -- they turned out ok, but no phenomenal...guess I need to try a different recipe (any suggestions are appreciated).  Also made red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting...those turned out a lot better than the potato pancakes! :)

I am currently into making/baking cakes -- my mom got me a 4 tier cake pan set for Christmas, and I am very excited to use them.  I think I want to have an 80s party for my 35th birthday and am thinking of breaking them in with an 80s cake!  Been seeing some really cool designs online!

I'm also stamping and making all homemade cards for holidays -- gotta get on the ball with Valentine's since it's right around the corner -- After the house closes and my stress level dies down, I think I'll devote a whole day to just that.  I also have a couple of Christmas presents to finish (yes I know, Christmas is over) but I simply just ran out of time!

I start back to work tomorrow after 2 weeks off -- looking forward, but not to it!  The first half of the year has actually not been terrible and has really gone by fast, so let's hope the 2nd half is just as good, or better!  I am excited for May 27th because I will be traveling to AR for the 2nd summer in a row with a friend of mine -- I will be staying in Bryant for about 2 weeks and then in Washington, AR for a few days to visit old friends and catch up!!!  

Well, it is that time and time to call it a night!  I will try to post more pictures as things happen around here!  For now, have a safe night and to all of my friends returning to work tomorrow after vacation -- may your day be prosperous, productive, unobtrusive, and smooth!!