pinterest

I am a big fan of Pinterest. I found out about this online pinning tool a while ago from a friend who loves to be crafty. I am always looking for DIY projects, recipes, etc. To find inspiration I just look at pinterest. If you have not checked it out - head over there now!

I found this cute idea to make your own coasters out of tiles from Home Depot. I thought it was the cutest idea and would be a great little hostess or housewarming gift. I made some of them this week to give to a few family members. I think they turned out pretty great. I also think there is some room for improvement - backing of the tile - but overall I am pleased. Here are a few pictures of the completed project.

next up - shelving for the guest bedroom :)

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This fall has been so much fun cheering on the Wildcats!

Tailgating with friends, the trips to Manhattan, the sea of purple in the stadium.

Bill Snyder at the age of 72 turning around the K-State Football Program

We are so excited that we purchased tickets this year! 

We have loved hanging out with old friends and making new ones!

Here are a few pics from the past weekends. Luckily we had only one day of rain.

* pretty sure the guy in the middle hates when I ask him to do the W - Cat! He smiled in the picture though - it can't be that bad!

Happy Bday Mom!

Today is my mom's bday!

She is sure one special lady!

I am so lucky to have her in my life

Wishing you another year of happiness, health and FUN!

The Apple Slicer

This is the best kitchen gadget ever
I am pretty sure this exact one I got my dad as a stocking stuffer a few years ago!
I wonder if he is missing it?
Probably - he is a big fan of the apple.
If you don't have one - hurry out and get one.
Look how quick I had an afternoon snack ready to go!



i cried. a little.

so today - i changed my name.
and honestly i was a bit emotional about it.
i have had this name for 28 years - i am attached to it.
i felt like i was letting go of myself
i felt like i was letting go of my family
where i came from
and who i am.
while i know that there is more to me and my family than a name.
it just hurts a bit.

my friends  have always used my first and last name -  in conversation.
it was never just anne and i loved it.
are they still going to use both? since i have a new name?
then i realized (thanks to my mom) that i'll have this name longer than my original name.
yes - i called my mother because i was emotional about changing my name.
good thing she put it into perspective for me.

i could not be happier to be married to an amazing guy.
i am proud to take his last name.
i could not have a better in-law family to share this name with
i know i'll make memories with this new name
it might just take a while.

City Market

on saturday the husband and i ran down to city market in kansas city

we had gone earlier this summer to pick up some fresh veggies

we lucked out this past weekend because they still had a lot of veggies 

and i picked up some nice fall home accessories. oh gourds!

i got a basket full for $3!!!! it was a steal - they are all sorts of crazy shapes and colors

* shout out to H. Roos - love the green marin bowl from C&B!

 

i also caught this lovely lady laying in the sun and i had to get her photo.

she really hates having her photo taken.

you think i'm crazy and making it up - i'm not.

just meet me at the court house

Our friends Little and Cody were married on Thursday evening . She arranged for a trolly to pick everyone up at McCoy's in Westport and drive us out to the JoCo Court House in Olathe. The mood of the evening - chill, comfortable, friendly and Shaffer style. I had never been to the court house but could not think of a better reason to go!  Little and Cody said their I-Dos in front of their very dearest friends and family. It was so wonderful to see the support from all of their friends that day.

 After the ceremony we headed back to McCoy's for a great dinner. I love how their wedding was on their terms and what they envisioned.  They kept it true to how they wanted to remember the day.  Cheers to Cody and Little - wishing you many years of happiness!! Thanks for keeping it real.