I'm feeling crafty

So I decided today I'm going to develop a craft. My mom really tried to instill in us girls the domestic trades that women have learned for centuries. But mom didn't always have the patients for teaching some of these trades. I did learn to cook pretty well from her, I can make some killer apple pan dotty. She also taught me to cross stitch. It was pretty cool at the time, basically making a painting with thread and fabric. But as I grew older cross stitching didn't really have a future for me. Mom also attempted to teach me to crotchet. She has made beautiful afghans for people when they get married or have a baby. She has made me several afghans that are used a lot. But that craft just didn't translate with me. To monotonous. I picked up knitting for a while but living in Florida, I really wouldn't need knit scarves or sweaters.

So I decided to take up sewing, more precisely quilting. How hard can it be right? I picked up some books at the library (my favorite place) that gave beginner instructions and some simple patterns. This weekend is payday so I'm going to run up to Joann Fabrics and see the selection of fabric they got and get started learning to sew.

I know the days of sewing clothes because they are cheaper are over. But how cool would it be if I could be the women who sews a new quilt for people! Here's hoping!!

Destin vacation

Last week we went to Destin for my birthday. I think Destin is our beach. I've never been to a prettier beach then those on the Emerald Coast. It was an absolute blast. One of the best birthday trips I have had.

Sunday we left after church (http://www.lifebasics.tv/ woot woot!!) stopped at Sonny's for a little trip fuel and headed to I-10. About halfway there it started to sprinkle on us. I absolutly hate driving in the rain, especially on the interstate with big rigs blazzing by me. By the time we reached Niceville to get off I-10 it was really coming down. I was getting bummed because I thought "Great we won't be able to do anything because it will be raining our entire trip!" By the time we got to Destin it wasn't coming down as hard and cleared up by dinner. No rain just sunny skies the rest of the trip.

We had some scallops and shrimp on Sunday night at The Fisherman's Warf (great!) then did some walking aroung Destin Commons. Monday I got up about 8 and ran in the gym at the hotel then we went to Chick-fil-a for breakfast got dressed for the beach and just relaxed.

The sun was bright, the water was crystal, the beach was deserted. Wonderful!

After we left the beach we went back got cleaned up and then ate the best crab legs in my life at a little hole in the wall place called High Tide. The hushpuppies were out of this world. Then did some shopping and had dinner that night at McGuire's which is a highlight! Then we saw The Other Guys. It was really funny.

Tuesday was pretty much the same morning routine. Lunch at a place on the water (shrimp for me!) Then we hit the Silver Sand outlet mall. Last year I really did well at this place, but this year the pickings were slim. That's pretty much it. It was so relaxing and a ton of fun. Now I just want to plan another longer vacation!! I leave you with some more pics from the beach. Enjoy!