new wheels

guess what internets! i got a new car. not just a newtome car but brand spanking new from the factory new car. i've been feeling anxious about it or maybe life in general. i needed reliable/safer transportation especially since my mechanic aka my pop has been in the hospital for what seems like forever and half. my mom came to denver friday evening so we could look at cars. by 11pm we were very tired and hungry but the deals were made, papers were signed and i was driving home in my new car.

A birthday letter to my father

Dear Dad,

I thought instead of a goofy card this year I'd write a letter to you about some of the things I am thankful for, admire, and love about you.

I am thankful that you love me! :-)
That you love (or at least like) my friends and treat them as family.
I am thankful that you take care of my car.
I love that you're such a weirdo!
That you don't know any strangers just friends you haven't made- even though this is embarrassing sometimes.
You will stay up late chatting with me.
You like a lot of the same music as I do.
I am thankful and love that you take care of the people you love.
I love that you love bow ties!
You are always excited to see me and Buster. :-)
You don't stay mad at me very long.
You are passionate about things that are important to you.
You don't complain about many things- even when you have good reason.
You let me choose the radio station in the car.
The word "no" isn't usually in your vocabulary.
You don't mind being the passenger.
Even if I'm bleeding you'll clean me up!

These are just a few things and from just one person who loves you. I hope you know you are loved and appreciated.

Love, Sarah Joy

Busy Busy Busy

I've been busy and unmotivated to make any blog post! I have things to post about. Mainly related to my Aunt JoAnn getting married. My Mom and I hosted an Afternoon Tea for her and friends and family and then the wedding was the following week. Also, today is my Dad's birthday.

Happy Birthday Old Man! I love you.

i've been busy working lately. the weather has been so nice it's been hard to want to do any crafts inside! after being in the 70's it is now currently 30*'s! brr i'm at my parents house right now. i think i better get going since we might go to town.

second knitting project.

, originally uploaded by sjephoto.

i'm on my 4th try of getting the stitches to this hat right! the instructor said "well you're getting your yarns worth by having to reknit it!" knitting good for me i think. it's not as easy to fix a mistake as it is when you're crocheting. reading the directions carefully and watching your work is important. this is an intermediate skill level hat so i guess i shouldn't be too hard on myself since i'm only a beginner!

tonight ali and i are going to see a band called state radio. she knows the lead singer from her CP camp she goes to in the summer. she hasn't seen chad for about 3 years though so she's super nervous. well i better get ready!!!

It's your special special day!

My mom is having a birthday give away in honor of HER birthday! Click on the picture and enter her drawing.

Team EEAT presents their Virtual Valentine's Bake Sale!

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