August Photo Dump

It's that time again -- Instagram photo dump! These are from August. I know. It's late. Oh well. Deal with it. :) Life has been crazy busy -- and it's just going to stay that way since we got a new puppy!

L: My day job    R: Matt & his newly engaged sis

 

L: Me with the fiances    R: Matt and his soon-to-be Bro in law

 

L: Carrot Lemonade    R: Matt & I at the local Brewery

 

L: Matt's artwork on our laundry door   R: Me with Halvsies at the Vet

 

L: Trying to put a warm compress on the cat    R: A little light reading

 

L: Paleo Zucchini Pasta      R: Canning Day with Bobbi

 

L: Pinterest stove cleaning trick     R: Matt grillin up a storm!

L: Coffee after a great day at work!     R: Matt working out

Lastly, Halvsies was getting crazy with my yarn.

 

Hopefully you enjoyed my photo roundup from August. I'm trying to get better at staying up to date, but I make no promises!

Fourth, Chicken, Etc.

Emily makes some amazing Instagram collages. I wish my Instagram photo dumps looked as good as hers! Okay, really she just knows how to put two photos side by side! haha I'm back with another edition of "catching up my blog in time for a NewlyWife update." Here we go!

Instagram albums. Yes please! I love them!

Matt and I roasted a chicken together... It was fun!

Matt with our friend's grandson. He will be an amazing dad someday!

I got ready for the Fourth in style this year... lots of projects.
This was my hair bow. :)

New bow for the front door. Makes me feel incredibly patriotic!

Fabric tied wreath. In love!

Turned flip flops into sandals with an old t-shirt!

Braiding a t-shirt into a headband. Note the manicure. :)

First time we put up a flag. It was awesome. Matt is awesome and finally got us a flag!

So I'm only two months behind now! haha Next update -- a wedding that I coordinated. That's right. I coordinated a wedding. It was awesome!

Editing in Picnik

I am taking the plunge and learning how to edit my photos.  After a few comments about how a few minor edits could make my photos that much better, I decided to just go for it!  I am using picnik, the free photo editing software through google.  So here is an example of a fun edit.  I added a cute font and brightened up and sharpened my coaster photo.  All of my etsy photos will soon be edited.  Whew.  I have to take it one item at a time -- because thinking of them all is overwhemling!

Also, I finally took the plunge and paid for a sponsorship spot.  Kind of a big deal.  That and being asked to be in a Craft Fair in my city made for an exciting month for me (August).  Here's to hoping I can get everything done -- and still be a great wife for my hubs!

Sidenote:  I just noticed the photo is off center.  Crap.  Guess it is back to the editing room for me!