Waiting,...

Yesterday Nate had his interview at Walt Disney World and it went very well. They do not have any positions that need filled ASAP so they put him on a waiting list for something to become available. This could be 2 week or 6 months. With this being said, we have picked our move date. It will be sometime at the beginning of August. So the house/ APT hunting begins. I am now need to find a friend in the area to help to decide which is the good areas vs the bad areas.

I will be having several yard sales over the next couple of weeks and I will be sharing that information with everyone on here and facebook. I will update more later. It has been a lazy day so I really need to get some work done.

We are Moving to Florida

Well our big news is that we are moving to Florida this summer. I know we are super crazy to be moving when its hotter than hell but we love Disney and Nate has an interview down there next week. Please keep us in your thoughts, this is something we have wanted for a very long time and the cards are starting to fall in line.

I spent a wonderful day out and about with my lovely daughter and husband. I am truly blessed. When we got home our new squishables were here. Natalie got an jellyfish and named him Mr. Bubbles, I got the hedgehog and he is named Watson, and I also got the red panda and she is named Briar Rose and Mr. Hootz was happy to welcome them home. I know we are giant kids at heart. Who else would be thrilled to get oversized stuff animals. They are super awesome.

I will get you posted on the job and packing process, not to mention a place to live. I am hoping by networking we will find a nice place to rent for the first few years that allows our 3 little shihpoos. Off to get some sleep.

busting at the seams

I am so busting at the seams. I really want to spill the beans and talk about our news and I still cannot. Hopefully by Thursday afternoon. All I know is, it is time to declutter. How do we accumilate so much stuff in a short period of time. I am really thinking about going the less is more mentality. I am going to be having a yard sale next weekend. I do not think I will be ready to have it this Saturday. I am also thinking I need to make BBQ plans with my little brother and his family.

I am going to the seamstress tomorrow with Dani to get her dress altered for the wedding and then they are coming to the house to hang out for a bit. So much to do and so little time. I am still way behind in orders and I really should be doing those. I will be going to that now.

Things are moving forward =)

Our new chapter is moving in the right direction. Please keep yorur fingers crossed for us. Something big and important is happening next week and it would be a complete dream come true. I really hope to be able to spill the beans about everything soon. I just want to wait until all persons involved have been given the information. 

With all this being said, I am getting ready to do a major declutter and have a garage sell this coming Saturday, if everything works out as I hope it does. Now I better get back to making order so I can find the time to get things ready for the yard sale. For all my crafting friends I will let you know all the items I plan on letting go so you have first dibbs.

Change is Coming =)

I have the best husband in the world. We are stubborn and have yet to put the A/C in the windows, so when the house felt like a toaster oven last night, Nate suggested we get out for a little bit. We went for a nice drive and like always it was a perfect way just to talk and laugh. Last night we made a major desicion and it means BIG change. I am so ready and it also means a fresh start. I am sorry I have to keep you in the dark about the change for just a little while longer, there are key people in our lives that do not have a clue and we would like it to stay that way for as long as possible. 

With change comes the time to declutter. Thanks Ann for lighting the fire under my bottom to start this process and hopefully I will be having a yard this next weekend. I would really like to get rid of a lot of items I no longer use. I will be letting all my craft friends know if I decide to declutter some of my items as well.

I cannot wait for things to start falling in place. Well I must get back to making orders and getting things cuaght up around here. Have a great Sunday.

Maid of Honor Dress Bought

Today was dress shopping day. I really hate dress shopping, I always feel like a blimp when trying things on, but today we found a few that looked just lovely on me. I love the one we all decided on and the shoes are very pretty. I would post a picture but the groom wants to be completely surprised when it comes to all of the girls dresses.

My brother in laws wedding is going to be lovely. I know that we have a lot left to do, and they are getting so nervous at the fast approaching date.

So yesterday, I was truly doubting if I was going to keep up with daily blogging and here I am today. Let's hope this becomes a daily habit. I would love to look back years down the road and see what I was thinking and doing at the time.

Enjoy this lovely warm and sunny weekend friends. I am will hopefully remember to blog tomorrow.

This coming summer is going to be a summer of new memories. I am looking forward to our upcoming camping trip with Nate's family. It should be fun having all of us together. We are also going back down to Turkey Run with my brother and his family. We had a blast last year and this year Natalie wants to go horseback riding on some of the trails. That should be fun and interesting. I think I might even do the lazy river if the river is high even this year. It was really low last year. I think we will have to have the puppies go to a doggie resort while we are there. I just do not think my shihpoos are camping puppies. If I had an RV it would be totally different.

So much has changed for me since moving home. I am happy that I get to spend time with my mom, dad and baby brother plus Nate's family but it is not what I hoped it would be. I tried taking classes again and realized that my heart was no longer in it. Which in some deep place is sad. I did enjoy archeaology and anthropology but it currently is not for the person I am today. I am proud to say I am a success Etsy Artisan. Since last year my shoppe has sky rocketed. I am currently working on 60 plus orders and more come daily. I am happy and love what I am doing. The best part my job can go with me anywhere.

With that being said, I think a major change might be coming our way, but time will tell on that. So I have decided to focus on all the good in my life right now and let go of the doors that had to be closed. That's life.

Well until next time , let me know what you are up too.

Yuck!!!!

Well today has been just a yucky day. My allergies are in full swing ehich means , uncontrollable sneezing, watery eyes and let's not forget the lovely runny nose. I sure hope tomorrow is better. I have a lots of orders to complete and ship out before Monday.

So what is new, well a lot really. We are in another transition stage in our life. This year I closed some doors on people that only caused drama and one of them was part of the reason we moved back to South Bend. With that being said, we have become a lot closer to Nate's younger brother and his soon to be wife. I love them to pieces. We are going to be standing in their wedding this July. Natalie is now 15 and is such a beautiful and kind young lady.

I also decided school was not in my life plan anymore. I know a few of you will be shocked, but please do not be disappointed, I am truly happy running my own business which has skyrocketed this year so far.  I am doing what makes me happy and that is being crafty.

So what is in our future, well those details will come in time. I will catch up on more soon. I know I left out a good chunk but I have to get back to making orders. Have a great weekend and be sure to tell your mom how much you love her.

WooHoo Notre Dame Beat Navy

Do I went to my second official Notre Dame Football game today. We had the best seats considering we are not ticket holders. I loved the fact that we were located right by the band and we were able to look across the field at the student section and see them in full force. This was a great late afternoon date with my lovely husband. We enjoyed a the ball game and the walk back to the car.

Tomorrow brings lots of work. I took Friday and Saturday day off from making orders to enjoy sometime with my hubby. My etsy business has taken up a lot of my time and we needed just some up time with very few distractions.

As for the Etsy shoppe, I have added a few new items this week and I am going to be adding Grinch cupcake toppers tomorrow.

Well enjoy your Sunday and remember to take time out to create new memories with your family. =)

I really need to stay on top of blogging. I mean how hard is it. You write down a few lines and then your done. Well it's not that simple. Life is a busy game and I am always playing.

I am still busy with my Etsy shoppe and I am so grateful for that. Nate and I both have decided to return to school starting this Spring. I really have to thank some wonderful friends and professors for the light nudges to get my butt back in class.

We have some exciting plans for Spring Break too. We are going to Europe for the first time. Natalie is so excited. We are going to visit London, Paris and maybe somewhere in Ireland or Germany. Still not to sure which one.

Well I will be back as soon as I remember and maybe I will have enough time to write 2 pages in updates.

Holy Banana's it's been awhile.

Wow. It has been awhile since my last update. We are now mostly settled into our new home. I am still working on lots of orders... Yeah Me!!! Nate is back to work and Natalie is loving the fact that we are home.

Baby news. My baby brother welcomed his 6th child into the world yesterday morning at 6:47 am and I was allowed to be there for this joyous occasion. I cannot express in words what that meant to me. Wyatte Bentli Wheatbrook is the newest member to our family. Welcome Wyatte!!!

School:
I thought this door was closed. I had already made the choice to walk away when I lived in Bloomington. IUB really soured me towards college. Since being home, I have been contacted by some friends and professors that I respect dearly and they all want me to finish. I know deep down in my heart that it is something I want to do one day. I am just not sure when that day will be. Will it be the spring semester or next fall. To tell you the truth I just don't know.

More updates to come soon.

Today is my Birthday

We are now back in our home town of South Bend. A lot has happened since the last time I was on here. My Grandfather passed away a week ago today so we decided to move back home earlier. Natalie is back in the full swing of things with course work.

Nate and I are still working hard on catching up orders. Not to sure yet what he will do but I know it will be something he likes.

As for my birthday, my mom, grandma and niece are taking me out to dinner at Red Lobster. Natalie is going to see Glee 3d and Nate will have some down time to himself.

Nothing to exciting. More updates to come.

Hmm..

Moving day is fast approaching and I could not be more excited about going home. I am so happy that we have made the decision to go home. Family, Friends and loads of memories is all waiting there for us. Woohoo. It makes packing not all that bad.

Now I am wondering if trying to blog and facebook about my etsy shoppe was a bad idea. I am running giveaways on both and yet still now new followers or fans. I guess I will keep working on new ideas and angles. Any suggestions, I am open to all.

Remember once my blog hits 25 followers I am giving away 6 cupcake toppers of the winners choice.

Pass along the word and please let me know that you have become a new follower.

Giveaways Have begun!!!

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to annouce that the giveaways have begun. I am going to give away 1 cupcake topper set of 6 for every 25 new followers I get. I am also doing this same promotion over on my facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natebarn-Just-Because-Paper-Creations/195149467204019.

All you have to do is like my facebook page and you are entered to win.

Please leave a comment on this post once you become a new follower and you are entered to win. I will be using random.org to pick the winner.

I will make a new post once I have reached 25 followers. Share Share Share.

Camping Trip Almost here

I cannot wait until next Tuesday. We are going to go camping with my brother and his family. I hear the place that we are going is beautiful. I want to travel some of the well hiked trails and I planning on spending a day in the lazy river tube adventure. I will be sure to share lots of pictures when we get back.

Now here comes the count down till then. I have 20 orders to complete and one of them is a 150 piece order. Sleep is over rated LOL> Well back to making orders. Enjoy your weekend.

It's another new Journey

It has been just over a year since we moved to Bloomington and I vey happy to say that we are moving back home. Being here in Bloomington never really felt like the place for us. The new place appeal wore off really quick and the people here are just not as friendly and open as you would expect.

I came here to continue on the path to my degree in anthropology and that dreams was trashed the first semester here. I felt out of place and as if the professors all just went through the motions. The big campus did not have the same welcoming feeling as the branch campus that I came from had. I truly tried to connect with several professors and that lead no where.

There are positives however. I took the leap to start my esty business and it is going strong so far. I am having the time of my life working for myself and doing something I do not find to be work.

As the months have passed we realized just how much we missed home and the people there. So we decided that it is time to go home. We are now in the process of packing, which is the worst part about moving. We will be leaving Bloomington the last week of August and I could not be happier.

I am thankful that this move allowed me to act on one of my dreams and I am very pleased at the fact my daughter found the courage to go out and find a volunteer job all on her on. She has become a strong young adult over the past year. She has gained skills she will take with her forever.

With all this rambling, I have forgot to mention that I have added many new items to my shoppe. Please come and check them out. If you have any suggests on how to improve any aspect of my shoppe, I am all ears.

Have a great week.

Sunday Morning,

The house is still quiet this morning. I am the only one up and around. I am sitting catching up on my blog writing and reading, not to mention still working away on Etsy orders.

Business is still going strong and I am so excited about the future possibilities that this will offer. We are currently thinking about our move that will be coming up within the next 6 months and I am so happy. I hate the moving part but I am happy to be doing it.

We are also truck shopping and kayaks. I am going camping next week and that will be a nice and relaxing mini vacation.

On to some sad news. My grandfather will get to come home this Friday but he has stopped eating. Hospice has been called in and his window is now around 3 weeks with his current eating habits. If he begins to eat again they are giving him roughly 4 months. We love you papa.

Well I am now off to start my day and make new memories.

Added New Items

I wanted to share that I have added new items to my shoppe. I am not sure how I managed to squeeze them in but I am so glad that I did.

I am now offering high chair banners and Minnie table Toppers. Come check them out.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/natebarn?ref=si_shop

More new items to come over the next couple of days. If you do not see what you are looking for please send me a convo through etsy or leave me a comment here. I will try to help however I can.

Have a great crafting day and stay cool if possible.

Wow it's been awhile

Well I am pleased to say that my Etsy shoppe has taken off. I am busier than I thought I would be this early and that is wonderful. I have also made the decision to move back home this winter. Yes that is right " I am coming home to the South Bend area". This will give me the chance to reconnect to family and friends. I need this type of support system and Bloomington does not offer that.

Natalie is thrilled at the fact and Nate is too. In fact he is the main reason we are coming back. He knew in my heart I wanted to come home, but I would never say anything. So he brought it up at my brother's house and between the two men in my life I was hooked on coming home.

On the crafting side. I have been creating lots of stuff. I just need the time to list them in Etsy and share them here. Maybe by the weekend.

I am counting down the days until we go camping with my brother and his family. Turkey Run here we come.

Well Off to make more orders. I will try to update soon.

I love you Papa

Tonight I got the news they have called in hospice and have sent my Papa home to spend his remaining time on this earth. He is a loving man and has always been there for me whenever I needed him. I will be going to see him this Friday and I know in my heart this is probably the last time I will see him on this earth. Oh how my heartaches at the thought that he will be leaving us soon. I feel very deeply for my grandmother who will miss him more then words can say. I really do not have the heart to write much more tonight. Maybe tomorrow will provide me a lighter heart. Good night and god Bless. Papa I love you more than words or emotions can express.