Butler, A Nose Ring, Pillows,Baby Jordan, and Guitar Lessons

So, it's been a while. Sorry. We've had some exciting and boring days, so here's the highlights.

Mallory completed the grooming job on Butler. He looks so much smaller without the Bob Marley dreads. He's adjusting well to our home and getting into a routine.

My friend from Samford, Jenn, now lives in Louisville with her husband, Brent. We have re-united since we discovered we lived 1/4 mile apart, and she came over a few nights ago. Taking advantage of the home health nursing supplies in my car, we pierced her nose.

First, she numbed her nose with ice.

Then, we put a piece of apple in her nose to avoid the needle going in too far! I stuck the needle in and went all the way into the apple. Ouch!

Now, the hard part. Taking the needle out and putting the earring in. Easier than it seems. Jenn worked for a while trying to get that earring through the last part of cartlidge. Beauty carries a price tag!

It was an adventure, but she was pleased with the results. Let's just say they don't teach you to pierce noses in nursing school!

I was inspired by Design on a Dime recently. Notice the "G" pillow. I bought a set of two napkins, ivory ribbon, and red paint. I painted the red "G" on one napkin, then laced the two napkins together with the ribbon, and stuffed it to make a pillow! Easy. Cheap. Elegant. Maybe I'll go into the pillow making business.

We want to send our congratulations to the Hudgins family, who are now three members strong with the recent arrival of baby Jordan. I've had the honor of doing their baby announcements and will be putting them in the mail tomorrow!



Jordan Asah Hudgins

And finally, my friend Kari has attempted to be musical again. I wanted to post this photo to remind her of an attempt we made to teach her guitar in late 2002.

You sound good on the strumstick, Kari! Next time I want to hear you singing with the music!