Cricut Designs, Projects, Travel, Tropical

10th Anniversary Tahiti Shirt

I made these matching tanktops as the 10-year anniversary gift for Scott to wear on our trip to Tahiti, Bora Bora, & Moorea. The traditional 10-year anniversary gift is tin or aluminum so I decided to add metallic silver into the design. We love the Smashing Pumpkins heart SP logo because we both have the same first and last initials. Scott loves palm trees so I formed them into a heart with our initials in the middle – we are one love. Swimming with sharks and sting rays is a popular activity in Bora Bora so I put these friendly guys in the water. Of course the shirts were Tahiti blue (mens tank , womens racerback).

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July 25, 2019 by
Ballpark Reviews, Ballparks, Baseball, Travel

Ballpark Review: T-Mobile Park – formerly Safeco Field (Seattle Mariners)

Our brother-in-law Jeff is a huge Mariners fan (since he’s from the area), so we have visited this stadium multiple times (as both Safeco Field and T-Mobile Park). We’ve adopted Seattle as our AL team and love catching a game when we visit the family. The beautiful Space Needle skyline view, retractable roof “umbrella,” phenomenal culinary selection, and integration of Mariners legends into their many amenities make this one of our favorite parks to frequent.

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June 5, 2019 by
Ballpark Reviews, Ballparks, Baseball, Travel

Ballpark Review: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore Orioles)

Scott visited Camden Yards as a kid and had fond memories of Oriole Park – this was our first trip together, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the crab-loaded concessions to the retro brick design anchored by the iconic B&O warehouse along Eutaw Street, the park blends charm, history, and hometown flavor. The location near the Inner Harbor, easy navigation, friendly fan culture, and unique touches like the “Country Boy” singalong made it a ballpark experience to remember.

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May 24, 2019 by
Events / Parties, Projects

Iron Throne Fit for Scott’s Name Day

The premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones magically happened on Scott’s Name Day! I’m sure you’re not surprised that another themed party quickly began formulating. A GoT birthday party would not be complete without an Iron Throne fit for a king. I’m betting on Scott #ForTheThrone – although Frito & Frodo are definitely in the fight!

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April 14, 2019 by
Christmas, Cosplay, Cricut Designs, Decorations, Events / Parties, Food, Projects

Grinchmas in Perdooville – A Whoville-Inspired Christmas Celebration

Our Grinchmas theme was an absolute blast—and maybe just a tad over the top (in the best way possible)! I had just gotten a Cricut Maker and went wild with vinyl, labeling everything in the iconic Grinched font. Turning our Perdue Pad into Perdooville was pure holiday joy. From Who-tastic details to Seussical touches, every corner was dripping with festive fun. If only I could leave the decorations up year-round… I’d do it in a heartbeat!

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January 6, 2019 by
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Musings

New 360 camera!

As many of you know, I’ve been a big fan of the Madventure 360 camera for awhile. Well, since I got so much use out of it, I decided to upgrade since the incredible Insta360 One X was just released. It has many improvements, such as easier HDR, mindblowing video stabilization, better software, faster video transfer, and a longer, sturdier selfie stick.

This was supposed to be my Christmas present but… I had to make sure it worked! 😉

Click/drag/scroll on the image below to have a look around my office cubicle! (Make sure you’re in landscape mode on mobile.)

November 26, 2018 by
Ballpark Reviews, Ballparks, Baseball, Travel

Ballpark Review: Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros)

We finally had the chance to check out Minute Maid Park, home of our old Central Division rivals, the Houston Astros. We visited with family after a fun Caribbean cruise, while spending time with my sister who now lives in Houston. We were especially grateful for the closed roof – a must in humid Houston – which still offered a nice view of the skyline through the glass panels in left field. The local concession lineup was a standout, featuring tacos, BBQ, and Texas breweries that gave the ballpark serious flavor. The atmosphere was electric, with fans proudly cheering on their record-leading team. All in all, it was a fantastic experience.

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June 15, 2017 by