Compassion

Sometimes the fact that I am the one Matt choose to marry blows my mind. Although I am not like other girls in many ways, I am like other girls when it came to dreaming about my wedding when I was younger. I always wanted to get married young, and I did (23 is young right?)  I always knew I would NEVER marry a man who was mean or controlling (check that off the list too.) I knew I would marry someone my family approved of (check!) But I never ever thought I would marry someone who wanted to become a pastor or someone who was so talented in an artsy way.

If you know Matt you know what I mean when I say artsy. That man can imitate ANY voice whether he is singing or just talking. He is an AMAZING singer, actor, writer, lyricist, and of course DJ. I love all of these things about him (even though he totally is better than me at everything...haha that is an inside joke.)  The one thing that blows me away more than anything is his compassion. 

Last night while everyone was watching the VMAs I was not, I have no clue what Miley did, but according to my facebook is was disgusting and everyone was ticked off about it. A lot of my friends posted things about Miley's performance at the VMAs. I read several of the posts before I went to bed. When I got up this morning to looked at Facebook this is what I saw from my Husband:

"It may be disgusting. It may be crude. But, she's just as lost as some of us. Instead of hating her folks why couldn't we help her."

I mean who thinks that way?! My husband that's who, the man who ALWAYS gives people the benefit of the doubt. He always sees the good in people and realizes that we all are sinners who need help! Matt doesn't hate ANYONE! Even when we are talking about famous people. Most people would say "I hate (insert actor here.) Matt says "I don't think he is very funny" Or "She just isn't that good of an actress" I don't think I have ever heard him say "I hate ________."

I strive to be more like Matt, and I pray that our children are as compassionate as he is!

Sewing Machine Cover

Before I left for Haiti I found a really simple Sewing Machine Cover tutorial.  It took a charm pack so I found a really cute one for $2.99 from Missouri Sat Quilt Company. I sewed the charm pack together before I left then pushed it aside and left for Haiti.  Well I just got around to finishing it!!! It was so simple to make and I love it!

This is it without the binding at the bottom!

All done!!

I found the tutorial from http://www.sewdelicious.com.au/, this girl is AWESOME!




Today I love:
Smell of: Coffee
Sound of: K Love Radio
Taste of: Cheddar Goldfish
Sight of: Sunshine
Feel of: A/C

Good Things about Today: 
We finally got our car back from the shop after a week without it
Matt cleaned the car and the house as a surprise
Matt doesn't have play or band practice tonight
It's almost lunch time

How To Sew

I just came across this and wanted to share it for my crafty friends. (This is 100% me, by the way.)

How To Sew

Step 1-Stare at pattern and be scared to cut it
Step 2-Stare at fabric and be scared to cut it
Step 3-Drink some tea to calm your nerves
Step 4-Pin things, sew, be really happy, and realize you did it backwards/inside out
Step 5-Cry
Step 6-Cry while rolling in the fabric
Step 7-More tea
Step 8-Throw fabric at dress form and hope it will just sew itself
Step 9-Make more tea because you forgot where you put the cup from step 7
Step 10-Panic because the con/reenactment/Halloween is tomorrow
Step 11-Finally finish in a flurry of tea-fueled insomnia
Step 12-Wear it and when people ask "how did you make that" you just shrug and say, "oh this, I just threw it together!"

Happy Sewing!

Update

It seems like it has been forever since I last posted a blog, and for that I'm sorry. Life has been super crazy lately around the Horst Household. 

In Hairspray, Matt has been switched from Wilbur to Edna (the mom is always played by a man.) He has more lines, more solos, and more dancing now. He is super nervous about learning all of it, but I know he can! He has practice about 4 days a week, meaning I'm left home alone; which to be honest I really enjoy. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE when Matt is home with me, but I don't mind being alone. I get to read all I want, and watch whatever I want to watch on TV (Matt doesn't like most of the shows that I do.) I also can get house cleaning done without him distracting, although, he is my favorite distraction! He has also been in full band mode lately, they are planning some new things (which I cannot tell you) so they have been either texting, talking on the phone, practicing, or talking at Josh's house. 

My brother and sister-in-law where in town Saturday & Sunday so we were together all weekend, fishing, swimming, eating yummy food, playing games, and just being together. My cousin and mom also came out to go fishing with us. Then on Monday my sister came to town and her and I got to hang out. We went fishing, then went to see my mom. I love hanging out with my siblings. I would rather be with them more than anyone else (other than Matt, of course.) Here are a few pictures from this weekend. 

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my the passing of Chino, my sister's doberman. He wasn't just a dog, he was my nephew. The dogs in our family are just that, family. My sister got Chino and then went on tour with him, and traveled the country with him. She would sleep in the grass at rest areas and tie his leash to her belt loop so no one would mess with her. He was trained to go under fences and into hotels without making a peep. When she finally settled down for awhile Chino and her other dog Lucky lived with my mom and me for several months. He lived a good and long life, and our family will never be the same without him. He was dying of congestive heart failure and my sister put a lot of money into vet bills before making the tough decision to put him out of his misery. As he got older he became a crabby old man, I would lay across him until he let out a big sigh and I knew that meant, "come on aunt Sierra, get off of me." He was the best dog you could ever want, until we meet again big guy! Team Chino!

Life is better when it is shared with a four legged friend! Some look at dogs just as animals, but I look at them as loyal friends! Chino was the most loyal friend my sister could ask for and I felt better knowing she was traveling with him by her side! I knew that should would always be safe with him. So thanks Chino or always having our backs!