For our class before Easter we made cupcakes. We tried to keep it colorful. I think Brian succeeded with his vibrant colors on every cupcake. 
Last night we had our second class of cake decorating . See our creations below!
Not to downplay the wonderful creations of professionals but we have definitely found that this is not as hard as we were expecting. We were slightly unprepared for class. It would have gone smoother if we had our icing already colored and bagged. We ended up only using 3 colors that we could share to speed up the process. Not too bad if I say so myself. Technique for week 2 was called deminsional decorating. Next week will be flowers. I can’t wait!!!!
So last week, Brian and I went to class at our local JoAnn Fabrics store for “Sewing Basics.”
I was a little nervous. I had not used a machine in so long. Same thing for Brian. We thought it would be a good idea since we would like to make costumes for the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Renting is too expensive and buying is even worst (if you go authentic).
We have one sewing machine Brian bought mom the other year. She doesn’t really use it since her eye sight isn’t very good anymore. I took the home machine in and Brian used a machine at JoAnn.
Shopping List: 1 yard of cotton fabric, 1 yard of iron on interfacing, a box of pins, spool of thread, and some pins.
We were quite disappointed in the class itself. The 2.5 hour course ending up being only 2 hours. A good big of the time was spent waiting as the instructor helped each student and there were only two others aside from us! What did we learn? We learned to thread a machine, sewing a straight line (semi-straight…LOL), edging a stitch and adding interface. The part of class that was described as “learn how to read a pattern” was a joke! *sigh*
One big thing I did learn from the class is that Brian is much better at this sewing thing than me. All his lines were perfecting straight. Instructor even showed off his fabric to the other students to show how its “supposed” to be done.
We probably won’t be taking any additional sewing classes immediately. We bought a whole bunch of patterns during a mega sale so we’ll see how well we do.
Kim’s first project: a purse
Brian’s first project: a kilt
Wish us luck!
Well….not really. So we went to see Dead Bob at the Shakespeare’s Tavern and what happens? Brian ends on onstage AGAIN! This is the third time since we’ve been together. We are averaging once a year. How can Brian deny that I’m his good luck charm? LOL
They were doing a short skit of Hamlet. Brian had one line and a death scene too. He gracefully fell to the ground. Perhaps if this whole IT thing doesn’t work out then he might have a career in theater.
Unfortunately we are not allowed to take pictures.
Today we went to the Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. Brian and I drive by it everyday to work and say we should go but never actually got there. Since Brian’s brother is a huge “beer” fan, what better destination. I was a cool experience. They have designated times that tours start and end on the website. However its really the time the open for drinking and the tours are a side thing.
We arrive and enter the building. There were folks there but not too many and the bar is not serving drinks yet. Shortly after our arrival the place starts to get packed. You can barely walk without having to say excuse me. They have 6 flavors on tap and you can get a little plastic cup or a nice glass to do your “tasting.” Each cup comes with 6 tickets. You bring your cup and ticket to the bar and claim a drink. If you have never had Sweetwater, you will want to try them all.
While all this is going on, they have tours of the brewery going on at random times. Which, of course, we participated in. I think everyone found a favorite. I did not drink. I was DD.
Today we got all dressed up for our long overdue engagement pictures. Well, sort of. We didn’t get them done for any newspaper announcements or save the dates. I consider it a cross between engagement and pre-wedding photos. I know that for couples in which the groom does not see the bride, then the bride sometimes does a bridal session. She is in her wedding dress and its just wonderful pictures of her. In the Vietnamese/Chinese cultures we do pre-wedding sessions. Both the bride and the groom where their tux and gown and have pictures taken. These are on display at the reception or included in favors.
We opted to wear not our tux and gown but our ao dai’s. I really didn’t know of a good location to go to. A place like Callaway Gardens crossed my mind but decided that was just a bit out of the way. So we went with the photographer’s recommendation. Marietta Square. I’ve never heard of it, let alone been there. It was nice. I was sad that the fountain was out of commission. They had already planted the annuals and so that was nice. The trees lacked their leaves but it was okay.
It was a really nice day out considering we had snow flurries the other week. Weather was perfect. But with perfect weather comes people. People that are ready to leave their homes and enjoy a nice day in the park. Not everyday that a photographer says, “lets wait a minute, there is a fairy in the gazebo and we might not want that in your background.”
We did shots on stairs, walls with different textures and colors. I suggested we risk our lives and go stand on the rail road tracks!
So in addition to our Ao Dai’s we wore casual clothes too. We had to change. Fortunately the Square has a welcome center fully equiped with public restrooms. They were nice, not like a gas station or anything. Brian was sent to go fetch our clothes from the car. On he way there, the crossed paths with some folks that had seen us in the park earlier taking pictures.
They ask him, “What religion are you?”
I guess they are referring to our outfits. Hmmmm…so apparently different religions dress differently. Funny, I thought different cultures dress differently. Because I know A LOT of Vietnamese that are Catholic and will wear Ao Dai. So Brian, kindly corrected them and continued on his mission to get our clothes.
We went off to go visit some friends in NC primarily to visit their new baby girl. Keep in mind that these friends have a cat that loves (or used to love) to attack your feet. It was crazy, it you have not socks or shoes on, she would come after you like your toes were going to eat her if she didn’t attack first. I have to say, I used to be kinda scared of her.
When I found out they were pregnant, my first thought wasn’t, yay!, it was more like, “what will you do with the cat?”
Fortunately, and to my surprise upon arrival, the cat has mellowed out. She is no angel nor is she the lazy cat that could care less about any human around, but she is not the cat she used to me. I had shoes in the car and meant to change into them but had forgotten. How? I have no idea. So here I come walking in with sandles. Yes sandles! Toes exposed. Immediately she comes towards me….but she only wanted to sniff and lick my toes. I’m not a big fan of the licking but I’ll take that over an attack any day.
Baby born and cat just mellows out. Kinda cool actually. Let’s see how mellow the cat stays after the baby starts crawling/walking. Tails are such an appealing thing to grab onto.
Brian and I were super stars tonight. I had never been to the Shakespeare’s Tavern before. Brian had an extra ticket so he to see Lettice and Lovage.
We got seated in the front and were even recruited to get on stage. That was really cool. I wasn’t too fond of the salad they serve. The use weird greenery. Its not romaine or iceberg, etc. But that’s okay the main course was good.
I shocked Brian when we left the parking garage that night. He attempted to leave out of the unattended credit card exit. It took his money but never let us out. He was starting to get upset and I calmed him down. When we left, he said, “She wouldn’t have been so calm. She would have been screaming.” Who is “she”? ….the ex. Well, that’s why he was at the play with me.
Yay! Our first date.