More computer time needed

So I really need to update my blog layout and profile.  I just don't spend as much time on the computer anymore.  That blog list needs a cleaning, too.  And I guess I could do something about my facebook profile, too.
And it's been awkward at home recently.  My parents are somewhat disapproving that my relationship with Corey has moved forward so rapidly.  Which I can understand, because they are concerned parents who love me.  But I'm so sure of him, and so sure that being with him is the right thing.
And I've been busy with my sewing and quilting projects.  I am seriously excited about all my projects.  I need to post some pictures soon.  Hmm, I need to borrow mom's camera again.
Anyway, I've been having fun, been busy hiding, I mean working in the craftroom.  Spending time talking to Corey, driving to see him, driving home from seeing him, thinking about him.  Occasionally going to the gym.  I haven't spent much time with my sister and her kids the last couple of weeks, I really need to play with the kids some more. 
That's a goal for this week, spend more time playing with kids.  And pictures to post.  Two goals.  We'll see.  Hmm, also profiles to update.  Wait, wait, I don't want to get too ambitious.  I still need to empty my old phone so I can cancel that number, and I still haven't let everyone know the new number.  Oh, so if I haven't sent you my new number yet, and you want it, comment here or message me on facebook.  Ok, that's enough of a list for the next few days.  We'll see what happens.

A New Addition

This is my new niece. She was born on 20 January, at 4:20 am, at 7 pounds, 10 ounces.

Funnily, I had a conversation with my sister Jenn (the mother) just the night before about the baby and due dates and how she was hoping that the baby would wait until February to make her appearance. Evidently she had other ideas. (Actually we had that discussion about 4 hours before my sister woke up with contractions.)

I love little babies and being able to hold them when they're still so tiny. I visited baby and parents early this morning, and got to hold her. Holding a six-hour-old baby is quite an experience. I'll get to watch the older children tonight so my parents can visit. My niece called me this morning to tell me that she had a new baby sister. She was very excited about the news.

pretty flower

This is what I saw when I walked out of my apartment this morning. I didn't know that plant had flowers on it.

UPDATE: When I walked out the door two days after this picture was taken, the bloom had already died. I'm glad I got to see it that one time.

Sunset

Because I want to post some pretty pictures and because I'm tired of not having anything new to say.

Mosaic

MyKelle had this up, so I thought I would give it a try. Make your own, it's fun!

To make your own:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

The questions:
1. What is your first name? Heather
2. What is your favorite food? steak
3. What high school did you go to? Stamford
4. What is your favorite color? blue
5. Who is your celebrity crush? James McAvoy
6. Favorite drink? Pina colada (virgin, of course)
7. Dream vacation? Great Britain
8. Favorite dessert? Chocolate (cookies are a perfectly acceptable form of chocolate.)
9. What you want to be when you grow up? Wife, mother (I searched under family to find this pic.)
10. What do you love most in life? Music
11. One Word to describe you. Feisty
12. Your flickr name (or your blog name or handle or whatever) Kethry’s Garden (the kitten is named Kethry.)

These are the sources for the pictures: 1. Heather in snow, 2. Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Flat Iron Steak, 3. Stamford Park Waterfall, 4. __IR_Cachoeira__, 5. OUT965669, 6. Piña Colada, 7. Early morning Dunstanburgh, 8. 14th August 2007 / Day 226, 9. Joy of life, 10. Bokeh Melody, 11. Fiesty Redhead, 12. Kitten in the Sun