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My dream car!

2009-11-25T22:53:00.000-08:00

1951 Studebaker Commando - Green - Front Angle

(copyright)

I have always loved this car because of Fozzie Bear,

Some day, some day.....

Funeral

2009-11-12T22:04:00.000-08:00

Have you ever thought about your funeral songs? I do a lot for some weird reason. You know the songs that are going to play at your funeral, the songs that represent your life and who you were.
Well SCREW THAT here are a few of mine while I am alive. These are the songs that I love, the songs that I crank up and dance like a crazy mad woman to, and or are so deep to me I cry every time, the songs that are the closest to my heart and soul.....Cat Stevens If you want to sing out

Katrina and the Waves Walking on Sunshine (I liked this puppet singing better than the original video)

Flamming Lips Do You Realize

Sigur Ros Saeglopur (This video is a little intense for some people)

These songs are not meant to be seen in a video, but felt from the heart. If you decide to play along close your eyes, crank it up, and just feel the music.

80 Years

2009-11-03T21:03:00.001-08:00

It was my Grandmother's 80th Birthday recently. I only wish to be as spry when I am 80 years old.

Thank You

2009-07-02T13:24:00.000-07:00

Yeah I have been blogged again and and treasured on etsy. Thank you oldbagvintage andHowardsHome .

The bees are talking

2009-06-23T16:23:00.000-07:00

Recently a huge swarm of bees landed at my dad's house. They hung out for a few days before he called Shultz bee removal to ask what to do. Shultz said the bees landed there to talk about where to put their bee hive and that they would leave in a few days. That didn't happen, so Shultz came out to remove them and place them elsewhere. It was very quick and harmless to the bees. But of course before they came, being the weird bug lover that I am I had to get in there and get some pictures of this very cool sight.

He did it!!!

2009-05-21T22:43:00.000-07:00

My little brother graduated today!!! Yeah Grant!!!!

Oh yeah and being the fun sister that I am I had to embarrass him, so I bought his friends and our family silly string to cover him in. Hee, hee, it was great!

Finishing Grandma's project

2009-03-10T11:29:00.000-07:00

I found these in a garage sale pile that was going out after our grandmother was put into a nursing home.
I thought the fabric was so cool, so I saved them to someday finish. That was only a few years back, he, he.
Well one of them has now been finished, by my friend at Shooting Starz Home Decor, yeah and I love it! The fabric is a linen with wool crewel embroidery and you can find vintage crewel for about $80 a yard. Holy cow!
I love finding treasures like these.

Have a peaceful day

2009-03-03T17:52:00.000-08:00

Surprise Stimulus

2009-02-24T13:32:00.000-08:00

Today I was taking pictures of an item I was going to put up in my etsy shop, when I found a little surprise inside.

A small envelope fell out. I felt the envelope and thought it feels like money, no way can it be money, well it sure was money. Not a whole lot of money, but it definitely put a smile on my face.
Thanks to the little old lady who forgot where she put her stash.

In the spirit of pay it forward I am sending the person who buys the suitcase some of this fun surprise.

Snowboarding

2009-02-16T14:24:00.000-08:00

We finally got Jaden up to the mountains, so she could learn to snowboard. She has been dreading this day for a while now. She cried the whole morning before the lesson, because she didn't like how she looked in snow pants, and she was afraid to go snowboarding.
We put her in a half day class. When we went to get her after it was over she asked if she could stay all day. So she did. She loved it so much that the next morning she asked if she could take the class again. So she did. She obviously still needs a lot of practice, but it's cool to see her so proud of herself, and to see her love something she thought she was going to hate.

Vintage find

2009-02-05T16:10:00.000-08:00

This just might be my favorite vintage find so far. I did put it in my Etsy shop, but if I need to make a cake soon, it will be mine.

Spread the word about CPSIA

2009-01-30T08:41:00.000-08:00

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.

Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.

How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.

To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.”

To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.

If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

(Thank you chichiboulie from Etsy for this blog post)

The little things that make us happy

2009-01-20T13:00:00.000-08:00

Inspired by Wendy

2009-01-13T09:34:00.000-08:00

This Christmas our whole family received very beautiful handmade gifts from my cousin Wendy. I thought it was such a cool idea, that it inspired me to make some homemade gifts for Jaden's teachers.

These coffee cozy's are unfortunately not my invention, but I thought they were a great idea for a nice gift. You can find the pattern all over the web, but I didn't care for the one's that I found so I made up my own.
I'd tell you the pattern but really all I did was find a yarn I liked, #4 needles, casted on 20 stitches and knitted until I thought it would fit. The teachers loved them and said they have already been using them. Thanks Wendy for your inspiring ways.

Moving

2008-12-30T14:15:00.000-08:00

I'm in the middle of moving and I don't have a computer. I'll be back to my blog soon.

Does an x-ray hurt, mom?

2008-12-15T11:26:00.000-08:00

That was the question I got right before Jaden had some x-rays taken of her chest. We were in and out of the doctor's office and the hospital for 6 hours the other day. This photo is of my very patient but bored 6 year old. After a long day the doctor diagnosed Jaden with pneumonia.

Good news is today she is all better and back at school.

Favorite picture of the day

2008-12-04T13:40:00.001-08:00

(baby Henry aka Hank)

Do you remember your first concert?

2008-11-24T17:32:00.001-08:00

The tour buses.

Equipment boxes back stage.

These were shots of their stuff under the stage.

This was Jaden's first concert. She says she loved it. By the end she was on the floor collecting as many butterflies as she could.

(Coldplay, Viva La Vida tour)

Simpler times

2008-11-20T17:11:00.000-08:00

This just made my laugh.

A game of poker

2008-11-16T14:09:00.001-08:00

This is what you get when you mix an artist and a game of poker.

Favorite picture of the day

2008-11-11T11:59:00.001-08:00

I took these last First Friday at The Other Side Arts. These paintings were done by artist Martin Hammond.

Trip to Creston, Colorado-Part 2

2008-11-06T08:57:00.001-08:00

One of the buildings at the zen retreat.

A prayer moment.

This is a green house that is on the property of one of the zen retreats that we went to.

This Stupa was so beautiful! While we were there a man sped up in his car, then got out and did a quick prayer and left. To me it was kinda funny how fast it happened, but what ever works. Also there were all these small little Buddhas on mantel and one of them blew off and his head broke. It was almost like he jumped.

Chorten near Crestone

A grasshopper.

This was taken at a place called Pay It Forward. It was a spiritual place of crystals, mazes, pyramids, and prayers. It was a really neat, feel good place to explore.

Yeah!

2008-10-28T14:51:00.000-07:00

This year was the first year ever that I voted by mail-in ballot. Holy Cow...if you have never voted by mail-in ballot before, that is the way to go! I even went and dropped mine off at the polling place. It was so simple, no lines, just walk in and drop it in the box, (feel a proud tear coming on), and your done. Here's to change.

A road trip to Crestone Colorado

2008-10-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

We went on a small road trip to the town of Crestone, Colorado to visit my mom.

My mom lives in a straw-bale house. The house's energy all comes from solar power.

This is the shower.

This is the center of the house, where the kitchen and family area is.

This house was built by a Lakota Indian. I loved all the details they added to each room.
The house has such a nice feel to it. It's so cool to see a house made from nature and upcycled materials.

Outside view.

Inside view. (If you notice one of these bottles still has it's cap on. That made
me giggle.)

Outside of the bathroom view.

Inside of the bathroom view.

A lesson in music

2008-10-17T07:32:00.000-07:00

Jaden wanted to know who Yko Ono was so this is how we started our fun evening of dancing and singing around the living room.

Then from there we moved onto the Flamming lips.

Which then led to Abba, because Jaden is loving the movie Mamma Mia, and I wanted to show her were the songs came from.

Then we moved onto Madonna, because her "Hung up" song starts the same way as Abba's "Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie" song. Guess who Jaden wants to be for Halloween. She has been practicing the moves.

Oh and I threw in a little Elton John just for fun.

Happy Halloween month

2008-10-13T13:25:00.000-07:00

Bug of the day "spider"

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( Orb weaving spider )

A reminder from my 6 year old

2008-10-07T16:52:00.000-07:00

I am already registered to vote. So I thought I would pass on this little reminder to those of you who are not.

A relaxing day with family

2008-10-06T09:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Fall to you

2008-10-02T18:19:00.000-07:00

(see weird bug closer here)

(shots from Red Rocks )

At the Denver Zoo

2008-09-28T21:59:00.000-07:00

Gorilla hand

Rainbow Lorikeet
( The Denver Zoo )

Sigur Ros concert @ Red Rocks. Yippie!

2008-09-26T07:20:00.000-07:00

This band is amazing! I can't wait to see them at Red Rocks!

More bugs

2008-09-25T16:16:00.000-07:00

Millipede

Dragon fly

I saw this dragon fly earlier in the day, so I went and got my camera waiting for a shot. It never happened. Then on my way home from picking up Jaden from school I noticed the little bug dead on my dashboard. I feel kinda bad about that, so this picture is in it's honor. Then tomorrow he gets to go to school with Jaden, because they happen to be learning about bugs right now.

Forgot what I was doing

2008-09-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

I have been so distracted lately with not having the best camera or not writing a blog that is of any help to the world that I totally forgot why I even started this blog...to show my everyday experiences through the way I see the world. Duh! Now that I'm over feeling sorry for myself, here is what I experienced on Saturday.

Men is tights at the Festival Italiano.

IKEA

2008-09-18T18:57:00.001-07:00

Yeah IKEA is coming to Colorado!

How to Avoid Bisphenol-A - thedailygreen.com

2008-09-17T16:14:00.001-07:00

I never even heard of this before, but now that I know I will be watching out. I know it may take a lifetime to feel the affects of this BPA, but why not at least keep an eye out.

How to Avoid Bisphenol-A - thedailygreen.com

Posted using ShareThis

If you don't feel like reading the article here are some short notes:

(Until state or federal laws outlaw BPA in consumer products, you can protect yourself by:

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minimizing your consumption of canned food and canned beverages, as BPA may be used to line the cans; choose fresh or frozen food and bottled juices instead
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buying only water bottles or baby bottles that explicitly say they are BPA-Free
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using glass baby bottles and reusable water bottles made from stainless steel or aluminum
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avoiding plastic food and beverage containers that are made with #7 plastic; you should see the number in a triangle on the bottom of the bottle.) -The Daily Green

The Peace Table

2008-09-15T17:24:00.000-07:00

This is the Peace Table at Jaden's school. I just thought this was pretty cool.

(Take a deep breath
work it out
face each other
look at each other
talk in a nice soft voice
take turns talking
take responsibility
(say what you think happened)
ask forgiveness
say your sorry
be a good listener
tell the truth
take your time)

Harvesting

2008-09-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our family for helping us harvest the garden at the house we were staying at for two weeks. We could not have done it without them.

Those yellow tomatoes were defintely a favorite for little Kam.

(Speckled & White beans)

(All different types of tomatoes)

Yummy, fresh from the garden before dinner snacks.

(Thank you Jenny for the great photos)

6 months later

2008-09-07T20:09:00.000-07:00

I have no idea how many people out there read my blog, but for the people who do here is our most recent picture of my cousins and I since we shaved our heads for St. Baldrick's.

Head shaving day. March of 2008.

Now. (from left to right, Jenny, me, Wendy)

(So, as Aurora mentioned this weekend, all of the people who donated to St. Baldrick's should know that they're getting they're money's worth. It's not like we just shaved our heads and are now back to free and easy hair care. We're now going through that uncomfortable stage of 'growing it out'. Which, in my opinion at least, is less fun than actually being bald.

Because there's no bed head when you're bald. -Wendy)

House sitting

2008-08-26T19:10:00.001-07:00

I am off house sitting for a few weeks. Be back soon.

(The garden we get to eat from while we house sit, yeah!)

I have a 6 year old kicker

2008-08-16T20:04:00.001-07:00

Since my daughter has gone back to school she has started kicking people and objects when she gets mad. The first time it happened she was grounded and let known that it is totally unacceptable. Then she did it again, so as a conciquence I took away all her favorite shoes. I told her if she did it again I would take away all her shoes. After every incident she crys and says how mad she is at herself.

This whole thing is a total shocker to me, and I have learned from it that other children do it to her. Which that right there is a hard lesson, because she gets in trouble for doing what she has learned from others, but she can't punish them for doing it to her.

So today she did it again. Do I go out thrifting and find the most horrible shoes ever and tell her that's all she has and take away the rest? Do I make her go barefoot for a day? Do I keep grounding her? How do I stop this?

My tomato tree

2008-08-12T16:10:00.001-07:00

I have a 7 foot tall cherry tomato tree. It has not produced many tomatoes though. It just keeps growing up. What do I do?

Art fun August 8th

2008-08-02T17:24:00.000-07:00

Bug of the day "Dragonfly"

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(Denver Botanical Gardens)

Ouh, ouh, bug of the day

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(outside a store)

Bugs

2008-07-16T18:27:00.000-07:00

Since my pictures were accidentally erased from our computer I have been a little unmotivated to blog, until today. Out of 6,000 pictures erased, the ones I am going to miss the most are my tons of bug pictures. I may never get the same chance to see some of those bugs up close again, but I must move on. So today while my daughter and I were floating our homemade lemon peel boat down the gully I saw a mommy spider with her sack of babies. I got down on my knees (in my favorite summer skirt) and crawled through the grass, camera in hand, chasing that fast little mommy.

She was a quick one!
Here are the only other bug pictures I have left.

(at kickball 2007)

(outside a movie theatre)

(outside our old house)

Yeah I was blogged!

2008-07-09T23:15:00.001-07:00

My brow was very heavy today with life happenings and the loss of my 6,000 pictures from my computer, until I was convoed on Etsy that one of my products had been blogged. Yeah! Things are looking up!

(vintage espresso mug & saucer)

Thank you past presents shop.

Happy 4th of July weekend

2008-07-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

Things I am loving right now

2008-06-26T10:16:00.000-07:00

Thank you soulemama for inspiring me to be grateful today.

1. The few years that we have of our children's lives that we can make them feel safe at night. You know a makeshift bed next to yours, holding their hand until the fears all disappear.

2. A cup of tea in the cool breeze of morning with memories of Maine in the summer.

3. My cousin Wendy's weird kid Wednesdays.

4. Signs of almost ready to be eatin veggies.

What are you loving today?

Summer is here

2008-06-26T08:44:00.001-07:00

Last night was the kickoff to "Sounds Exciting 2008" summer concerts in the park.

Hazel Miller was playing.

Definitely wear your new favorite summer concert skirt. It's fun to dance in after a couple glasses of wine.

A nice sprinkle of rain to cool things off.

Fun for the whole family.
Next Wednesdays performers "The Indulgers" sound like they will be fun.

True Colors

2008-06-21T14:02:00.001-07:00

True Colors
Originally uploaded by aurora72077

Happy Pride weekend Colorado.

Wacky places to visit in Colorado part 1

2008-06-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

Bishops Castle, San Isabel National Forest:

Every year since 1969, Bishop has single-handedly gathered and set over 1000 tons of rock to create this stone and iron fortress in the middle of nowhere. Bishop calls it "a monument to hardworking people" and "America's biggest, one-man, physical project." "I always wanted a castle." -Roadsideamerica.com

Favorite happy shots of the day

2008-05-23T13:15:00.001-07:00

Pam's garden
Originally uploaded by aurora72077

The monster cake

2008-05-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

IMG_5855
Originally uploaded by aurora72077

Our lovely monster cake creation for my daughters 6th birthday party. Click on the picture to see all the steps we went through.

Lessons on brushing your teeth

2008-05-15T09:25:00.001-07:00

This just proves I have my camera with me way to much!

Fraggle Rock coming to the big screen. Yeah!

2008-05-13T19:40:00.001-07:00

On a hike

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Notice the deer print.
I wonder what animal this was.
I had never seen a caterpiller nest before.

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-10T21:55:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all those wonderful mommies out there.

Don't try this at home!

2008-05-07T15:04:00.000-07:00

THIS IS DONE BY PROFESSIONALS PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!

Flame throwing with poi balls.

Simple YUMMY Banana Bread

2008-04-25T13:17:00.001-07:00

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup mashed bananas
1/4 cup nuts (optional)

Mix and bake @ 350 for an hour or until very brown.

I use a bread machine, so it mixes and cooks it for me.
Fun and easy for kids to make.

William Shakespeare

2008-04-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

On Friday April 18th Jaden's school had a celebration to observe Shakespeare's birthday. They told the whole school (K-12) to dress in their favorite Shakespearian attire. There were dragons, fairies, and other beautiful costumes. They had a Shakespearian feast, a parade through the school with instruments, banners & streamers, a Shakespearian dance, and a performance of Hamlet by students. Now that's what I would call a learning experience.

Jaden has told me the story of Hamlet many times now after watching the performance. She just loved it. She also really likes the name Herachio (Hamlet's brother). I only wish all schools would make learning so fun and rememberable.

Spring Fever

2008-04-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful day at the nursery.

What a little color does to a room

2008-04-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

It has been a long couple weeks of moving and painting, but it's SO worth it. I love our new place. I love putting color on the walls. We aren't done yet, but soon enough.

Finally!

2008-04-06T09:49:00.000-07:00

Yeah I finally have internet again! The moving has gone well, and I have taken many of pictures along the way. First off though what you all have been waiting for...The Bald pictures!

Of course I got emotional.

Oh that's pretty!

We did it!!! I am so glad we did this together as a family.

I can't believe this was on my head! No wonder I was getting headaches.

Here we are 3 weeks later.

First Friday April 4th

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Happy Easter

2008-03-23T09:13:00.001-07:00

In the middle of moving

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I am in the middle of moving. I will be covered in paint for the next week. I'll be back to my blog then with before and after pictures.
Have a wonderful week.

Let me tell you about my best-friend.... (my hair)

2008-03-13T13:04:00.001-07:00

This is what we look like after we wake up every morning.

We play together.

We fight with each-other.

We get mushy after a couple drinks.

We love to hang out with the family.
We are always together, so I shed a tear and say goodbye and I'll see you again soon.

All the fun of First Friday

2008-03-10T20:10:00.001-07:00

Food catered by me
Culture
Great art
Metal working demos

Come join us for First Friday

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Getting ready for another First Friday (March 7)

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Art done by Allison Whelan
Art done by Martin Hammond
First Friday is when local galleries open there doors to the public on the First Friday of every month. Every month new artists are featured. Some galleries have live music or performances. Some have workshops and demos. All have food, cocktails, and GREAT ART.
First Friday is a wonderful free night of culture for the whole family.

What I do while stuck in traffic

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Off on a hike

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Dormant.
Early signs of Spring.

Happy Sunday

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Thanks for teaching me your craft

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Pamela from Shooting Starz Home Decor

Florence, Colorado

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Florence, Colorado

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Happy Heart Day

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Real conversation hearts finished with clear acrylic. These wonderful little goodies are from www.entertainingangels.etsy.com

Jaden's Valentine gift.

Another great thrift store find

2008-02-12T14:10:00.001-08:00

It's for sale in my etsy shop, but I kinda wanna keep it. It may be another one of those get it before this date or I get to keep it items.

It's a beautiful day!

2008-02-11T12:44:00.001-08:00

Happy places,
wonderful images,
and good times. Have a beautifully happy, wonderful day!

Feeling green

2008-02-08T13:49:00.001-08:00

Celery tops from food I am preparing for a catering job tonight at an art show.

Todays thrift store find

2008-02-06T15:07:00.000-08:00

$2. Hopefully I can find a circular cable for those middle needles. I know they normally run around $50.00 for the kit.

This mornings view from my apartment

2008-02-06T10:59:00.000-08:00

What we think is trash is another persons treasure

2008-02-04T20:29:00.001-08:00

Allison Whelan did this piece a few days ago. She didn't like it so she splattered her paint brush across it. I saw it today and really like that effect. I also really like how the paint drizzled down the canvas.

Things that tooth fairies trade for teeth

2008-02-02T15:59:00.000-08:00

Coins from the tooth fairies purse, and her favorite games (dice & UNO). The quarter is not part of what the tooth fairy has brought, it's just there for size comparison.

Determined to remove a loose tooth

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What a cool school

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These are seed balls that students made for the animals this winter. When I noticed them I had to take a picture, because I thought to myself "do other regular schools do this?" They probably don't. Jaden is only in Kindergarten and everyday I am more in love with her school. I think they do great things for the community and the world around them.

Amaryllis in bloom

2008-01-28T09:06:00.001-08:00

Shaving Our Heads for a Cause

2008-01-18T19:55:00.000-08:00

My cousins, Jenny, Wendy and I have been growing our hair out since 2006. In March of this year we will be shaving it all off. For those of you who now me, you have always known me with a lot of fricken hair. So this is a pretty big deal for me. We have signed up for St. Baldrick's, an event that raises money to fight childhood cancer.
I fourtunetly do not know any children with cancer, but I have had family and friends that have had some form of cancer. This is our way of honoring them.
After we shave our heads we will be donating our hair to Locks of Love. So please click here and help us reach our goal.

These are some of the many things I do to get my heavy hair up and out of my face.

Braids A bun I am loving this hat these days The nubbins

Coolest mommy boots ever!

2008-01-18T13:52:00.000-08:00

The picture is a little dark because I was admiring her boots from afar. I was to nervous to ask if I could take a picture of them.

2008 off to a good start for Jaden

2008-01-16T23:12:00.000-08:00

Yoga with friends.

Jaden's new creation called an "appletizer"

Being persistent with learning to knit.

Life's little, but very important lessons

2008-01-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

Her dad taught her how to make eggs. Now it's a must every morning.

It's always a happy moment to see a proud kid.

Notice the tipi toes, no more stepping stools for this girl.

My new etsy partner

2008-01-15T09:15:00.000-08:00

Is it summer yet?

2008-01-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

Ever since Winter break was over I've been noticing the kids at my daughters school wearing less and less winter clothing. Some are even in tank tops already! My daughter Jaden keeps insisting on wearing capri pants, so I say as long as all your limbs are covered (which means we end up with boots and capri pants) he, he I love when kids pick their own clothes.

Homemade tarts...Yum!

2008-01-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

A relaxing Saturday

2008-01-12T12:02:00.001-08:00

A lesson in finger knitting.

I set my knitting project down to get some water.

Solstice... well 4 hours after it...

2007-12-23T03:23:00.000-08:00

Many joyous blessings this time of year.

upcycled holiday wrapping

2007-12-18T14:42:00.001-08:00

This is up-cycled wrapping that is from a 2006 calendar and some boxes I had gotten products in from my old job. I have these items stored with my holiday wrapping.

This is my gift wrapping case, with tissue, gift bags and ribbon. The case is an old picnic basket.

The finished wrap job.

The finished wrap job under side.

Kids are the best

2007-12-16T15:10:00.000-08:00

I have found my new etsy model!

Watch out girls.

sledding to the store

2007-12-16T09:41:00.001-08:00

Every morning when I wake up I think of the little things I can do to save the world. I know it sounds so super heroish, but I think if we all thought that way we could save the world and environment. It sounds so silly, but the first thing I do is unplug my cell phone charger from the wall and tell myself, "one step at a time". So this morning we are off to the craft store to get some yarn. We are sledding instead of driving, "one step at a time".

This was such an awesome workout. I almost ran the whole way to the craft store.

The little pleasures in life (cold fingers on a warm box of rice).