2008.05.12

everyone needs to study, right?


Since I don't really have any textbooks to put my nose into, I occasionally like to pick a subject and play around with it a bit.  It's really interesting how different one photo can look from the next even with the same subject.  So today over at Flickr I will be photos from this strawberry collection.

Also, be sure so go check out Heather over at poppytalk handmade. I wish I could scoop up every single one of these beautiful pieces!

Have a great Monday!  The sun is shining!  FLowers blooming.  It's a good day!

2008.05.11

me {a mom}


Today is my reminder.  A reminder to be happy with who I am, because really there is no one else like me.  A reminder that I am doing the best job as a Mom that I can, and that is really what matters.  A reminder to be in more pictures, because someday I will wish I hadn't always stood behind the camera, but occasionally was the subject. 

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms!  Celebrate your talents as well as your imperfections, because it takes all of those things to make you an individual.  There is only one Mom and you are it.  Have a happy day!  I am going to go spend my day with my mom.  See ya tomorrow!

2008.05.09

mother's paradise

play {on and on and on} Know what I could get into?  Colonial British camping while at the park.  You know, bring the cane chair and side table: something on which to set my laptop and drink.  Portable umbrella and rug underfoot.  I could sit all day long in the manner.  It would need to be completely over the top and ridiculous, I think. ride {or bounce, however you look at it} Our park excursion lasted four hours yesterday.  I did not have all of the accoutrements, and instead settled in on a nearby park bench while the girls played, listening to NPR podcasts and writing in my sketchbook.  fly {obviously she loves wings} And it is a good thing we played this long, because today it is dismal and rainy, not a day for playgrounds.  So I will think of yesterday as an early Mother's Day present.  A perfect day with my two favorite girls outside in ideal weather with an entire park all to ourselves for endless play and relaxation.  So thanks girls!  I had a great time! And to all you moms out there, and mine (grammy), have a super duper mother's day!  Oh, and to my grandmother (mayna) happy happy birthday tomorrow!  I wish we could be with you to celebrate your day!  I love you both!

2008.05.08

kitchens, etsy updates, and clothes


I have been sitting here for a bit, trying to think of something to write that doesn't involve kitchen renovations.  Know what?  That is impossible!  It is pretty much all  think about right now.  Last night I picked out the paint colors for the room, which will be a pretty big change for us.  The house is currently awash in blue with the exception of our chocolate brown bedroom.  For the new kitchen I am trying to go for a much more neutral palette of creams and whites.  In the long run I think I will enjoy the brightness of a pale room.

Ooops!  Did you notice that?  How I so easily started up a kitchen conversation?  Sorry.

Be sure to get over to the shop and check out the new pictures I have put up.  Also, some of the older ones are going to be phased out over the next two weeks.  So if you have been thinking about one of the photos, it may be your last chance to purchase.  Over the next week I will be adding "last chance" to the title of some of the pictures.  When they sell I will not be relisting them.

Happy Happy Wednesday everyone!  The laundry is in dire need of being folded, so you know what I will be doing today!

2008.05.07

sometimes a break is required

Yesterday was a post-call day for David, which means after more than 24 hours at the hospital he gets to come home.  Sometimes he comes home and goes straight to bed.  Sometimes, like yesterday, he managed to get four or five hours of sleep at the hospital and the day kind of becomes a day off.  This is pretty great when it happens since he one day off per week and sometimes not even that.  ( let's get a yippie for residency!)

After all of this kitchen business and illness business, we decided we should take a mini break and go have a fun lunch.  Oh, I am so glad we did.  The sun was shining.  We were able to eat outside, which is probably my favorite thing ever.  And I managed, despite the funny looks by the business suits, to snap a few polas.  Boy,  those suits really need to loosen up and have a few ritas!

While we were eating Zoe noticed that there was a family of birds living in the eaves of the restaurant.  She kept saying

"Me have one? Baby bewd (bird in grown-up speak)?"
"why bud no come me?"
"here bewd!"
"peep! peep! peep!"
"me want baby bewd mine!"

And, yes, that is a grain of rice in her tiny hand.  She was trying to lure them down with mexican rice, with little success. 

POW!  (that would be my heart exploding)

We also went over to the hardware store for some kitchen research, and stopped by the nearby grocery store.  They had these sweet onions in a big galvanized trough.  These are the kind used as drinking troughs for cattle.  Ever since I was a kid I wanted to have one of these as a soaking tub outside.  That is sounding pretty hick as I write it, but hey, I did live on a farm until second grade.  I bet my neighbors would love that here!

And Don't forget!  Today at 3pm CST is the shop update!  Come by and look around!

  • go to my new project

  • go to my photography website

  • wanna buy my stuff?

{fluctuating inspiration}

  • sewmamasew pattern reviewer

  • Photo Trade

  • Buttons Magee. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr