Saturday, June 30, 2012
Photography
Sometimes, Photography is nice just for photography sake!
Although truthfully, only 1 of these 3 pictures is one I personally took.
One day, perhaps, I'll hang my own photo (that isn't family) on the wall just because!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hand-made Blanket
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Bunny
When Kiddo was born, a friend made him this bunny. I took it to another friend to embroider, and it's one of my favorite things of his!
I'm not sure that he is as sentimental about it - after all, he is two - but I like it bunches!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Gift
My friends made this for our wedding - and I really enjoy it!
The pictures have (on the back) where they were taken.
Eventually, it will find its place in our home. It's been moving around lately!
The pictures have (on the back) where they were taken.
Eventually, it will find its place in our home. It's been moving around lately!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Strawberry!
When you live somewhere you can pick strawberrys, you should have a strawberry-picking hat!
Actually, it's a bit warm and unseasonable (since strawberrys are picked in May) - but this was Baby G's very first gift - handmade from an old and very dear friend.
Actually, it's a bit warm and unseasonable (since strawberrys are picked in May) - but this was Baby G's very first gift - handmade from an old and very dear friend.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Flip-Flops!
These are a cheap (perhaps Old Navy?) pair of flip-flops, that were fancified with a little ribbon and some beads.
Why?
So me and my favorite Austin Trio of friends could get fanciful pedicures!
It's so awesome to get a pedicure with a friend - or two!
I'm a lucky girl. Both for treating myself to the pedicure, and for the good friends with which to share the pedicures!
Why?
So me and my favorite Austin Trio of friends could get fanciful pedicures!
It's so awesome to get a pedicure with a friend - or two!
I'm a lucky girl. Both for treating myself to the pedicure, and for the good friends with which to share the pedicures!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Cookbook
Friday, June 22, 2012
Kiddo's Bed
This lovely piece of furniture is one of the newest in the house - and is courtesy of my DH!
I love that he makes wonders out of wood!
I love that he makes wonders out of wood!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Silver Songs
For my Girl Scout "Silver" award, a friend and I put together this song-book.
Do you know all the actions - or lyrics - to the songs?
I do. And I sing them. Often. Too Often. Even before I had kids.
At least with Kids, I'm (hopefully) perceived as a little less crazy.
Or maybe not.
But I like campy/silly songs!
Do you know all the actions - or lyrics - to the songs?
I do. And I sing them. Often. Too Often. Even before I had kids.
At least with Kids, I'm (hopefully) perceived as a little less crazy.
Or maybe not.
But I like campy/silly songs!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Art... for Charity!
One of the first pieces of true "Art" that I have in my house - which was "won" in a Silent Auction, with the proceeds going to United Way!
A random coworker made this.
A couple years later, she asked for it back.
No!
Definitely, this is one of my favorites. It's the style of Modern Art or Contemporary art that I enjoy!
A random coworker made this.
A couple years later, she asked for it back.
No!
Definitely, this is one of my favorites. It's the style of Modern Art or Contemporary art that I enjoy!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
4 months!
This picture has had a lot of hands... and feet.. in it!
It started as something daycare did with all the Baby G and her friends. We had to "guess" which hand/foot print combination belonged to our little one in order to be entered into a drawing.
When Baby G came home with green paint under her nails, it wasn't hard to pick hers out! Along with 3 other parents, Baby G was entered into a drawing - and I got to take home a white canvas with only hand prints and foot prints!
I had big plans for this canvas, but I had to get permission from the other kids parents to take pictures! And in the end, I like how this turned out. It's a little quirky - but so am I. In many ways, it's very reflective of the art that I "try" to do. The letters are not all the same size. Some kids are close up, and others further back.
This canvas reminds me of a handprint project that I did as a kid, in Girl Scouts. Anyhow - it was a fun project, and will eventually make it's way to Baby G's wall!
It started as something daycare did with all the Baby G and her friends. We had to "guess" which hand/foot print combination belonged to our little one in order to be entered into a drawing.
When Baby G came home with green paint under her nails, it wasn't hard to pick hers out! Along with 3 other parents, Baby G was entered into a drawing - and I got to take home a white canvas with only hand prints and foot prints!
I had big plans for this canvas, but I had to get permission from the other kids parents to take pictures! And in the end, I like how this turned out. It's a little quirky - but so am I. In many ways, it's very reflective of the art that I "try" to do. The letters are not all the same size. Some kids are close up, and others further back.
This canvas reminds me of a handprint project that I did as a kid, in Girl Scouts. Anyhow - it was a fun project, and will eventually make it's way to Baby G's wall!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Work Stuff
Todays picture comes from the office..
My mug rug and coffee holder.
Both are used. Every week day.
The mug rug (and I love that phrase) comes courtesy of my crafty friend J, and the mug rug from the mama of one of Kiddo's friends!
My mug rug and coffee holder.
Both are used. Every week day.
The mug rug (and I love that phrase) comes courtesy of my crafty friend J, and the mug rug from the mama of one of Kiddo's friends!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Daddy
Daddy made Kiddo and Baby G's crib.
He is definitely more "handy" than I am. We have 4 pieces of furniture in the house that he has made- including two tables, and two beds.
This is among the neatest things he's made. The man is talented. While we lived in Texas, he built his own shed. Yep, Awesome, I tell ya!
He is definitely more "handy" than I am. We have 4 pieces of furniture in the house that he has made- including two tables, and two beds.
This is among the neatest things he's made. The man is talented. While we lived in Texas, he built his own shed. Yep, Awesome, I tell ya!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Costumes
I can only take credit for wearing my costume - not the handiwork that went into creating it!
For some reason - of all the halloweens we had as kids - this is the one that sticks out to me. I was my favorite Care Bear - Funshine bear. My brother, a Sam-in-the-box. And my sister? A punk rocker or some such thing.
These costumes really highlight our personality. Even better? All have homemade elements, and were lovingly crafted by my mama!
For some reason - of all the halloweens we had as kids - this is the one that sticks out to me. I was my favorite Care Bear - Funshine bear. My brother, a Sam-in-the-box. And my sister? A punk rocker or some such thing.
These costumes really highlight our personality. Even better? All have homemade elements, and were lovingly crafted by my mama!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Pasta
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen- courtesy of my MIL who showed me it is actually not so hard - is to make pasta. Lasagna noodles, to be exact.
It does take extra time, so it's not the easiest thing to do. And it's almost "ruining" it when we use jarred sauce to finish out the lasagna - since I rarely make the effort to make my own sauce.
However - the end result is always worth it. Homemade pasta is so much better than the dry stuff!
It does take extra time, so it's not the easiest thing to do. And it's almost "ruining" it when we use jarred sauce to finish out the lasagna - since I rarely make the effort to make my own sauce.
However - the end result is always worth it. Homemade pasta is so much better than the dry stuff!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Kiddo's room
This tree was painted for Kiddo's room.
Another picture from a while back.
Easy to find this picture, though. FB is good for something!
Another picture from a while back.
Easy to find this picture, though. FB is good for something!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Cup for Grandma
Although now a couple years old... this is a ceramic cup that Kiddo - as a baby - painted for his grandma!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Thanksgiving
This was my mom's last Thanksgiving spread.
And I had it basically set up, but hadn't typed words, so it's not posting when it was originally scheduled to post.
Ahh, well. Enjoy, all the same!
And I had it basically set up, but hadn't typed words, so it's not posting when it was originally scheduled to post.
Ahh, well. Enjoy, all the same!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Jambalaya-ish
I decided to get dried beans at the store, and this was my first experiment! Basically - homeade jambalya. Beans and rice, garlic and tomatoes, and sausage for good measure.
It only turned out OK - since I am still learning how to best cook dried beans - but it was a fairly decent experiment. Some experiments have turned out better in the kitchen, and some (much) worse!
It only turned out OK - since I am still learning how to best cook dried beans - but it was a fairly decent experiment. Some experiments have turned out better in the kitchen, and some (much) worse!
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Monkey!
Grandma T made this blanket- and pillow - for Kiddo when he was a baby. As I recall, it came to our house only partially finished at first!
It's fleecy, and snuggly - and Kiddo likes monkeys, so it's fitting for the boy!
I know how much I cherish the items my grandparents made for me - - I hope kiddo cherishes this as he gets older!
It's fleecy, and snuggly - and Kiddo likes monkeys, so it's fitting for the boy!
I know how much I cherish the items my grandparents made for me - - I hope kiddo cherishes this as he gets older!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Socks...again!
Socks - yes, again.
I'm not sure how many times this year I'll post socks or sock pictures, but I think this brings the total to around 30! Of course, this is a repost.
This is my only pair of homemade socks. I have some booties, but those don't count. I also have friends who make socks frequently - but, as of now, this is my prized handmade pair!
I'm not sure how many times this year I'll post socks or sock pictures, but I think this brings the total to around 30! Of course, this is a repost.
This is my only pair of homemade socks. I have some booties, but those don't count. I also have friends who make socks frequently - but, as of now, this is my prized handmade pair!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Another Holiday...
This time, Easter!
Every year, I try to do something a bit crafty... even if it is only dying eggs with Kiddo (and now Baby G...but neither helped much in this year's eggs - although if you look behind the red egg, Kiddo had some scribbles on the blue egg...)
Every year, I try to do something a bit crafty... even if it is only dying eggs with Kiddo (and now Baby G...but neither helped much in this year's eggs - although if you look behind the red egg, Kiddo had some scribbles on the blue egg...)
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