I had this grand scheme for our road trip, I was going to make some fun little gifts for the kids and spread them out over the course of the trip. My head was full of ideas. As is always the case though, the day snuck up on me and I only found time to…
Can I make a confession? I have had my Nikon D40 for 5 years now, and I have NO idea how to shoot in manual. I’ve been using this bad boy as a point-and-shoot this entire time. And while it’s AWESOME and I’ve gotten some great photos of the kids, I seriously need to learn…
Yesterday we got home from a week long trip to Connecticut to visit my family. I’m exhausted, there are toys and clothes all over our living room that need to be unpacked, and we barely have any food in the house (Don’t get me started on my email situation) BUT it is so good to…
Day 307 Juniper has been doing REALLY well with bedtimes lately. (Which is SUCH a blessing, I was starting to lose my mind.) I bought these cute little bug houses as a surprise gift for her. The only bugs we could find though were rolly pollys, and they just curled up in balls and didn’t…
I finished up this cute painting earlier this week for a friend of mine. Her daughter’s best friend is moving away and this will be her farewell present. WHY does it have to be so hard to photograph artwork? (Don’t get me started on scanning.) This looks so much better in person. As usual. I…
Ever since George sent me the photo of our finished drawing, I have been eagerly awaiting its arrival in the mail. I know my own drawings and paintings look so much better in person so I couldn’t wait to see his drawing. Well, last night I was making dinner when I noticed a package from…
Day 300 (300!! Woohoo!) We went for a hike today at Rock Bridge State Park. The kids did pretty well with the hike up to the Devils Ice Box, a small cave opening. (The bottom right photo. The other picture on top is the Rock Bridge.) I’m super disappointing in my camera because every picture…
I seem to be in a very easily distracted, scatter brain, rambly mood lately. More so than usual anyhow. If that’s even possible! I thought I’d share a few things that are on my mind, to clear some room for more important things. Like finishing up this work before I leave in an hour. Almost…
So, I went to order some proofs of my strawberry fabric but I just couldn’t do it! The total was $40, and I only ordered 3 of the patterns. (A yard of one, and fat quarters of two others.) I could just buy the $5 test swatch of each one, but if I’m going to…
Day 296 We drew with sidewalk chalk for a bit today. Juniper drew some flowers, and I drew a Master Sword which Flynn kept trying to pick up. His Zelda obsession makes me laugh. The kids like to check out our strawberry plant. There are a few growing, one should be ready any day now.…