Saturday, June 13, 2009
Let's Relax this Saturday!!
After the hussle & bussle of this move this is our first weekend in our wonderful new place where we aren't unpacking and moving things around, we both have the backaches to show for all the activity associated with the past two weekends trying to get our home together. Last night we cooked steaks out and set up the charcoal grill I have been hanging onto for two Summers now. Bought for the purpose of a camping trip that hasn't yet taken place. It was an unusually nice evening for June and the boys, Charlie & I sat outside for most of the evening enjoying the cool breeze. This morning we were considering going to the Strawberry festival in Strawberry/Pine, AZ.It was decided quite early on that we would relax today and that Charlie gets to pick what we do tomorrow when we venture out. He says it is his turn to pick something...lol....I have been dragging him to way too many Summer concerts and shopping trips ( not a shopper) I am sure whatever we do it will be fun..This morning it was all about parfaits, cinnamon rolls,& cheesy eggs. AND the best news of all he found me a Vintage Singer sewing machine , cabinet and all that I Cannot Wait! to use. He will be fixing the belt this evening...best part is???I have been wanting one for some time, especially now as I have been itching to sew. It was only $25.00 at a garage sale...what a deal....I love it. Hopefully I will have my sun dresses sewn by end of Summer just in time for the trunk show I am planning in August!!!! I love it so much!! The old needles, spools of thread, yarn as well as newspaper clippings and whatnots in the drawers were so neat to go through. Like a Vintage cookbook, the best part is what you may find between the pages!!Jakey is napping and its crispy fried chicken for lunch and maybe a little Leonard Cohen Documentery...Probably Im Your Man like usual.I am glad we stayed in today:) We sure aren't missing a thing.....
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I Love Charley Harper
I am looking for The Book Of Illustration & The Childrens Books out by this fantastic artist!! I found some Vintage Ford Mags that include his illustrations which I am bidding on via E-Bay. Jakeys birthday is the week after next and he is sure to find the memory game and puzzle among his gifts. The coloring book is neato too! I collect birds and love these prints as well. I am sure my little one will too...I am digging out my collection of Ed Emberly drawing books this weekend as well, Nick is at the perfect age!!! Tomorrow is Friday & I could not be happier.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
There's the new home & then theres the closet~~
A new home filled with the laughter & chaos that only a family can bring to it. With it comes new hiding places, new comfortable nooks for everyone and a lot more space. Unfortunately that doesn't mean for my closet. It is a daunting task, organizing ones closet. The rule that if I haven't worn it in over a year (has it really been that long) or I am holding onto it because that white dress I was wearing when I.....rule.....all go out the window when in the depths of clothing up to your elbows. I have decided out with the small in with the what fits. For what ever reason that means that within the last year half of my wardrobe is going into bags....going off to live a life with someone else...cute things they were and in it's place new beginings and a closet that is waiting for the new adventures and lives I will lead this Summer....maybe a pretty new swimsuit or a floppy hat will take there new places next to the cowboy boots never worn or the disco dress that looked great on my mother in the 80's...yes I have long way to go in there and I have taken the first few babysteps this evening.....here are a few inspiring things that are getting me motivated and heading in the right direction...satin bags with drawstrings for my shoes in bold colors ...I am thinking red....closet organizers seem like a good project for a beginner just starting to sew and this is right up my alley...I can already imagine my jewelry my hose my socks all tucked neatly into the little pockets of a pretty pink organized of various sizes taking their place on the unfinished wooden hangers I cherish which still show a light shade of robin egg blue from many years back...these darling hanging tags for the boys, especially Jake & Nicks as I have 11 years of clothes I hang onto what a neat way to organize the sizes for little ones who share a closet...courtesy of Nicole's Spot.
Sunday Night Summer Concerts
What fun rides we had!
The best cheeseburgers ever!!
My little man was picky no more! Loved his cheeseburger!
The grass felt great beneath our feet
My love Music Stars Great Food Family & KissesSunday Night Summer Concerts
For the past two Sunday evenings we have been going to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for the train rides & the awesome music! Last Sunday we arrived early (around 5:30 pm) and were able to take Jake on a few train rides & took a carousel ride as well ( mommy got dizzy)....The wet cool grass was such a nice feeling on our bare feet. Too few places in Arizona offer this in June and it actually became sort of chilly as the sun went down. We saw the Groove Merchants play and danced the night away under the stars as Jake flew like an airplane into the cool dark night and Charlie and I made magical moments and memories together. The food (if you purchase it there) is yummy and inexpensive. Last night we brought a picnic basket and Charlies sausages were wonderful, a perfect compliment to the 80's band and the libations......ahhhh sweet summertime...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The begining of Summer~~
AHHHH it's Summertime...the bittersweet heat blended with fun and new beginings, suntans and long lazt days..... It is hot already that's for sure....the impending move this weekend has all in knots however I am psyched to have a much larger house with lots of room...it seems like we outgrew this swank condo pretty fast AND my 13 yr old really needs his own domain!!! He has a girlfriend now so Summer hopefully won't involve any broken heart but good times, they are part of a fantastic church group here in town and Summer has lots of fun things in store. Nicholas and I willhave more one on one time where we will be concentrating on karate, playing guitar and doing fun stuff, I can't wait!! Jakey is maybe going to visit with Dad in California for a few weeks, I have been considering going to Cal myself for the Summer but thought better of it, I hope getting wet a the water park and dripping popscicles become a regular event for Jakey. Charlie and I are planning to go to San Diego in August after a family road trip through the Grand Canyon and Northern AZ in July. At some point I have to get outa my funk andjoin the game of life and be up for it all.....I think I am depressed, but I am getting over it....I have every reason in the world to be happy but I am sunk somehow. I hope I shake it soon....But I am full of love and laughter and have a lot to be thankful for and that means everything:)
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