Backyard Beautification Part 1

Backyard Beautification Part 1

There have been lots of things on my To-Do List and our backyard is one of those items.  I really wanted a new fence this year well that didn’t happen because of the bathroom renovation.  I recently have been spending way more time back there than I have in the 5 years we have lived … Continue reading →

Leslierahye’s Fairy Blog Hop

Leslierahye’s Fairy Blog Hop

Welcome to Leslierahye’s Fairy Blog Hop!  I am so happy you stopped in to see my fairy project! We love fairies and my daughter really wanted me to make her a “captured fairy necklace” so she could have her own fairy with her at all times.  I saw this idea on Etsy and thought it … Continue reading →

Hmmmm….It Is Summer

As you can probably see I have taken a break from blogging the past couple of months has been insanely crazy.  For some reason I thought it would slow down once school got out, not so.  This summer is so much different than in previous years, I have not one but two kids I need … Continue reading →

MOM… I’m Bored!

MOM… I’m Bored!

The three dreaded words of summer vacation… MOM, I’m Bored!  I heard that every day last week, even on the days we went to the pool.  Growing up is so different now than when I was a kid.  For example I had kids to play with no one went to summer camp meaning there were … Continue reading →

Work In Progress – Rusty Car

Work In Progress – Rusty Car

I have been working hard on my colored pencil drawing it is far bigger than anything I have done since college.  I completely understand why color pencil size suggestions are at least 20″x10″ this make it so you just can print something modified in Photoshop. At most I get four hours of colored pencil time. … Continue reading →

Taking Some Time Off

Taking Some Time Off

I know it seems recently I have been been doing that quite a bit but I need more time.  I am thinking only Wordless Wednesdays for the time – I managed to fix the WordPress App. on my phone, Booga did something to it and I had to uninstall it and reinstall it.  I have … Continue reading →

Saving the Arts in My Hometown

My hometown (Escanaba, MI) schoolboard voted last night to “integrate” the K-3 art program into the classroom.  They also voted to eliminate several positions in the district.  My K-3 grade art education was far from spectacular but it made me strive for more, I wanted to learn because I enjoyed painting during art class in … Continue reading →

Yoga Bag

Yoga Bag

I have been going to Pilates for a couple months now on Tuesday and Fridays.  I have gotten over my fear of exercising with others.  Surprisingly I am enjoying it and actually feel guilty if I don’t make it (guilt is a wonderful motivator some days).  One of the ladies showed up last week with … Continue reading →