soul searching and stuff

hi there. yes, it's been a long time. the summer was wondeful. some were not. some were growing pains..changes. i had a chance (long chance) to do some in depth searching. i took the break from blogging and cut back on a lot of other things as such.

it felt great. i did, however, miss this space. this space that is mine and i can journal. feels good to be back!

i've been doing a lot of painting. the wave of inspiration has hit and is in full force.

during the break i got to watch my little ones grow, discover and just be happy. we also went through some personal changes..but it's all good :) mommy, daddy and kiddos are all well and happy (for the most part) :)

i can't wait to share some more art on here and soon my etsy shop. i am happy. it feels good. really good!

grateful...

thank you water,

icecream

blue skies

blankets on the grass

central air

a nice cold drink

evening rides with the windows down

friends

summer dresses

my family

thank you, summer

cool link luv.

source: http://rustaupp.blogg.se/

swing made out of an old chair

source: http://imbusyprocrastinating.blogspot.com/

space saving basket shelves..genius!

source: http://thirtyhandmadedays.com

spray chalk! how fun :)

source: http://thirtyhandmadedays.com

find some treasure!

source: http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com

rainbow jello! yummm...

so pretty! awesome ideas, as well!

new painting.

i've been painting a lot more lately. i took a long break and let the 'flow of creativity' fill my empty cup. you have to do that sometimes. let yourself be inspired. and when it happens for me, i listen. this is my latest and it reads "through it all, she followed her heart on this beautiful journey'.

i painted on a heavy (deep voice-HEAVY) wood block that i found in our shed when we moved into our house two years ago. i kept that block of wood knowing that i would find the inspiration and paint on it. well, here she is. my mixed media work of art. so much fun!

summer fun

summer!!! i heart you! i do this thing every summer. i blog frequently during colder months and as soon as that heat and sun hit- i'm out! i am going with the flow of things. sometimes if all you feel like doing is living in the moment of fun- do it.

i've also been doing some painting and jewelry making. i've been 'going with the flow' on creativity, as well. i'm a planner type. i like to know what i'm going to be doing. slowly i'm letting go of that. life is so much fun when you learn to LET GO.

oh..and yes. see the cute little guy here? no not that cute little guy..the yellow one. all snuggled up in the towel after a good warm bath? yeah, him. that's 'squeeky', our new pet duck. yes, a duck.

hubby's coworker let him bring him home. the kids are in love.

i have learned that ducks are cute, noisy and messy. it's all good, though! he fits right into the family!

boys are sleeping at their cousins' house and it was me and ms ky today. she's fast asleep and it's mama time! holla!

hi world.

what a busy, busy summer break it has been already! i know, i'm bad about blogging. eek. i sometimes wish i could do it more often and stick with it..afterall, i do this so my children will have sort of an online journal. why is it so hard?

it's a question i'd love to answer...i hope that everyone is having a fun spring! i will post some pics of a little 'photo session' we did downtown...

that's me up there..self portrait..camera in window thingy and snap. me.

love doing those and  you should too..no shame in my game. ha.



eye candy

just thought i'd post some things that made me smile:

i looove this hutch. that green is just perfect!

and you are...

love the combo of the green and pink...white and the touch of brown.

love this elephant! makes me so happy :-)

i just had to! that one made me lol! hehe.