My two fun nieces, who are also sisters, spent a good chunk of Tuesday evening hanging out with me. They came along as I was scouting new locations for a photo shoot the following day and ended up as my subjects. The little one just got back from dance class and the older just wanted to come over to my house and play in my make-up for a couple hours so they weren't quite prepared for a photo shoot, but hello! They're naturals! They ended up front & center without any resistance. We had fun. They really are strikingly beautiful girls.
July 15, 2010
June 22, 2010
I've missed my Maggie...
Do you have one of those friends that just makes you so dang happy to be around? Me too! One I haven't seen in way too long is my absolutely gorgeous, fashionista friend, Maggie. If you're a scrapbooker, you'll recognize her as one of the super-stars of the industry. That's actually how we first met, over seven years ago. We were both contributing artists at Making Memories at the time; working on special publications and their design team. We hit it off immediately and have been friends ever since!
Today she was in town visiting from Phoenix so we met up and hung out for a couple hours. I've missed my Maggie! We shouldn't be apart this long. It ain't cool. I think the last time we got to hang out and play was when I spent a week staying with her in Arizona two years ago. Now I want to pick up and move back to Arizona so I can be her next door neighbor and play everyday! Is that too much to ask?
She brought her Instax camera today (which is the size of an adult head!) so we had a little fun...
June 17, 2010
A special day...
I went to the Temple yesterday for the first time, which was so wonderful and special! I loved it. Several of my family members and closest friends came and supported me, which meant so much. It amazes me sometimes how many wonderful people I have in my life. I am really blessed.
This is me and my mom before leaving my house. Yesterday was one of the windiest days we've had in a while so I'm actually shocked in these pictures that my hair isn't pulling an "it" and draped across my entire face. It was insane. I came home late to see that the vines growing against the house were completely ripped from the wall.
June 08, 2010
January 28, 2010
Random thoughts...
(I should probably keep to myself)
- The other night I sat at a stop sign waiting for the red light a block ahead of me to turn green. One might assume I am a stoner. I am not. It actually reminded me of a time as a teenager though when one of my best friends made a rather sudden stop because she saw a red light in her rear view mirror. If you knew how hard I am laughing at that memory right now. Made me feel a little better.
- I have recently learned that "rag-a-muffin" is a dated term and that many kids today have not even heard of it. Shocking. Sadly, I think I have a list of outdated verbiage I use on a regular basis. "Hell-a cool" is not one of them. Okay, I liked. But, only on occasion. I think there are a lot of things we say here in Utah too that are not used elsewhere, or as often. Like, "What the heck!". Guilty. I remember working with my sister-in-law when I lived in Kansas City and remember our co-workers being absolutely dumb-founded when she asked "where should I huck these?", referring to cardboard boxes. Being from Utah, I knew what she was saying. Translation: Where should I throw these?
- I really hate public restrooms. I especially hate toilets in public restrooms with those stupid automatic flush sensors! I appreciate the idea of sanitation (I am 100% pro-sanitation), and not having to make contact with the handle (lets not let our mind drift on the grossness that inhabits that thing...), BUT, being one who believes in thoroughly coating the toilet seat with at least five layers of toilet paper or seat covers, I hate that every time I move to get more toilet paper for this purpose, the sensor goes off prematurely, violently sucks the toilet paper down the drain and I have to repeat the dumb process until I can slowly, and cautiously, trick the stupid sensor and literally jump on the seat before it steals the paper! This scenario is particularly frustrating in a small stall at an airport with two big bags of luggage. Has happened a time or two.
- Why am I watching the Bachelor again? Haven't I made this mistake before?
- If that stupid gray cat poops in the corner of the living room ONE MORE TIME, I'm donating the damn thing to Goodwill. She's gonna end up right next to the second-hand underwear if she's not careful. She'd be wise not to tempt fate. She's really pushin' it.
- The other night I pulled over during a snow storm, major lack of visibility, when I noticed a heart forming on my window. Ahhhh. I took it as a sign that I am loved. Sadly, by a big, blue trash can spotlighted through the window. Hot guy would've been too much to ask for, right?
I am taking more pictures each day as I am going to do Project Life this year. This is a snapshot from my home office today while working. Highlights a little message I tore out of a magazine several months ago and have lovingly displayed on my lamp ever since... "LONG LIVE HAPPY HOUR". Happy little sentiment, right? I like it. My happy hour generally includes Diet Coke + Lemonade, on the rocks. Pebbled, please. And sadly (cough)... making fun of the Bachelor on Monday's nights as I watch it with my BFF and her husband.
PS. I have another fun Valentine's project. Check back in the coming days for pictures.
January 15, 2010
What a great day...
One of my favorite people is in town visiting from Michigan. Jessi!
We met up this morning for lunch at Cafe Rio and spent at least 2 to 3 hours just sitting there laughing & playing catch up. I've missed her. I'm trying to find a way to get her back here, but I have a feeling my work is cut out for me. I will not give up though! Among other things, I will work "The weather is great. You are awesome. Please move back." into every conversation we have until it's actually put into action. It will eventually work... I just know it.
I have been putting together some fun wood blocks for good Valentine's Day decorating this year using my Silhouette designs. Same idea as the Christmas ornaments from this post. I thought I'd leave a little teaser... they are going to be so dang cute when I'm finished. Check back on Monday and I'll share the finished project with you so you can create your own or just to get the creative wheels spinning for your own Valentine's projects!
Hope you have a great weekend! Gonna go check out a movie tonight with a friend.
January 08, 2010
Why, Hello New Year!
2010... I should probably update this thing, don't you think? Good thinking. Posting a picture of me sitting here counts as an update too, right? It shows that I'm still alive & kicking, which is indeed, an update.
Now, I'm off to play with some fun 3-D cards I designed this week for the Silhouette Store. Fun stuff! Here's a peek of one of them...
Oh, and on a side note... the very talented Nichol Magouirk did a scrapbook layout using my die-cut designs for Silhouette, which she's shared on her blog. Check it out here, or scroll down on the Silhouette Blog. So fun to see my designs in action! Love it.
December 17, 2009
Holy cow!
I actually returned my Redbox (rent-to-own) movies on time! This is quite the feat for me. Last time I rented from that pretty-red-box, my balance was $13, for one movie, when I finally returned the stupid thing. Don't ask me why this is so difficult for me. I'm feeling rather impressed with myself this morning though. It's the simple things.
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I'm sharing a sneak peak for Amber this morning of her fun family photo shoot last week in the snow. So beautiful shooting in the snow. but dang, it was cold.
PS. I've got new designs that were just added to the Silhouette Store. Check em' out when you've got a second!
November 09, 2009
October 29, 2009
Just call me Pocahontas
I love Halloween. I do.
I wish I would've taken more photos this year at a Halloween party with friends. I missed getting photos of everyone and their clever costumes.
Barmaid Raquel & Myself, Pocahontas.
The mad scientist and our host.
Scarecrow, a super-duper awesome basketball player & wolverine.
The sweet, old couple. With a really scary hike-of-the-pants. lol
October 20, 2009
hee-haw!
Went to Hee-Haw Farms last night for FHE with my church branch and just about FROZE TO DEATH. I am such a wimp when it comes to the cold. At one point I was tempted to throw myself IN the fire rather than sit beside it. I could not get warm. I struggled to text or hold my phone for about 30 minutes after leaving. I had to de-thaw! No joke.
I need the chair above. How insane would that be in your home? Rad.
Speaking of insane... these were incredible! Carved pumpkins with the most amazing detail.
And, this is the cold I speak of! The wind was a bit out of control. BRRR...
Off the subject, but not...
Any suggestions for a Halloween costume? Need one for a party this weekend.
September 22, 2009
September 01, 2009
June 04, 2009
Let me tell you about today.
A bird flew down our chimney! And ended up in the fireplace, which happens to be located in my room.
Freaked. Me. Out.
You see I have this awesome non-functioning 1978's fireplace located on one side of my room and have feared for some time that something was going to fall from the sky and end up crawling on me in the middle of the night so I sealed it off with a foam board & cardboard. Today it sounded like there was a hurricane in my fireplace when I realized it was a ragging trapped bird! Thankfully it wasn't able to fly into my room. Oh, could you imagine...
I decided to wait for my loving parent to take on the chore of catching it (I so did not want to be that girl that got attacked by an undomesticated bird... in her own home), but by the time he was able to help me out the bird was nowhere to be found. Apparently it escaped. Or is deceased somewhere in our chimney. I really don't want to think about it. We searched from both ends though. Inside-out.
Bird, I do not know how you escaped, but I appreciate that you did.
Our chimney's seen better days.