You can't get me clouds

It rained here for 2 days straight- the most perfect, beautiful rain you could imagine. It was heavenly and MUCH needed. The grass is green, the weather? PERFECT. It was 71* today. We played outside, took some pictures, and just enjoyed the time- no over heating, sweat, or sunburn.

Then I came inside. I opened my photoshop-- it doesn't work. Comes up with some box about my serial number being invalid. I have never had the issue in the past. Customer service? Sucks. All they had to say was "Sorry". Jerks.

Something Special

There is something special between a mother and son. I didn't understand it until I had my own- but the relationship is so special. It is beyond words can describe.
Our daughters own a special place in our hearts and connect with us in a different way. No less special- just different.
I have been blessed to have that relationship- and to be able to record it in others. My heart warms to see other people love on their kids- especially friends.



She and I went to school together from 2nd grade all the way through high school. Her baby boy is about to be 2 and they just love each other. We had a playdate recently, and I was lucky enough to capture this.

I hope Bubbles and I can be as close as these 2 are. I love how he thinks that she is the whole world- a super hero. In differnet ways then daddy.

Makes my heart melt a little.

My first interview!

I got asked to interview for a new blog! How cool is that?

You can see it Here

Newborns are hard!

My dear friend from high school had a baby 2 weeks ago, and since has been begging me to take new baby's pictures. I warned her that they probably won't be good. She didn't care. She is a single first time mommy and I want to help her any way I can. I was right- they aren't very good- but I got to snuggle a new baby for a few hours, so I won't complain!

Kudos to you photographer types who do newborns. It is an art and a good test of your timing and patience. I have mucho respect for you and your craft.

Anyhow, meet new baby- who was named after none other than Cookies! What a special honor for a 2 year old.

He's a Moose

Bubbles had his 6 month well baby today.

20lbs, 9 oz- 85%
28 1/2" - 95%

He's doing what most 9 month olds do- babbling, nearly crawling (up on his hands and knees rocking like a mad man), he is able to pull up (God save us-- lol), and he can feed himself Cherrios. The chart also said most babies don't respond to their name till 9 months... Both my kids responded at 5ish months- and I know a lot of other kids that do- so I think that one is off.

He's a rockstar and a mama's boy to the core.

Stupid stimulus

THey screwed it up- BAD. Now we may not get it until October. Friggin government.

First Haircut

We didn't want to... but the end's of Cookie's hair were starting to break- so it was time.



We went to a local kid's salon called Lollilocks. FABULOUS little place- a little expensive- but she got to sit on an elephant. That alone made it worth the trip. They do manicures, pedicures, hair and even birthdays- catered directly to kids.




There was a little boy getting his hair cut while we were there who was scared-- so you know what they did for him? The whole staff (aside from our lady) went over and blew bubbles for him! It was like a bubble wonderland!

She was a little apprehensive at first- but then she warmed up and thought getting her hair cut was about the coolest thing ever. It totally helps when daddy is holding your hand too.




They gave her new clippies, a bottle of shampoo, and gave us a certificate with clips of her hair and a picture. I think we'll be going back there again for sure.

6 months old

How did you get to 6 month already my little man? It feels like we were just in the hospital last week, getting ready to bring you into the world.

You are the most amazing little boy. You love to move- to see things, and you don't want to sit in one place too long. Your little brain just soaks everything in so quickly. I just know you are going to amaze us all with your wisdom.

You are already sitting up, can power roll across a room, and can scoot across a room even faster. On Sunday, you got across the bed in less than 5 seconds- and found yourself on the floor. Mommy cried with you- even though you weren't hurt you got scared, and I felt so bad that I wasn't there to catch you. Then later that day, you decided it was time to get up on your hands and knees and rock back and forth over and over again. Soon, you'll be on the move constantly. Time for mommy to baby proof again.

You love your sister to pieces- and she loves you right back. I know you two will fight, but I hope you maintain the close bond that you have now.



A few weeks ago you started babbling- and now you go constantly. You fill in the details of my day, and Cookies loves to translate for you. You both are the perfect puzzle pieces in my life.

I am certain the next 6 months are going to go even faster than the first. You will be one, and your sister will be 3 all in one breath.

Oh how I love you little one. There is something special between you and I- and I hope that we never lose it.

New People

My sweet sweet 2 1/2 year old has has terrible ants in her pants over the last 2 weeks. The one other human being that we spent any time with is no longer in the area, so she has only had Gran and me to play with. She is sick of that. While I am fairly content to be at home and tinker away on projects, my social butterfly is not. She wants to get out to play. She really wants to play with 3 kiddos in particular, but one mommy works and the others are now residing in a beautiful state many many miles away.

So I did it- I joined a meetup.com group of Attachment Parenting Mommies. I figured they are more likely to get mine and my kiddos quirks- and heck, it's worth a shot right?

We went to the zoo with some of them today. All morning my poor little brain was trying to come up with a good excuse why not to go- for instance, I have a beautiful almost birthday boy's birthday gift that desperately needs to go to the PO- but I still haven't made it there. That was more important right? Of course it is/was, but Bum made the error of telling one Cookies that we might be going to the Z-O-O. It was all over after that and I had to go.

So we went, and I made a bit of a fool of myself as usual- but we had a fairly good time. It was blazing hot- so most of the mommies left right around lunch. Of course as soon as they left- it got overcast- so the one mommy left, other than myself, and I continued our adventure around the park. Our kiddos are only 3 weeks apart. Her 2 1/2 year old boy was born in December 05, and her 6 month old daughter was born in December of 07. Kinda neat to have 4 kiddos so close in age. Her babes were peanuts (and allergic to them for that matter)- Her oldest was a good 6 inches shorter than Cookies. It was funny to see the difference. They held hands and played "Ring around the Rosie", and they even tried to sit in the same stroller seat together. She makes friends so quickly. Everywhere she goes she makes a friend. It reminds me of one very precious little girl I know...

We got stalked by a peacock for over an hour. Cookies was scared shitless of the damn thing by the time it was all over. Poor kiddo- it tried to steal her ice cream!


The mom and I did okay too. For a first time meeting we got along well. I think it helps a lot to have the same parenting views. Oddly though- I think I like my kids more than most people like their kids. It makes me sad to hear a mom say she wishes she could go back to work. Not that there is anything wrong with that- it is just I would give anything- and do anything to maintain the ability to stay home with my little monkeys.

Speaking of little monkeys- Bum asked me last night if I was read for another baby. I told him maybe in a year I would be- but that I am still enjoying Bubbles being a baby. He said it has been on his mind a lot lately. I am glad he is willing to discuss it and isn't just announcing things. Not that you can announce that kind of thing to a woman- but you know what I am saying.

I have been struggling the last few days with a frog in my throat. I think the reality of my friend's move is finally hitting me- especially with Cookies CONSTANTLY demanding to go play with her. I have been praying things settle down and start moving into place so we can start at least texting regularly again.

Tomorrow we test out another meet up group. The "No Drama Mamas" with a name like that I couldn't resist. It is so similar to the name of the place where my friends on the puter are. Hopefully I will have similar friendship luck. Or the opposite. Let's hope for the previous. We are going to the local children's museum for a 5 and under day. The kids get to design their own ice cream flavor! I think that is just awesome.

It is good for us to get out of the house- even if it puts me behind on my crafting schedule- it is worth it for tired and happy kids.

I've decided

I want to be a fabric designer. Cause I see fabric ideas in EVERYTHING- and I love it and I want to go on Martha Stuart's show and show her all the fabulous things you can do with my fabric- and I want people to make beautiful things and feel inspired by it.

I have absolutely ZERO idea how you go about doing that- but yeah- it is what I want to do. And if I did- I want to be even half as fabulous as, say, Anna Maria Horner, or Heather Bailey, or Sandi Henderson... Oh how I love Sandi Henderson...

I am going to do some research today on it- but oh my gosh I am fired up about this.

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Friend? We miss you lots! But I am glad you are safe where you need to be and we will talk to you soon!