The finished project...

Most everyone voted for fabric #1 (the lovely green/blue paisley pattern) - and honestly my first reaction was totally that one.  But it had no texture, and it was a bit on the shiny side. And then Jen validated my ultimate choice with: "No. 1 is my 1st choice, but something about the 3rd one is speaking to me also."


It spoke to me as well:

A big shout out to Carl who built my frames with perfection, did all the stapling and helping me stretch the fabric, and ultimately hanging it.  Now he thinks he wants to make one for his house :)

  

Hall & Oates... Oh yeah baby!

Puyallup Fair, Hall & Oates:  Lexi, Cari, Amy & me.  Great fun.  Great music - they were so easy on the ears, totally knew EVERY song they sang, awesome.

Bantering with Emma... and gratuitous photos

Really, I just wanted to post a few things that Emma has been saying lately that are cracking me up... so I don't ever forget - but a post needs pictures, no?  So there are a few just for fun.

Me:  rambling about something out of the blue...

Emma:  Well, THAT was really random.

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Me:  rambling about something...

Emma:  Mom.  Time out.  Time out.

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Where is she getting this stuff?  It's with a straight face and cracks me up every time!

Science project... 3 containers with food color in the water, white carnations with freshly cut stems, you know the results:

Is it bad that one of the containers is a Coors Light bottle, and the other is my favorite blue raspberry vodka??!?? :)  Come on!  The third one is spaghetti sauce!

And lovely Pier 1 decor.. although, I do need to edit the raffia...

Just call me batty...

This was the fun I had tonight at JoAnn's craft store with Kristy:

I love this mask.  I bought this mask.  I wore this mask... the entire time we shopped.  I just need to figure out how I can wear this mask in court :)

Pick a fabric

I'm looking at creating a rather large home decor piece, well, wall decor, and need a focal fabric to work with - which do you like best?  (yellow hue is from crappy fluorescent lighting inside JoAnn's)

I'll tell you which one I'm leaning toward after I get a few responses.  Jen, your vote may tip the scales for me :)

What a handsome boy!

Cooper had to go to the vet unexpectedly on Tuesday, they believe he has a little bug in his intestinal system.  He's on antibiotics for 7 days (oral with a teeny tiny little syringe) and although he doesn't mind the medicine, he's quite a little booger trying to shove that thing in his mouth!  When we got home from the $138 ER vet visit, I started looking at the itemized statement.  Specifically at the breakdown of his medicine:  Flavor enhancer - crispy bacon!  No wonder he loves that stuff!! :)

He also went to the groomer this week - and I just love our groomer, she says he's the best boy ever, and that he kisses her constantly while she's trimming him - and just look at my handsome boy on the way home:

I just luva luva luv him :)

Yay for Sundays!

I had a few hours to myself today, so I made a list and headed out:

Costco - TP/Paper towels, carne asada, flank steak, pulled pork, corn, yellow/orange/red peppers (6 for 6.99!!!) oh and rainboots!

Michael's - Foam 3D glittered Halloween houses for Emma and her friends to put together, Adirondack alcohol inks, blending solution and applicator (a little fun for me ;)

Target - placemats, bubble bath, kitchen towels

Bed Bath & Beyond (I hate this store normally) - but I needed K-Cups (hot cocoa for Em and iced tea for me), shower curtain and accoutrements, and a cool framed print for 66% off!

Check out my goodies :)  Looking forward to a great week!

9/11/01

Never forget.  Peace be with you.

This year she rules the school!

Emma started 6th grade today, it's her last year in elementary school, and she and her friends rule the school!  She is just like her Mama... she had her first-day-of-school outfit picked out and ready to go since the weekend... backpack has been packed, repacked, and repacked again since the same... her lunch was made last night...  I loved helping her with her hair this morning, and taking pictures of her in front of our new home.  She's going to have a great year!