Looking up

Not feeling so good...

I don't know how, but I've managed to catch a cold. I feel crappy and disappointed that I missed a special evening with Michelle. One of my favorite authors, Jen Lancaster, is signing books in Huntington Beach. I really wanted to meet her. Hopefully Michelle is able to get a book signed for me...

If you haven't read one of her books, I highly suggest it. It's pretty funny.

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On another note, we had a great time at the Doheny Blues Festival. Brian Setzer sounds BETTER in concert than on a CD. The next day, I couldn't figure out why my stomach muscles hurt. Um, from dancing. Apparently (1) I haven't danced in a long time and (2) I'm seriously out of shape. Damn...

 

 

Why include a picture of the back of a random person's head might you ask? Because it's the only picture I was able to take of Brian Setzer.

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I did something very stupid. I volunteered to put together a slideshow for Logan's kindergarten graduation. I have no idea what I'm doing, so keep your fingers crossed that it comes out okay.

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I am enrolled in Candice Stringham's portrait class. Number of portraits taken = zero. I suck.

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3 weeks of school left. 'Nuff said.

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Enjoy your long Memorial Weekend!

These two girls make me happy.

 

Enjoy!

What was I thinking??

Honestly. This week is going to be insane! This is the beginning of my to-do list for this week:

1.    Teach. Duh, it's my job, but I still have to do it. Including prepping my kids for a test, attending a department meeting, and receiving my official lay-off notice!

2.    Take care of the kids. I know. It's also my job. Including getting some homework in.

3.    Keep up with my portraiture class and complete 2 assignments this week.

4.    Have Martha, Tim & Michelle over Monday & Tuesday. I'm SO looking forward to this, but I definitely will need to adjust my routine. Martha may have to be my model for #3.

5.    Work on Logan's kindergarten scrapbook. Which may or may not include a scrapbooking session at the school on Thursday night.

6.    Drive the kids to Desi's dad's house Friday night.

7.    Go to the Brian Setzer concert on Saturday (I've been looking forward to this since this may be the only fun we get to have all summer!)

8. Oops...Desi's birthday is also Tuesday, so I may have to make a cake, darnit!

So those are the reasons I may not be around for a while.

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Since I can't leave without a picture, here's one from Saturday as we celebrated many birthdays!

 

 

Enjoy the week!

I love everything Audrey Hepburn!

 I just bought this book! It's been out for a while, but I couldn't get it used. I finally found a new copy from a discounted seller. It is the coolest book. It has memorabilia in pockets throughout the book, photos from movies, personal information, etc. Everything AUDREY! I love it! As soon as I finish To Kill a Mockingbird (re-read...I have a bad memory and I can NEVER remember stories!), I'm going to cuddle up with this book! For my portrait class, I have to find photos that inspire me. I will definitely find some in this book!

Yeah for me!

Enjoy!

The Ice Cream Truck IS COMING!

 

 

One of the benefits of living close to a park is that the ice cream trucks frequently circle our neighborhood. Because our neighborhood has an echo, the boys can hear the music way before the truck becomes visible. The week before this, the boys sat on the corner for about 1/2 an hour, listening to the music in the distance but never ACTUALLY seeing the truck. They finally gave up. I took these about a week ago when the boys were enjoying the result of their patience.

Enjoy!

Flowers, bugs, & branches...

Here are some macro shots I took while at the park with the family:

 

 

 

Vote for me!

I entered a photo contest on Jay Reilly's blog. My photo is entry #4 (the fish picture :)

If you have a chance, please vote for me. I know there are some amazing photos, but it was worth a shot!

Enjoy! 

Babies on the brain...

Is it just me or has April flown by? This month as been a whirlwind. May is next month. For most, May brings no great significance. Unless, of course, you were born in May. However, May is the month that Desi and I were going to decide whether to try for #3. That scares the crap out of me. Luckily, Desi sits, happily perched on the fence right next to me.

I know my Dad meant no harm when he said it, but his words have been swirling around in my head for the past few months. "Aren't you a little old to have another baby?" You must remember that he is from a generation where you were married and pregnant at 18. I can hear my BFFs, collectively sucking their teeth.

In all honesty, I do feel a little old. I am always tired, Logan has activity after activity, Liam has pushed the limits of my patience (about 10 times a day). Where would I find time to curl up on the couch in a morning sickness haze? Could I change more diapers? Could I handle a colicky baby if that is the card I am dealt? What will happen if I don't lose my job? Could I put an infant in daycare since my mom said she is done watching babies? Who knows.

So here we sit on the fence, not knowing whether to go for #3 or throw in the towel. All I know is that May better slow down!

Ah...spring break!

I have definitely been enjoying my spring break! I have spent the past 4 days doing exactly whatever it is that I want. I've been sewing a lot and have added some new things to my shop. Such as:

 

Over the past couple of days, I decided to write a pattern! It's for the crayon wallets.

 

I think it came out pretty good. I already sold one copy of it! I'm excited about it and think I may come up with a few more!

Enjoy!

Tim Walker

Tim Walker
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I love this picture. Just thought I'd share.