Bug Bug

Our little Ladybug.

We kissed her goodbye one week ago today.

My pillow is not warm and fluffy anymore at bedtime.
The softness and sweetness is missing. 
It is disturbingly quiet without her meow.

Grateful for this girl. Heartbroken without her. 
 
8.2 to 8.10
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lately

...just being seems wonderful and amazing and heavy all at the same time

I was sitting outside the other day craving to inhale the scent of summer which would wash over me and then I'd be able to feel it within me. It has always been easy for me to stir up the carefreeness of summer. This year has been different, unexpected angst along with beautiful family gatherings and travels.

Ever grateful for all that I have and get to experience.

Ladybug, our fluffy girl who likes to sleep on my head, has become very sick in a very short time. We will know more in the coming days, in the meantime she is getting cantaloupe (her favorite), baby food and lots of love.

7.21 to 8.1
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found

Mom came across this little guy in some old craft supplies, one of us sisters made him in the 80's. I love him!

...a surprise from Case

fresh inspiration, very excited about some new pieces and images I am working on

SPRING!

a new photo app that is in another language but I seem to have found the bokeh and borders just fine

fresh berries for shortcakes, smoothies and maybe a pie this week

Finding all the good things tucked in my days makes the laundry and cat puke tiny in comparison...
and that is good because lately there has been a lot of puke.

3.20 to 3.25
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home

tulips after the big rain and getting ready for more...

my first time on the waffle maker...let the waffle making begin!

lots of this going on lately, it is too cozy and blustery and cold not to

We ended this wonderfully stormy weekend with Hermie at the park, Case's tacos for dinner, and now
off to watch Amazing Race.

3.15 to 3.18
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instaweek

Yep. This popsicle is raspberry, lemon and strawberry all in one.

Tastes a little bit like summer over in my nook of the world.

Usually I would be complaining that it is too soon, not yet!!, but not this time.

Hermie actually left his Monkey on Case's pillow. 

That is the cutest thing in the world.

Then Bug wanted her picture with it. 

Rain and a glowy soft glassy sunset this week. 
Very nice.

2.7 to 2.10

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hip hip

hooray!

Ladybug took a bath.
A basket of fall veggies (from the grocery store) made me feel like a real gardener.
I made my 600th Etsy sale.

Good times.

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perpetual

motion.

I haven't been away.
I've been right here.
Eating donuts, packing orders, growing beets, listening to Cut Copy, cleaning, sleeping, organizing images, running in mud, making pumpkin pudding, taking photographs, catching up and falling behind.
See you tomorrow.

10.11 to 10.16

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summer days

So fluffy! So very hot. Poor Ladybug. Summer has officially arrived.

 Out early this morning with four red balloons and my camera for a sweet family photo shoot...

it overflowed with pure happiness and playfulness despite the heat and a 
few grumpy "four and a half year-old" moments.

{8.27 to 8.28}
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sleeping

....and waking up at odd hours

I think by tomorrow I will be back in this time zone officially.

Thank you for all the lovely comments on my Amsterdam post!

{4.20 to 4.21}
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hello

chocolate chunk banana bread cookies...grab that old banana on the counter and make these right away!

The beautiful lobby of the hotel where Pam's Art Institute graduation was held. I loved seeing her in her cap and gown and sharing in the happiness. After a bit of socializing and pictures Mom, Pam and I celebrated at The Cheesecake Factory and chatted about what is on the horizon. I do believe I fell asleep with a smile on my face just thinking about what a lovely day it was. Congratulations Pam!! xo


so sleepy, so fluffy, Ladybug on Saturday morning...lately I have felt just like that


working on the displaying of my fine art for the upcoming Dreams of Spring show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland...big list of things to do this week

p.s. the dove family moved away this weekend, the babies grew up super fast...missing our little visits

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{3.24 to 3.27}
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