Ah little miss Violet, she might have to get her own category! Today was her baptism and Brett and Michele had me be a special part in it which was so amazing. I was 13 when I was baptized (my parent’s had me like committed to Christ when I was a baby so I could choose later when/if I wanted to be baptized). So I do really remember my baptism and how I felt. It was neat to be a part of this and have those feeling come over me again. Some pictures from the event:
I’m smiling because she just looked so sweet and calm.
we’re doing good….
There’s a little water in my eye here people. But she just barely cried, then back to happy baby.
Proud parent’s look on. Pictures are a little blurry because Bj didn’t use the flash, which I think was a good call.
Pants were lost towards the end, which prompted a wardrobe change at the after party. And yes that is
Apparently the traditional godparent gift to baby at baptism is a silver cup. But who wants to put that kind of pressure on a kid still on the boob? And I’m all about instant gratification so I went with a teething rattle (it’s a combo of this and this, but I can’t find it on the site anymore, weird). It was a huge hit. This thing is the perfect size for baby hands and she managed to hold on to it until she drifted off to the land of nod.
Celebrating crafts, kids and the everyday through photographs.
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I so needed that last post. Some of my favorites from the comments:
comfy pants, being barefoot at work, tivo, children, inspirations, stacks of books, lazy rains, babies, American citizenship…
I loved the comments so. I had to do this, it was one of those working too late, thinking of too many negative things kind of days. Do you ever notice how much easier it is to complain, whine, etc? So much easier than actually admitting you are a very lucky person indeed. I had a great day today with these thoughts going through my head (when it finally hit the pillow around 3:30 a.m.). The day included started with 22 orders (and it’s not over yet), random calls from Bj just because he loves me, my mom helping me cut and pack ribbon, Sciarrino and Brent both stopped by during the day. Later I had a home cooked meal at my mom’s with my brother and we watched Clueless on a new relining sectional (this is so funny at my mom’s where everything is usually a modern country comfy, but it’s boy zone up there in front of the big screen). Now I’m sitting here swirling in pastel dust. I went nuts for pastels a few years ago and bought them off eBay like a mad woman. They are so like candy to me, all the colors, and the best ones nestled in tiny dividers or wrapped up with hand written numbers on their labels. I’ve been creative these last few year, I know, but not like this. Not art for arts sake. I was thinking I was going to tell you that I didn’t even like anything I did tonight all that much. I like the mess more than anything:
With my knee socks pulled off half way through because I always get these mad hot flashes when I work. I haven’t felt hot and flushed like that in a long time. It’s the most incredible feeling. I don’t think about anything but the now. And it’s the creating that is the best part, getting something truly special out of it is a cherry on the top, but that didn’t really happen for me tonight, I’m so rusty anyway. I decided to pull out my micro/macro lens because the camera bag was out and started snapping up snippets of my work. It’s so interesting to see it this way:
I mad this one my wallpaper on my G5 to remind me to create. Another favorite image is my picture of the day. Sue I’m listening! I’m reinstating picture of the day!So here’s to your creative soul. Do something just for you, and love it!
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I’m so lucky for
marshmallows, sunshine, cloudy days, pattering rain, william, kisses, handshakes, friends, french fries, the color green, good music, happy thoughts, true love, warm socks, funny slippers, pretty yarn, a lovely mother, my little nose, a big diamond ring, ribbon, late nights, metal rulers, sharp scissors, glitter, plane rides, the perfect dress, a comfy bed, my stuffed animals, pecan floors, church pews, bubble wrap, demolition, reconstruction, a really tall dryer, big desks, pigtails, best friends, good music, diet coke, you.
Why are you lucky?
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