Blogger, mother, dreamer, swimmer, biker, runner, coffee-drinking mistress of silliness… all in exciting Kitsap County!
Cupcakes are awesome. They come in individual sizes, are easy to decorate, they make people happy, and can really make a grand centerpiece when piled high on tiered cake stands…
I consider myself a cupcake pirate (searching for my cupcake booty/bounty) when I wear my 2 plaid versions of these stylish t’s…
But why be limited to the individual-sized cup-o-fun? Why not go big… like THIS?
While neglecting the home education of my son (in my defense, I was researching cheap, yet charming cafe’ curtains…) I found Not Martha. Somehow, I stumbled upon the “Hostess Snack Cake Sushi” page. Now, this is the kind of sushi one might catch me digging into… you gotta love faux food! Not Martha gives a whole listing of faux sushi sites to visit, gonna need to check those out later though!
Rockin’ out to 80’s music, a little disco, 3 bottles of Perrier down, one latte, 3 pages done, many digital pics organized, lots of laughter…
Katie and I were joined by my friend Sara for our “long run” this morning. We needed to get in 9 miles, but with the breakfast schedule and lack of light, we could only manage 6.
I was able to get in 9.5 over this past week, a swim and 2 weights classes. That’s cool :)
I haven’t talked to my guy today… It’s a bit strange, I have wireless internet access, but nearly no cell reception. Thanks honey for giving me this time - hope the kids are’nt being too ornery :)
A baby shower invitation I made for a friend expecting twin boys.
This was one of the easiest cakes! It was fun to make too! The only caution… we had to be careful with the cannons (candles) protruding from the sides!! My friend Julie made a much more girlie, but a very cute and clever cake for her daughter’s 6th birthday… The Year of the Blue Horse!
is better than the grandest intention.” Who said that? It’s brilliant.
I am working to integrate this into my life. I find I focus so much mental energy on spectacular ideas that never benefit anyone, because they never get done!
I’ve been wanting to send a card to a friend - oh and a box of great things, but it’s not done. I should just send the card. If it were just the card, the thoughts and love would be on its way. Bigger isn’t better, especially when bigger never happens.
Decorate your own bucket! I made one for each of my kids and nephew for Easter. It’s easy and it’s fun! Get a good bucket and a few paint pens and go! I used the book I Can Draw Animals, an Usborne book. I bought the book for my kids, but I have gotten more use out of it! They have other I Can Drawbooks as well. I’m thinkin’ I may want to stock up! Joel painted part of his too… I’m thinking next year I won’t be so greedy and let them do their own:)
A friend put a baby shower together for another friend. She is good about delegating! I offered to make the invitations. So began my journey for something sweet and memorable. I wanted to create an original keepsake for the mom-to-be. I must have gone through a dozen ideas (even die-cut twenty four baby bathtubs believing I decided on the invitation layout). However, nothing really “felt” right. Then one evening I went to yet another store. I was looking for the perfect rubber ducky stamp. I found ducks, but not necessarily RUBBER ducks (oh - the shower theme was rubber ducky, by the way). I continued to wander and stumbled across itty-bity hangers. Epiphany!
I never did find that rubber ducky stamp, but I learned that a couple dots of yellow acrylic paint on a cut-up dishtowel can really look like a duck! Hot glue on a little strip of ribbon and voila! The “assignment” was fun and I was able to create something original. I usually copy the ideas of others (some say I’m creative, but I am am just very good at copying!) so this was a fun project because I was able to accomplish my goal in originality. I’m sure something like this exists somewhere, but I never saw it!
I’ve pirated JennyOntheSpot for a few minutes because I have to tell you something. Jenny is a gift to me.
Every day, there’s a moment or two that I almost can’t stand up — like the day after our first kiss. She’ll work up some outfit to wear for all the running around she’s planned for the day — there is no such thing as grubbies when they’re keeping my Jenny from the weather. I’m her husband… no matter where we are or who we’re with. When we’re apart? I’m even more her husband, and no one better mess with my woman.
My kids have a great mommy. They know it. You can feel it in the words she writes on these pages.
Happy Mother’s Day, Jenny. One day is all I ask. ;)
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