Around Here~

Hello friends! There are so many things happening around here lately. Unfortunately, painting isn't really one of them. Ho hum! 

Let there be light!

As I mentioned in my last post my darling husband is in the process of putting a light tunnel in our kitchen/studio. So far this is what it looks like. Slowly but surely! LOL! The main focus of our world around here has been the last day of school. That day is today! Hurrah! It's finally here.

The anticipation around here has been at a fever pitch. Time for Summer vacation. Well, more like staycation this year. Nonetheless, there are popsicles to be eaten, bottles of bubbles to spill, and knees to skin. Bring it on! Before we can jump headlong into the festivities there are teachers and a wonderful bus driver to thank for an absolutely delightful school year. I really don't think it could have gone better! :)

I must admit that I CASE'd this card from the gorgeous new Stampin' Up! catalog. If you haven't seen it, drop what you are doing and get yourself one! It'll be worth it. Having said that I don't love this card but, I didn't feel well yesterday and of course I left my card making to the last day. I needed 5 of them and it's been ever so long since I have actually made a card. So, I settled on this nifty little design (the original looks better. :( )

I found this idea for the gifts on Pinterest. I found the cups at Target and I filled them with a nail file, Ghiradelli Chocolate Squares, lip balm  Lemonade and Ice Tea singles, and a nail polish. Just a small way to say "THANK YOU". The teachers work so hard and honestly I don't know how they manage. If it was up to me there would make loads of money and have all expense trips to somewhere tropical every Summer. Since it's not up to me they get a cup with goodies and a card. :)

Since I left the gifts to the last minute. Why do I always do that, anyway? I realized last night that the gift bags I thought  I had, I actually didn't. Tissue paper and ribbon to the rescue! I didn't want the cards to get lost so I popped them in the envelopes and punched a hole in the corner, then threaded the ribbon through the hole to attach it. A little washi tape sealed the unruly seems. Voila! And that is what we have been up to. I am so hoping to have something artsy to share really soon! Let's see how well I can manage creating art and having kids home at the same time. TTYL!

xoxo~

Family, Fun, and Foodatopia~

Hello Monday! So we meet again! I don't know about you but, I enjoyed a long weekend filled with family events. The headliner was definitely my Nana's 88th birthday bash yesterday. It was filled with delicious food, family, and of course the birthday girl! It's alway nice to get together with family. Especially when you don't get to see them often enough!

A pot luck party means lots of delicious eats! Foodatopia!

Be still my heart! My sweet, sleeping nephew aka. Sugar Lump!

The birthday girl! Happy birthday Nana!

Taylor and Hailey being cheesy.

Riley starts scout camp today. He was over the moon excited when he left this morning. The week is stretched out before me with places to go and people to see. Amidst it all my studio beckons for me to come play. I am determined to get some painting time in even if it means letting the kids have extra popsicle and sprinkler time. Crossing my fingers! Wishing you a fabulous week filled with sunscreen and cold beverages!
xoxo~

The Sprinkler~

When it's 90° at 9pm you just might find these four little hooligans running through the sprinkler at Grandma and Poppi's just to cool off. It was so funny to watch them! Especially the baby because she wanted to run through the sprinkler like the big kids but, she didn't really want to get wet. After awhile the big kids started doing the Sprinkler in the sprinkler! Laughter was had by all. I love Summer! Long days and impromptu outdoor adventures! Priceless!

I have a few artsy endeavors to share really soon. I am just adding the finishing touches. I have learned that painting when it's over 90° is a whole new adventure! Be back soon!
xoxo~