picnik...

Just tried out this totally fun photo editing site called picnik as recommended by EZ from creaturecomforts... Its a great, and super easy way to edit pictures, crop corners, and "cutsy-fy" then for blog presentation. I've really been wanting to update the blog with a new header, new layout, and possibly switch over to wordpress finally so that I can upload larger images and collage type files. This program may be just what I need to push me over the edge. I'll upload a cute pic of Dylan I took with my phone at the grocery store a few months back... would you ever think this came off of a phone? I didn't think so! I think you should give it a try yourself for free here.

a little laugh for you...

... this is my mom at age 2 maybe??... poor kitty

seriously, my mom is the biggest animal lover I know and wouldn't hurt a fly, but this is too funny!

Process

Saw this great behind the scenes video on EZ's blog Creature Comforts... once again a daily source of inspiration and loveliness! Its about Kim Westad and her beautiful ceramic pottery. It made me think of Mel who has recently started a ceramics class of her own and I know will soon be creating beautiful handmade things! Now that I spend most of my days getting up early and staying indoors with a fairly strict routine, I long for the quiet of a potter's wheel, soft knitting in my lap, a great book, or the rhythm of my sewing machine. For five minutes I felt calm and happy watching Kim's "process". I hope you all take a little break from the day and enjoy! luv, ab

cute as a button...

these are inspiring me to bake! And eat of course! Cutest cookies of all time as seen on the blahblahblagh ... and you can find the recipe here!

YAY for Giveaways... hehe that rhymes...

Creature Comforts is hosting another great giveaway! So be sure to go over to her blog and enter to win this super cute necklace by Annie and Imogene! Or you can blog about it yourself for a double change to win! Even though it would be a tad late, this necklace would make a perfect mother's day gift for my mom this year. She is moving to northern Africa next month and I could just see her wearing this as she walked along the coast of the Mediterranean sea! Plus it would be something meaningful that she could bring from home that would remind her of us kids and that wouldn't take up much room in her moving suitcases! Thanks EZ for another great contest! You're the best!

cooper in love...

i love this... i wish someone would bend my antennae into a heart... delightful.
In other news... apparently my hospital has become the center of attention this week thanks to piggie flu...
Mom and Dad are still moving to Lybia in June and I've decided that we must plan our first family rendeveux in Italy, possibly Greece for mid fall... Anyone been to either one of these places and have any suggestions for places to stay/things to see??
Does it really look like this??






Lastly, but not leastly...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my big brother B... I LOVE YOU & I'm glad that you were borned!
HAPPY almost BIRTHDAY to my baby brother J... I LOVE YOU & I'm glad that you were borned too!