Monday, January 31, 2011

Children Make the World Go Round

At least in my world they do! Uncle Frank is experiencing firsthand how valuable it is to be present in a child's life. . .
And this beautiful moment, I remember so well visiting Sarah and Lacette in Huntington Beach. Noah raising his arm at when snapping the photo (I AM HERE), Luke so shy, Sarah in the sun. . .and Frank so happy. {Miss those scrappy days!}

Friday, January 28, 2011

Additional Art Journal Everyday

Ocean ornaments :).
Love this one, looks very much like the frame & photo. Lorin says I captured the way both Sarah and I look in the photo, Frank says the sketch looks like Sarah.


An exercise from my read, Peter Walsh's "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?"; umm, just began this book & it's a productive read!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Inspite of Being. . .

locked down for another Toddler stint, oh the wonderful world of Ian Falconer! It expresses my sense of humor, and I could be Olivia in spirit!
Not unusual to be wide awake in wee morning hours.
Page 3 from "Olivia".




Practice, practice. Do it.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Art Journal Every Day

Julie Fei-Fan Balzar is featuring "Art Journal Everyday". Another vehicle to keep on task. I who have so many vehicles and start up projects at a snap, finishing is not as snappy though. I just go for the ride!
Did I just post my sketch of underthingies?
A cult that Victoria's Secret. And, my goodness--reading about LISTOGRAPHY on Balzar's Design and Anja Wade's blog. . .I am interested! How can I just put it all together to avoid the danger of like the Bermuda Triangle?

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Hello 2011. iCraft!

December was a tough month to move through. Honestly for me, too much to do in so little time. How I managed to do these projects is true indication of my messy home not seen on the blog :}, this coral design lifted from Jennine.
Shell hairpins with bits of sea glass.
This special mirror is made for Michael Mo Allen; a belated Christmas gift. It has abalone pieces tucked about. My brother-in-law gifted me with a stash of broken abalone for crafting--I put it to use immediately. This mirror is gorgeous!

Goodbye 2010. You were so good to me!

Caring for Kawai & watch him grow this year!
Maui twice: 1) one to see my mommy, 2) see sister marry!
Costa Rica & shelling, listening to Rosie Thomas. . .
New drapes--how can I pick that one pattern???
Craft room cabinets designed by hubby--be still my beating heart!
Ended a study in the Book of John
Began a study in the Book of Isaiah, define my life as a Christian
Long year of baseball games for Luke and Noah, like under a hundred games! How will I ever let go of my boys?
Camping Rock Creek (-Frank); breathe in the mountainside
Broken heart, healing (private)
teeth implant work (need I say anymore?)
Bellagio, downtime, decadent
Boston, Old World
Martha Study (unfinished)
Some crafting, carving stamps!

{The physical aspects I can gleefully list; but I am wondering about the matters of the spirit & heart I battle through, what were they & can I check them off like a pilot ready for take off? Suffering teen angst? Check! Worry less? Check! Pray more? Check Check!!}

My 2011 Word Post.