Distracted with these things. . .

My friend designed these shell bracelets & this one is for Susan!

First of all, lots of scorekeeping for the Corona Little League. I am sitting near the best scorekeeper in Corona, Susan.

Secondly, down with a spring cold & laryngitis. Best time to sort my crazy collection of shells, and why not just make a few frames while I recuperate?

My favorite kit club Cocoa Daisy has a DT call & being that I started this blog to use as a springboard. . .it's time to tap into the Right side of the brain. I'll purpose to use this time to not only meet the May 25th deadline, but just hyperspace forward to get lots of scrapping done. {No photos as yet!}

A Little Bit

A Little Bit of scrapping to keep the fires going.

Banner for Katy

Katy lives on my cul-de-sac, she turned five. So this is what came off the table yesterday, I would have loved to pull out my sewing table for this one! When I cracked open the bottle of Mod Podge, the glue scent excited me! I knew it was time for some creative playing. When Katy pulled out the banner from the box, she really didn't know what to think! No worries Katy, I get confused myself.

Lighthearted Scrapping

. . .a few newbies.

I didn't want to bog down with my scrap supplies on this day. . .so I kept it all essentially simple. Called 'mood scrapping' I think!

FILL 'ER UP!

WELCOME Spring & Summer. . .family time!

Keeping the Memories Alive

Peeps, I am never going to scrap all the photos & ideas that sprout in my mind all day long! I have way too many kids to grow, laundry to catch up on and baseball games to attend! I do do, what I can.

I am never far away from Maui, the island where I grew up on. . .I'll always be scrapping Maui pages. That very cool February snowboard trip, where the boys let loose on June Lake and I scrapped some 43 pages!

The car rides are always a trip in itself! The junk food we bring along, the music we all scramble to feature, the scenery, the bickering, the laughs. . .and quiet time. Lorin and I hold hands while he drives all those long hours.

Birthday Page, Vacation Art Journal, More Maui

So, the last few years it is tradition to do a layout on my birthday about where my head & heart is at (alas that's why I scrapbook anyway). I did get to the craft table late in the evening & was able to put something simple together. The IPod page was done a couple of weeks ago prior to vacation. I'm on the IPod a lot!

I am inspired lately with Teesha Moore, and though my work doesn't resemble anything she does, her work inpires me to experiment with color and collage techniques. I used to collage in the '70's! I'm loving it. Teesha Moore prepares ten pages at a time mixing paint, pens & pencils, & collaging ephemera. . .I prepped a small watercolor book & played with the Art Journal on Maui. Felt so artsy amidst this fabulous rental in Haiku, just so appreciative to be back where I grew up, grateful for another vacation.

Now, everyone who knows me. . .knows I am pretty compulsive about picking up shells. Ninety seven percent of my loot are broken shells, I just love the mosaic-look. It's a beautiful diversion! Here's my booty, and I get to sort next, which is another aspect of shell picking that's special:

Looking down on my shelling shores & my homeland.

We had windy weather on the shores, my short haircut was in my face all day it seemed. We met a local, named Henry who picked shells also, and he gifted me with a small handful of pukas & a cone. Soft sweet colors. Thank you so much Henry!

One of the blessings, hands down--is not only the treasure hunt of prizes on the beach. . .but the wonderful conversations to be had with my loved ones. I imagine women down the ages gathered about doing busy work and having like conversations. . .about relationships, woes, worry, love. . .it's precious and openhearted.

Maui Vacation (again)

Everywhere I go, if I see hula girls. . .I want to capture them so that I could create the images in my arts & crafts. My honey bunny loves me. . .although I give him much grief, it keeps us alert!

Blogspot is giving me a problem with posting photos this morning, so I have to share in bits and pieces I think. So let's start with my vacation.

Old Lahaina Luau, an award winning luau. With an open bar, there's laughter & everyone begins to look oh so charming!

Our rental was a treasure in Haiku on Kapoli Road. It was winding upcountry roads that lead us to our vacation hideaway! We loved it so much! (Chris & I laugh so much taking self portraits!)

Taken at Colleen's Restaurant, Haiku Maui. The girls: L-R, Sarah, me, Chris, Mom & Ivy.

Okay. . .the love of a moher for her daughter. . .distance does not seperate from the continual beat of my heart, always alive for her. I am honored and humbled that the Lord has blessed me with the responsibility to mother Sarah. She's bright & beautiful, and radiates love & kindness, what more could a mother ask for? (P.S. Girlfriends, I'm loving this green babydoll top I found recently! Love the black cuffs & color green, oh that every piece of clothing we purchase one could Love! That is so not my shopping luck!)

My Sister's Play

I'll be away for a bit to visit my family on Maui, and hopefully refresh my artful desires!

Jeanne, my sister, painted this sweet watercolor and created a card, I had to frame it for inspiration!

Aloha!

I N T I M A C Y

Living cozily.

Where Baseball is Always On

Corona American Little League had their Opening Day yesterday, I'm a Survivor! It was a long day beginning with team marches, food & fun, zip line, dunking tank, picture taking & finally Luke and Noah's games at 5 p.m. I love meeting all the families I've met through the years sitting with them through seasons--that delight to be on their team again or seeing the boys grow with each season, making new friends. If you love baseball, that sound of the crack of a ball--is the sweetest sound! My big boys. Love it, love it. Zoom, zoom!