09-09-09

Fluff to fill my in-betweens.  Starbucks being the muse!
Frank's sketching.  Martin Luther King, love it.  Found in his messy room.
Sideyard printing of family names in cement work that Lorin has laid. . .
Just the beginning of a beautiful pathway Lorin has created to our side yard, gate area.  Lorin stamps the home with his skilled work.  

I Bee Boppin': Lacette, Boys, Baseball & Beach

Am I not working that title?  Clever me.  After my day at Redondo Beach, the full moon accompanied me home. Do not attempt to do this peeps unless --even then it's inadvisable--

you are stuck on the 91 freeway going 5 mph.  Lorin installed a new stereo system in the Windstar and I listened to a compilation of oldie Love songs.   Songs I heard in my youth that  instantly reminded me of my mental state of being.  Clueless.  Naive, full of anticipation.   Oldies as in:  Leo Sayer's "When I Need You"; a lullaby for all grown ups. . .The Stylistics's "You Are Everything"--'Everything is You'; lyrics so simple it kills ya.  How about The Association!  OOOOH!  "Never My Love". . .this sweetness out of the past, so tender it makes me wanna cry.  Thanks Lorin for installing my stereo this week, I can always depend on you to provide me with the source from which these tunes fill cars and home!
My booty today.  Redondo Beach did not have too much offerings but you just receive what there is & hope for a better day in the future.  Lots of children playing, umbrellas on the beach.  Makes up for the, uh kinda dirty shoreline. . .watermelon rinds, bags and plastics. . .
This Angel's hat is becoming that piece of clothing that completes my ensemble!  Bad hair day?  No worries I have a solution!

Luke & Noah back to back at Angel's Stadium for a little height comparison, Noah is two years behind Luke, but it looks like he could overtake Luke soon. . .it's amusing to see these faces with teen angst (Noah is a "tween" at eleven).  So, while I shelled this weekend, Lorin is rockin' the front side pathway--photos to come!

What I do while laundry piles & dust bunnies gather. . .

A polaroid of my thinking/praying self portrait. . .because I am a bit impressed with myself.  Note:  the space to write a message!  Clever me!
Self was made after I doodled in my journal a polaroid. . .well yes, why not?
Every woman needs a man who is pleased just to have her around even if she's playing with crafts!  Thanks poopy doo.  Was it gloriously fun to create!
And, as I have lost my first weekly journal. . .I broke down & began another one.  A girl like me cannot have too many artsy journals.  

Scrap Before Sarah Moves In!

Good news!  Sarah and Kawai are moving in for an unspecified time--and I know I best get some scrapbooking in as I've been absent from the scene--four months now?!  I've never taken this much time away from scrapbooking.  On my table are three joyful things I am doing:  sketching, carving stamps and now a little scrapping.  

Arianna & Andrew Visiting!

Shades of Sarah!

Rock Creek from my pocket camera!

Zeus is keeping watch for his brothers in Tom's Place. . .will I get a snack too?  (Uh, no.)
Uncle Gary on the left is the best, always cooking up fab dinners and smores.  Most nights around the campfire.

Comfy trailer.  
LOL.  Our space, cozy.
Luke & Frank did a hike on the own their own & took my camera for a few shots, you did good boys!

"CARVING" into my day.

Kendry Morales & Howie Kendricks, I am enjoying the 2009 Season.  
Jared Weaver was the winning pitcher, Chone Figgins at third.  JW doesn't know it yet but he is my future son-in-law.  Do you hear that Sarah?
Sue, Luke & I were fortunate to score seats, SEVEN ROWS aside first base, Angels vs. Rangers.  I could easily get used to the life of season ticket holders!
This little mermaid I carved in bad lighting watching the Angel's game last night with Lorin.  Love those little bubbles I picked up at Micheal's.  I have misplaced my weekly journal and am stubbornly hoping to find it so refuse to design a new one, so I am currently using a small 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.  When I roll with a craft, I have tunnel vision.  Even though I go about my day, under the surface I am thinking. . .what next?

Happy Stamping!

Mostly ocean themed (it's still summertime!). . .a good one of my favorite coffee cup!
This mermaid is copied  from my pearl pendant.  

My Own Stamp!

I have been wanting to create my own stamps for a few months!  I've wanted to do ocean related stamps, first coral.  Here's my first attempt done this evening, although I gouged the heck out of the carving block, I am so pleased to have my own signature coral stamp!   I'm off to do more!  

Rock Creek 2009

Our home away from home, August 11-19th. . .bliss.  
Georgianna and Olivia, cousins loved hanging with the boys.
Unending games of Speed, Password and Scrabble!

Frank and Lorin did a strenuous hike above Convict Lake, 16 miles total.  Frank broke a slight sweat, Lorin got home and went to bed, smile.  
You beautiful boys with Zeus, our fearless one (NOT).

EIGHTEEN years this year, time indeed flies!
Frank, Noah and I sketched & enjoyed 24/7 downtime at Rock Creek.

For You Girls

Redondo Beach, California

It's all about HER.  LOL.  
What I am appreciating is California shell picking.  I've been a snob.  After beach combing on Maui, I think no other shoreline offerings are good enough. . .but I find I have a delightful bag of goodies.  At first glance you don't think you will find anything on the shore. . .a smart shell picker takes every opportunity to increase her stash, while loving the seaside.  

I have dragged into the shell-picking-black-hole:  Lacette, Karen, Kim, Janet (her sister Vicky). . .just because they know I love shells Andrew & his sister Sarah brought me a baggie from Coco Beach Florida!  

Noah & Luke made All Star Teams!

So proud.  Luke made the 12 year old team with his Major coaches.
Noah made the 9/10 year old All Star team.  What an awesome year for both boys!  Our spring season was extended by making Corona American Little League's All Star teams. . .pretty darned special, these days of summer!