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Monday, June 28, 2010

Hmm... lightening striking twice?

It's pretty rare that there's ever a pic of me on here, but look at this- two posts in a row! They say lightening never strikes twice, but...

I had to take a new pic for my ID at work (well, didn't really HAVE to- actually I begged the buisness manager to let me because the last picture was taken approximately 48 hours before Noah's birth and I look eerily similar to the Michelin Man). Anyways, after church on Sunday I realized my hair was clean (rare), I had make up on (even more rare) and jewlery to boot (never happens) so Joe might as well take my picture for my ID. Of course, the next logical thought was to post it on here.... right?

So in case you were curious as to who this woman who starts way more projects than she finished, always says "y'all" and has a super annoying voice on any video posted here is- here I am! Hi!

Friday, June 25, 2010

In the Photo Friday!

Meredith over at La Buena Vida recently noticed something that a lot of us moms do- we are alway behind the camera and never in front of it! For the next few weeks, Meredith is hosting "In the Photo Fridays" where we will post RECENT pics of ourselves every Friday! Unfortunately, my first one - which is the most recent- doesn't have my kid or my husband in it...

umm, does it still count?

This picture is from last week at a "work event" (teehee! man, my job is fun!)- it was ice cream night for the youth group at the church where I work - this shot is of Nancy, me (in the black t-shirt), Tim and Michelle (they are parent helpers for the youth group).

If you know me, you're probably thinking "Hey, doofus, why were you at a YOUTH event? You work for the CHILDREN'S ministry!" Well, starting in the fall, I will go from being the Director of Children's Music and Arts to the Director of STUDENT Music and Arts- I will have both middle AND high school choirs added to my job descript- I'm SO PUMPED!

So there I am. In a photo. On a Friday.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

minimal-words wednesday

we like grits around here

if anyone knows where my baby went and who this big boy is, please let me know.

some new things will be in the shop tomorrow!

Monday, June 21, 2010

yeah, I must be crazy...

...to think I should go ahead and start Crazy Mom Quilt's quilt-a-long with all of the dresses, monogramming, VBS costumes and clutches that I'm in the process of making... but I did and I LOVE how it's coming together!

I'm not happy with the white cotton I chose for the background (I went cheap-o and bought crappy, thin fabric), but I think it will all work out when the batting is behind it.

Is anyone working on a fun project right now?
(you don't have to answer, Michele, I know you're finishing up growing and planning the evacuation a human)
I'd love to read about it!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

fathers.

I've got a few that I love.

first, there's mine:

circa 1986

I wanted to find a sweet one of he and I at my wedding, but honestly, how could I NOT share this one of him dancing with all my friends?

Oh here's a nicer one:

he's also a HUGE fan of his grandson.

Then there's my "surrogate" dad.

I was adopted by my aunt and uncle when I was 13 years old. I still have contact with my father (^ obviously), but Jeff and Sally opened their home to me and provided me with stability that I wouldn't have gotten if not for them. They finished the parenting that my parents started and shaped me into the person (and hopefully the parent) that I am today.

obligatory grandpa shot:

Next we have Joe's daddy:

(eeek, baby Joe is so preshy!)

napping with his buddy:

and lastly, the newest father, my love,
Joe:

September 5th.

(yup, there's a baby in there^)

i love you all!

Happy Father's Day to all the daddies!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Good mail day!

Not much to say today... because I've got too much to do!

My fabric for the Crazy Mom Quilts quilt-a-long finally came today! I had to eliminate 6 of the 16 fat quarters and only choose 10 fabrics, but Joe helped me and these are the ones I'm using: