Happy tenth anniversary, dear friends! One day, maybe I’ll make it to ’10′ too!
Clock Wall
May 6, 2011 by · Comments: 4 Comments
I’ve had some questions regarding my clock wall. When we got married, we registered for a lot of clocks. Being frugal and poor, we decided to make art out of the clocks, and arranged the clocks together on the same wall. Throughout the years, the wall has had different shapes and a few have been retired, but the clock wall remains.
If you’re a first time guest to our house, chances are that you will think you’re very witty and have an original joke. You’ll ask, “Do you know what time it is?” and follow the question with a goofy chuckle. At which point, we will oblige you with a courtesy laugh. We’ve done this about sixty-two times. Then you will suggest “Why don’t you set them all to different times around the world?” My response to that will be, “They are. They are all twelve hours apart.” Been there. Done that. Forty-seven times.
I suppose we could use it to our advantage if we have boring company. “My, where has the time gone? Did you realize how late it is?!?!!” But, the company we keep are not boring.
Shortly after I arranged the wall for the first time, my mom brought me a clipping from a Martha Stewart magazine of a CLOCK WALL! Now, this was way before blogland and pinterest. I tried to find it online to share, but I couldn’t. Sigh. But that little magazine clipping gave me the confidence I needed–while I may not be the greatest decoratin’ diva, I do occasionally have a winner in which even Martha approves!! It has become a trademark in my home, and I like it!
What’s your trademark?
Live & Latebreaking!
April 7, 2011 by · Comments: 2 Comments
Perhaps I’m a news snob, but this story makes me think that yesterday was a slow news day in Louisville.
This urgent news story was sandwich between a story of a “fallen” family member which turned out to be a DOG & another story about a gal whose runaway DOG was captured by the pound then given up for adoption. Tears and legal battles have ensued.
This isn’t a joke, folks. This is the news and I thought you should know. It’s LIVE and LATEBREAKING in Louisville!
Happy Thursday!
Couch Time
April 5, 2011 by · Comments: 9 Comments
We implemented something we call ‘Couch-Time’ with Pierson about 5 months ago. We have him sit on the couch and independently read his books.
It’s fabulous! He really enjoys the time, and it gives us some time to catch up with house work, read, take pictures of him (ha!), etc.
The length has increased to where he will actively look through his books for around 30 minutes. Sometimes, even more.
This one is my hands down favorite. I think he was panting like the dogs in his book.
Then I turned to snap pictures of #2. This is the face he makes while producing his newly discovered, high-pitched squeal.
And if you’re super observant; yes, my clock wall was out of sync. Why is it that it takes far too long to accomplish the ‘to-do’ items that take less than one minute to complete? What easy task are you avoiding from your to-do list? I’m happy to report the top 2 clocks now have batteries. Happy Tuesday!
UBP 2011 (And $50 GIVEAWAY)!
April 1, 2011 by · Comments: 47 Comments
It’s Party Time, and I’m linking up! Stick around and join me on this adventure that I (and hopefully you) call LIFE! I’m lovin’ the journey, I tell you!
If you’re looking to meet me in person, Here’s a video of mine that I share every year on this day. It’s a song I wrote and entered into a talent show–perhaps on the more serious side, but with a heartfelt message. (*wink *wink.)
If you’re trying to figure out my ‘blog style,’ I blog about life: the occasional sentiment, my goofy catastrophes, pictures I take, my chil’n, and just about everything else.
Thanks for stopping by! And what’s a party without a door prize!?!?! It’s my first ever blog giveaway, unless you count the time I tried to give away my cat…or the time I had a drawing for a package of butter in Paula Deen’s honor! So are you curious about the loot? One commenter will receive a $50 gift card to Amazon.com delivered by email! Whether you’re family, friend, a new reader, or just stoppin’ over for the giveaway loot, leave a comment! On April 8th, I’ll have a random drawing and annouce the winner!
Thanks for partying with me!
EDIT: CONGRATS TO KRISTA, COMMENT #18 for winning the $50 loot! Thanks everyone for partying!
