just because . . .

When your big sister doesn't want Amma to take your picture . . . 

Be Happy . . . and take care of each other!

September Doodles . . . 

Whatever makes you weird 

is probably your greatest asset. 

 

just because . . .

"I am learning to find JOY

right here in the mess of things."

                                                ~ mhn

I am pretty sure I was the cause of this stain on the driveway.  I get a little

sloppy sometimes when I am having fun with a project.  

Then I hate that there are stains on the driveway.

Oh well . . . I will go with a fun project any day . . . and the stain turned out to be fun also

Richard sent me this the other day . . . just because!

GOOD THINGS TODAY . . . 

Another rainy day

Flowers blooming everywhere

Logan giggling like only a one year old can giggle

Richard seeing the face in this stain . . . 

doodling . . . sewing . . . reading

Schitt's Creek . . . I love shows that make me both laugh and cry

The creative mess that is still going strong in my house

. . . and not letting that mess bother me

Being able to stay in touch with my family and friends through this "lock down"

My orchid is getting ready to bloom

How to make a four year old smile . . .

. . . throw Grandpa in the pool with her.  

just because . . .

When life gets busy . . . 

take the time to find joy in the small stuff. 

 Charlotte's chalkboard drawing . . . it is . . . "a girl with angry eyebrows that is mad at her dad and mom because they won't give her candy."  I think she really captured the "angry eyebrows". 

 Coffee just tastes better in a great mug.  Love this one!

 . . . my little partner in painting.  

 It doesn't matter how tired I am, what mood I am in, or what is going on around me . . . this face makes every day better!  

 . . . bringing a little sunshine indoors . . . 

 . . . Richard making dinner last night!

Index card challenge . . . making a little time to be creative every day. 

just because . . .

Yesterday was simply a fun day.
Flowers, polka dots, doodles . . . little stuff that inspired me.
 Inspiration is everywhere if you just take the time to notice.

Then there was Charlotte. . . who seemed to think painting her face at preschool was a good idea.
  She was as wound up and silly as she could get last night.  Grandpa had gotten her some strawberry ice cream for dessert . . . maybe that was why.
She told him that the ice cream must have made her crazy. 

Happy Friday!

I am always talking about "finding joy in the small stuff" . . . 

. . . such as a hat on the man that you love that simply makes you smile.

(Where did this hat come from?)

Happy Friday!  

Day 2 hearts . . .

February is going to be a fun month . . . 

January stuff . . . just because

So far January has seemed to be full of good simple things . . . walking, walking in the rain, fun with little girls, african violets blooming, eating healthy, having fun, feeling creative . . . 

I had mentioned that I usually do not make New Years resolutions, but this year I did.  I am doing pretty good on getting the sleep that I need . . . although it is a challenge for me.  I have to make myself stop what I am doing and go to bed . . . not always an easy thing for me when I am feeling creative or in the mood to binge on Netflix - which I tend to be late at night.   My other resolutions seem to be falling into place without me even thinking about them.  So that all seems to be working.  

I'm keeping it simple . . . being me . . . and finding joy in the small stuff.
MAKE TODAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!

Life is ridiculously amazing!

I have been away from here for awhile . . . for no specific reason - other than I have just been busy relaxing, spending time with my mom, and enjoying my vacation.  

 I made Charlotte some bandanna pants tonight.  I made these a couple of summers ago and felt like making some more.  I sewed one pair to get the size right for her.  I now have all these fun bandannas to turn into pants.  

 I have also been working on this old entertainment center that I bought at Goodwill last winter.  I am turning it into a dress up sort of closet thingy for Charlotte.  I still have to get the bar in for her to hang her princess dresses . . . and I need to find some baskets and trays for all of her dress up stuff.  I will post better pictures once I am finished.  It was fun to make, but I am tired of pink paint and stain and sweating in the heat of the garage while I was working on it.  

My mail challenge has brought so much fun to my mailbox.  This all came one day last week.  

Now that my 365 day mail challenge is nearly over . . . I am going to try to keep writing letters . . . maybe not every day, but my challenge was more successful than I had anticipated. 

 Charlotte loves to help me in the kitchen.  We made "messy" biscuits" the other day . . . very messy biscuits considering the biscuits were actually a roll of Pillsbury biscuits and I just gave her flour, milk, butter, and some eggs to keep her busy and let her think she was really making biscuits.  She also did a very good job of placing the Pillsbury biscuits on the baking sheet . . . 

. . . and the mess was easy to clean up.  

. . . and this???

MAKE TODAY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!

May doodles . . .