Sunday, July 1, 2012

Just Trying to Cool Off

June 25th - On my way to an event tonight (that was hotter inside than it was outside in 97 degree Downtown), I saw this car parked on the street.  Notice the baby seat in the back.


June 26th - I have a couple of orders for purses, and got really excited when I saved over $100 on this pile of material! (There's a lot there, and other supplies too.)


June 27th - With all the fires raging across the state, this unexpected afternoon rainstorm was more than welcome.





June 28th - In light of the fires (no pun intended) and all of the people being evacuated and losing their homes, I moved my giant suitcase from the basement to the closet in my room, where most of the things I'd grab are - my writing, my 20+ journals, my jewelry and prescriptions.  I'd just grab a couple photo albums and art on my way out. 




June 29th - I had a major presentation this morning - 2 hours in front of 40+ non-profit organizations and it was a huge success.  While I couldn't take a pic of the guests, I figured my penny lapel pin would do just fine representing the relief I feel that that's all over.  And I only put my foot in it once!


June 30th - Here's the first of the purse  orders completed.  It feels good to be doing this again - besides just for me.  A girl can only have so many purses. :)






July 1st - Mom and I having some fun with hats in a little boutique.  My mom's the greatest.



Happy July!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Happy Birthday To Me!

June 18th - What a way to start the week off - a day off and lots of cupcakes!








June 19th - Nothing but one pot left after a ton of dishes!  Why did I stop at one pot? Because.



June 20th - My amazing boss, Alexis, who makes it fun to go to work.



June 21st - Comfy jean capris that make my patoot look fabulous!


June 22nd - Our family friend Pat - who share's my birthday - had a surprise party.  His daughter Molly has a daughter and son that are just months apart in age from Connor and Corinne.














June 23rd- My latest and greatest purse, which has inspired 3 custom orders just this week!


June 24th - Great coffee with my dad this morning after a long walk but I forgot to take a pic.  I did, however, remember to get a picture of my friend Jenica with Jamba Juice. Mmmmm.


Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day!

June 11th - I'm grateful for a decent pic I can use for a few projects.






June 12th - Good smelly candles make me happy - especially when they're itty bitty.





June 13th - I forgot to take a picture of my friend Julie at lunch today, so here is one of the ornamental grasses in my yard that are particularly pretty right now.





June 14th - I made these earrings for my friend Jenica's bday.





June 15th - My swirl flower garden! I took the day off today and Mom showed up with a half ton of gravel - hooray! I finished the area around my veggie gardens(with another half ton of gravel) and river rock to make my swirl.  Stay tuned for the flowers!





June 16th - Ryan and I went garage saling all morning and it was great! The sales themselves weren't so fabulous, although the little boys at one sale had a ninja cookie and lemonade stand, and it was the cutest thing I've ever seen!  They even had tee-shirts made for the occasion. 





There were tons of lemonade and bake sale stands, but no hot dogs, so Ry and I went to Crave for lunch where I checked this burger off on my bucket list - the buns are krispy kreme donuts. (The side salad makes  it healthy.)





Though I couldn't talk Ryan into buying Humphrey the hamster - live! - it was a great day overall!





June 17th - Happy Father's day to Dad and Ryan!  Dad had the kids undivided attention when he was playing with his new telescopic fishing pole and then showed them the kiddie pole he got for them.  They went fishing off the balcony and it's amazing the things they reeled in - feathers, Nemo, a spider ring, and even Aunt Kelly!









Mom and I got plants for my gardens and I planted them all tonight! I'll have basil, cilantro and parsley, baby round zuchinni, leeks, green and yellow bell peppers, pumpkins, zuchinni and watermelons! And flowers for my spiral garden. 













I wish everyone had as great a dad as I have.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Happy Birthday Brother

June 4th - I had dinner with my friend Gayle who is moving to Santa Barbara.  We had dinner at the place where our friendship started - Asian Fusion on 1st Ave. 






June 5th - I had to go in for jury duty today and though I was one person away from the box, I wasn't selected.  Woohoo!





June 6th - I had lunch with my friend Maura today, and on our way back to the office I bought delicious panna cotta from the Panna Cotta Pedlar.  Delicious!





June 7th - I went to the  Urban Peak graduation for their GED students tonight on Auraria Campus and while I couldn't get a good shot of the grads, I got an ok shot of the stain glass window.





June 8th - Went into a hoity toity store that I'll never go in again, and I don't feel guilty at all for taking a picture of their merchandise.  These are beetles!





June 9th - Happy Birthday Ryan!! Before meeting up with my brother, I went with my friend Kim and her friend Colleen on a calf-killing hike to Herman's Gulch. 





June 10th - To celebrate Ryan's bday, the family went to the zoo today.  The highlights for the kids were: blue and green trashcans, a rabbit, playing in the kiddy stream, ice cream and bubbles. Yes, there were animals present, but these were indeed the highlights!










Connor spinning the prayer wheels in the new Elephant enclosure while saying cheese, and 'cute' birds says Corinne.












The kids 'riding' in and driving a tuk tuk.









Playing in the cave.









It was a true family day today.












Happy birthday buddy!