Perspective

Last night when I finally went to bed I was in a foul mood.  You know the kind that comes when you've been working on something and nothing is going right.  But thankfully something happened during the night.  Don't know if it was all the crazy dreams I had or what, but I woke up today with a fresh new perspective.  Everything started taking shape and I absolutely love what I've made. 


I think taking a step back is vital for the creative process...a nice drive, a crisp afternoon walk, a hot bath etc... can do wonders for your perspective and that's what I've been needing.

So today I put on my cute little hat and scarf...applied some much needed make-up and we went for a drive.  Have I ever told you I have a thing for hats and scarves??  One day I'll have to show you my collection;)


If you look close you can see the girls tormenting each other in the back seat.  Welcome to my world:)  Interject me yelling...KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF and you know exactly what it's like to be in our car at any given moment.

We drove to Panera Bread for a late lunch.  I am IN LOVE with these pumpkin cut out sugar cookies.  They sing sweet melodies to me.  Seriously my eyes roll to the back of my head and I have sugar stuck to my lips and I don't care because I luv them soooo much!!!!  But you know sugar makes you fat.  It's 100% the truth.  'Nough said!

I thought I'd throw these in of Honey because it's close to Halloween and all.  He's very intense...even when he's trying to get a bug off the windshield.  Can't decide if I should laugh hysterically or run screaming.  Enjoy!

Have a blessed day.

The Secretariat

The chicks are off school for a few days, so a friend and I took our girls to see the new Disney movie The Secretariat.  It's not too often that a movie speaks to me like this one did.  I needed a pad and paper to write down my thoughts, and felt like jumping up and down in my seat cheering. 


It was inspirational to the point that I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest.   Yes it was that good!  Unfortunately in doing research for this post I saw a few reviews that didn't agree with me.  Sometimes you just can't listen to the movie men, they don't know what a good movie is...HA!  And I do;)

The main character, Penny Tweedy...played by Diane Lane, was a suburban housewife in the 70's when her family's horse farm needed her attention.  She played the owner of the greatest racehorse of all time, and for me it was also Diane Lane's role of a lifetime.  She was strong, intelligent and fearless.  She took risks and ran her race. 




Isn't that what life is about?  Giving it your best...going for it...not being plagued by regret.  Well in this true story she did just that and the horse she was in charge of didn't disappoint.  I hope you go see this movie.  It's 100% family friendly.  I promise you won't leave without a great big smile on your face and a possible tear or two on your cheeks.  Gotta love that:)

Have a blessed day.

Photo courtesy csmonitor.com

One giant mess

Good morning friends.  I have been down and dirty this week...literally:)  I've been in my pajamas all day long, all week long.  My fingers are stuck together with glue and I have paint under my nails.

Why is the creative process so chaotic??  I seriously can't even think straight for the complete and utter mess in my work area.

I've been working a lot with words.  I love words.  I want my art to mean something...to say something.  So this week I'm the word girl.  And I really believe that the Lord has told me to create some specific things....for someone out there;)

So that's where I'm at...in the middle of one giant mess...trying to stay focused and be true to who I am. 

Love this quote by Birgit O'Connor:

"Making art is about finding the true self - not who everyone has told you that you are, but the person you are truly."

Oh and speaking of mess, my Honey was driving home last night from work and a giant piece of asphalt fell from a building and hit his new car.  Is that weird or what?  It put a really bad dent in the trunk and scratched it all up.  So glad he was okay, but his mood about it was NOT pretty.  Let's just say God sometimes has an interesting way of getting our attention. 

Have a blessed day.

Hello 7

Today is my Little Chick's 7th birthday.   Thinking back seven years ago, I was sooo excited to add to our brood.  We wanted a sister for Big Chick in a bad way.  I never had a sister and I thought that would be the coolest thing.

For them to have each other and be able to share their childhood with a friend, one that will never leave is priceless.  I'm so grateful that they love one another and choose to be playmates.   Don't get me wrong they do have their moments;)  But their bond is so precious to see.

I'm amazed at how she's changed.  We used to quietly refer to her as a storm cloud because she always had a scowl on her face.  She used to be hypersensitive and fussy, but as she's grown she has become an absolute ray of sunshine. 

Her love for life lights up our world. 

Happy birthday sweet girl.  Hello 7...it's going to be a good year:)

Have a blessed day.