Final 6 Words

Project Life 2014 - January

So I have decided to attempt digital project life for 2014. I've purchased 2 kits - Kraft and Sea Foam along with templates A and D. Here's what I have for January so far.

6 More Words

Challenge: One Photo and Twenty Words

As cold, wet and messy as it can be, there is nothing better than watching a child marvel at snow.

6 words

I am always up for a new challenge. This time it's the 6 word memoir. This one is based on my goals for 2014 which I am choosing not to call resolutions.

Happy Thanksgiving means the start of Christmas Card Season

Every year, I force my husband and son into a fancy photo shoot in hopes of a Christmas card money shot. And we got a couple of money shots this year. But I also like to make homemade cards for the arts sake. Here are three.

Gearing up to Blow

Buddies: Kathy & Rosie

Today I am the tallest

Digital collection by Gina Cabrera, "Arizona Autumn."

Live Creatively

Complete scraplift from Amy Tangerine. I just joined the Studio Calico kit club and couldn't resist her sample from the kit.

The Family We Choose

Oh Boy!

Lovely Day

Digital collection by Karen Funk, "Opposites Attract"; 

Mye De Leon, "Smears"; 

Gina Cabrera, "Arizona Autumn"

Life's a Beach

Digital collection by Wimpy Chompers, "Summer Blossoms"

my fave snapshots - our yearly photo shoot

Digital Collection by One Little Bird Designs, "Candid"

Week in the Life - September 15

So here we are. The last day of my detailed journaling for the week. It was a good week to journey. Lots happened. Lots still going on.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 screening with Noah, his mom and his sister at the UA Court Street. Play date. But Ethan wants a real play date next. Where they actually play. The movie was adorable and it was cool to watch a film before it's out release day.

3D

The move was 95 minutes long. We only had 10 minutes to get to swim class. No traffic. We made it 5 minutes late. Ethan learned the breast stroke. He did a great job and got a tattoo with the swim school's logo. Very cool. AquaBeba Swim.

Week in the Life - September 14

Today was pretty emotional. I set up a meeting for Ethan to see his brother who was in town from California. I thought it would be awkward at first but Ethan saw him and ran up to him and gave him the biggest hug. It was very sweet considering Ethan was an infant when we last saw his brother.

We met at Brooklyn Bridge Park, my favorite park in all of the 5 boroughs. It's a beautiful place and there were many who agreed. There were at least a dozen separate wedding parties being photographed there as part of their big day.

  

The day was so long and emotional, we were all in bed by 9:30 pm.

Week in the Life - September 13

I finally made a visit to my son's school. The Headmaster/Parent Forum is every Friday from 8:30 am to 10 am. First I will say the format of these meetings is impressive as was the attendance and the diversity of the families. That was a pleasant surprise. It was a safe space and a very respectful event. The Headmaster is sensitive to the needs of the parents and is dedicated to making the school's model work in spite of the obstacles of the NYC public school system. Mood Chart.

I of course voiced my concerns about the busing system. It is an absolutely poor mess. There is no reason why things should not go smoothly considering that the busing system is over 40 years old. You would think it would be a well oiled machine by now. There is a ridiculous policy that children, no matter what age, may be let off the bus whether or not there is an adult awaiting them. Children as young as 4 years ols ride these buses. The parents at the forum were up to the challenge of getting such a ridiculously irresponsible and possibly illegal policy changed. My hope is restored after such a terrible busing week.

I decided not to drive, which is a first. I took a cab to the school and the subway to work. Never been on the 3 train before.

   

When I got off the subway at Columbus Circle, I decided to walk around the mall and see if Kris was available for lunch. She wasn't but there was some yummy eye candy in 2 of my fave stores...Cole Haan and Coach.

                

 

Oh and I found two pieces that I want for my new kitchen from Williams Sonoma. More yumminess. A stove and an island. They are perfect for my vision.

As I arrived on campus, I got my first real look at the 9/11 memorial. I find it to be in such a strange location, thought I understood why they chose it. It seems too sacred to be so public if that makes sense and it's depressing to have to pass it day in and day out.

To end the day and a very very very long week, I headed to happy hour with a handful of colleagues. It was a nice way to end the week and get to know a few folks on a different level.

Week in the Life - September 12, Part II

Today started out as usual. Occasional silliness. See below! This is just 7 A.M.

Our new routine of waiting for the school bus. It has yet to be on time. 

At least he likes the kids he's going to school with.

Decided to drive into work again. Line at the parking lot. Thankfully it's not full.

Atomic wings night! Still not happy with the return home policy regarding the yellow bus. But tomorrow I am going to the headmaster/parent forum to voice my concerns. Ready with my paperwork and highlighter. Ready to change the world.

Week in the Life - September 12, Part I

I am on the Get It Scrapped creative team and this month's assignment was to scrap a page inspired by Frida Kahlo. I cannot share the layout just yet but I can at least share the inspiration.

The first photo is of Frida's bed. She was very ill and had butterflies attached to the top of her canopy bed. 

Here are 2 of Frida's "selfies". I believe she truly invented them except with paint and canvas. In these paintings she is surrounded by nature, including butterflies.