Art 101

this little pistol above has been quite a handful this week.

it just so happened that we had dentist appointment this week also.

dentist + challenging behavior = a dreadful drive to the dentist

little did we know we'd be greeted with homemade red velvet cupcakes

and a fresh bouquet of flowers.

we certainly left the dentist in better moods than we arrived.

who said bribery doesn't work?

like i said, this kid has given us a week full of challenges surprises,

but this had to be my favorite.

i walked into his room as he was performing, "tooty tot" in the flesh.

awe.some.

 in case you hadn't heard,

it snowed here in the desert.

it was a big deal.

i spent that snowy evening with a long time friend.

pam was a leader in my church youth group when i was a teenager.

life has obviously come full circle

we met and talked teenagers-hers and mine.

well, mine are not yet teenagers but i still

appreciate her "leading" me and

sharing wisdom and preparing me.

 

i've had these paint swatches in my junk drawer forever.

during my 40 bags in 40 days quest,

i rediscovered them.

so, i crafted.

this is nothing special, I'm a master for art projects that scream, "SIMPLE."

school projects stink.

both the big kiddos are diligently working on their experiments.

however, i considered it a mini victory while in the midst of helping one of them

(who shall remain nameless),

i heard this....

"forget it, i don't want your help. i'll do it all myself!"

{victory dance}

tell me i'm not the only one who would be excited by this statement?

that's me on the left.

i was brave.

but i think i want to be bold,

like avril on the right.

we are behind in the entertainment culture,

especially when it comes to TV.

but i am loving Downton Abbey,

it's like a good book i can't put down.

every opportunity i've had to sneak away with my ipad

and catch another episode,

i've taken advantage of.

sorry honey, i'm now 4 episodes ahead of you.

this is happening right now.

i'm off to join my kiddos.

like i said, art projects that say, "SIMPLE," call my name.