Just Checking In!

We are on vacation #1 of the suumer, visiting my parents in Northern California, thought I'd pop in, say a quick "hello" and share a few pics of the fun!

Thursday Thought to Ponder

"No one is perfect....that is why pencils have erasers"

I am doing the happy dance

.....can't you tell? Both feet together, elbows tucked with fists by my chest and some awkward bouncing and rocking without any rhythm. Okay, so you are lucky not to have to witness the happy dance....

And why am I doing this joyful jig? Because the beautiful cardigan below is on it's way to me! I have been drooling over the Boyer Cream cardigan since I saw it on this blog but could never justify the price until I went to admire it again longingly today and saw it on sale for 50% off. "Click", mine! It is still a little splurge and it breaks my "no dry clean only rule" but it is soooooo.......worth it!

now if only this swimsuit would go on sale!

I'm Lovin' It Monday

I don't know how the release slipped by me, but I am lovin' the new Heather Ross line, Far Far Away. I love her whimsical take on some of my favorite classic story tales like the Princess and the Pea and the Frog Prince.

What else am I lovin'? I am lovin' Que Sera Sera by K & Company, but good luck finding it anywhere but online (but if you do, pick up one for me too). It is so popular that it flew out of all of our local Michaels Stores but it is definitely worth the extra shipping!

The papers are just gorgeous and some of the jewel tones they use are just dazzling. Complete with some glitter and texture, you will need very little in the way of embellishments!

The little moments.....

Remember how being on a swing was the greatest feeling in the world? I would love spending a summer day on the swing with a friend feeling the wind rush by my cheek as the world around became a blur. Here is to the little moments in life.......Happy Friday!

p.s. I wish the boys always played together this well!

I just love apron swaps, as if you didn't notice. The Busy Bee Apron Swap is wrapping up and was hosted by the talented duo Shawnee and Lucy! The theme was gardening and you were able to pick whether you wanted a gathered apron, gardening apron or a garden party apron. This is what I received my partner, Cynthia along with some other great goodies. I just love the color scheme, it defintitely reminds me of a summer garden and this pattern is one of my favorites, although I've only ever made them as gifts! Thanks again Cynthia

And here is the apron I made for my partner. She requested this pattern and mentioned that she loved polka dots and morning glories, so I think I covered all my bases!

saying Bye Bye to "The Buck"

Okay, so lately I have had an addiction to Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate...yummy. At least one a day (sometimes two). My husband has been trying to wean me off for financial reasons but for the last 5 months they have been my treat to myself in a hectic world.

So, what has finally stopped me cold turkey? Pull up the nutritional information on your favorite Strarbucks treat and you may do the same.....here is what I was putting in my body everyday and (hopefully) the explanantion behind my expanding waistline.........