star

a star handed down from some friends (thanks Becksteads!)

I have to add color to everything, so here it is, post makeover.

"M"'s the word, er, letter

I was planning on filling all of the panes with vintage disney art, but our porch was repainted and the workers broke the glass.

aubs suggest I buy an "M" (for "Mae", obviously) and hang it in the frame. genius.

i bought a plain white letter and then added some lovely paper.

delightful chair

**before**

**after**

Chair found at the D.I. for $4

Lost the seat, so i bought a wooden plaque from Walmarts craft aisle and screwed it on

Pretty paper+white paint+ spray adhesive= a lovely chair for Mae's tea table

Question: Leave the chair frame the way it is, or paint?

What do YOU think?

FINALLY

Big announcement. Drum roll, please..

BRRRRDDDRRRRRR (okay, I don't know how to write a drum roll"

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I FINALLY finished these portraits! Do you remember how many times I've promised that I would have them done by this or that date? It's RIDONCULOUS, I tell you.

I'll be real honest and say that I like how they turned out, but I don't LOVE them. I mean, its my friends family and I want them to be perfect. Hey, I'm just proud that I stopped procrastinating and just finished them.

So Shelbaroo, if you like them, SWEET, if not, that's okay man. Just know that I'm sorry I took FOREVER. They are actually in the mail as we speak. Okay, they aren't really but I AM going to drop them off at the post office on my way to yoga.

if I could put a hole anywhere...

I have always wanted to pierce my nose like this:

Don't judge me.

question

Do you ever:

-feel like time is flying by so fast and there is still so much you want to do?

-feel like it's too late or you're too old to live your dream?

-feel tied down by daily tasks and can't find the time to work on your talents?

-feel unsatisfied with what you have accomplished and obsess over what you COULD have accomplished?

-want something so much it consumes your mind?

Really? Me too...

wife

Proverbs 31:10-30 (New International Version)

¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

¹² She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

¹³ She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

²² She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

²⁹ "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Happy (late) 4th

6 years

Yesterday was our 6 year anniversary. It has seriously been a wonderful 6 years, with many ups and downs. I feel like we are at our very happiest together and I couldn't be luckier to have Tom by my side!

Happy Anniversary Tom!

Friday we went on a date to Claim Jumpers (BEST dessert ever!) and then went to the new Harry Potter.

I planned a trip to San Diego for us in September for our anniversary, so we decided not to get gifts for each other. Nevertheless, Tom said he wanted to take me shopping on Saturday. He brought me home a beautiful bouquet of my favorite flowers and then off we went to the mall. I ended up buying this shirt at Hot Topic and a Rock Band Track List game with my favorite Paramore song on it. ("crushcrushcrush").

And the celebration will continue in September!

i love you tom

tee's

I love fashion. But when it comes down to it, I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. Hot Topic is my favorite place to get t-shirts. My Star Wars T is my favorite thing in my closet!

I loved my childhood. LOVED it. And I love things that remind me of the good ole days. Like Heman, Transformers, Rainbow Brite, Labyrinth, Goonies, Barbie, My Little Pony, etc. etc. 

I just came across this website and I really just want to go on a shopping spree. 

My favorites:

"Hey you guuuuys!"

We totally had a McGruff sign in our window. My question is, if a kid is in danger, is he honestly going to keep running until he finds a McGruff house?

Running up to door of house "Help! I...oh CRAP. No McGruff sign!" Wheels around and tears over to the next house, frantically searching for the dog that will bring him safety.

I do. I really really do.

this belt buckle? I would absolutely wear it with pride.

Cliche, but I don't care. I grew up listening to these guys. I love them.

I'm hoping when I get pregnant Tom will buy this and it can be my diaper bag. I am SO serious.

I wish I had access to my childhood pictures. Aubs and I dressed up as Smurfs for a ward play. We were so stinkin cute. And the Calico Vision Smurfs game was my FAVE.

Smoky, only you can say that and people will listen.

Cookie monster and I are kindred spirits. If I could eat ONE food for the rest of my life, it would be chocolate chip cookies.

Its true. My friends completely make my world go round. I love you guys!

Sadly for my mother, Jessica Rabbit was my hero when I was little. Mostly because she had a good singing voice.

Here's my costume for next Halloween! (If my eggo isn't prego, that is)

One of the best bands to walk the planet

They really do say that. 

I'm always on the lookout for a classic Mickey tee and here it is!

I giggle. Excessively. 

I also talk. Excessively. I hate silence.

Oh Jareth. What can I say? You're the only guy that can pull off tight pants. The Bowie Bulge is famous.

Would love to name a girl Indiana and call her Indy for short. Think Tom will go for it?

My favorite little mogwai!

My E.T. tee is fading. I'm in need of a new one.

I am DEEPLY disturbed that they got rid of this ride at Universal Studios. 

Johnny Depp rocks my world in every movie. If I were an actor, his roles would be the kind I would love to play.

When this movie  came out back in the day, I thought the bat sign was teeth. Can you see it?

I would seriously sport this belt buckle with pride too.

Hours and hours spent playing with this plastic doll that makes girls everywhere feel like they're not pretty enough.

Some people like to eat it.

Don't you love that they had a yummy smell to them? We had the Pony Palace. I miss those days!

One of my earliest memories is getting one of these for my birthday. I would lay in bed and stare at whatever creation I had made that day. I loved the sound and feel of poking those little lights through the paper.

I discovered this movie while staying in the hospital with my best friend. It began an obsession with sharks that I still have today. One of my life goals is to see a great white in person.

And last but not least, "Who ya gonna call?"

Sadly I couldn't find a good Transformers tee. I saw one at Hot Topic awhile back but it was between that and the Star Wars tee. I think that'll be the next to add to my collection. If I can find one..