I met with another artist this morning...she is downsizing her in-laws condominium after a death in the family.I found two extra long twin beds and a bedside table and chest of drawers ...so she threw in a wicker chair that I will be painting in the near future...for free. The mattresses are firm and should be inviting as the artist come to retreat here in my cabin...Whispers and Echoes Studio. I have some exciting news...but it is still in the dream stage ...but it would be a dream come true to bring in some of the artists I have connected with through my blog posts.
I then went to pick up a bit of this and bit of that at Hobby Lobby. I love shopping their Clearance wall in the back of the store.... so many possibilities and options to play with and not have to spend a lot of moo la! I found a wonderful paint brush for pennies... I can hardly wait to use it on my painting for the FUR Ball auction in September. I spoke to the coordinator tonight and we will connect after 9/10/13. Ken called me to let me know our closing is going back to next Friday 9/6/13.... the previous owner is still on her honeymoon in Europe. I was so ready to get back into the house this Friday...but this gives me time to continue my selections for the new small "Grandma" house that is only minutes away from the grand children.
I then met with my hair stylist...at Walmart...so fancy! She does an amazing job and I told her I really missed her when she was on vacation. I came very close...scarily close to whacking my hair off to a boyish bob hair cut...the humidity today was extremely high and my head was very HOT!
I then made my "senior citizen" rounds to Goodwill and St. Vincent 's Thrift store and found some very exciting buys for 25% off their prices. Then at TJ MAXX I found pillow shams in bright colors down to $3.00 from $36.00....some Ralph Lauren napkins in a summer white ...4 for $3.00. And all summer I have lusted for a pair of comfortable Born sandals that were originally $65.00 ...and today I bought them for $10.00. This is a great day...a haircut...and bargains for the new house. They are now packed in the big plastic bins and ready to move!
I am going to share a few of the birthday boy on his special third birthday on Monday! Lyndon Allen just makes me smile...the innocence of a three year old....pure childhood optimism and LOVE.
This is a serious 2 person job...icing and lots of sprinkles.....
Nana is having dinner with us because Papa is in Cincinnati....
I think the little man did a very nice job.....
Big brother Cole is home from school and ready to assist in this project......
Now the beautiful sister Morgan Elizabeth stops by to get in on the FUN......
Hey Grandpa found a watermelon that looks like a football!!!!!!!!!!!
Yummy yummy yummy! Do you think we have enough sprinkles???
the excitement is building....
then the I pads CAME OUT... and the Minions were Kings of the house.....
Grandpa is slicing the football...no I mean the watermelon we got at the farmers market......
Look at the wonderful birthday LOOT Nana found for Lyndon...candy candy candy.... and Bubble GUM! She is the best Nana!
Morgan is working on her Math pages...and Momma Erin is checking to see if Dad will be able to get home in time for dinner....working at the hospital is unpredictable for residents......
Cole enjoys some quiet time with his I pad!
Guess who got home in time for the Birthday??? Super Dad!!!!!
Look at that fork he picked out...I do wonder what he is thinking?
Now can I blow the candles out???
We have to sing Happy Birthday first......
Delicious cupcakes and ice cream..........
Well it is the icing that Lyndon Loves the very most.......
Dr. Dad helps Miss Morgan with her atomizers .... the excitement was just too much FUN!
I had to sneak this one in....blurry but I love these kids........
Thomas the Train wrapping paper......
Nana helps to open the container of...bubble gum for the new bubble gum machine...every time he uses the potty...he gets a penny...and for a top job he gets two pennies!
Grandpa wrapped up a baggie of pennies to get him started with his bubble gums......look at his little hands...when can I put a penny in???
Now everyone gets to put a penny in............
Happiness is chomping chomping chomping on bubble gum...........
Oh yes there is more in the birthday card...his very own gift card for Toys R Us from Nana!!!!
Nana found a card that turns into an airplane! Yippee!!!!!!
more gum please????
and a brand new carousel of markers.........
Now Grandpa you need to help me color.............look at the wad of bubble gum inside his mouth.........
the Buddy Boys make a pretty picture.......
It is hard for me to believe that the little man is three years old already...I better hold on while I can..........
The airplane art works continue...everyone here likes to color together.....
Remember when a fishing pole...a gum ball machine that works on a penny....a Cowboy birthday card... and Now Lyndon has his very own name plate for his bedroom...
dad finally gets to eat dinner...well sort of. The little ones love sharing with their Dad!
Remember to celebrate the heart moments in your life while you can! Imagine and Live in Peace.
Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
Gorgeous memory making time. Thanks for sharing pure joy. Oma Linda
ReplyDeleteMary, I hope your move goes easily and smoothly.
ReplyDeleteThe art retreats sound great.
it looks like fun - I'm sure it was nice to have a break from all that's been going on - Ken looks good - but tired - hope things are going well
ReplyDeleteYes, hope the move goes well and Ken feels better... looks like it was a wonderful birthday party and yummy too!!
ReplyDeleteI am working on keep my heart open...curious....fearless..(well maybe not yet 28 years is a long time ) and willing to live in the present moment. Thank you all for your loving support. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteLots of fun times and those kids will remember it forever. With love like this...that's how you get through the hard times.
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