Self Portrait Tuesday

Take me fishing daddy
and show me that worms
really aren't that icky.
Take me fishing
You can think about work later.
Take me fishing
Because I get the giggles
when the boat bounces.
Take me fishing .
Because my wedding may be
sooner then you think.

It seems lately for my self portraits i have been compelled to think of my dad who is no longer here. If you look you can see my wedding portrait of us together over the one when I was 4 fishing with him... Thanks dad ...

Freedom + Playtime= art

Today my mom was gracious enough to volunteer and take my two boys to visit their cousins in Anthem - I had the whole house to myself since my hubby works weekends ....talk about the ultimate playtime ! I got so much accomplished and had so much fun ! Thanks mom !
this is the layout that is in the recent edition of correspondenceArt - I will post more of my latest and greatest soon ! Wish I was one of the lucky ones going to CHA to see all the new stuff coming out... a girl can dream ..

Cole Turns Two

So Cole turned two ! the party was fantastic - we had 9 little kiddos (all cousins) running around here - and surprise they all got along !! He had great fun and lots of wonderful presents as always !
Now to find the time to scrapbook all the photos ! LOL -

Thanks to everyone who has commented on my blog ! I am really liking this new venture and looking forward to creating more wonderful stuff here !

Self Portrait Tuesday

So here is my next post for Self Portrait Tuesday - We all start out as angels but it is how we chose to continue our lives that leads us towards our destiny and our dreams - I have always loved to do art in some form dancing, singing, expressing myself- Now by scrapbooking and mixed media collage work - Although when I was in second grade my art teacher "Mrs Manning" told my mom at a teacher conference that I was terrible at art - Well, no I can not draw nor did I fit in her perfect little box of what an artist should be - Maybe that is why now I chose to be artistic in different ways thinking outside of the box -here is a quick little ATC i did of myself to display my self portrait of me - I am glad i have continued to journey into the art world and did not take my teachers words and lack of interest in my ability to heart - I think everyone is capable of creating works of art - just by letting your inner child come out and play ... who knows what you can dream up... happy creating !!

CorrespondanceArt Magazine!

I am jamming out to Barenaked Ladies and making spaghetti and thought I would write while I had a minute - always multitasking ! Yesterday I finally got my issue of CorrespondanceARt magazine for Fall and there was my layout on page 36 and i got a full layout page !! Talk about exciting ! This was my first time being published so I was totally thrilled to see it - My two boys were even excited to see their faces in there ! Its really a cool magazine , love the altered stuff - you should check it out !
okay back to making dinner ....

Self Portrait Tuesday

So here is my first self portrait reveal : wow this picture takes me back ! My dad was always messing around with us , he was a really good about always playing with us- just wish he was still here to meet my kids and play with them this way - its been 4 yrs since he passed away - I was actually pregnant with his first grandchild when he died unexpectedly in the night- i know he would have made a great grandpa for my kids- Everyone says now that I look like my mom but I always say "no if you saw my father you would think i look like him " I have his eyes and his hair color ... gosh i miss him.... love ya daddy !

My Special Kids

so today I am thinking of all the Dr's apts and therapy sessions I will attend over the next month for both my children- My little one, Cole, turns two on Saturday - doesn't time fly by, I wish I could keep him this age forever - because I know soon he will lose his baby scent and get his little boy scent - wish I could keep that in a jar- wish I could also shelter him from the nasty world that he will face at times with his disability - Friday I met with an early intervention case manager from the state and got him hooked up on services - I am a social worker and didn't even realize how much our state has to offer for special needs children - I guess i was naive or maybe just didn't want to face the ugly truth that Cole is disabled - Cole was born with a stroke which he had while I was carrying him. Yes, kids have strokes too - He had a Left sided stroke so he isn't able to use his right side as well - He can walk but doesn't use his right hand - but we go to therapy 2x's a week and things are getting better- I have another meeting with the state Friday so hopefully I will learn more abut what they will offer him - Its so fun still watching him grow and change - he is a delightful little soul and very strong willed which will help him - he is also very charismatic , my little charmer - WOW two already .....

Blogging

Wow ! So I am finally getting my blog up and going ! My life has been so busy and it is only the 13th today - no superstitions here - Friday the 13th has been fine for me ...so far....except for two little crazy boys running around everything is great !