What a busy week it has been! I don't understand why but it seems that May has always been my busiest month. On Wednesday I had to go to the doctor for testing (Yuck) On Thursday My husband and I went to my daughters Kindergarten orientation. I can’t believe that she is going to start school in July. We have enrolled her into a Charter school and I am very excited about all of the wonderful things to come! On Friday I had to have an Ultrasound of my Thyroid and some more blood testing (Yuck Again) Good news is they did not find anything and so I have to pay a large amount of money for nothing ! Oh well that is life sometimes! Sunday was nice! I got to spend the day with my family. There is nothing better than that! My MIL made us breakfast and then we cooked her Rib Eye Steaks and Jumbo Shrimp for dinner! It was wonderful! I love my life! So what news do you all have to share about your week? … [Read more...]
Archives for May 10, 2010
To Do Tuesday- Cross Stitch Pattern Review and GiveawayCLOSED
Getting to know Tracy (Design Lab 443) Where are you from? And a little bit about you I live in a charming town called Webster Groves, about a 15 minute drive from downtown St. Louis. I love the area, most people walk their kids to school and there are a lot of locally owned shops. I have been a freelance Graphic Designer for 9 years, which lets me stay home with my kids. I love to blog, I think of it as a journal, I have a bad memory so this will help me remember all the little things I don't want to forget about my life. I love to make things, everything... sew, quilt, paint, embroidery, scrapbook, craft, cook. It all feeds my soul! How did you decide the name for your shop? My graphic design business is Design Lab 443 so I just used the same name. The "443" is my house number. How did you learn to embroider? Self taught through the internet, I love the internet! What items do you most enjoy making and why? I love making plushy friends, I love to think … [Read more...]
Two Birds Flying 8×10 Print Review and GiveawayCLOSED
Getting to know Tarra (TheNightjar) Where are you from? and a little bit about you I grew up in New York City, lived in Boston while i was in College and then settled in CA after graduate school when i met my husband How did you decide on your shop name? I have always been an avid birder and have been fascinated with Nightjars and owls- they are very mysterious and have a lot of legend associated with them so it seemed appropriate for my shop Do you have a blog, twitter, or facebook page? http://www.tarralyons.com/ http://www.nightjarnightjar.blogspot.com/ still working on the others... What or who inspires you? dreams, children, memory What do you do when you're not being an artist? I loved to garden (past tense...before i had kids : )) What activities do you enjoy? i like running and exercise- i love Pilates, I used to be a wedding cake decorator and have worked in bakeries so i still love to bake and cook- chocolate rules! When did you first notice … [Read more...]
Winners!
What's it Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids By the Way They Live 1. Anonymous said... I like that it tells the stories of other kids who do different things to help the enviroment. It would encourage kids to think up their own ideas. debp Hair Clara 43. Abi said... follower of google friend Set of 6 Romance Novels (3 Winners) 36. etirv said... Google follower #1 88. Lauren @ Hobo Mama said... I follow you on Google Friend Connect. 8. Tabatha said... I would be keeping these for myself.. mom doesnt read! :) I love to getaway in a book! … [Read more...]