Friday, June 5, 2009

From the kitchen of Tommy Allen


Hello...my name is Tommy. I am 7 years old. I love to make my own concoctions. This one is a twist of one of my favorite desserts, a rootbeer float. I called it Chocolate Rootbeer Float. I hope you like it!! Enjoy!! Oh and make sure you put in lots of love...that's what makes it taste really really good. The more love you put in it, the better it tastes!!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Look who arrived in the mail today!



This sweet little penguin was made by my friend Yarnabees after the little penguin with blue feet named Chilly from the children's book 365 Penguins for my son Tommy. He is the highlight of the day. Tommy was so thrilled to see the sweet and beautifully made little Chilly...even more so when he found out that it came from Yarnabees. He looks much prettier than in the picture!!

Little Chilly came with a 'Little Chilly' bookmark which I claimed ownership to :) But who am I kidding right...we all know wh0 the bookmark will end up belonging to.

Yarnabees also makes beautiful ducks, lambs, bunnies and much more. Like Little Chilly? Get your own at
www.yarnabees.etsy.com

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Path Unwinding



At first sight, this piece took my breath away. It summarizes what I have learned through the winding road of my own path in life and still have to remind myself of everyday. I have wonderful people in my life who remind me of everything this labyrinth says. They made me realize that I am somebody. What I have been through is what makes me special. It makes me the person I am today. This journey is my own, nobody can do this for me...I am in charge. This wonderful piece of art work certainly does what those people did for me, without the painful conversations :) I am thankful for them everyday!!


This piece is not just beautiful, but also an inspiring one. It brings peace to my aching soul just thinking about running my fingers through it. Find this at www.jmliss.etsy.com

Friday, May 8, 2009

Sunset



If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.
G.K. Chesterton

These lovely sunset pictures were taken during our Spring Break last April. I found them to be peaceful and more beautiful than I remembered it to be.

Great Stuff I Found on Etsy


This beautiful baby swing reminded me of my own childhood. My mother used to hang a long piece of material, in Indonesia we call it selendang, through the ceiling beam to swing us to sleep. Well, this is a great version of it. I am sure it works much better and easier than my mom's. Plus, it functions as a hammock for your bigger kids as well. Found it at: http://robynas.etsy.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2009