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My Heart to Yours


I was asked by a woman who purchased one of my paintings if I would also donate a painting for a benefit for a 5-year-old little girl who is about to undergo heart surgery next month. I jumped at the … Continue reading

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Making Marbleized Mementos


It has been quite a while since I have been in a craft store in America, but I assume they have marbleizing kits similar to the ones we can find here in Germany. If not, I need to stock up before we … Continue reading

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Sniffles, Sneezes & Snakes


The boys have had colds since Sunday. Grayson’s seems to be getting better, but Greer is cutting 2 new teeth so we’ve added fever to the mix of runny noses, coughs, and malaise. They have both been out of sorts … Continue reading

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They turned and hurried back down the steps


I was itching to write something. I have a story in my head, but unfortunately I only have the ending of the story. I knew in order to figure out how I wanted my story to begin I would have to … Continue reading

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A Paper Boy


This was a lot of fun, and super easy. I had some leftover packing paper. I unrolled it on the floor, asked Grayson to lay down on it, and traced his body. Then, I taped it to the wall for … Continue reading

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My Week in a Nutshell


It’s Friday. T.G.I.F! Operation Potty Train was in full force and going really well until, suddenly, it wasn’t anymore. Well, Grayson was going…everywhere besides the potty. I think he either became too bored, or too busy to be bothered, or … Continue reading

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Blank Canvas


Sunshine, family, a long weekend, and a giant blank canvas begging for color…. Yep, this is going to be an awesome weekend!

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Clay Play!


I have been experimenting with the best times of day to have Arts and Crafts time with the boys. With a little bit of trial and error I found that the best time for my kiddos is about and hour … Continue reading

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Photo of a Day July 2nd: Busy


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I did it!


My three year old son, Grayson, has been trying lately to do things on his own instead of asking for help. He wants to get dressed on his own. He has learned taught himself (he doesn’t want help) how to put on … Continue reading

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