Saw this as a post on Four Mugs and a Crock. (Thanks Hazel Nut) Spread the word...JUST SAY NO TO PLASTIC!
Right On Tim Minchin!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Canvas Bags...
August 10th...
Two special friends are having a birthday today...
Happy 13th Adee! Happy 2nd Rocco!
We love you both!!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Paintjam Dan Dunn
WOW! This guy is painting with Passion!! Worth the 5 minutes of your time for sure.....Can you guess what he is painting before he is done?
Gone, but not Forgotten...
Jerome John (Jerry) Garcia...August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995
"There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night, and if you go, no one may follow, that path is for your steps alone." (Jerry Garcia)
(Photo found on web)
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
More Paint...
Yes, I do love to paint. Not too keen on trim, but it's kinda a package deal. I just finished up the main bathroom. Decided to put a bit of a kid spin on it -bought a fun shower curtain with monkeys. Danny is getting ready to demolish the master bath, looking forward to laying out the slate and deciding which goes where...my kinda fun! Oh wait...more paint colors...yummy!!
Summer Sleepover...
We had a sleepover last night. Lots of fun hanging out in the tent...in the living room! I was suckered into braiding Ausha and Ashley's hair- typical sleepover...School starts in just a few weeks, bittersweet to see summer go...
Monday, August 6, 2007
My Fireman...
For those who do not know, I have a weakness for firemen. My girls would tell you this when there is firetruck, or anything to do with firemen, in sight. In honor of all our brave firemen...Thank you...Be sure to wink at me when you go by!
Photo of Lance, summer 1996.
(photographer unknown)
Fire on the Mountain...
We finally hit the hills...short trip, but not short on fun. Did some good hiking and playing of pinochle. It was Rogue Bear's first camp trip. Enjoyed watching him explore all the new smells. The fire restrictions are in full effect, so the girls roasted marshmallows on the camp stove. As we were breaking down camp, the Sheriff informed us that there was a fire nearby and we had better start heading out. You bet we hurried! Wanted to see those fine firemen in action! Oh yes...firemen...mmmmm...
Friday, August 3, 2007
Just Say NO to Plastic!
We are a very anti-plastic family. It amazes me that when I forget our cloth bags (I get booed by my children BIG time) how many clerks are irritated when I say "Paper please". Or even more silly -upset that I want to carry our purchases.
Recently, while shopping for another recycle bin, I asked the clerk to put my stuff in the bin and that would be fine...She put the cloth items in and refused to put the other items in the bin! I do not understand this. I wasn't asking her to lift the bin into my car...Ugh!...some people just don't get it! It really is the small things that add up and make a difference.
Sometimes, while in the store, I look around and just want to yell "What are you doing? Can you not see the madness? All the bottled water, little go-gurts, fruit cups...packaging-packaging-packaging...will it never end?!" I will not pretend...my kids have had a go-gurt before. But it is what you do now, that counts. How you can change your perspective, maybe even influence someone else to see the better way to live. Living Green is ALL it's cracked up to be.
What we are teaching our children is the most important part. I am proud to say that when we are in the store and the kids see fruit snacks, or something of this nature, they know not to even ask. And then if one does, the other says..."That's not saving the planet, look at all the packaging" Yep...then I walk through the store with the biggest grin...Yes, those are MY kids, Thank you.
One of the bags I made for our trips to the store. I plan on selling more of them next year at the Earth Day Celebration CSR puts on -A great day full of green ideas and activities. (check my web roll on the right for more info on CSR)
Rogue Ales Brewery Tour
I found this great tour of my favorite brewery. Yes- we love beer, My Pyr is named Rogue Bear for a reason...
Check out the video, we go here everytime we hit the OR coast. Gotta love the host!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Faux Paint
A job I did for my chiropractor this spring. Have to say, I am very happy with the end result and where this particular job is taking me. The possibilities are endless...
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
My Little Tiger...
The girls asked to play make-up. A few minutes later I was presented with this adorable little tiger...so sweet.
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