Did you know Luke Skywalker wears pink?

Neither did I but my precious boy thinks so.  We have a costume box in the basement and my sister adds things to it so we really have a nice collection to choose from.  Bennett dug in the box and put together this outfit while I was painting upstairs.  He came up and said, "Look Mommy, I'm Luke Skywalker!"  I nearly died laughing while trying to hold it together at the same time and then grabbed my camera before he was off shooting his pretend enemies.

I'm not sure what is underneath the pink poodle skirt but I think it could be a chest shield for a pirate...oh if George Lucas could see this I know it could be in his next sci fi.

He wanted to display his hands too, again, no idea what these are...

Here's Kitt having fun too!  She's made up a game called "Fellow".  Anyone who knows anything about this please fill me in...these kids have quite the imagination!

Trip to the Cousins

My sister and I have a secret shopping place. We call it the "cousins" so no one else finds it. It's really called Tiede's and they are not online so I guess that makes it okay for me to share...hee hee.

It's in tiny town in Nebraska for all those wanting to go.

Here's what you can find at penny prices:

A darling chalkboard with messages to greet guests in the entry way.

An old potato chip holder turned into a perfect photo/postcard display.

Vintage postcards-.50 cents!

Here's my favorite find from this last trip:

A vintage trunk that I made into a coffee table.

It's just the right size, color, and price: $25!

I actually found the idea to use something that looked like this from pottery barn, except their trunk is $1299.00! I think I'll stick to shopping at the cousins.

V-Day Plans

What are you doing for Valentine's Day? Trent and I are going to a dinner at church. I gave up a volleyball game so I hate to put the pressure on our pastor but, it better be worth it! Sounds crazy, I know. I just don't like missing my volleyball.

(This is my first paper banner I attempted on my own. My sister inspired me from all the paper goodies she makes. I used an old lace tablecloth for the lace behind the letters. It gave it some texture.)

Day 27

How are your resolutions going?

No yoga or bootcamp here. The kitchen is coming along nicely though. I am ready to start in on the dining room so I have 4 days left in the kitchen (minus the cupboard doors). They aren't here yet so I'm not counting those.

I've been cleaning out my photos on my computer.

Finding some pictures that I haven't seen yet...

Trashing those that I don't like or need and wondering if I should print out those that I do like.

I'm in a dilemma.

I haven't printed pictures and put them in an album since last summer.

So, do I catch up or go all tech? What are you doing with your pictures?

Do you save them on a CD? On a memory disk thing? Do you print? Any ideas?

Signs for Haiti are for Sale!

"COURAGE"

"HOPE"

You can find some amazing things over here for sale on the Haiti by Hand etsy shop. Artists are making items and selling them with all proceeds going to Haiti, free shipping too. Things are going fast!

Time for Helping

Rebecca Sower has a new blog, Haiti by Hand. She's looking for artists to make and donate items for the Haiti by Hand etsy shop. I'm working on making license plate signs with words in Creole.

I've been watching Anderson Cooper on CNN. (I love that guy.) Anderson is not reporting this story but this is a wonderful story of rescue. It's about a man and his dedication and love for his wife. A woman with courage and gratefulness, a woman who is thankful and rejoices. A woman who sings with so much life in her. Click here to see.

Day 12

January 12...how are things going with your new things for the new year?

I'm still painting in the kitchen and I have the sweatshirt to prove it!

Esther started this morning, wonderful. No yoga or bootcamp but I am sitting up straighter, shoulders back.

I made a few coffee cuffs and swarfs to take down to a store here in town but didn't get photos all of them. The little coffee cuffs are so fun and easy to make. Great gifts to give with coffee gift cards.

Volleyball started. I have to tell you all how nice my sister Lynn is. She stepped in as our much needed 5th player on Sunday. I know I owe her big time but it was worth it.

Stew is in the crockpot for supper, laundry calls. Oh the romantic life I live!