English naturalist & illustrator James Sowerby

Dates range from 1791-1799

Sitting pretty at the Junk Bonanza

If you don't know what it is...you need to go figure it out!
www.junkbonanza.com

vintage finds, from eye-popping antiques to one-of-a-kind old-timey wares
goodies for the junker in us all

to get back to this layout
Lola and I went last september
and I took this picture of her there but I scrapped it about a month ago.

Had dinner with Leslie and Angie last Friday. Leslie was in town from LA, so we met Angie at Bacio for dinner. We had so much fun catching up on old times, new happenings, and boyfriend/ex husband drama. I love being with these girls, we don't get a chance to do this often, as a matter of fact, we've only done this a few times because we haven't all lived in the same state for years {Angie and I live in Mpls now, Leslie lives in Los Angeles} we also haven't all spoken to each other off and on for years.

Dinner was yummy, friends were wonderful, good times had by all!!!

The Flower and the Fountain

The day after Sasha turned 2, I took these pictures at a nursery in Long Lake. We were waiting for Josh at Karate and Sasha was having a hard time sitting still, so we took a walk. Sasha has always loved flowers and water- what a great score we found both here. She had a hard time keeping herself from pulling the pretty buds off the flower and after she pulled them off she would run to the fountain and put the petals in the fountain and watch it spin around.

I love watching her in action...my girl.

Sasha's 2nd birthday

Lola 312 cafe

Lola and I had lunch at the 312 cafe today. It was so nice to sit outside and catch some early spring sunshine. Lola is getting more grown up by the day- she's got a few more weeks of pre-school and then she's going to be in Kindergarten!

The day before Sasha's birthday...

I drive the girls to school in the mornings. I should have known something was going on this morning because Sasha was very quiet the entire ride. We arrive at school and stop the car, Lola breaks out laughing so hard. I looked at the two girls and was shocked to discover that Sasha had written all over her face with a ball point pen. We walk into her class still laughing and were greated by Owen who loves to give Sasha hugs. They were both oblivious to what her face looked like...must be love!

My mom and I took Lola and Sasha to the toy store the day before Sasha's birthday to see what kind of toys she may like for her birthday. We had so much fun playing with all the toys, bikes, and dancing Elmo's. What a great way to spend the afternoon...making a mess someplace besides our house. I think I'm going to make a day of it next week...pack a lunch and bring a blanket (they have bed's).

We went to Woody's afterward for dinner...the girls love pasta with broccoli.

Fabulous day- I don't have to clean up toys or dishes!!!

Rainbow

We were so lucky to catch this amazing
rainbow
I have never seen these colors in the sky before
I told my girls that there's a
pot of gold
at the end of the
rainbow

Birthday Dinner at Giannis Steakhouse

It's official I am 38!

Ok, I can live with this. I've been doing fine so far at every age I've been, why should this be so different or bad?

I'm healthy,
size 2/4,
wonderful kids,
husband is gorgeous,
parents still alive,
great in-laws,
amazing friends,
botox,
money under our mattress,
I'm doing just fine

My family (dad, mom, aunt, sister in law, brother in law, mother in law, father in law, and husband) took me and my aunt (who's birthday is the same day as me) out to dinner for a great dinner. Andy get's gifts for me...which are in two HUGE boxes. I open up the first one and it's a great pair of Christian Louboutin heels (I was wearing them already) how funny is that...he has no idea what I wear!!! The second pair of Christian Louboutin heels was too small on me but super cute...my mother in law is holding them. My husband is AAAAHHHHMAAZZZZING!

Thanks for such a fun night!

Famous people who were born 5.5.
1818 - Karl Marx, philosopher (Communist Manifesto, Das Kapital)
1842 - Johann Nepomuk Fuchs, composer
1971 - Reggie Jones, wide receiver (KC Chiefs)
1971 - David Reilly, American singer (God Lives Underwater) (d. 2005)
1973 - Tina Yothers, Whittier Calif, actresss (Jennifer-Family Ties)
1988 - Brooke Hogan, American singer
1988 - Adele, English singer
1989 - Chris Brown, American singer

Happy Birthday to me & Jenya

What a wonderful birthday dinner I had!

I love celebrating my birthday, being with family, & eating fantastic dinners.

We met at Giannies to have a dinner for mine and Jenya's birthday's. So much fun! I got great gifts from everyone- especially my Mooge- he bought me two pairs of new shoes...oh how he spoiles me! One of the pairs is in the photograph of Andy and Susan above and another gorgeous pair that I actually had been wearing on my feet! How cute- he got me a pair I already had- we all got such a good laugh from that one!

I {HEART} my birthday
I {HEART} my family
I {HEART} Louboutin!!!!!!

Mosaic Monday Color

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CELEBRATE...

it's my birthday in a few days, so I am getting ready to celebrate me...

• The number of slots on an American Roulette wheel.
• A "38" is often the name for a snub nose .38 caliber revolver.
• The number 38 in Mandarin Chinese is an insult referring to someone who acts in an effeminate way. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorgecisterna/1733717682/

ffffound.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/antonkawasaki/3372420311/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joannarcenal/3608762006/

http://artofdessert.blogspot.com/2008/10/marc-jacobs-bag-cake.htmlhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/wardomatic/215188978/

Classy

{http://www.bighappyfunhouse.com}

Mosaic Monday Rust

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And I quote...

MAKE UP? WHAT MAKE UP?

Walked into my bathroom the other day and found Sasha in my make up and wearing my shower cap. My first reaction was to get annoyed but then I realized just how tempting mommy's make up is. For being such a wild girl, Sasha is so girly- loves purses, high heeled shoes, & now MAC.

This day makes me proud to have daughters...