I think lists are

for those who can actually carve out the time to complete them.

Lists

We are back home. Now we are really all overwhelmed with the amount of clutter we have here. Now, especially, since we are going to be getting Kai's kitten very soon.

So, I work better from a list. I don't need to do the whole list at once, but it helps me from going about things in that crazy dizzy spin that can happen to me. Now there are several lists to be made. One for crafts. One for things to do now. One for things that need to be done, but not necessarily now. One for Christmas gifts.

How many of you out there use lists? How often? All the time? Just wondering :)

Now, as far as Christmas goes. I love to give, so this is my favorite season. However, I need to be able to mail gifts easily from state to state. This year, especially, I will have to pair down my gift size and fragility to match what we can do in mailing.

That means the mini origami boxes are out. It also means the yarn ball ornaments are out. Maybe I'll have to do something completely different than what I had thought of at first! Time will tell. I think my friend Kat had something on her blog that would work very, very well...and so I will think more on it.

We are *home*. Wish we had Beth and Em here with us. Then it would be perfect. However, we are here. The place looks completely different now that the leaves are all gone and the clouds are here. I love rain. Now I just need to buy some rain gear for all of us so we can actually *live* in the rain! Also need some warm things knitted up. Which brings me back to the lists...

Next time I get a chance to be on here, I'll write about our experiences on the road for the two and a half weeks we traveled. We had so much fun!

Annie's been here!!!!

And she was kind enough to hook me up with some color. Here's the new look!

Cuties

Yes...my kids are cute. Especially when they are enjoying themselves. This time, however, I'm talking about these boxes.





I have enjoyed making origami with Kade. He's made something similar, but this is my first time making these. It might have helped me fold if it was actual origami paper, too, instead of scrapbooking paper. But I somehow made do!

And for those waiting for cute...or at least news of what we are doing...here's just a moment.

1. Family is what you make it to be.

2. Knitted rows go back and forth.

3. I love a good poke.

4. A smoothie makes a good meal.

5. I've got the groove!

6. You don't play Mario Kart? : wth!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to snuggles with my boys, tomorrow my plans include seeing good friends and Sunday, I want to squeeze on Annie and party at her new pad!

If I'm not here...

then I'm working on my Etsy stuff, or playing with friends, or doin' stuff with Jeff and the boys.

Just know, I'll be back!

What happens when you say 'yes'?

Yes...exercise your right to think for yourself. So true.




Fun ensues.

I want to watch this happen in real life...

And then I want to make some!

The silent monks sing...

Yes...it may be true.

This happened this morning. There were no pauses in the conversation, just a rapid exchange of words.

Kade: Good morning, Mama.
Me: Hey, Baby.
Kade: You know what's amazing?
Me: What's that?
Kade: When I get up I'm really awake.
Me: Yes, that's true for you. You've always been that way. The rest of us, not so much.
Kade: I think it's because I'm a kid.
Me: But Kai's a kid, too.
Kade: No, Kai's an alien.

Watch out...and get ready

Learn Nothing Day is happening on the 24th...not much time to prepare...

Mt. Shasta

Well, every once in a while I miss the area I grew up in. Really, I miss the feeling this area has. It's hard to explain. In an attempt to do so, I borrowed some photos a few friends have taken - and hope this conveys the feeling I feel.

The music I used is from the CD Kade bought at the market last Saturday. We enjoyed his music while Kade ate his ice cream. His name is Nathan Welden.

Mt Shasta in pictures from Beachbum on Vimeo.

We have been busy living life to it's fullest. I'll get back to blogging soon...maybe!

Ha!

Ok, granted it's now considered tomorrow...but still.

This made me laugh.

Thanks, Crystal, for the random comment that started the banter on facebook.

Thanks, Ronnie for posting the link!

Enjoy.

I need some ideas

I have a cd case that needs some decoration. It's a bright blue color. What should I put on it? Flowers? Dragonflies? Vines? Frogs? Peace signs? Spots?

Ideas, anyone?

Laughter

Right now there is laughter so true that it is making tears. I love it when Kade laughs. At first it is kinda loud. Then as he lets himself go it gets really quiet...and pretty soon there is a huge intake of breath and it's back to the almost silent laugh. Such great sounds to hear.

LIFE is Good...

I remember

the very first time we did this. My brother sang, I think Beth did, too. Definitely McKee. What a great time and wonderful music we made a long time ago.

I'm getting here. Slowly.

Jeff asked when I would be posting again. "Anytime soon?" and "Before I'm old...er?"

Well, see, I'm getting here.

It's been an emotional time for me lately. I don't post well then. I don't communicate well. I don't sleep. Put all those together and it's best that I spend my energy taking care of myself and the people in my life.

Silence means we are busy. And we have been very busy.

Peace to Carol. Hugs to her wonderful siblings and friends. Our thoughts are with you all.

Leno and #44

I just pulled this from facebook. I am amazed at how relaxed, articulate and humorous Obama is. I know they say Reagan was an orator, but he was nothing compared to who we have now.

Grace. Respect.

Anyway, watch if you wish.

***The flack he got for one sentence in this is a bit much, in my honest opinion. Do they actually believe he has little respect for the special olympics? Was it a wise choice, probably not. Still. I think it is sad when we hold people to such a high standard that they never have a chance to be human and err. Just my $.02***

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So Cute

I just had to include this. See if it doesn't cheer you up a touch.