Car art

Somewhere far, far away from here, it's snowing. And, when it snows, the smart* people there press their bodies against parked cars to make impressions. It is SUPER cool, but it makes me say brr...


*read cold.

Baby it's cold outside

This makes me happy.

Color my shopping cart

Etsy has done it again. Looking for the right handcrafted treasure to accompany your particular color scheme? Search Etsy Colors. Aside from being quite useful, it's fun. Happy color searching!

Welcome back!

I love this group! I first found the Improv Everywhere group on Yahoo!'s Start Wearing Purple site. (See a few posts down.) I have been keeping up with their shenanigans ever since. Their most recent is described here. How hilarious! I wish I could be a part of this group. Everything they do causes such spontaneous joy. Happy reading!

A beautiful heart

Wow, this is so beautiful! I remember when Scott and I were registering for wedding gifts, and I was so taken with all of the wine decanters that we ended up for 4 or 5 of them. They are all beautiful, but this is definitely art. Bravo!

Yada, da, da, da

Entertaining, but will it work?

Hot paws in the city

I am thrilled to tell everyone that I will now be volunteering with the no-kill animal shelter Paws in the City. It is a wonderful organization working to eliminate the mistreatment of dogs and cats in the Dallas area. The commitment is only one weekend a month, but I know the effect will be great. If you or anyone you know is thinking about getting a dog or cat, please adopt. If you already have a "furkid" of your own, please have them spayed or neutered. This has been your daily PSA. :)

Bullseye Bodega

Target fuels excitement for the whirlwind shopping experience known as the "Bullseye Bodega" by offering a sneak peek at The Daily Candy. Four locations throughout Manhattan will play host to "pay-less" savings on over 22 design partners' goods. It is sure to be a feast for the eye and a breath of fresh air for the wallet. Lucky NYers!

The truth hurts

Oh my! This is so adorable, but I feel so bad for his mother. There are theorists who believe that this kind of honesty would keep our world out of a lot of trouble. If I'm being honest, I would never want to be the receiving end of this kind of blatant truth. The old honesty is the best policy has not been missed on this little one. Sweet hair too.

In case of emergency...

Great for a laugh.

You grow girl

Here is the story with me and plants. I love plants, so I often buy potted ones for the house. Then, I promptly forget to water them until they are laying over on their sides. This is a great idea that could help me, and others like me, avoid the (so-far inevitable) leaning tower of amaryllis.

A unifying force

Love this. Thanks SEPH.

Goodnight sweetheart, goodnight

Puppy love.

Tick tock

How cool is this?! I love it and the notes
in the bottom left. Fun and interesting!

Dates that boggle the mind

Although it is just another day, I can't help but feel like today is a holiday. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels that today is special for some reason. This is also interesting... My niece Riley's birthday is 5/4/05, and Gray's birthday is 8/7/08. There is something spooky about dates... very spooky. What about how I was born on Father's day and my husband was born on Christmas... I think I should call it a day.

Another picture of Gray

Grayson Reed Henry
8lbs. 9oz.
21 inches long
8/7/08
12:43 pm

Grayson Reed

What a perfect addition to our family. Sarah and Landon, congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! Hooray for Gray!!

House on the corner

Saturday morning I woke up feeling like I hadn't slept in a week. or the week before that if I'm honest.) I don't know what it was about this week, but I was whipped by the time the weekend came. Anyways, I woke up at 7 am exhausted. Mom and I were headed to the church to volunteer with House on the Corner. The shift was from 7:30 am to 1:30. It was all in all a severe beating, between the labor and the 105 degree heat. When 1:30 came we were so tired that we drove home in silence and got straight into the pool. I enjoyed the work, and I hope that the beautiful home goes to a deserving family. Everyone deserves a nice place to live. I was asleep in my current place to live by 9 pm. Whipped.

Birthdays, boys, and baseball

As many of you know, Scott and I have recently had the pleasure of landing back in the proverbial 'nest,' or at least the proverbial nest previously occupied by me. (We moved in with my parents.) I was a little nervous at first about how Daddy would react to having another man in the house. (Having had 3 daughters and no sons) Anyways, all of my worries were put to rest last night when I walked in on a heartwarming sight. Scott was on one couch and Daddy on the other watching nervously as the Rangers pull out another win. There is something so special about the bond of men and baseball. I think that simple image is one that I'll never forget. Two of the three most important men in my life (Harrison was not present) sharing a moment that at first thought seems insignificant.

Today is Daddy's birthday, and we surprised him with Rangers tickets to tonights game. I can't wait to see his excitement and to experience such an emotional pastime with my Dad. I love you Daddy. Happy Birthday!

Plano Polished

How cute is this new Plano nail salon?! Since I am again a 'Planonian' I can take advantage of this decidedly different establishment. Check out their website to see for yourself their commitment to uber-hygiene and relaxation. How many nail salons do you know that have 'core values'? I think I'll try them out this weekend. Anyone feel like getting 'polished'?

Portraits of the wild

How incredible is this gallery? Wild animals are just the most incredible thing when captured in photographs. The voyeurism that takes place almost makes me feel uncomfortable. We shouldn't be there, yet we are and the animals are no worse for it. I love the use of light and the way he structures the pictures to tell a story about the animals. Just breathtaking. (My Mom will love this.)

Everyone's an artist

Ever sit at your desk in the middle of the day feeling like your head might explode? You're not alone. I recently found this website that provides a therapeutic snack of art and simplicity. Breathe. Create. Enjoy. (and don't let your head explode)

HB's new wheels

My beautiful friend Heylee just got a new car. She had to say goodbye to a dear friend when she traded 'Little Red' in for her new, shiny, sporty car. I still remember the day Bamby D surprised Hale with Little Red almost 8 years ago. It was after dinner at T.G.I. Friday's. There was a big red bow and everything. It was the sort of surprise that normally only Santa can deliver. Anyway, Heylee has a new ride and a new car to make memories with. (Like the time we were pulled over in Little Red after curfew and the cops separated us to see if out stories matched up about where we were going, which they didn't.) But, like the memories of our adolescence, Little Red will also not be forgotten. Welcome to the family 'Minnie'.

*Note: Heylee's has super cute black racing stripes on the front, but I couldn't find a picture of that model.

Serenity through simplicity

My mother-in-law is wonderful. Most people get stuck with the witchy-sort of MIL, but mine isn't at all, she's wonderful. Anyway, we were talking on Saturday about the importance of simplicity in our lives. There is hardly anytime to breathe in my day, and I resent that this is entirely due to fact that I choose to be complicated. This article, by Gwen Nyhus Stewart, shares ten practical steps for a life of 'voluntary simplicity.'

Paradise Unpaved

I often feel that my use of public transportation and organic cotton grocery bags is measly compared to the sacrifices I should be making for the good of the earth. Here is a woman who followed her "green conscience" and took it to the next level. Not to mention, depicted her story in such an interesting way.

enjoy.