Looking for little redheaded girls!!

Patterson is playing Charlie Brown next Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm...There are tickets available at the door!!

Dawn Renee Allen

What Dawn Renee Allen Means

D is for Dramatic A is for Active W is for Weird N is for Naughty R is for Radical E is for Edgy N is for Neat E is for Exuberant E is for Enthusiastic A is for Articulate L is for Luxurious L is for Luxurious E is for Earnest N is for Naive

What Does Your Name Mean?

I do love Chocolate Chip!

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core. You often find yourself on the outside looking in. Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works. You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Of course, some Marys...

Ethan is gone to Aspen for the Lawyer ski trip! I'm getting lots of cleaning out done while he's gone...Can't you tell???

Another bit of art

Today I've been working on some art cards for a swap I 'm doing. It is too cold for my little bones to be out and about.

I did hear that the "official" groundhog did not see his shadow. So there is hope for spring!! (in about six weeks...;)

I'm ready for spring...

I am trying to keep my sunny side up but ice and snow isn't my thing. You already knew that. At least today the sun is shining and it is kind of warmish...but the weather man keeps saying Artic COLD front on the way...Shoot that weather man. Today I decided to get in a spring mood by making art! Here is a picture of an Artist Trading Card I made for a swap. It is the flower from the new Spring/Valentine's Starbuck's gift card. (The swap was supposed to be something about Starbucks) At least it is bright and it made me happy to create it! Keep telling me, Spring will come. :)

The Catcher in the Rye - J.D SALINGER - Used Books

So, while we're up to dreaming of coach purses and expensive shoes...here's a dream! The Catcher in the Rye - J.D SALINGER - Used Books: "The Catcher in the Rye by SALINGER, J.D




[Boston]: [Little Brown]. [1951]. The Book of the Month club edition of his classic first book. Signed by the author. Salinger's reclusiveness is legendary, and any signed copy of Catcher in the Rye is one of the most elusive of all 20th century books. Some handling apparent on black boards; near fine in a near fine dust jacket with two short edge tears and a small nick to the spine. The jacket has Salinger's photo on the rear panel; it was removed from later jackets at the author's request. .

Buy now!
$35000.00

Figgy Pudding Update

Yes, the votes are in...Among the 17 preschool/kindergarten children at Montessori that tried figgy pudding....12 of them liked it. The other 5 did taste it, but really didn't think they would like more than one bite, thank you very much.
On the home front we all liked figgy pudding...with whipped cream of course.

I knew everyone was waiting for the results of the figgy pudding poll. Happy to share this update with you!

I'm an Angel??

You Are an Angel

A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas.

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

Hmmm...

Oh Bring us a Figgy Pudding...

Yes, after all these years of singing, "Oh, Bring us a Figgy Pudding", I've finally decided to make a figgy pudding. It took a little looking to find figs (Akins!) and I didn't soak them in brandy (cause I'm making it for kids), but it is in the oven. I'll let you know tomorrow how it turns out and if any of my Montessori kids will taste it! The batter was yummy. Guess I could make a brandy glaze for the left overs.....

Wiz's game

You can only answer with one word.

1. Yourself: Creative
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend (spouse): Steady
3. Your hair: perky
4. Your mother: Grannie
5. Your sister: friend
6. Your favorite item: socks
7. Your dream last night: weird
8. Your favorite drink: marg
9. Your dream car: Jeep
10. The room you are in: living
11. Your ex: ACK
12. Your fear: cancer
13. What you want to be in 10 years? myself
14. Who you hung out with last night? boys
15. What you're not? social
16. Muffins: blueberry
17. One of your wish list items: Hawaii
18. Time: 11:06 pm
19. The last thing you did: show
20. What you are wearing: jeans
21. Your favorite weather: hot
22. Your favorite book: Lady
23. The last thing you ate: rice
24. Your life: mine
25. Your mood: content
26. Your best friend: hubby
27. What are you thinking about right now? bedtime
28. Your car: little
29. What are you doing at the moment? computer
30. Your summer: bumpy
31. Your relationship status: married
32. What is on your TV? nada
33. What is the weather like? windy
34. When is the last time you laughed? tonight

Christmas Dance 2006

Yes, it is that time of year again! Patterson in a tux...kind of frightening, but doesn't he look handsome?!! Here are the before pics: Patterson and Curtis getting ready to pick up the girls  
Patterson and Sarah after she tumbled off her 3 inch heels right down the staircase at her house. She wasn't hurt, thank goodness, but we recommended that Patterson keep a tight hand on her in the ice and snow.  
  Curtis, Meagan, Sarah & Patterson--one more pose for the cameras before leaving for dinner at Casa Blanca and the Winter Dance! 

I'm unique, really...

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 603 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

This is how babysitting should be!

Theo came to play, but first he and Daniel had a l-o-n-g nap..This got them charged up for the wild rumpus to follow!! 
  

Theo came to play!!!

Theo loves a drumstick, especially when used as a walking stick! Tator tots belong on top of bongo drums; no question about that. We think he might also be a concert pianist--just because playing is so much fun!! We hope he will come to our house again soon for more grand adventures!!  
 
 
  

The art emerges!

Here are the pics of the Yard Art after artifying. The ladies and I had a blast yesterday bending wire, attaching fun discs that say things like "dream, bliss, faith, true love, cherish" (You get the picture), making tall "spoinky" things that wave in the wind, and just doing what girlfriends do best...chatting! Then Elizabeth joined us for a nice lunch. It was one wonderful day (hear me singing?) The pictures don't really do it justice; you just need to come see for yourself!  
 
 
  

Just all American

Your Linguistic Profile:

60% General American English

20% Dixie

10% Upper Midwestern

5% Yankee

0% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

With a little Dixie thrown in for flavor....

Elizabeth opened in "Saturday Night" last evening and I must say she was brilliant...Yes, I'm her mom, but even so, she was brilliant! It is a delightful, funny show. You should see it!!

The Adventure Begins...

 

This beautiful piece of VERY HEAVY cast iron used to be the soundboard of an upright piano...but now, Yard Art!! It isn't finished, oh no, only barely begun (although you wouldn't know it from all the work it took just to get it standing up in the garden!) In a few weeks it will be transformed, decorated and artified....Stay tuned! 

What the heck???

Yesterday it was 85 and sunny...short sleeves, iced tea and air conditioning. Today, however, it is 50's with a 40 mph wind and spitting something cold and wet. No fair. It is fall break, let's have FALL not winter!
So, in celebration of this glorious weather I've laundryed, vacuumed and recaulked my bathtub all while wearing a turquoise furry hat and halloween socks. No, I'm not crazy (well maybe)just trying to make up for the dreariness...Besides, the mailman needed something to laugh about since he is stuck outside in the bluster!! Hugs to all. Laugh, do something silly, remember that today is a gift!! love you.