Lucy...Want to go swimming?

There's nothing like watching your little one do something for the first time and really enjoy doing it. For a year, we have tried to get Lucy to enjoy going in the water and she has STUBBORNLY refused, given us dagger looks, snorted in our faces, squirmed out of our arms...It's possible that she's even bitten us before trying to get away.

Well, that has all changed today. We bought her a $10 baby pool from Walmart, with short enough sides for her to jump in and out. At first we had to lift her in, she would stand still for a couple seconds, but jump out. Today, for the first time, she jumped in all by herself! She didn't last long before she jumped out, but then she jumped in again! This time, in the deep end (we placed the pool on an incline so she could stand on dry land inside the pool). So we filled the pool up higher, and she LOVED it!

I felt so proud.

So not tech savvy....

So for whatever reason, Facebook wasn't cooperating with me. In protest, I am not going to give them the pleasure of screwing me over with the simple uploader for the 10th time today and posting these photos on the blog instead. So for you, enjoy.

Fireworks at the private beachSetting up for the fireworks, before it got dark. We got bitten soooo badly, ouch.

And of course, Saturday was the Parade. Little Lucy got to march with the RTC - she was very excited. We attached a bow and two flags to her harness and she was the prettiest pup there - everyone said so;) We did get our picture taken A LOT along the 1.5mile march.

These pictures were while we were waiting for the float. She looked like she was up until 5am partying after the parade. We all did, we were exhausted and not pretty to look at.

She did pretty well for the first half. By the second half, we had to carry her. She had finally had enough and dragged herself to the side of the road, and under some hedges, plopped down. I had to quickly pick her up and carry her down for the rest of the parade. But, we were rewarded for the rest of Saturday and today. She's spent the last 36 hours snoozing, either in her crate or on our laps:)

Yahoo

I have been using Yahoo mail for as long as I have been using computers...12 years? Maybe 14? And when I finally establist a permanent Yahoo! email account as an adult (not something like "firefly98" or "littlemoon314" or anything preteen) they decided to make you verify letters and numbers for EVERY single email you send...This word verfication craze is getting on my nerves. Can anyone suggest other email companies?

This has ruined my day:(

Items for sale!

So I officially listed items on Etsy today! To see what I have up, please visit my store!

Here are a couple previews to get you salivating;)

Craft Fair

At my very first craft fair (as a seller). It was supposed to be an awful day, but the sun is peeking out, even at 5 am, and that is a great sign! Come over to the Branford Festival and see what I have for sale!! My talented Aunt will also be selling her wedding accessories! Wish me luck, and thanks!

If you're reading this because you heard my name from the craft fair, thank you for visiting. I will be updating my Etsy shop within the next couple days after I inventory what I have left. Thank you!

Happy Birthday!!!

I turn 25 today. off to celebrate!

image from here

Coffee, NYC style

As I sit here drinking my coffee, I can't help but wish I was people watching, instead of blogging, at Joe in New York. If you're luckier than I am and live in the city, or closer than 90 minutes away, you should go. Use this to get there! Joe's address is 9 E. 13th St. and if you get there early enough, you might just see a hungover celeb!

CitySage is so sweet!

Anne from CitySage left me a comment which reminded me about something I wanted to share with you!

Visit her blog and enter yourself to win some of the best prizes! Gift cards to unique Etsy stores, homemade yummy soap, snuggle-worthy pillows I would never have even imagined existed, artwork, and lots of other things!! Ladies, you're going to enjoy her BlogBirthday giveaways more than you guys out there, but if any of you guys are looking for belated mother's day gifts...better get those typing fingers over to Anne's blog!!! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Girlfriends

My scrapbooking friend, Laura, is putting together a kit for me. I don't scrapbook, but I like to look at pretty things and this kit epitomizes me. My favorites are the houndstooths and the pink and green polkadots:)

Isn't it just the bee's knees? Love it:) Thanks hon!

Etsy, etc...

HIIIIIII!!! Darlings, Darlings, I have exciting news:)

I have signed up for Etsy!

Finally, you can own one-of-a-kind items made by moi! I haven't actually posted any new items for sale yet, but that brings me to my next part of good news! I have officially signed up for Branford Festival's annual craft fair. I am sharing space with my talented Aunt who designs wedding stuff, for any of you bride-to-be's out there...Check out her Etsy, she actually has stuff for sale currently and she does CUSTOM ORDERS!!!! No matter how specific you may be...Her Etsy username is WeddingsofDesign. Below are some of my designs...but the adorable baby isn't available....

handpainted with acrylics - custom

Clutch Ball - $25

I embroidered these myself...That's a clown and a turkey. There were themes, I didn't just decide to embroider a turkey...lol. There aren't for sale currently.

We got a little obsessed with his name...

Light as a feather...

Hi everyone!!! I have a special surprise for you! Sarah from Macaroniclub is offering this great necklace by Leah Sakellarides to one lucky winner! All you have to do is leave a comment here and visit the designer's store! And even if you don't win...YOU CAN STILL GET 15% OFF EVERYTHING IN HER STORE!!!!

I really love all of her stuff - it's delicate and girly, but fierce and strong. My favorite is her satellite bracelet....for anyone who needs an idea of what to get me for my birthday...Plus, wish Sarah a Happy Birthday - her's is a lot sooner than mine;)

Garlands

Remember, back around Christmastime, I mentioned that I hung a paper snowflake garland from the ceiling? Well, today I happened across a talented frenchwoman, Sophie Cuvelier, who makes a living creating garlands - pretty, colorful, eco-friendly - and I saved some pictures of her work.

Running in circles

One thing that we always wonder about is why the puppy has to run in circles for five minutes before finally going to the bathroom. Even in snow that is higher than her shoulders, she will run in a circle to find exactly the right spot. Today, I found this blog with an excellent explanation. Do you know why dogs run in circles before they go potty?

Love these...

These earings are great! They're white leather lattice earings and they come on a cute card. You can buy them for $10 (only ten dollars!!!) from Handlespout. Enjoy!

Just amazing!

Two things today...

1. This is amazing...Some german guy hangs over 9,000 easter eggs on a tree in his yard. It's so tacky, it's gorgeous. Meanwhile, my neighbor's house is two shades of pink. I know which I would rather have in my eyeline....

2. Design Mom, I have mentioned her below, is having a contest again! Click here to see what she has to offer! Isn't she just amazing? so inspiring!

Long time no see...

Hi:) Sorry, it's been a loooooong time since I blogged, but things have been busy. Waiting to hear on interviews, still working on a couple of projects at work, and lots to do tomorrow for the C of C.

Lucy was sick last week, but is feeling much better now. We took her to the beach house and let her roam around the water. She invented her own game. It consists of running towards the waves and when they start to get close to her, run backwards up the sand. Yeah, that's what I thought when I first saw her doing it. Believe me, it's better in theory than in practice. Someone's feetsies got very cold today. But in the sun, it was beautiful. Easily 70 degrees. Love it!!!

And oh yea, Nova's in the final four!!!! Keep those fingers crossed! PS...my bracket is officially doggy food.

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

Awesome job, Laura!

So, remember my friend I mentioned like 2 posts ago? Yeah, well, I just found out one of her custom layouts made it to someone else's shop. Now, she doesn't make any $$ from the sale, but maybe lots of sales will convince the shop owner that she's swell. So please buy this layout!

Say that again?

I took the day off, sort of. I woke up with a migraine, took some meds, went back to sleep, and woke up feeling fuzzy headed, but no more headache. I thought I might go in if I felt better, but decided that I would only be getting in 2 hours and changed my mind.

Instead, I am cooking...and can you guess what? From Julia Child's Mastering the art of French cooking, Bouillabaisse de Poulet, or chicken in white wine with provincial vegetables and herbs...lol. I have already had to improvise on SEVERAL ingredients, so I will let you know how it turns out...

Pretty update!

Hi everyone!

In case you didn't notice, my blog has a new look! I am really excited to present to you a layout created and designed by my very best friend Laura who has just discovered the art of online scrapbooking. I am so thankful to have her as a friend because she's always the first to know. For good and bad...but isn't this pretty? Go to her blog and ask her what she can make for you! Just don't ask her about Avon;)

I only have a computer for a couple minutes to finish up some chamber work, but I promise to not wait so long to post again!! xoxo