It's been a wonderful summer.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Lucky Ladies
Ian drew these three names out of a bag tonight to determine our giveaway winners. I'm so glad he was willing to play along! I would have struggled to choose -- every comment made post 100 super special to celebrate. I wish I could treat us all to a night together at Starbucks! But, I digress. Congratulations:
Michelle Vandepol said . . .
adorable pic of your two year old :) i would have to say 100 pieces of 12x12 super busy patterned paper. never get sick of adding to that collection :)
Betsy said . . .
I'd better quit messing around and join the party! If I could have 100 of anything, I might pick 100 days of vacation! (but then I'd need more money to go to cool places...hmmm) Eh, I'd still take the vacation. :)
Thanks for such a great blog!
Sara Ancich said . . .
This is FUN! The logical part of me says 100 extra full paychecks. My impulsive side says 100 extra days of summer. Love it. I will link your blog on mine on Wednesday. Thanks!
BTW...do tell how you created the polarois looking images in your post.... pretty please.
Winners, please email your info to me at yeebird[at]gmail[dot]com.
Oh, and "Granny," who said . . .
"Hi Rebekah
You don't know me, but I am Carrie's 100 year old (well, almost) Granny.
Congratulations on 100 postings!
I would like 100 more memories with my grandkids & greats."
. . . "Granny," wherever you are, Ian didn't draw your name, but email me your info, anyway. I have a teeny something to send you. Because I can't help myself. Because being 100 and posting on my 100 post is just too cool. And because I hope I'm half as with-it as you are at age 100.
Michelle Vandepol said . . .
adorable pic of your two year old :) i would have to say 100 pieces of 12x12 super busy patterned paper. never get sick of adding to that collection :)
Betsy said . . .
I'd better quit messing around and join the party! If I could have 100 of anything, I might pick 100 days of vacation! (but then I'd need more money to go to cool places...hmmm) Eh, I'd still take the vacation. :)
Thanks for such a great blog!
Sara Ancich said . . .
This is FUN! The logical part of me says 100 extra full paychecks. My impulsive side says 100 extra days of summer. Love it. I will link your blog on mine on Wednesday. Thanks!
BTW...do tell how you created the polarois looking images in your post.... pretty please.
Winners, please email your info to me at yeebird[at]gmail[dot]com.
Oh, and "Granny," who said . . .
"Hi Rebekah
You don't know me, but I am Carrie's 100 year old (well, almost) Granny.
Congratulations on 100 postings!
I would like 100 more memories with my grandkids & greats."
. . . "Granny," wherever you are, Ian didn't draw your name, but email me your info, anyway. I have a teeny something to send you. Because I can't help myself. Because being 100 and posting on my 100 post is just too cool. And because I hope I'm half as with-it as you are at age 100.
Big Boy Bike
You'll get it, buddy. I know you will.
Even though you don't want to.
And even though you think your new helmet is way cooler than your new bike (I'll admit, it's a toss-up).
We're all cheering you on. (Thankful for out-of-this-world neighbor friends who sent their kiddos outside to ride and root for Ian. Btw, this little sweetie is quickly becoming your new bff.)
I know stepping out of your comfort zone is way tough for you.
But, riding a bike means being free.
Independent.
Big.
All things you love and want so much.
I promise you're gonna love it.
So keep at it, okay, buddy?
Oh, and no one told Lilly she's not supposed to wear a dress while riding a bike.
Eh, forget it, she wouldn't listen anyway.
Note to self and others: never again buy your daughter a helmet that lights up when you tap it on top. I've lost count of the number of times brother and neighbor children have thumped her on the head.
Should've thought that one through . . .
P.S. Notice the wrong feet?
Even though you don't want to.
And even though you think your new helmet is way cooler than your new bike (I'll admit, it's a toss-up).
We're all cheering you on. (Thankful for out-of-this-world neighbor friends who sent their kiddos outside to ride and root for Ian. Btw, this little sweetie is quickly becoming your new bff.)
I know stepping out of your comfort zone is way tough for you.
But, riding a bike means being free.
Independent.
Big.
All things you love and want so much.
I promise you're gonna love it.
So keep at it, okay, buddy?
Oh, and no one told Lilly she's not supposed to wear a dress while riding a bike.
Eh, forget it, she wouldn't listen anyway.
Note to self and others: never again buy your daughter a helmet that lights up when you tap it on top. I've lost count of the number of times brother and neighbor children have thumped her on the head.
Should've thought that one through . . .
P.S. Notice the wrong feet?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Af'fair' to Remember
A night at the Ozark Empire Fair . . .
I've mentioned before how I love to draw with Ian and Lilly, especially following a significant time I want to remember. Through their drawings, I get to see what was most important to them about the experience. Check out this post for more.
Here are drawings of our visit to the Fair:
(Free digital frame download found here.)
Just when I started to think my drawing was way kindergarten-meets Picasso (in a bad way), Ian says, "OH, MAMA! It's soooo pretty!"
And then this: "Can it be mine?"
*smiles*
LUV those mommy moments!
The quote of the night definitely comes from mom, after seeing this:
She said, "It's shockingly human-looking!"
Man. Mom can seriously bring the funny sometimes.
Don't worry, I don't plan to end this post with any cheesy phrases like, "No butts about it. We had a great time at the Fair." Oh no, I wouldn't do that.
Instead, I'll end (ahem) with Ian's quote, Pineapple Whip in hand on the way out, "This was the best night I ever had before."
There. That's better.
P.S. There's still time to enter this giveaway.
See you tomorrow!
I've mentioned before how I love to draw with Ian and Lilly, especially following a significant time I want to remember. Through their drawings, I get to see what was most important to them about the experience. Check out this post for more.
Here are drawings of our visit to the Fair:
(Free digital frame download found here.)
Just when I started to think my drawing was way kindergarten-meets Picasso (in a bad way), Ian says, "OH, MAMA! It's soooo pretty!"
And then this: "Can it be mine?"
*smiles*
LUV those mommy moments!
The quote of the night definitely comes from mom, after seeing this:
Man. Mom can seriously bring the funny sometimes.
Don't worry, I don't plan to end this post with any cheesy phrases like, "No butts about it. We had a great time at the Fair." Oh no, I wouldn't do that.
Instead, I'll end (ahem) with Ian's quote, Pineapple Whip in hand on the way out, "This was the best night I ever had before."
There. That's better.
P.S. There's still time to enter this giveaway.
See you tomorrow!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
POST 100=GIVEAWAY times 3!
This is it. Post 100.
And I have you, sweet blog reader, to thank.
But, since talk is cheap, I'm giving away three of my favorite things, one each for three super-special bloggies.
One person will win a $15 Starbucks gift card.
Mmm-hmm. I can smell the java-a-brewin'.
And I have you, sweet blog reader, to thank.
But, since talk is cheap, I'm giving away three of my favorite things, one each for three super-special bloggies.
One person will win a $15 Starbucks gift card.
Mmm-hmm. I can smell the java-a-brewin'.
One of you will win a $10 iTunes gift card.
Coldplay, anyone?
Coldplay, anyone?
1. Leave a comment on this post.
Topic: If you could have 100 of anything, what would it be?
2. Post a link on your blog to this blog, announcing the giveaway. This step is important, friends. Generate some Yee-traffic, arright? Be sure to link this specific post so they can find the giveaway.
Entries will be accepted until this Friday, 8/7, at 8 p.m. (CST). I'll put everyone's name in a hat and draw. Winners will be announced soon after.
Can't wait to hear your comments!
And now, a look at the weekend here in Yeeland. I had some errands to run on Saturday.
Apparently, while mama is away, the kids and daddy will play . . .
In the mud.
And will suit up in knee pads and helmets while watching the X-Games. Here's Ian wiping out.
Don't let the baby curls fool you. This is one serious biker chick.
Little Miss Sassy-fras. Quite the 'tude for a just-turned two year-old, don't you think?
Something tells me the kids will be asking me to leave more often.
One last thing . . . here are sneak peeks of the projects I did for Triple the Sketch. Be sure to check out the new sketches each week!
Post away!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
99
This, my friends, is blog post #99.
Which means Monday will be 100.
Which, for you, dear blog reader, will mean something special. So come back on Monday. DO come back.
Because you may get a chance to win a pretty SCHWEET prize. And other exciting things might be happening in Yee-Land.
Let's celebrate! See you Monday. Happy weekend.
Which means Monday will be 100.
Which, for you, dear blog reader, will mean something special. So come back on Monday. DO come back.
Because you may get a chance to win a pretty SCHWEET prize. And other exciting things might be happening in Yee-Land.
Let's celebrate! See you Monday. Happy weekend.
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