Packages, Please!

Technology has overtaken my life (all of our lives!).  Facebook. Check. Blog. Check. Itouch. Check. Email. Check. Twitter. Nope. Smart Phone. Nope.  So there you see, I have succumbed to a large majority of all things technological.

However, I am still holding on to my old school love of SNAIL MAIL.  Or, good ole letters and packages retrieved from the mailbox.  And I'm not talking your email inbox, I'm talking that wooden box in your front yard.

Tell me it's not a good feeling when you open up that box (or someone brings in the mail) and see a package with your name all over it.  No bills.  No junk mail.  But "thinking of you" letters.  Or packages filled with love.  Ahh, what good warm fuzzies :)

And since I've had a good bit more free time on my hands lately, I've gotten into the groove of sending some snail mail out.  (I'm thinking, hey, since I love receiving, shouldn't I send too?  Gotta share the love!).  I'm having a blast decorating and pouring love into these packages which will be sent to surprised recipients.

So if you ever want to send us a package, or just a "HEY!" letter, feel free...we will likely have large smiles on our faces :)

P.S.--If you want to receive a letter, let me know that too!

Summer Pool Days

This is what a fun afternoon at the pool looks like...

I'm fairly certain if you let her, she would LIVE in the pool.  That is one pool-lovin' dog.

She's even learned how to get out of the pool all by herself...on the ladder.  We think it's pretty awesome ;)  Take a look at this video for proof...

A few note-worthy video parts:

1)  The impressive strength and ability of our pup

2) My cheesy "whooooo!"

3) Jason's goofy (and humorous) comment at the end

Wow...so great of Bella and soo, soo, terribly cheesy of us.  haha!

Sushi Lover or Not?

The other night we had a SUSHI DATE with Marianne and Nate (like how that rhymed?) :)

Here's the thing...I have tried sushi at least five times.  Each time I end up with the same feeling...YUCK!  It just doesn't tickle my taste buds.  My husband, on the other hand, LOVES sushi and could eat it at all times (practically).  I know many other friends and family members who feel the same way.  They love it!

So, my sweet sis-in-law, much to my excitement, made me my own bowl of rice and veggies.  It was delish and perfectly non-sushi-esque! I did try a sushi, though, and I can say in all honesty, that it was a better piece of sushi than some of the others I have previously tried.  Good job, M-Anne!

This, then, is my question:  Do you or don't you like sushi?  Are you a sushi-lover, or is it a no-go for you? 

I think I'll just stick to rice and veggies for now...

But if you ever see a sushi roll walking around town...it may just be my husband ;)

Mug-tastic

This is a recent project of mine...BUT, I was first inspired to make these mugs when I saw this post.

Alisa is an amazing artist and I am inspired by her work.  Thus, when I saw this post I knew I wanted to try my own hand at it.  The mugs I found at Michael's and the kit comes with 6 different porcelain markers.  I only used the red, blue, yellow, and black.  She used a fountain at an art gallery as inspiration.  I used her post and some scrapbook paper as inspiration.

I am pleased with the final result.  I wish I could say I came up with the idea for these, but alas, I did not.  Do check out her post to see hers--they're great!

Fun, huh!?  I love color and coffee--the perfect combination ;)

Photo Practice

Just for fun the other day, a few other Nikon-users and I got together to "shoot around" downtown.  We hit up Ninth Street and the surrounding area.

I'd have to say for me it was fairly unsuccessful.  I tried to shoot (mostly) on manual, but I was hoping for more creativity and originality on my part. And, well, it didn't quite end up like that...haha.

But that's ok...that's what practice is for, right!?

I did, however, get a few cute shots.

Here's to more practice :)  At least I'm having fun learning!