Monday, January 15, 2007

I have a dream...


that my children will ACTIVELY care about the world around them.
Lawson has a curious nature while my daughter has an extreme myopic view of the world.
We went to the MLK parade today. They were playing MLK JR's speeches through huge speakers intermixed with some instrumental Tupac. It was such a powerful scene, that left me feeling mindful of my place in the community.

I was talking to my sister about how apathetic most Americans are. Our biggest socially conscience message is a magnetic yellow ribbon we slap on our mini van.
largely as a culture we dont care enough to be vocal, to step out of our daily routines and physically do anything/something. We hope that someone else will do it.

I hope that love for Target, IPODs, Dance Lessons and Nintendo our children will develop a sense of social responsibility before its lost. I dont think Gen X has done our part and we should feel shameful.
**My son, at the parade today..not very happy with Moms new camera.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

"Family Days"...





Did you ever notice "family days" never turn out quite like your idealistic visions of quality time. In our heads we picture some happy playing family from a ketchup commercial. YEAH....

We were on the way to Fort Fisher to the Civil War reenactment, my daughter was brooding, acting like it was the worst punishment ever handed down. At this point, my son was excited, envisioning battles of epic proportions.

A half a second after getting out of the van, a cannon boomed in the distance.The sound was comically loud, startling both children into tears, ready to leave right then.

We were able to distract them with the beach and the many climbable trees, managing to have a delightful family outing.


**PHOTO 1
My daughter in a gnarley windswept Oak at Fort Fisher
***This I thought was the coolest picture. Nothing in the shot to take away from the period feel
****The boys are giving me their best battle poses.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Some boy flirted with my daughter!


Madison was holding Scamper in Blockbuster,
so this boy between the age of I'd say 9 to 12 started making small talk with her in line. She took the dog out front while I finished checking out. This boy, still in line says, "Dad, I'll be out front." He goes out and starts petting the puppy and talking to my daughter. The father and I both noticed this interaction.
Afterwards Maddie says to me, "The dog can help me meet dudes!" I told her the dog was an icebreaker, it was her alluring charm.

Mike after hearing this story tells me he will be taking the dog to the beach this summer... I DONT THINK SO.

After a long hard week we are having a family weekend. We are eating, watching movies, shooting stuff with air rifles, having a LEGO challenge and chillin'!

Sunday, January 7, 2007

FLOR II


Another picture of the FLOR carpet tiles I am so in love with. (pattern Thick and Thin) If you look close you might see a fur ball sitting on the rug.
As much as I believe in modern design, it can be restricting to decorate with. The FLOR company has made a product that allows some whimsy and color for even the strictest modernists.

If you are a fan of design you must check out the show, DWELL on the Fine Living network. The Dwell Labs Forum is a good resource for creative ideas and design solutions.

I used to have such a hard time keeping my house tidy and organized, until I embraced minimalist decor. It really helped me to live a more simple and orderly life.

*** I was able to scrapbook this weekend... finally! After being so busy and pulled on with the holidays I was excited to get back to my hobbies.

****IKEA IS COMING TO CHARLOTTE! I can barely take it. I been dying to drive to Woodbridge, VA. for craftroom organization. I won't be able to wait much longer. I am obsessed.

Friday, January 5, 2007

I LOVE HIM SO BAD!



My husband, Mike, is the coolest human ever. I think he may feel a little neglected because of the puppy. But he need scratching, too!


You know how Nancy Reagan always looked at Ron, with big eyes full of pride. Thats how I feel about my husband all the time. He is hilarious, beyond smart and I respect him. My best friend, my buddy, I am thankful/honored to be Mrs.Evans.



Thursday, January 4, 2007

Overcast!


My world has no color! I went on a search for my photo of the day but it was so cloudy everything was gray. I will post this photo of a 6ft tall aloe plant for my POD. This plant is so prehistoric looking, I thought it was an interesting subject.

I am bit artistically challenged at the moment. I keep trying to scrapbook but its not there. I have this buzzing in my ear to decorate my front room, formally the Lego spot, but I am at a loss. Maybe I am burnt from the holidays. I feel internally distracted.

I had a playdate this morning. She gave me a photography lesson, which was helpful in overcoming my fear of the manual settings on my camera. I still live in my hometown which makes it hard for me to meet new people, especially creative craft people like myself. My biggest lesson for the day, however, was not to drink to much coffee before I am going to take pictures. I was shaking like a leaf.

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Old Dixie



2007 Photography Challenge
These shrimp boats are right next to my parents house. I feel very sentimental about them.
They say everything about where I grew up. The waterway, the south, buying dinner from my neighbors.
I cheated! Shot in automatic on DRebel XTI with the 28-80mm Tameron. I didn't know what to do with the bright morning sun.
Still a newborn SLR user!


Tuesday, January 2, 2007

2007 Photography Challenge


This is my POD, best I could for today! The most technical part of this shot employed the use of my white display board. (like the ones you use for the science fair)

Two Peas Photography Challenge


It's over!!!!!


The holiday madness has ended!

New Years Eve rocked! For a last minute party we had a great turnout, 20 something people.
Saw some old school friends and met some new ones (Lauren). Even my little sister came.
I still haven't recovered.

I have some gorgeous "posed" photographs, but this one pretty much sums it up.

***New Years photos added to slideshow..Scroll to bottom!
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