not a mini van kinda gal

I am so thankful for my 2000 Toyota Sienna. Its reliable, perfect for children and thrifts shop trips.
However I have a burning fever for a stick shift, a 5 speed manual transmission. To be exact, this 2.4 liter, 16 valve turbo charged, w/ chrome wheels and Bose speakers 5 speed dream car.
Plus it's Pearlescent Orange!!!!!!! Hello, doesnt this scream Tiffany.
Michael, what exactly can I do to get this PT Cruiser??????

taking a breather

After several rounds of guests and incessant scheduled activities, we are finally enjoying having NOTHING official going on!
Just a few quick updates on the state of the Evans household.
*Lawson got glasses. He is no longer squinting and looks rocking cool in his specs.
** My sweet girl, my 7th grader, has had several major milestones recently. She went to the mall w/ her cousin, they shopped (now abercrombie not Limited Too) and ate at Ruby Tuesdays, sans the parents! She lost a molar and shaved her legs. Now I am embarrassing her.
***Michael and I, being quintessential Sopranos fans, mourned the end of the series, but like most were disappointed by the finale. Completely unsatisfying, slow in pace, ironically anticlimactic.
****I am desperate to get to my craft space to tackle any creative project. My goals for this week:
learn some new about my camera everyday. find a good photo printing service and place a large order. Last but not least, scrap!

I have to share some awesome links with y'all
* This is a Flickr photo group, 70's retro interior design photos for inspiration or nostalgia!
Definatly worth flipping through. Flickr photo pools are too much fun.
* The New Shelton Wet/Dry is best described as a topical adult magazine blog. I surfed through the older posts in the categories on the left for days, happening upon an intriguing article about these 20 somethings, having these 3 day long "Shabu" parties Craziness.
* If you haven't heard of Etsy yet you certainly must head right on over. The Ebay, of the handcrafted, there is no limit to what you may find. This "R" rated coin purse is just a small example of the creativity available for purchase. Take a look at this sellers other items marked "The Britney".
shown madison and lawson 6.24.07

Introducing...Evans Black Bamboo babies

Our children have been replaced...by our new babies. Introducing... our black bamboo.. planted with love on Saturday. The tallest ones are 18 or so feet. Mike and I are already obsessed looking twice a day for new growth. We bought them locally from Love Bamboo check out their website.
They have got some Moso and Giant Timber bamboo which are next on our must have list.
It is an amazing plant.

Just wanted to share=)

a few of my favorite websites.

moco loco: interesting, artsy, fun design blog
woot : people become stalkers of shopping site that offers only 1 item at a time for an outrageous price
geekologie: a definite bookmark, smart and entertaining, you'll surf this one for awhile
flicker craft room group: huge collection of peoples craft rooms, inspiring
3d sidewalk art: this is just a plain have to see, unbelievable!

Again I recommend stumbled upon and the browser!

Photo courtesy of geekologie, to give you an example of the random of cool S**t blog