Soothing, yes? I feel calmer and a whole breath softer when I look at this picture...and then I turn the corner and see this...
*sigh*... It is my existence at this moment, but for now that just has to be alright... at least for 9 more days :). But can I show you what is sprinkled in this picture? Other than our boxes stacked around the edges of this temporary home, the colored pens and doodle book scattered across the floor, my half-knitted sweater sitting neglected in the bag to the right, is that a stick sticking out of my knitting bag???? Kids!!!
Isn't this lovely? I have two of them that I found on Craig's list...They are strong, sturdy and oh so wonderful! Cory are you proud? Well, before I continue I will tell you the honest truth in that I probably paid too much for them. $20 each. EEK!! I know I know. Cory would have found them for $2 each somewhere. But who would I be if I didn't have something to learn?!!! Okay, here's another one that may restore your faith in my thrifting education...
Hubs hates it. I love it. $5. I think I could have paid less, but the lady at the garage sale said it belonged to her mother, which I thought was worth the extra couple $. Quick short story on why I had to get this one, besides that it is vintage gold (or red). Seven years ago I let my mom sell in her garage sale a large vintage painting my father bought when I was very young. It was a large acrylic painting of a girl with long black hair and a straw hat on her head. He told my mother that this reminded him of me, that it
was me. To this day I struggle to get over that thoughtless loss. What was I thinking when I agreed to sell it? Anyway, I seek redemption and this red vintage lady helps--a little bit :).
There is more I snagged, but I can't show you all my cards at once right? I'm late, but I have to link up with Cory's
Thrifty Thursday :)...
In other happenings 'round here, take a look at these darlings...
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| Parker |
and....
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| Rocky |
No, not ours :)! They are two of the four dogs we walked and played with while volunteering at the shelter here in Boulder. It's safe to say that the kids and I are ecstatic to be able to help out these homeless fuzballs. It's true that my kids begged me to take one home, especially Rocky. It's a good thing we are homeless right now too or I just might have agreed. We go back today to walk and spend time with more of them. Volunteering here was one of the best decisions I've made since we moved here. It has bolstered a sense of purpose, compassion, and selflessness in my kids, to nurture something that needs more attention than they do.
Wishing you a bright and happy weekend...
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