While I worked in the book mines, my lovely family chased Pokemon
they brought home stamps, buttons, pins, charms, an Oshawatt, a Snivey, a Reshiram, a Zorua, smiles, laughs, memories of great friends and a great time. Though I wish I had been there, I wouldn't trade their fun and joy for anything!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
MoMo Con 2011
Taran and I spent got to go on an adventure together (poor Lucy stayed home sick and my sweet Chuck kept her company and entertained. We went to MoMo Con! The two of us really enjoy Anime and Manga and wanted to go see what we could see. It was also our first Con together - Taran and Lucy had visited Dragon Con together and Chuck and I used to go years ago (though last year we did all go see the parade). It was a very exciting event for me - I love conventions - the panels, the props, the discussions, the costumes, the fun!
We sat in on the RPG 101 panel - it was cool to hear Taran comment and laugh at the inside jokes. We saw some amazing costumes - Fire Nation, Earth Nation, Water Nation, Ninjas from many villages, Pokemon and trainers, members of the Soma House, Mei and Satsuki, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen, Link (toon and humanoid), got to hang out with some friends (some far too briefly), ate at Waffle House, took many photos (even of Kyo), visited with friends, ate Pocky ,plus, I got a free hug, and had an all around fun time.
We sat in on the RPG 101 panel - it was cool to hear Taran comment and laugh at the inside jokes. We saw some amazing costumes - Fire Nation, Earth Nation, Water Nation, Ninjas from many villages, Pokemon and trainers, members of the Soma House, Mei and Satsuki, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen, Link (toon and humanoid), got to hang out with some friends (some far too briefly), ate at Waffle House, took many photos (even of Kyo), visited with friends, ate Pocky ,plus, I got a free hug, and had an all around fun time.
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| From Momo con and lego quest |
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| From Momo con and lego quest |
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| From Momo con and lego quest |
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
How did it get to be 4 o'clock?
- walked the dog
- made breakfast (of sorts)
- cut out pieces of pattern for coat for Taran's Itachi Uchiha costume
- quite the endeavor since I was using a few pics from a cosplay site and not an actual pattern
5. raked out imaginary stalls with Lucy
6. fought with blogger about how an actual outline should look (in process now)
7. planted cosmos
8. realized I was out of black thread (I mean really, who doesn't have black thread?)
9. made v. v. cool coffee and chocolate tea with much, much whipped cream
10. dragged Lucy to the dollar store in hopes of black thread and plastic snakes (okay, that is about to happen)
Eagerly awainting MoMo Con where Taran intends to be Itachi Uchahi, Lucy shall be Toph Bei Fong and I - Porco Rosso and Chuck as himself (perhaps in Hologram form).
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Lucy turns 6
At 7:11 am on February 8, 2005 Lucy came into the world. It was a beautiful time and still, to this day, remains beautiful. This girl has so much love to give - she amazes me and I am blessed to be a part of her existence. Lucy has her own way and is not afraid to let you know how she thinks the world ought to be - I admire her strength of character and sense of self. How amazing is it that she is not afraid to tell me what she thinks is right? I am glad that she is a part of our family and that she allows me to journey with her - everyday I learn something new about the world and myself and I learn to see this planet and the people on it with a new sense of respect of wonder. I love you!!!
Thank you Lucy, we are so glad you are here!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you Lucy, we are so glad you are here!
Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Brigid 2011
Brigid in our family looks a bit like this
some hot chocolate to keep us warm while we await the arrival of the great Weather Prognosticator of the South
General Beauregard Lee
Next, a visit to some of his troops.
I have not pictures, but I was witness to a lamb suckling from its mother - hence the other name for this day - Imbolc - how very cool.
*** Taran and Lucy made the local papers - sort of. You can find their picture on the internet for the event (#11 in the gallery - she in pink, no hat with a green pompom and he right behind her in a jean jacket and shouting) and Taran makes a brief cameo in the video.
Home to light the fires and read some poetry.
Filling the room with a fiery red for the goddess Brigid, and to honor the growing strength of the sun, we have a tasty marinara sauce full of fresh garlic and herbs from the garden; and tonight, the poetry dinner tonight will culminate with a flaming banana desert - also in honor of the sun and the fire goddess.
Happy Brighid!
some hot chocolate to keep us warm while we await the arrival of the great Weather Prognosticator of the South
Next, a visit to some of his troops.
I have not pictures, but I was witness to a lamb suckling from its mother - hence the other name for this day - Imbolc - how very cool.
*** Taran and Lucy made the local papers - sort of. You can find their picture on the internet for the event (#11 in the gallery - she in pink, no hat with a green pompom and he right behind her in a jean jacket and shouting) and Taran makes a brief cameo in the video.
Home to light the fires and read some poetry.
Filling the room with a fiery red for the goddess Brigid, and to honor the growing strength of the sun, we have a tasty marinara sauce full of fresh garlic and herbs from the garden; and tonight, the poetry dinner tonight will culminate with a flaming banana desert - also in honor of the sun and the fire goddess.
Happy Brighid!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
much ado
So busy we have been (I apparently have been busy channeling Yoda) that I claim excuses for not blogging. Ah, let's be honest, I fear facebook and the inherent sound bites are beginning to affect me. I shall work harder since I know the world depends upon my posts ;)
We had a beautiful Winter Solstice, I made crochet dragons and a wallet as gifts for my family, they made snow globes, gift cards and delightful meals as their gifts. We all enjoy making gifts for this special day - to me, making something by hand means you find the recipient to be worth your time - this does not mean I get all my creations done in time, but those who finally receive my creations know I care and I enjoy showing them the works in progress and they enjoy seeing them (often, the journey is a beautiful as the destination).
We also attended a party on Solstice Day and delivered tasty goods to friends. Oh, I adore parties (ask my family I am always throwing some sort of gathering) and, being a Southern woman, enjoy making food for folks. So, as you can imagine it was much fun for me!
I love the beginning of Winter. I always imagine how beautiful a real winter would be (in my mind, it would be more New England and less the deep South) and then...
Icepocalypse 2011 - now that was fun and crazy.
We had a beautiful Winter Solstice, I made crochet dragons and a wallet as gifts for my family, they made snow globes, gift cards and delightful meals as their gifts. We all enjoy making gifts for this special day - to me, making something by hand means you find the recipient to be worth your time - this does not mean I get all my creations done in time, but those who finally receive my creations know I care and I enjoy showing them the works in progress and they enjoy seeing them (often, the journey is a beautiful as the destination).
We also attended a party on Solstice Day and delivered tasty goods to friends. Oh, I adore parties (ask my family I am always throwing some sort of gathering) and, being a Southern woman, enjoy making food for folks. So, as you can imagine it was much fun for me!
I love the beginning of Winter. I always imagine how beautiful a real winter would be (in my mind, it would be more New England and less the deep South) and then...
Icepocalypse 2011 - now that was fun and crazy.
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