Spring Break

Taking a Spring Break - back in about a week.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sometimes all you really want for Valentine's Day is a box of chocolates, right?

(click on image to enlarge)

* Makeover compliments of iMac Photo Booth

Watercolor Gift

This was a watercolor gift I gave my mother-in-law about 10 yrs ago. I had been told a story of her former grey cat. To my surprise, when I first saw a photo of her cat, it was sitting on a tree limb just like this - I had not seen the photo before I had done the painting!

5 x 7 watercolor sketch - click on image to enlarge

Does this look familiar?

Yep - that would be me & Kiera at the office!

Kiera is # 1

And, YES - that is creme brulee. Kiera's got high standards . . . cake is so yesterday!

My Little Pumpkin

To view more photos of

Kiera's first pumpkin patch visit

>> CLICK HERE <<

Changes!

I'm changing the look of this blog - trying to find something that reflects my art style . . .

Please bear with me as I make revisions (probably on a daily basis!)

I found my new blog template at:

The Cutest Blog on the Block

It's Official!

Kiera goes to court 9/10/08

More photos

>> HERE <<

Summer Siggy

Kids Fly Free

*DING* - you are now free to move about the country.

Blogblast for Peace

This is Kiera's first Blogblast for Peace!

To find out more about this cause,

and to get started on your Peace Globe

>> CLICK HERE <<

Don't forget to drop by Kimo & Sabi's blog to see their Peace Globe!

Mimi Writes.......: BlogBlast For Peace: A Revolution of Words ~ June 4, 2008

Mimi Writes.......: BlogBlast For Peace: A Revolution of Words ~ June 4, 2008

Etsy Shop

Um, . . . yes, I have an Etsy shop.

Um, . . . no, I have nothing in it!

StudioSusie.etsy.com

I have a baby for goodness sake! I'll get around to it . . . someday . . .

Ya got somethin' to say about it?

Knitting Project for Charity

Remember your favorite teddy bear?

What if every child could have that comfort?

I took these photos at the Stitches knitting conference back in February 2008. At first I was just interested in getting the pattern (which is SUPER simple), but the more I learned about the project, the more I felt compelled to get involved.

"The Mother Bear Project is dedicated to providing comfort and hope to children affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations, by giving them a gift of love in the form of a hand-knit or crocheted bear.

The simple gift of a hand-knit bear with a tag signed by the knitter has touched children with the message that they are unconditionally loved."

When you visit the website, you can see some of the examples. I plan on also taking the pattern and converting it to a cat (of course) for Kiera.

Get involved . . . AND have fun!

Spa Day

Um, excuse me . . . do you mind?  You're interrupting my spa day!

Play Time

Kiera having some fun on her play mat - giggles and coos!
(disregard other video that appears after our on YouTube - there are plenty of Kiera's & play mats out there, but no more of ours)

Photo Hunt

Today's theme is WOOD.

Here is a Madonna bust, carved from Philippine Mahogany, from . . . you guessed it - the Philippines. My parents bought it during their travels in the early 60's. It has always been a favorite of mine since I was a child - I love the curves and feel of the wood.

When I got married, my parents gave it to us as a house warming gift for our new home.

Please visit my cat's blog, Cat Banter, to see other examples of WOOD. Thanks for visiting!

For more Photo Hunters
>> Click Here <<

Happy Valentine's Day!

Kiera - 2 months old 2/13/08

Miracles Do Happen

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year

Holiday Shopping

Shopping in San Francisco is wonderfully colorful during the holidays!


Here's my fantasy about the Embarcadero.


Check out these cute little knitted ornaments . . .




. . . great detail!

For more photos of my fun day in SF
>> CLICK HERE <<