All in one day....

This will never get old to me.

Our dining room has two big windows that look out into the front yard.
This morning during breakfast, there was a rabbit out in the front yard but he was too far away for the kids to see.

During lunch we saw a baby deer running after her mother from the south neighbors yard into ours and then another female followed. They hung out in our yard for a little bit then took off across the street.

The formal dining room (which is the kid's playroom) has big windows looking out into the back yard. This afternoon a rabbit was really close to the window and sat long enough for Max to get over and see him. Then he ran off towards the back fence, Max said "run, bunny, run".

Then this evening I went out the garage and saw three rabbits chasing each other back and forth across our front yard.

It's just the coolest thing.

I'm a licensed artist....

I signed a licensing agreement last week regarding the use of images of my art. I'm really excited about this new venture. I can't disclose much since it's regarding a new idea and website launch September 1st. It could be a really cool thing if it takes off.

Busy Week....

Well last week was a blur. A lot going on. But the best was Wednesday night. Scott and I got to go out sans kids and had a nice evening. We met some friends for dinner then went on to see BettySoo and Abi Tapia at the Blue Door. The Blue Door is owned by a guy from Austin and he books lots of Austin acts. This may be our saving grace for being here. At least it takes out some of the sting.
Abi and BettySoo stayed with us, which was cool, but they were on the road early the next morning headed back to Austin (I tried to squeeze in the trunk between the guitars and luggage, it didn't work).
Check out their websites and new cds. Super awesome.

New Item Listed

Wall hanging.
I think I'm going to phase out the clippies and do wall hangings, tiny totes, embellishments and the tic tac toe pouches. It's all just a process to see what works best.
I really enjoyed making this wall hanging. It allowed me to be more creative.

Co-op

I think we've found a way to get around the crappy grocery options we have. Join the co-op!
I think it would be well worth the annual fee of $51.75 to have 100% locally grown or processed items. And what a variety of items it is!
Check it out: http://www.oklahomafood.coop/.

Are we there yet?

Everyday I wish we were back in Austin.
I'm not going to go on with my rant ad nauseum.

We've been here 9 months and at least time seems to be flying. I look at it as just steps closer to getting back "home". I guess it's not so bad being here during this time of our lives when we have so much going on with Scott's new job and two small children. Not much to do here anyway. We would be (and did) miss out on a lot in Austin the past few years.
Every once in awhile we see that one of our favs made it up here. Sometimes after the fact (damnit) sometimes before but we couldn't make it (such is life).
Guy Forsyth will be here this week. BettySoo will be here next month. Brave Combo comes here regularly (thank goodness) and Los Super Vatos was here recently.

Last weekend a friend and I went to see Spamalot at the Civic Center. Freakin' hilarious. Sat five rows back so had an awesome view. We went with her Mom. I don't think she liked it. Of course, she has never seen The Holy Grail (or anything Monty Python for that matter).
I loved it. Go see it.

Travel Tic Tac Toe!

Here is what I've been working on lately...
just in time for the summer holiday. A 6-inch square pouch that holds all the pieces (extras included) and the "board" is on the outside. I'm really excited about them and I think I've worked out the kinks, now to just come up with all the great color and piece combinations!