And what a wonderful month to get back on the blogging bandwagon! I decided that 2 weeks was a long enough break. Indeed, today is Jacob’s 2 week birthday, and I can’t believe it. I’ve hardly done anything creative over the last two weeks. That’s really OK, but I think I need creativity in my daily life. I believe this is a God-given urge, and I suffer when I ignore it. (But I am so thankful to have a husband who reminds me often that feeding our children and taking care of them is far more important than any crafty thing I could do.)
So yesterday, during a brief “alone time” outing to Barnes & Noble and Michael’s, I picked up some cheap watercolors. Painting is like instant gratification when compared to needlework. I still haven’t used my set, but I’ll share when I do.
On other similar outings, I’ve acquired more neat stuff from Quality Thrift Store:
And some cute shoes (because shoes don’t have to fit around my waist…):
I’m generally not in praise of “retail therapy,” but I recently found that hanging out alone at a coffee shop is too quiet for me. I used to do it all the time, but now I need company. I need these wonderful people:
Even if 2 of the 3 cry often in public.
In other news, my Flickr is bullying me into getting a Pro account, or so it appears. Free accounts can only have up to 200 photos. And I have 201. And I plan to keep uploading. Admittedly, I didn’t pay any attention to these fine details when I signed up for an account. It would be worthwhile to be able to upload larger files…
May 1st, 2008 at 3:52 pm
You make some cute babies, Mrs. Derrick. :)
May 1st, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Not without your help, dear. ;)
May 1st, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Have you considered Picasa?
Free download. I have only used it for myself and email or blog pictures from it, but I know it has a more public application.
I also used picture trail but they only allow so many for free.
I love Picasa for its functionality. Apparently it means little pictures.
Google picasa and you will find out all the stuff!
Like that word stuff………..except I have too much of it.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Those pictures are so great! Jacob has Evan’s nose, I think. He is so cute and Emily is just amazing. So interested in Jacob, she is going to be a wonderful big sister!
May 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
I can hardly stand the wait. Though I’m looking forward to some fun times of reading, walking and playing with Emily, I am itching to get my hands on that baby soft Jacob skin. Ummmm. I’ll live on imaginary hugs and kisses for now.
May 4th, 2008 at 12:13 am
And Kristena, one outing for sure on our visit has to be the Quality Thrift Store!
May 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
And don’t forget to post pictures from her visit. : )