A new look

Well I definitely have to hand it to people that program (not that I didn't before!). Yesterday I decided that my other blog, Crafty Synergy needed a new look and it took me FOREVER just to change some colors, add a banner, etc. The fact that I slapped that old banner together so quickly and it wasn't that well thought out to begin with just finally got to me.

The new banner has more to do with the actual name of the blog. According to Webster SYNERGY is: "A mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (as resources or efforts)". In keeping with that I consider the "waves" each one of us as we cross paths and compliment/help each other.

OK you can say it. Kinda cheeessy! But there it is. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;)

Down memory lane

I was playing with little C with these toys this morning when it suddently dawned on me that I really take it for granted that we still have them. The "newest" ones are over 25 yrs old. They look better in the photos. They do have some wear and tear but in general they're in decent condition. All are Fisher Price except the treehouse which is General Mills (??).

The yellow house was given to me on my fifth birthday. I don't remember when I got the tree house. The farm and garage belonged to my youngest brother and the school house belonged to my other brother. They are both single so when we had the kids my mom gave them all to us for the grandkids to play with. Lucky me! :) IMO today's Fisher Price toys don't even come close to being as cute or as well made as all these. How sad.

So does anyone remember these? Play with these?

Dreaming Big

As I watch the Olympics it amazes me what all these athletes do and the dedication it takes to get where they are today. It makes me really wonder why I'm not doing more to get where I want to be. I have a lot of ideas and I know they will work. I just need to go for it. These are the thoughts I've been having all day as we all walk around in our pjs.

We're all in our pjs because we're all sick. Little D has bronchitis, little C has a fever/cold/something, hubby has some other stuff and I have a recurring heart burn that is going to kill me.

The weather took a drastic turn and we're dipping just below freezing tonight. Yeah, I know big deal for all you northerners but for us it's just plain weird. Just a few days ago the kids were in shorts.

Speaking of dreaming big, my nano seconds of TV fame have been postponed. HGTV has decided to start airing the new season sometime in July. ??? All the new episodes are ready to go so I have no idea what that's all about. They just let everyone know in a mass email sent out yesterday. Stay tuned.

Illustration Friday - Simple

When I saw the new assignment for this week this drawing came to mind. It's drawn on watercolor paper because my initial intent was to paint. I ended up changing my mind and using a little bit of everything: ink, pencil and charcoal.

I drew it when I was in college. It was a lazy afternoon and I happened to see a photograph that inspired this drawing. I saved it thinking that someday it would make a great father's day present. I don't even know why I thought that. I was single and I didn't get married until 4yrs later. When hubby and I celebrated our first father's day together, little D was 5 months old. I gave Daddy this drawing and a framed black ink handprint of baby D.

What could be more simple and pure as the love of a parent and child?

By the way, Happy Valentine's Day everyone!