let's just all be kids again

once upon a time a little girl grew up and forgot the simple beauty in life's daily treasures.

thank you mister luke for reminding me the joy in EVERYTHING.

some examples:

mouths.

can't get over 'em.

dear bugle chip makers-

why do these fit so perfectly on baby fingers?

and why is it so hilarious?

no, wait. don't tell me.

it is simply enough to note that you are a genius.

thank you. 

laundry day?

why, yes please.

let me just play in this fort while you dry, dear blanket.

i love you.

the end.

boxes i long to check

i am a list person.
if you know me at all--this, you know.

if you don't know me...then show me a list and i'll probably be your best friend.
unless you're lists are better than mine. then i might just be jealous.

one list that i tend to make...and then lose, is my bucket list.
so, since i can't sleep, i decided to finally immortalize my bucket list here. on my blog. for my future reference and for the better chance of non-losing-ness.

so here it is kids. wish me luck

1. play with a baby elephant.
2. make the perfect french macaroon.
3. go skydiving.
4. ride an elephant.
5. learn how to blow glass.
6. sew a prom dress for one of my daughters.
7. this should probably happen before number six...have babies!
8. learn how to decorate cakes (like real, magical looking ones)
9. own a goat.
10. make goat cheese.
11. go on a backpacking trip.
12. run a half marathon.
13. eat sushi in japan.
14. do a headstand on my own.
15. learn how to knit.
16. change someone's life.
17. go canyoneering.
18. get a masters or phD.
19. sell a painting.
20. catch a real fish when i go fishing (remind me to tell you the story behind this one...)
21. hike a really tall mountain.
22. see/touch/hug a giant redwood tree.
23. sleep in a tree for at least one night.
24. learn how to make the perfect pita (with a pocket!)
25. make a quilt.
26. feed cheetos to a wild monkey.
27. eat alligator meat.
28. go snorkeling.
29. be part of a flash dance.

*note* this will be an ever-growing list as I add things and check them off.  let me know if there's something you think i should add to my list!

post-valentines day reflection

Okay.

So it's over.

The day of love and cupids and super high expectations.

And you know what i learned from v-day this year?  That i'm pretty hard-core awesome.

But seriously, check out this sock bouquet i made for my lover:



yeah. okay. now you think i'm awesome too ;)