Mother's Day Suggestions- wink, wink!

For the last several months we've been trying to be a little more conscience of where our money is going so real shopping has turned into window shopping. For each online want I've sent an email to Jared. I'm hoping that by the sheer volume of emails he receives that he can still create a surprise aspect that he claims he needs to give me a present. My family always calls to ask exactly what I want for birthdays, Christmas, etc.. , which Jared mocks. I've decided to start posting some of these fun things on my blog.

I found this fun umbrella via Omiru. You can buy it here.

I want to have a outdoor movie night/bingo party for my upcoming birthday and here's a great deal for a fun old fashion bingo game. Feel free to tell Jared.

Terra on GTU

Yesterday my sister-in-law Terra was the guest co-host for Good Things Utah. She didn't tell me until a couple of weeks ago and she didn't want a lot of people at the taping, but I didn't comply. Her husband Jonz, my friend Heather, and I were there to support her in the audience. She did such a great job and was a natural at hosting. I'm proud of her for doing something that she's always wanted to do. SUPER STAR!

Ava's Birthday Bash

My niece Ava's "friend" birthday party was last Saturday at Fat Katz. It was a crazy spectacle of kids, bowling balls, pizza, tokens, and balloons. Everyone loved it. My sister Shell is a great mom and always makes her girls birthdays and holidays so special. Happy Birthday to my favorite 6 year old!
Isabelle showing luke how to get a strike!
STRIKE! Ok, maybe just 4 pins, but look how proud he looks!
"The Boys" going for a ride.

A Vivid Grey

I've decided to start my own business and I couldn't be more excited. I've always loved drawing and painting and I'm so happy to have a little time to do it each day. I really like to do a range of things, but for now I'm going to focus on children's art specifically for new babies and kid's rooms. I like to take a look at the child's room, the bedding, and the colors. After that I try to create something that will please both mom and myself. Here's a few that I've just finished that will be on my new blog AVividGrey.blogspot.com.
Prices will vary according to size and detail.
The idea for this elephant painting I can't really take full credit for. My sister-in-law Terra took a picture of a painting she really liked and I created one like it. If I knew the artist I would give him/her credit.



These ladybugs have just been sold.

2 Years Old!!

Sunday was Luke's 2nd Birthday! I can't believe it! My little guy is officially not a baby anymore. I'm kind of bummed. I secretly make fun of people that still call their 5 year olds "baby" so I will just call him baby behind closed doors. He's the best thing that I could ever imagine. Look at that face!!
Here he is at 1 looking longingly out the front door.

Here's my little guy the day after he was born. Look at THAT face! =)