Whimsical Creations

TBT & TGIF

2016-01-14T18:50:00.000-05:00

Today marks the end of my 9th week at my new job. :)

Life has changed just a little bit since this photo that was taken 3 years ago this month. ;)

Star Wars

2016-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

(A few pieces I created for a Star Wars launch in 2015.)

Have you seen the new movie? We saw it the weekend it came out and it was awesome!!

Sunday Citar - Beauty

2016-01-10T19:55:00.001-05:00

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharlal Nehru

(Photo taken last Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 19, 2015, at the botanical gardens.)

Word of the Year

2016-01-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

Did you choose a word for 2016? Reinvent is mine. ;)

Wordless Wednesday - Friends

2016-01-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Abs & Ian on Christmas. They are growing into fine young people!

(Background - These 2 have been on my blog together many times over the years. (Here is just one post from Sept 19, 2009.) Our 2 families are very close & we spend Christmas with them every year.)

All Lined Up

2016-01-05T07:16:00.000-05:00

Lily has been collecting Beanie Boos aka Big Eyes.

On Christmas Day, Lily received more.

I walked into the living room and this is what I found.

She explained that they were all lined up to go to gym class.

Sunday Citar - Family

2016-01-03T11:12:00.001-05:00

“Love your family. Spend time, be kind & serve one another. Make no room for regrets. Tomorrow is not promised & today is short.”

A few years ago I started taking group photos of the grandkids on my husband's side of the family. (Click each year to see those - Christmas 2011, Easter 2012 & Christmas 2012) I had meant for it to be an annual thing, but that never happened. This year I finally got around to it. Man have these kids changed in 4 years!

The one thing that hasn't changed is that they are all goofballs. This is what I get when I try and do the silly one 1st. Lily was upset because she knows putting your middle finger up is wrong.

One has to take MANY MANY pictures to get one....

I am grateful Jeff's parent got in the picture. :)

Misc pictures.....

Bill and his girlfriend, Heather.

Lily having fun with Jim.

Yes....Bill is really really tall.

These 2! WOW! When did they get so old?

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Happy 2016!

2016-01-02T17:12:00.002-05:00

Hello I am back!

It has been a long, really long time since I have blogged. Almost 2 years! While I have posted in instagram, twitter & on facebook (personal page & fan page) over the last 2 years, my little blog has taken a backseat. I have wanted to post so many times, but never seemed to find the time.

Soooo much has happened in 2 years.

The highlights...

We sold our Tiny House & MOVED! (a few miles away, lol)
I now have a full time job outside of the house!
I still make clay pieces and my etsy shop is still open.
I did 4 craft shows this year and had an open house.
My husband has a new job.
My son is in high school and is almost 6ft tall.
My daughter is in a different elementary school (same district) and is now in 3rd grade.
Jeff & I Rocked our Disney Side and did the 24hour day at Magic Kingdom! (without kids)

Here's to a new year!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2014-02-14T09:58:00.000-05:00

Throwback Thursday

2014-02-13T05:30:00.000-05:00

2002

Ian at 6 months.

This is one of my favorites. Love all of his rolls and that chin! Sigh...he is taller than me now and need to shave his mustache.

Wordful Wednesday

2014-02-12T05:30:00.000-05:00

I am looking forward to spring!

For more WW check out 5 Minutes for Mom, Seven Clown Circus, Parenting by Dummies, Focused on the Magic & Fresh Mommy.

Shop is Open

2014-02-11T05:30:00.000-05:00

Easter items are now in the shop.

Sunday Citar - Words to Live By

2014-02-09T05:30:00.000-05:00

Memories

2014-02-07T05:30:00.000-05:00

I was working on orders last night and looked up to see Lily sitting on the couch reading (her homework). I went to grab my camera and she had moved.

This is where I found her.

Crouched by the heat vent.

When I asked her why she moved, she told me that the heat was blowing and she wanted to sit by it.

I remember doing the same thing when I was kid.

Proud parent moment. We had Lily's parent teacher conferences last Thursday. She is doing amazing in school. She is already reading at a 2nd grade level. Way to go, Lils!!

Throwback Thursday - Fall Fun

2014-02-06T05:30:00.000-05:00

November 2008

Time flies! I can not believe the kids were this little when I started this blog. Ian is 7 & Lily is almost 2 in these pictures. It's crazy Lily is now the age Ian was in these pictures. That smiley little boy is now taller than me.

Wordful Wednesday - Elsa

2014-02-05T05:30:00.000-05:00

Do you wanna build a snowman?

It's great to feel better and play with clay.

For more WW check out 5 Minutes for Mom, Seven Clown Circus, Parenting by Dummies, Focused on the Magic & Fresh Mommy.

Photo a Day - January

2014-02-04T05:30:00.000-05:00

For years I have wanted to try and do the 365 photo challenge. As with any challenge, the beginning is great. I was posting them to instagram every night and then forgot. I still took photos almost everyday though. (I missed 5 days.) Helps when I am working on products. ;)

Winter

2014-02-03T05:30:00.000-05:00

Missed me?

2014-02-02T20:20:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

Wow what a crazy few months it has been. I have never gone a whole month not writing on here since I started the blog in 2008.

Lots of stuff has happened since Christmas.

I am finally feeling better. Thankfully. Pneumonia sucks & Pleurisy is AWFUL!! Just sayin.

Here is to a fabulous February!!

Christmas 2013

2013-12-26T09:34:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas this year.

Santa was very generous this year. My living room looks like a toy store blew up. We spent the afternoon with great friends and had an amazing time.

On a personal note, I ended up in the ER on Monday night in a lot of pain. After some tests, I found out I have pleurisy (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs). I am grateful that I no longer have pneumonia (it's all gone according to the x-ray) and that I do not have a blood clot (was a possibility). After some pain medication along with some anti-inflammatory meds, I am feeling much much better. Here's to a new year and a clean slate.

Merry Christmas!

2013-12-25T11:15:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, I was unable to send out Christmas cards this year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS from our house to yours!

Happy Birthday Lily! {part 2}

2013-12-22T14:28:00.000-05:00

Time to get ready for a party...

Did you not know that you have to put your hands on your hips and twist to strike a pose?

She was too cute!

She absolutely loved her birthday outfit.

Pinkie Pie tutu dress from DesignsbyClaudia on etsy.
Custom Bow made by my talented friend Monae, Graceful Girls.

Time to party!

Happy Birthday Lily! {part 1}

2013-12-22T13:58:00.002-05:00

On the 14th Lily turned 7! Where does time go?

I took so many photos so I am going to write a few posts instead of cramming this one full of them.

She was so excited to open her presents. I got her to wait until 9am. Which is really hard for an excited 7yr old.

So glad daddy wrapped everything for me.

This Rainbow Dash sweatshirt was her favorite.

She was so excited it even had wings!

Last but not least, new artwork for her room.

On another note...she is growing out her bangs and they drive me nuts when they are in her face. O_o

Missing...

2013-12-18T10:21:00.002-05:00

I have been missing since Thanksgiving. :(

At least missing from this blog.

Here is the scoop.

I ended up with the Flu the weekend after Thanksgiving. The flu sucks! Then I went to the dr on Mon, Dec. 9th and found out I have pneumonia. Pneumonia SUCKS!! I am feeling much better than I did, but no where 100%. For the last 3 weeks I have been sick. I can tell you this is NOT how I wanted to start my 40's and the holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving

2013-11-27T20:41:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!