Amanda's 365 Project

Friday, May 21, 2010

Day 141~"Pink 'Puter!"

I LOVE the color of pink (probably because I live in a house full of boys with "snakes, snails and puppy dog tails")and I came across this beautiful pink computer. I tried to talk Cliff into getting it for me...he didn't say no, but we left without it anyway. :)

Kristen: 141/365

close up of carnivale mask

Jenna. May 20. Colby's Haircut

I gave Colby a haircut today for the first time in a very long time. Why did it take me so long to do so? Well, we tried this a long time ago when he was 2, but it always turned out badly. He didn't want to hold still and I didn't know what I was doing. Trying to cut blonde hair is really tough, because every little mistake is glaring on that cotton-top head. But now that I've had about 3 years' worth of watching him get haircuts in a racecar chair, I decided to give it a whirl.

What do you think?

We had to lose the clothes. If I'm going to do this more often, maybe I should invest in a salon-type covering so I won't get hair all over him?

Jenna. May 19. Sisters.

Today was Colby's end of the year program/preschool graduation. The girls [in matching dresses! from Target] decided to give each other hugs.

And, a bonus pic - my grandmother and my aunt Charlotte came over for dinner tonight. Carlee decided to take the purse away, to keep them from leaving. [Or, because she just likes purses.]

Every pic I take of Carlee is blurry.

Jenna. May 18. Colby's Room Paint.

Before (x2) and After (x2).

Colby is so proud of his red room. If I had gotten my way I would have painted it a dark blue, which would be much more muted and less prone to A.D.D. But, Colby loves it! It was the color he wanted, and with his bunk beds and bookshelf covering most of the wall, it really isn't as bad as you might think. I'm just glad I didn't fight with his color choice, because he really loves it!

[On the wall is a picture he drew of his room; he showed it to all his friends at school yesterday.]

Mike : Photo 365-141

365-141, originally uploaded by mike_svatek.

really... i'm running out of clocks. this is my watch

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Kristen: 140/365

shower head

Day 140~"Cactus Flower"

One of the last flowers, a cactus flower, that I have seen today on my daily five mile walk. I will miss the flowers this summer...(sigh). :)

Mike : Photo 365-140

365-140, originally uploaded by mike_svatek.

Wine cork from a bottle of Santa Christina

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Jenna. May 17. Where's Waldo?

In this picture of a very cool sunset, "Waldo" = a parachuter drifting under the clouds. Can you spot him? (Or her, I suppose?)

Day 139~"My Three Sons"

The picture in the bottom left is one I took of all of my sons about fifteen years ago and the other one, Amanda took and tried to recreate the pose with the boys for my birthday. I took a picture of the whole thing because I LOVE it SOOOOO much! Thanks again, Amanda...I love you.

Mike : Photo 365-139

365-139, originally uploaded by mike_svatek.

Time for a cup of tea

Kristen: 139/365

Swiss cheese zombie face

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Kristen: 138/365

LOST. Season 6. Episode 16. 23:15
MY LOBSTER IS IN THE SHOT.

Day 138~"Don't Know How To Tag This..."

...what can I say?... :)

Mike : Photo 365-138

365-138, originally uploaded by mike_svatek.

My submission to the Urban Dog Coffee art gallery wall. How exciting.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Kristen: 137/365

I can't believe I got this shot! (looking out our upstairs window)

Day 137~"Stormy Weather!"

This was what greeted us as we got off the plane from NC back to Dallas. Apparently, the weather had been pretty bad in most of Texas today!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Jenna. May 16. Outlaw.

This was the poster outside the entrance to the church, advertising the Saddle Ridge VBS in early June.

And in case you can't see it clearly, it's a pic of Kennedy with her "mean face" on... The poster says "WANTED: for cheatin' at card playin'... because she can't read yet."

Jenna. May 15. Chocolate Hands.

Katrina came over for dinner tonight.

grilled chicken, grilled corn on the cob, steamed fresh green beans, rice & brownies for dessert.

These were the dessert chefs.

Day 136~"Tour Ends in Greensboro, NC"

This was after the last stop in the "Move That Bus" tour with singer/songwriter, Mark McGuinn, at Arizona Pete's in Greensboro, NC. I think the boys had a very tiring but GOOD time. It was definitely an experience AND it was my birthday which made it even more special!

Jenna. May 14. Living Room Paint.

Before. After.

On top - Kilim Beige by Sherwin Williams
On bottom - Chocolate by Devoe

Kristen: 136/365

My current book from the library. A lot of things make more sense when there are zombies.

Mike : Photo 365-136

365-136, originally uploaded by mike_svatek.

The finished dining room

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Kristen: 135/365

Carcasone again, this time with river tiles! before final scoring. Matthew totally beat us.

Day 135~"Gilley's in Dallas"

The "Move That Bus" tour continues at Gilley's in Dallas, Texas and Paul DiMeo from Extreme Makover Home Edition played with the boys as well. It was great!