Sweet Country

I see myself cooking and baking in this kitchen. :) *sigh* It will happen one day.

Sis and Niece Visit Part II

So, of course we had to go to tea while my sister and niece were in town. Paris has become a connoisseur of tea. In fact, she knows exactly how much sugar and cream to put in tea now. I mean you gotta have that mound of sugary goodness at the bottom of your cup of tea or else it's just not perfect! Lol! I love seeing her so excited about such girly things. :)

We had tea twice while they were in town. Actually, the weather was kind of perfect for tea....it was rainy while they were here (go figure). We had our first tea at an adorable and very British tea house called Lady Di's British Store and Tea Room in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Had to get some pictures taken out front before we went in. :)

Here's me and sis!

Auntie 'Shelle and Paris...

Inside we were greeted with tons of British goods including these adorable teapot cozies!

Various corners of the tea room were filled with vintage goodies...

A delicate teacup waiting to be filled with some comforting tea...

While we waited I spied some sweet little books all about the art of tea...

The best part of course!

A separate cozy room for a small tea party.

Afterwards we found one of those fun pottery places where you can paint your own pottery. What a better way to spend an afternoon....family, creativity and just plain fun. :) This is Janet's creation. A little dish with a painting of their little Max on it. Janet painted this for hubby. I thought that was so sweet.

Here's mine. A ceramic cupcake container. I think I will spruce up my desk at work and use this as a paperclip holder. :)

Paris painted her pony she has back at home. His name is Bebop. She was so intense when she was painting Bebop but it came out absolutely gorgeous in the end. She even painted a little "b" on his behind. :)

I have been feeling better day after day and I am now sure that this visit started the cure! I also just found out today that mom will be coming next weekend! I have a few antique excursions planned already! Always remember, when you're down family is always there for you. :) I love you guys! Thanks for cheering me up.

One last thing. I received a couple of awards while I was gone (I am in total shock!) but I will be posting those as soon as I finish this post!

More to come!

I'm back!

I'm back everyone! Sorry for the long hiatus. I had so much going on and was still trying to snap out of my depression. I am finally out of it. I can feel the difference and thank God. That was probably one of the worst depressions I have been in since living here. I'm pretty sure the drab weather had a lot to do with it but with my sister and niece visiting me it really helped me find that spark of happiness again. :)

Good coffee and chocolate croissants from Trader Joes (thanks to my sister's recommendation) helped out with the happiness factor. :) If you haven't tried these croissants from Trader Joes I highly recommend you run right over to your nearest TJ's and buy a couple of these packages. They taste as fresh as a croissant straight out of a Paris bakery!

Janet and Paris finally arrived! I showed them to the guest bedroom and this is the first thing Paris found and tried on. I think she makes a beautiful angel. :)

Right after, she found her new best friend who kept her company the whole time!

Quincy was such a good sport and was even man enough to wear a barrette. Lol

The next day I took Paris to the cat shelter to play with even MORE cats. I'm sure she had her fill of cats during her visit.

There were even a few Easter chicks there. Aren't they precious?

That's it for now! More on my next post and it will be very soon. I promise this time! All the kitties are doing fine.....Emma had one asthma attack a few days ago but I figured out how to gain control of it at home with help of her inhaler and instructions from the vet to increase her prednisone dosage. It's so funny, now Emma sees the inhaler and doesn't run. I think she now knows it makes her feel better.

More to come!

That's life, isn't it Quincy?

So my sis and niece are coming to visit on Sunday. I'm so excited! Then I realized I had to scramble and get the guest bedroom ready. Since this past weekend I got a lot done and the guest bedroom turned out great but a certain fuzzy Ewok has taken over the room. He thinks I made the room for him. Quincy, you little ham.

I am thoroughly hooked on Molly and McGee

Have you seen? This adorable little barn owl family have become celebrities! Mommy Molly has been sitting on 5 eggs, two of which hatched, Max and Pattison. The third is due to arrive anytime (update baby Austin arrived)! The mayor of San Marcos, California has announced tomorrow Molly and McGee day in honor of this adorable couple. They have had over 2 million viewers and have been in the news! Check them out! You can also read more about the owners that put the box up for them. :)

Watch them live here...

http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html

Daddy McGee...


Mommy Molly...

Mommy and two babies...

I have become addicted to watching them!

Feeling better these days. I am going to start visiting you all since I have neglected my blogging lately. Sorry!

xoxo

Polyvore Heaven!

Okay so I think I recently introduced you all to my newest little hobby (since I haven't felt much like crafting lately). I haven't been blogging lately either. I have been in another funk (or a bit of a depression lately) and I can't seem to snap out of it! Most frustrating! Maybe it's a mid-life crisis. ;) I've also been longing to move back home to California and be closer with my family. This is the first year that the weather here in Oregon has really affected me. I'm finding I am longing for the warmer weather and beach cities where I came from. Who knows? ;)

Okay, back to my new hobby, Polyvore! Here are a few outfits I created in the last week or so.

For Audrey by misha503 featuring French Connection tops

Grown-up Tomboy by misha503 featuring See by Chloe shoes

A Little Lace in my Pink by misha503 featuring Juicy Couture jewelry

A Poet's Blushing Tale by misha503 featuring kate spade jewelry

Also, despite this funk, I have actually started writing again! I'll keep you all updated! Hope you're all making it a great weekend. :)

Happy Birthday My Little Boy!

Yep, today is Quincy's birthday (and his brother Oliver too!). Here's to three years with my handsome little red haired boy and having a birthday on St. Patrick's Day. Lol! Frank Sinatra even showed up to sing Happy Birthday!

Quincy as a baby...

And now a big boy....

Did I say big?

Big and lazy boy....

But a beautiful boy!

Mama loves you Quincy! xoxo

Springing Forward!

With a little critter love.....

I'm still alive! I just haven't felt much like posting and most likely from feeling so tired lately BUT am feeling a tad better. :) Here's some critter love from this past week....and even a silly video of Quincy that I discovered when we first moved in. He was checking out the stairs since he had never seen stairs before! Lol! I was sort of teasing (stalking) him. ;)

God mom, I'm sooooo bored.

This is all I get for feeling bored? At least throw me a bone, not a string, sheesh!

Princess Mocha in her throne as usual. :)

This is the scene just on the other side of the tub when I'm taking a bath. They wait so patiently. Lol!

Last weekend's trail ride. This is my friend Deb getting Magic ready for the trails.

Hello my boy, Ari. He's saying sorry for the week before. For the very first time he bucked on me (but I stayed on). He was spooked by something. This ride, however, was pleasurable. :)

Good form, Ari!

And last but not least, Quincy trying out the stairs when we first moved in. Ignore my silly voice again.....I was stalking him and sounding rather childish. ;)

Dreaming of Spring and Sweet Little Things

And thanks to Pottery Barn...it makes it all the more easier for me to dream in color.

I want this...

And this....

And this....

Oh and this....

You guessed it. I want them all. :)

Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been well, just a bit lazy lately and may have been fighting a cold off. I have been sleeping 9 to 10 hours a night the last week which is highly unusual. I did have a busy weekend, including an investigation on Saturday which proved fruitful, I believe. Will tell more later.

Kitties are all doing wonderful. I will continue my positive thoughts for all and especially Mocha who seems to be doing wonderful. I will, in the next month, bring her in for a second opinion to Emma's doctor when I bring Emma in for her shots and will go from there. :)

I got some very cute shots of the babies....but since I am stuck in bed with all three around me I can't move at the moment to get my camera cord to transfer the pics. Lol! I do not dare move and disturb them. :) You will see those pictures in my next post.

Hope you're all welcoming Spring with open arms! Saturday was almost 70 degrees here so a leisurely ride on the trails proved very relaxing. xoxo

Okay seriously those birds are a little irritating.

Have you ever had a secret desire?

To do something? I have and I just may do it someday soon. :)

Of course one of my favorite videos depicting the elusive belly dancer....Sarah Brightman's Harem. I've always loved this haunting song and the beautiful colors in this video.



What is your secret desire? Come on....spill it. ;)

Happy Friday!

P.S. Thank you all so much for the prayers for the little ones. They are all doing wonderful. :)