It's Raining, It's Pouring, the Old Man is Mowing....

Wait... What? Nope, that's right. Just another fine example of the common sense of those... lets be nice and use the word "people," down at the office. Today is the start of a 10 day rain streak we will be having here in the area. It's been known for about a week. Still, the complex management have contracted landscapers out there mowing the grass in the rain.

If that's not enough for you to laugh at them, check this. Starting today, they have also scheduled people to come and pressure wash the roofs. *blinks* 10 days of rain and high winds are coming, so why not, right?

I wouldn't be surprised if the people who are supposed to this cancel. It's really windy out there. I wouldn't want to be on a roof. Goddess, I need to move away from here. Anybody renting out a rural farmhouse?


My youngest daughter is such a ham. I almost titled this post Turkey & Ham - a word play with her and her father's last name. Sunday, on our way to retrieve her siblings from their father, Miss Potato was looking about in the van for anything within reach. What she found was her daddy's fedora.

She then proceeded to put it on, at varying angles.

Then, playing copy cat to her Daddy leaving for work, proceeded to wave and shout "Bye Bye!!"


Last night I decided to try rag rolling my hair. I used a delightful little tutorial given by Solanah, at her blog, Vixen Vintage. I adore her blog, and her Etsy shop. One of these days, I just might make it down to the Vancouver/Portland area to visit. Back to my curls... I thought they looked pretty good once I took out all my cotton strips. I was tempted to just leave them alone after finger combing them, but figured I'd try finishing them out the way Solanah suggested and brushed them out. Oh boy was I disappointed! Her blog says if you roll them too tight, you will be sad. But if I'd rolled them any looser, they wouldn't have held. A couple fell half way throught the night as it was. My hair was looking very 70's. I nearly threw it up in a pony tail for the day. Instead, I adjusted my part to side and fluffed my hair, and went to help my daughter dress for school. When I came back to see what I should do with my hair, I was SO pleased to see that alot of the brushing frizz had settled down. I love how it turned out! Plus, it's so much more comfortable than foam rollers to sleep on. Yay!! If only my arms didn't get so tired every time I roll my hair.

"Those are SO Old Lady!"

When I turned 10 years old, my parents took me to get my ears pierced for my birthday, after a couple years of my insistent requests. When I was 11 or 12, my Great Aunt Sylvia sent me a pair of earrings she'd purchased for me during one of her trips. Upon recieving them, I opened the box and saw what I thught were ridiculously huge green orbs on gold posts. I declared them "so old lady!" I also could never have seen myself wearing these hideous, and figured I neer would. So, out of respect for the woman who gave them to me, and the gift that they were, I stored them away.

A couple years ago, I pulled those earrings out and tried them on. Whoa and behold... I found them rather flattering, though perhaps still large for my tastes. The past six months I've put them on periodically when I thought they would suit what I was wearing, or my hair style. Now, after owned these little gems for 12+ years.. how did that happen... I find myself loving these earrings and wearingthem nearly every day!!

So, a Huge Thank You to my dear Aunt Sylvia for her vintage tastes the foresight to think jade earrings would look lovely under my auburn hair!!

New Cut - Part 2, the Blessed Touchup

Yesterday, after picking the Pixy up at school, we drove back to the salon to get some adjustments made to the cut I got Saturday. Is it strange I had to take a couple days to figure out what it was I was unhappy about, besides my bangs?

She softened the cut of the front length. Before, it was too blockish, decidedly 70'sish. Then she trimmed the bangs almost to the length I wanted. But she was also doing this weird rounded framing of my eyes shape to them. My boyfriend declared this also Very 70s, and we asked her to make them straight across and a little shorter. The shorter she accomplished, with only less rounding of the bangs. She told me it just seem to be what my bangs wanted to do and how they would lay. I try not to make it a habit to argue with folks holding scissors near my hair, so I just said they were fine and let it be. Thank goodness I'm not terribly incomptent with a pair of scissors myself. The straight bangs you see today are my doing, with a bit of time in front of the mirror once we got home. *sighs* I still feel like I paid too friggin' much to have to get what I wanted by doing it myself.

Things I Heart the Frack Out Of

I've decided to take my blog in a direction that is more than just a journal, but a blog of some randomness as well. So, today I will be posting 6 items I adore, lust after, and really wish I could afford. Okay, so it's actually just the last couple things I can't afford. So I will also be doing this in order of monetary value.

1. Going to Point Defiance Park with my family. We all love seeing the leaves change into their beautiful varied colors, the roses all in full bloom, and all the other flowers that are there.


2. Monster Java. Holy damn this stuff instantly makes my day better. I such a freakin' caffeine junky. I'm doomed. When I don't get it, the people around me are doomed. It doesn't wake me up, or give me a buzzing rush, but I feel better just the same.


3. Maybelline Superstay lipcolor, number 745. Oh how I love this stuff. Color on one end, sealing gloss on the other, beautiful dark red color. It lasts me all day. So many colors, anybody could find a shade they love. The only time it waivers and shows a little wear is if I eat something uber greasy. But I can even work that out so the grease doesn't wear away my pretty color.


4. Sexy Hair Color Me Sexy shampoo and conditioner. I really love this stuff. My hair always feel fabulous after my stylist uses it. I really need to get this stuff for my own home collection. Though my hair is not colored, I still use products meant for colored hair. Otherwise, *POOF!* and my boyfriend is calling me Cousin It. Not cool, unless I'm intending for a big hair day. Sexy Hair products are absolutely amazing!


5. Reidel 110 Outdoor Roller Skates. I love these. I prefer roller skates to inlines. The classic look of the Reidel (spelling?) truly hold my fancy. Though, I think I'd have to change the laces and wheels to purple. Hey, for over $100, I may as well pay a little extra for the color scheme I want, right?


6. Island Flower Cruiser by Nirve. I adore this bike. I want one so bad. Who could resist the beautiful floral design on a shiny black? Or the wide whites on pink wheels? I can't. I've been coveting this darling for quite some time now. A basket on the front could add a touch of precious. But with it costing almost as much as the boyfriend's car payment (for a car still not road worthy, I might add), this bike will not be under my christmas tree anytime soon.

New Hair Cut

Actually, it's alot like the last haircut. That's because the gal didn't really listen to what I was saying. Maybe she heard "just above the eyes" when what I actually said was "just above the eyebrows." But, it's cool. I'll just have her fix it on Tuesday.

Before the cut


After the cut


The desired bang length, approximately.


I had her cut them long the last time I got my hair cut because I wasn't sure yet about bangs. Once I was sure, I shortened them myself. It's strange to see that pic with the shorter bangs, and see how much my hair has grown out since April. It never used to grow that fast. I can't even attribute it to vitamins or such. I wish she'd gone a little more drastic with the layering. It's so subtle, I'm not sure it looks layered. But, I'll wash it, let it air dry like I normally do (rather than blow dry like salons) and see how I like it tomorrow. Thankfully, it's easily remedied if I don't.

Tomato Puree (Catsup, part deux)

I guess most of that last post was actually August. No September. But this post is purely September. So on with it I shall get.

The Fair came to town! Yay!! This would the world famous Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, WA. The one people from all over the country, nay, the world, reserve hotel rooms and flights to attend. Lucky us, we live fairly near, and have no problem combating crowds.

First, we perused the student art gallery. What area do we live in, kiddos?

Then we made our way upstairs to see the art work for sale. Isn't she just so freakin' adorable!!

Went outside where some of Fort Lewis soldiers were showing off a humvee. Each kid got to sit in it. When they got out, they felt it necessary to strike this pose...

Then we went to the hobby display areas. There were displays of plenty of local spots. The Space Needle made of polished rocks, the Freighthouse Square made of Legos, and a model of Don's Drive In, just up the street from the fair.

There was also this sweet little number sitting on display. The Tomb for Two.

Next it was time for traditional fair fun. Rides and Games!!!
Pix and Bear on the kiddie car track.

Pix and Bug shared a seat on the spinning ride. I can't for the life ofme think of what it's called now. Jeremy and Bear shared a seat, too. Bear was too short to ride without an adult.


All three of the older kids went on the kid roller coaster.

I really love this shot of Bug and Pix.

My family.

Pix really loved the motorcycle ride. She even leaned forward when the bike went out of a wheelie. lol

Miss Potato did get to go on a ride. They almost didn't let her, but Bear held tight, and Jeremy walked alongside the canoe.

Of course, there was the necessity airbrushing paint onto their little selves.





He-Man Pose tutorial.

Since Jeremy got to ride the spinner with the kids, Bug wanted me to go on the ferris wheel with her. Freakin' long line.

Jeremy and I may not have gotten to go on any rides together, but I made sure we got a pic together.


At the start of this last week, the kids begged to go to the park before we had to go home. It ended up working out fabulously. I took them to the flower garden at Point Defiance Park, and we were able to get in the van before the rain came down.
Looking for the white duck. He looks like he's playing security to a starlet.

Potato climbed her stroller to begin dismantling her straps.

She loves miscellaneous petals and leaves that fall to the ground.



He is such a dear!

This photo has not been altered. The flash did not go off. I really look that pale under an overcast sky.

And so does my Pixy.

These marigolds look so huge in this shot!

Well, it was worth a try.

My leaf! My leaf! My leaf!

Holy Snap! They're glowing!

My Triad of Trouble facing different directions.

This just may be my new favorite shot of Bear.

My Pixy wanted a turn at the camera. She's a major fan of the offset.

Potato hopping stones, just before I swooped her to avoid the rain.