Things are just peachy down in the Peach State

Here are some pics from last week.

First off, Bonnie loves baths. She tries to jump into the tub when I turn the water on. Once she is in, she puts her head under the faucet and moves it back and forth like Stevie Wonder when he plays the piano. I always blow dry her afterward so she doesn't smell like a wet doggie. She gets very spunky during this time. (She likes blow dryers too. Every morning when I turn mine on she runs into the bathroom to sit by me) So here is our little blondie cutie pie puppy! She is spoiled, very spoiled.



Brad started class last week. Yay for 1 year left! He is impressing me more than ever. He has a show in a couple weeks at a gallery and volunteered to be the president of his print department. As I type this, he is co-teaching a 4 hour demonstration class for teaching professionals. Go Brad! We have already started the search for art professor openings. Taylor had 2, but unfortunately were not of Brad's concentration and are already filled. Here is a goofy picture of him before he went to catch the bus to school. He said his mom always did a picture of him and his brother leaning against the tree with their one leg bent behind. I love it!


I am trying to become more domesticated and crafty, as you can tell in my baking and cooking efforts. (I get inspired from several blogs and websites. Two of my favorites are "A Beautiful Mess" and "The View from Africa"- by Erica Anderson {she lived in english and was an el. ed major with Lauren and me}. Speaking of Erica, she just did a cute silhouette project I have been wanting to do for years so I plan on starting that soon too.) I am also learning how to knit from one of my 89 year old friends. But lately I have also had a desire to sew and make things. Enter the Singer Machine... My brother gave me it to me for my bday. I did sewing in 4-H and home ec, but haven't in a long time. I decided this week to give it a whirl. I went to the fabric store and bought a "very very easy vogue" dress pattern. Well, it wasn't very very easy. I packed it up until I have practiced more. Here is a picture of the pattern. I laid it out, pinned it, cut it, and then realized I laid it the wrong direction of the fabric. Go figure! I am going to start with an easier project, like an apron or a pillow. Until then...