EnterTRAINing Weekend

Daniel's wonderful parents took us all to EnterTRAINment Junction over the weekend to celebrate Jude's 3rd bday. It's a wonderland of model trains and fun house amusement. I knew Jude would LOVE it but I think we ALL had more fun than expected.

Jude was mesmerized by all the trains.

But my favorite was the fun house full of optical illusion rooms, mazes, etc.

The tilted room was soooo funny.

And this spinning tunnel totally messed with my mind. The walkway wasn't moving but the tunnel wall was spinning and I could NOT stand up straight. 

Mirror maze...craziness.

It was almost too much fun for sweet Jude to handle. He was out and drooling before we got back on the highway.

Thanks for such a fun Saturday, Nana and Pappy!!

Arian : )

Noah Video!

I finally get to show you our latest music video. We've been working on it on and off for awhile so I'm glad it's done! It was a lot of fun to work on!



I did the illustrations in pen then scanned them in and colored them in Photoshop. Then Daniel worked his animating magic with Adobe After Effects. Fun stuff.

We went to Hudson's kindergarten music concert today. It's moments like that where it really sinks in that I'm a mom of a school-aged kid. He's 6!

And he had his second little violin recital over the weekend. Proud of my boy!

Hope your week is a bit more relaxed than ours is!

Arian : )

March 31st.

(venting beeeegins here....)

Man!! Life has been full of unexpected turns these days! Andrea and Tye's life took an unexpected turn (here) so they'll be coming home March 31st. So my mom, who had bought a ticket to go to South Africa in April hopped on a plane today instead. And we just got word from our landlord that he wants to use spring break to do some work on this apartment so we have til March 31st to MOVE OUT! Hellooooo mad dash to find a place to live, round up boxes, pack, and move to....we don't know where yet!

 This month was already going to be pretty jam packed with exciting creative ventures of my own, music video animating with Daniel, business dreaming/planning, and lots of family in town. Moving and house hunting under a tight deadline was NOT in my plans.

BIIIG sigh.

(aaaaand venting over.)

Who knows! Maybe our next place will be awesome...a place where we will finally have the freedom to host and paint and play and run and plant and feel at home like we've been wanting to. Maybe God is swooping in to rescue us and take us to a better place. Our own yard?! Our own laundry?! Maybe!!

And the art will go on! It keeps me sane! I'm sure my sketch book, crocheting projects, and iced coffee will be close by at all times for when I need a creative break from the moving business.

Thanks for letting me vent : )

Better get to cleaning and packing!

Arian

Softie Love

This week had just floooown by!! It's been great, though!! If you've been checking our pic-a-day blog you've seen some of the celebrating, crafting, shopping, playing, ridiculous video-filming we've been up to this week. Andrea and Tye, on the other hand,  have been adventuring all over South Africa and have been w/o much internet access for the past couple weeks so Andrea will catch up on uploading her photos soon. I do know the photos will probably include some wine-tasting, safari-going, ocean-gazing, and shark swimming.

My lovely helper, Laura, and I will be working hard this afternoon on a new collection of cuddly characters to add to my shop. And I've also got a new batch of book plates to add. Lots of good stuff coming soon. So check back!

Arian : )

Mr. & Mrs. Beaver

 My good friend, Laura, requested this print for her husband's Valentines Day gift because beavers are his favorite animal. A cute beaver couple for a cute human couple : )

Mr. & Mrs. Beaver are now available in the shop in all their adorableness!

Hope you have a fun, relaxing weekend it store! We're gonna be spending the weekend with family as part of Jude's 3rd birthday celebration. He's gonna be THREE! Not sure how I feel about that. Being two has suited him very well.  I'm hoping he'll be just as cuddly, sweet, funny, and good-natured at 3!

Happy Friday!
Arian : )

Crochet Victory!

 Yessssss.  After 2 "how to crochet" ipod apps, multiple you tube tutorial videos, and roughly 37 failed attempts, I finally figured out the "granny square". Victory!  I know it's one small step in the world of crocheting but I can finally check that off my Christmas vacation to-do list. : )

So now I just need to decide what to do with this new power of mine. Granny square garland?

(here)

Granny square afghan?

(probably a granny square baby blanket is more realistic)

Or do I venture into new territory? I looove this pillow!

and this one...

and this hat is pretty sweet too. So many color combo possibilities!

I'm just looking forward to having a reason to make frequent runs to this little yarn shop Jude and I recently discovered within walking distance from our house.

Soooo pretty : )

Are you guys crocheters? I'd love to see what you've made. Post links in the comments and I will be sure to check them out!

You know what else I'm excited about??....WARMER WEATHER!!! I know it's probably just temporary and there's probably another snow storm in our future. But driving with the windows down and the sun roof open has been gloooorious! Hope the weather is lovely in your neck of the woods!

Arian : )

Party Girl

 I finished the crocheting project that's been like therapy for me just in time for my little friend Ruby's birthday!

 It was such fun to work on and I'm anxious to start a new project. I downed a few apps for my ipod and have been bookmarking inspirational photos.

Well, hopefully Miss Ruby enjoys her little party banner. Jude turns three next week so maybe I'll get started on one for him!

(Jude trying to get some love from the birthday girl. She was uninterested. He's never had much luck impressing the ladies.)

Arian : )