wasting time

Isn't it nice to every once in a while just do nothing. Nothing productive that is. At least my intentions were good this morning.

It's been four days since I last went to the gym. I have an hour and thirty minutes during the weekdays of "time gold" (a phrase which my neighbors coined after having their son, meaning time alone without children). A time to accomplish tasks and be productive.

During "time gold" this is what I do, accomplish tasks. I have also started back on my workout routine during this time but because of valentines day parties, weekend activities and presidents day I have been lacking from "time gold" hence the four days.

So on this Tuesday morning I woke up anticipating some time alone. Yeah, I was going to get back in the gym. Problem is after dropping Jack off to pre-school I returned home to an empty house and like what I heard...silence. That's right, silence. It sounded so good that I decided to take the sneakers off, sit down and just waste time.

Enjoy.

love...found at the beach

Awww, what a nice day. We'll have to save the details for another time since my children are tired and calling me to come cuddle. Can't pass that up. But I didn't want to miss the opportunity to wish all a Happy Valentines. Hope your day was spent surrounded with those you love.

sea creatures on my plate...

We gave the kids a new cookbook for Christmas and last night we decided to try a new recipe. We waited for Scott to get home so he could join in to. It was a fun family project even though we didn't sit down to eat until well after seven o'clock. Here are a few images of our creation. Bon appetit!

nature inspired

If you know me you know I love art. All forms of it. When a new and inspiring artist comes to my attention I feel as though I must share.

Over the weekend while walking about the local arts festival I happened upon an amazing artist. Her name is Lisa Cimino and she is the founder and designer of chee-me-no jewelry. I instantly fell in love with a pair of earring. Unfortunately for me I just had a birthday so I talked myself out of them and asked for a business card instead.

If you have a few minutes do yourself a favor and browse her collections. My favorite happens to be the roots but all are lovely and worth a look.