Urban Gypsy

Tribute::

...For death is not your master, nor mine.

Michael Bruce Himes ~ Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend.

To Every Service Man & Woman, past & present, we offer our deepest gratitude.

Today and everyday.

Taj Marie

 

Fridays::

 You may be asking yourself what is this? Actually, I was asked to cast the pregnant belly of gal just about to deliver. I hadn't casted a belly prior to this; just my children's faces :) So, was familiar with the material, not so familiar with the area to be casted.

As it turns out, not too much different at all :) This gal plans to add a bit of colour and art to it and have it displayed in her home. This brief project got me thinking: what else can I cast??? I have added this idea to my have-to list of artistic medium I would like to explore :)

Last night we had a lovely visit from my father-in-law, Steve. We celebrated his visit by having Tuscan bistro & sweet Reisling for dinner and enjoyed wonderful conversation. Loved it...

Wishing you a safe & beautiful, l-o-n-g weekend...

Chow,

♥Tajie

Nieve ::translation:: Snow

For a moment I was thinking I would have to venture north to see snow; not today. These steel-gray clouds brought light snow & chilly wind with them. Bundling up has never been such a pleasure :)

This weather calls for hot tea & homemade hot chocolate; everything served steaming seems to taste so much better on days like today.

Now off to continue with a few to-do's and the list, which I'll be sharing with you very soon.

Cheers!

Tajie

Rituals

 
I love surprises.

• a welcomed visit from my brother & sister in law
• two dear friends with time to spare
• the weekend ahead of us...

The 4 of us took comfort in rituals.

• Knitting
• Baking
• Holiday movies
• Fresh coffee, chocolate chip cookies & almond macaroons
• Visits to the local yarn shop
• Our favorite restaurant (twice)

Casual plans quickly turned into early mornings and late nights for us gals. While all  the guys worked in the garage, time was flying by inside as we knitted gifts for loved ones and made holiday plans. The weather here in Arizona finally gave way to a brisk Fall this past week, so bundling up has never more pleasurable. "Should I put on another pot of coffee?" We lost count after 3 :o)

 
It was a lovely weekend.  

What sweet surprises did your weekend have in store for you?

hustle & bustle ~ interrupted

What's Playing: Stop This Train ~ John Mayer

On track with holiday gifts, meals for the family and house cleaning chor-zees. Little did I know, someone has been watching and watching closely.

As a parent having 3 children, I must admit from time to time we wonder if they ever really know how much they are loved. How less grand our lives would be without them. We have more cognitive history with them then they have with us.

We remember the laundry list of firsts...

• First tooth 
• First steps
• First words
• First day at Kindergarden, Junior High, High School, College
• First real tears...

You get the pixure.

Then, without warning, IT happens.  An indication that the gravity of your relationship is recognized by them.

 

Todays post is dedicated to our children Dalton, Bryhannon & Austyn. None could ever compare. You are simply unmatched, the world over... Leep you.

Have a G R E A T weekend; see ya Monday,

Tajie