Halloween, Hurricane, Humping and Harry Potter

Halloween - Today is Halloween, my favorite holiday. I love it for so many reasons. I love the crisp smell of the air. I'm never too hot. I'm from Cortland which is in the heart of apple country. It is also the name of the most delicious apples on the planet...yes, it's true. The Cortland apple...learn it, remember it, taste it, bake with it and pat your belly when you finish a big one.

I also love costumes. It's a chance to become someone you're not or someone you want to be, if only for the day. And let's not forget the candy...oh the candy.

Anyway, since my kids are still technically little (6, 8, and 10) I figured that we should do a footprint project since they may not let me do that again for a while.

This is how it turned out:

What did I learn from this? My kids feet are HUGE!! Just to give you an idea. My husband's foot is the biggest one in the middle and his foot is a size 14. Mine to the right a size 11. I am really hoping that I won't have to order my boys shoes over the internet in the future. LOL

Hurricanes: Hurricanes, on the other hand, are NOT my favorite. What an awful week for the northeast. I am so very fortunate that my family was spared, though one of my brothers still has no power. We got crazy wind and rain but seem to have just missed the horror of it all. I am grateful that many lives were spared due to early weather predictions and my heart goes out to all of those affected. Horrible.

The only positive thing that came about due to the hurricane is that our local trick or treating has been moved to Saturday. This gives me some time to carve the pumpkins that I haven't had a chance to carve yet. Phew. ;o) (no disrespect meant, just looking for a silver lining)

Humpers: Our puppy is growing up so fast. He is now 12 weeks old and has started enjoying humping his towel. It's funny. My boys think he is dancing...that's funny. The satisfaction he gets from it is funny and his fuzzy butt dancing is funny. Sorry, but it is and I have to share:

 

Anyway, here is my WIP for this week: 

 

Lastly, Harry Potter. Why Harry Potter? Because there is a marathon on TV today. I want to sit in front of the fireplace and watch Harry Potter all day...if I had a fireplace that is and if it weren't so late in the day. ;o) Happy Potter makes me happy.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

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Mommying is a WIP

So it's work in progress (WIP) Wednesday. I can't believe what a hectic week it has been...heeeeectic. Being a mom is TOUGH! Yes, it's rewarding, yes, best job in the world...yada yada, but unless you are a mom you just don't get it.

This is the first year that I actually have a little time to myself, or so I thought. My boys are all in full-day school now, so in theory I can achieve everything I want. Reality is a different story. So here are some THEORIES and some REALITIES from my point of view...and my life:

THEORY: The boys are in school, so I will have so much time for myself.
REALITY: The school just called and I have to pick up a sick kid. Sick child does not want me to leave his side to even go to the toilet. I have to pee.

THEORY: I will be able to complete so much art.
REALITY: I have piles of laundry and the kids have no underwear for tomorrow and I left a load of laundry in the washer for the third consecutive day, it smells, so I have to rewash it...again.

THEORY: I will make an awesome healthy meal tonight that everyone will enjoy.
REALITY: Hurry up and throw something together because the boys have cub scouts. Cereal for dinner boys!

THEORY: Everyone will like what I cook.
REALITY: I have picky eaters who don't like pasta. How can they be my children? I think the Italian portion of their genes got tread upon by their English side.

THEORY: If I go to bed early I will get eight hours of sleep.
REALITY: Two out of three had bad dreams last night and it's all my fault because I forgot to shake out the dream catcher. Or maybe it was the early Halloween candy that I let them eat just before bed. (yes, they brushed their teeth)

THEORY: I will have to clean less since no one is here to mess it up.
REALITY: We got him...

©2012 Sharon Dominick Photography

THEORY: I will resent my family for driving me to drink.
REALITY: I can't help but recognize that they are a troop of fantastic human beings and I couldn't love them more if I tried. Even the puppy.

Here is my WIP:

 

For now I will leave you with this:

©2012 Sharon Dominick Photography

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The Last of the Snowmen

Thanks to all who support artists. I, for one, am especially grateful. 

I didn't make a lot of ornaments but I have two snowmen left.

This one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86325574/ooak-snowman-ornament

and this one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86325188/ooak-snowman-ornament

PS. If you are a local I can bring it to you. :o) Just let me know before you buy and I will reserve it under your name minus shipping costs.

Banner Day in Blogland!

What an awesome day. I got two awards today and I feel totally honored.

First, Ghostly Diva Gail Lackey whom I admire like crazy, gave me a bop from her cohort Mrs. Pennythistle. Gail makes the most amazing dolls so be sure to check her out! As for Miss Pennythistle...be careful she's crafty and not in the Martha Stewart kind of way....just a warning. ;o)

And now I just got a very cool Marie Antoinette - A Real Person, A Real Award from Tashai at her blog named Ultraviolet Wind. Her work is freakin' amazing and I adore it and her and her blog! Check her out and thank you so much Tashai!

You both have made my day!

Now for the rules of the Marie Antoinette award

Here are the Rules for the Award:
1. Please put the logo on your blog
2. Place a link to the person from whom you received the award
3. Nominate at least 7 or more blogs
4. Put the links of those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them


So here are my nominations for the Marie Antoinette award:
1. Chasing the Pesticide Truck (I freaking love that title, cracks me up every time and her work does too, skill and fun - love it!)
2. Bonehead Studios (Flora is an amazing sculptor!)
3. Fractured Fairytales (Rosanna makes fabulous dolls with amazing skill)
4. La La La Illustrations (Leanne, you are one of my favorite people with AMAZING skill)
5. Raising Creative Kids (Jen, keep up the great work because little artists become big ones one day!)
6. My Sweet Imaginations (anyone who creates work this sweet deserves an award!)
7. Gail Lackey - (Ghosties, Fairies and Magical Things) I had to give you an award back because not only are you so much fun but your skill is phenomenal. ;o)

Thank you all for your inspiration! :o)