In The Thick Of It

My New Blog

2011-06-28T20:34:00.000-07:00

Come visit me at Heartland, my new blog! I decided to start fresh. I haven't posted here in awhile . . . life handed me some challenges that needed my full attention. But I'm glad to report I'm back, with a new blog that explores my interests through photography.

Art Room Happenings

2011-01-25T17:39:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted one of these in a while . . . ENJOY!
Egyptian Canopic Jars - Sixth Grade

Egyptian Collars - Third Grade

Egyptian Burial Masks - Third-Sixth Grade

Printmaking - Fourth Grade

Papel Picado - Second Grade

Snowy Landscapes - First Grade

Monet's Waterlilies - First Grade

Stealing Kisses

2011-01-09T11:47:00.000-08:00

Snow's in the forecast and the boys couldn't wait to play, Cooper usually runs circles around Dante, while Dante growls in disapproval. But today I caught a rarity-Cooper Stealing a Kiss from Dante! I love the look on Dante's face and Cooper's quick get-away. Oh, how they make me smile:)

Berry Lip Stain

2011-01-03T17:56:00.000-08:00

I'm loving darker lips this winter! A little surprising considering I wear nudes on a daily basis. I'm going outside my comfort zone and trying a berry shade called Saucy Plum by Cover Girl. I love how this shade looks on Maggie Gyllenhaal. My sister introduced me to lip stains, so glad she did!!! Sometimes you don't want all that extra gunk on your lips. Here are some more berry looks I'm loving.

2011

2011-01-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

I didn't necessarily "Ring In the New Year." I more or less spent the last day of 2010 hugging my toilet, NOT from drinking too much celebratory champagne, but a BAD case of the stomach flu. I did however wake up feeling much better in 2011, call it The 2010 Cleanse if you will.

Celebrity Fashion: Emily Blunt

2010-12-29T09:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas Break

2010-12-23T18:44:00.000-08:00

It's nice having some downtime with the hubby before holiday traveling. Our schedules have been so busy as of late, with Kyle finishing his first semester and I with my masters program, heading downtown to grab some pizza and last minute gifts is exactly what we needed.

A Woman After My Own Heart: Dressing In Black & White

2010-12-19T07:03:00.000-08:00

I'd like to think Jessica Biel and I would be great friends with our love of black clothing, strength training, and of course Justin Timberlake. I love her no fuss style, making her look effortlessly put together, comfortable, and chic.

Celebrity Dress Up

2010-12-08T19:47:00.000-08:00

Which is your favorite???
I'm really liking Eva and Carrie's Dress-lol just noticed they're both one-shouldered.

Art Room Happenings

2010-12-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

Pop Art Clay Food
5th Grade
One of my new favorite art lessons! The kiddos were so creative!!!

Recuperating

2010-11-27T08:03:00.000-08:00

Last night, the boys and I had a cozy night in filled with lots of movie watching! Black Friday really took a toll on me this year, although many deals were had. Dante and Cooper agreed, they fell asleep during the first movie. Here's a glimpse of our night . . .

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T05:42:00.000-08:00

I'm making my first Thanksgiving meal today!!! Wish me luck . . .
Kindergarten Shape Turkeys

Do You Rue?

2010-11-22T19:22:00.000-08:00

Rue is a great online interior and lifestyle magazine. The images are amazing! Take a peek at it . . . it's definitely worth your time.

Celebrity Inspiration: Ashley Greene

2010-11-22T17:28:00.000-08:00

Art Room Happenings

2010-11-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

2nd Grade Abstract Art
This is a new project I tried this year. The students really seemed to enjoy themselves and learned a few things along the way. We talked about abstract art/artists, warm/cool colors, and a variety of painting techniques. A parent had donated A LOT of matte board so I used this for our canvas, painters tape was used as a resist and glue for texture.

Workout Motivation

2010-11-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

Magically overnight my pants, ALL of my pants, aren't fitting! Those darn pounds are so sneaky . . . looks like I need to start working out more regularly. Two years ago I worked out religiously, everyday, two hours a day, looking back it was a bit much. Currently I've lost all of my motivation, and workouts are few and far between. I need to find a happy medium and some major motivation. So I downloaded some great running songs, hooked Dante and Copper to their leashes and ran. It felt great! My sister would be proud!

1. Firework Katy Perry
2. Raise Your Glass Pink
3. G6 Far East Movement
4. Magic B.O.B
5. Only Girl (In the World) Rhianna
6. If It's Love Train
7. Stuck Like Glue Sugarland

What do you think of shorts with tights?

2010-11-09T15:32:00.000-08:00

Is this a hit or a miss? I think sometimes this can look pretty cute. I don't like the jean shorts as much as the dress shorts though. I wonder if I would feel weird wearing shorts during winter? I guess it's the same concept as the skirt and tight combo. Maybe I'll be brave . . .

F21 Shopping Finds

2010-11-08T15:20:00.000-08:00

This sweater is super comfortable!!! I thought it would make a cute holiday outfit or a warm "going out" shirt. It's so hard to find cute/warm "going out" clothes, but it's so necessary with with Nebraska's VERY cold winters.

I've been keeping my eye out for a pair of black zip up boots. I saw many at DSW, but the pair I liked was Sold Out everywhere, even online. I was so excited when I found these at F21. I think zippers make fitting skinny jeans into boots much easier. At least it's always a struggle for me . . . I have wide calves. Does anyone else have this problem???

Art Room Happenings

2010-11-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

4th Grade Weaving

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

Featuring Kyle The Ipod and I'm Snooki

Featuring Alexa as The Green Lantern, Kaiya The Kitty Cat, and Chelsee The 50's Girl

Featuring Ryan as Cobra Commander and Amber The Old Cat Lady

Art Room Happenings

2010-10-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

3rd Grade Starry Night/Vincent Van Gogh

The Background: Shaving Cream Marble Paper
1. Spray shaving cream on tray.
2. Drip blue paint onto shaving cream.
3. Use cut up matte board to spread shaving cream. (kind of like icing a cake)
4. Using watered down tempera (blue, purple, and yellow) paint lines and spirals on top of the shaving cream.
5. Using the handle side of the paintbrush to make spirals and swirls in shaving cream.
6. Place tagboard on top of shaving cream and press down.
7. Peel up tagboard and scrape shaving cream off with matte board.
(The next student can reuse the shaving cream.)

The Foreground
1. Draw design on black construction paper.
2. Outline pencil lines with white oil pastels.
3. Fill in using oil pastels.
4. Cut and Paste.

Fall Color I Love: Olive

2010-10-25T15:22:00.000-07:00

Etsy Find

2010-10-24T10:10:00.001-07:00

Cozy Blue makes the cutest custom family tree prints. I really like the pillows . . . what a cute idea. These prints would make great gifts.

Family Pics

2010-10-21T18:46:00.000-07:00

Kaiya: 5 months

2010-10-16T06:31:00.000-07:00

My little niece is growing up so fast. Here are pictures of her trying her first food, rice cereal.