music.

So my mom used to play the piano when she was a child, but never really pursued and then got back into it the past couple years or so. She seems to practice non stop and tonight it all paid off for her. She had her first piano recital! She was like a giddy school girl. It was good to see her so happy as these past 7 or so years have just been tough. There was about 40-45 people who came to support her. It was pretty incredible, actually.

The photo's aren't the best but it was dark and I didn't want to use a flash. I've also included a couple of songs, if you're the piano listening type!

(Sorry these videos are wonky...I'm not tech savvy enough to fix it - ha!)

Special thanks to Classic Pianos for making a lady's wish come true.

wordless{ish} wednesday.

 Insta-decemeber.

Home decorating.
Cookie decorating.
Nail decorating.
Tree decorating.
Doggy decorating.

December is deciding-ly for decorating. 

My cute FREE tree I found a block away on Christmas Eve!

Christmas. 

Linking up with Wordless{ish} Wednesday!

snowmen.

Sometimes, when getting a job hasn't been your forte, you have to be creative when you are Christmas gifting. I decided to make these for family this Christmas. They are simple and cute and super full of love. : )

Thankful.

Second family Thanksgiving in Portland.

Crazy? Yes.
Fun? Most of the time.
Forgettable? Probably not.
A Grand ol' time? Absolutely.