The Life of Mrs Magoo

Happy New Year!!

Hello 2012!! Wishing you all an amazing new year. Let's make it the best one yet. I know I will be trying.

(Photo taken in Nov 2011, celebrating my hubby's birthday.)

paint.

Last night I was lucky enough to do something that I have been curious about trying and always wanted too but, felt maybe a bit shy and intimated about it. Painting. On a canvas. Yes, I tried it. My good friend Tanya and I went over to 4Cats, an art sudio for children. They had their first ever trunk show where you could come and paint, chat, eat, drink and shop. Tons of fun and met some really nice people too. The owners Shelley and Lyssa are super nice and friendly. And oh so creative. It was a thrill and there's talk of starting a Friday night art class. So excited!! Here are our creations.

Me with my tour Eiffel. <3

And my T with her amazing painting of her daughter. Beautiful.

And in case you were wondering I am still on track with my December Daily 2011 and I will be back to post my progress.

December Daily 2011

I am joining in on the December Daily bandwagon. I think this is attempt number three. And I have decided to make it an Instagram December Daily. We shall see how it goes... Are you joining in too?

Today's Harvest; September 24, 2011

Today's Harvest; three pretty little squashes. I'm hoping to turn these into soup or maybe ravioli. We'll see.

I still remember how to do this thing called scrapbooking...

Hello!! A couple of weeks ago I had a scrap and chat date with Brandy, my fave Iowan and who has the best accent ;) Well, I think we inspired each other after two hours of chatting and scrapping I got a couple of pages done.

I still need to journal this one of my baby sis.

My hubby <3

With my nephew.

These ones were done awhile ago. I just never shared :)

My niece painting, kind of. I was inspired by Amy Tan.

 

 

Instagram shots from Summer, oh how I miss Summer.

Seeing Kenny and Billy this past Summer with my sister, one of my fave memories from Summer 2011.

And my last one, Summer again. My garden, I loved it this year!!

No bad, eh? And now to start on my Christmas cards. How about you, are you busy being creative?

San Diego 2011

I have had the travel bug for the past 5years but, due to finances and other things we haven't had a chance to travel much. But I think that will be changing soon, hopefully. I finally had a chance to get away for a little and it was much needed. I went down to SanDiego to visit with my family and eat lots of delicious Mexican food. Which I did thoroughly enjoyed and came back, I believe with a couple of extra pounds. But it's all good. So, I thought I would share some photos of my trip.

I love palm trees and beaches. <3 These were taken at Coronado.

Enjoying a picnic on the beach with my cousins.

Went to Seaport Village as well, so cute and I loved the kissing couple statue.

Hanging out with the troops.

Delicious food and family <3

Don't mind the scray looking guy in the club.

I had so much fun. Makes me miss Summer going through this photos. Can't wait to go back!! Thanks for visiting :)

hello there.

I'm still here. And I'm back now. Except for the about once a week, Today's Harvest post over the summer and the beginnings of the fall I haven't really been around on my blog. Even my cupcake blog has been a little quiet but, that doesn't mean I haven't been baking. Quite the opposite actually, lots of baking and trying out new recipes, which I will be sharing on the blog soon. Along with a whole bunch of other stuff, life and everything in between.  I don't even know if anybody reads this anymore either. But I am back and I have missed blogging. I have lots of posts that I will share soon. I hope everyone is doing good and life is treating you well.

A bientot!

Val :)

Today's Harvest; September 18, 2011

Today's Harvest; corn, green beans, Roma tomatoes, zucchinis, and cucumbers. A close up of my green beans and carrots!!

Today's Harvest: September 13, 2011

Today's Harvest; cucumber, corn, green beans, strawberries and lots of baby tomatoes. The corn was delicious; we had it with dinner tonight!!

Today's Harvest; September 4,2011

Today's Harvest; zucchinis, cucumbers, strawberries, baby tomatoes and green beans. Yum!! Hope your having a good long weekend :)