Life Inspires Me

I have a bit of a problem, and that’s my on going obsession with… cowbell… I need more cowbell!?

No seriously, this week I’ve made countless trips to Home Depot’s painting department. My newest canvas, Josh’s house.

Tonight is date night: dinner + wine + maybe a movie. Ok well it didn’t happen in that order. originally Josh was going to be my assistant in another painting project tonight, but that fell through… guess who’s date night included a trip to Home Depot’s paint department?!

I give Josh a lot of credit for putting up with my “What do you think of this color?” broken-record excitement.

After dinner Josh says to me while looking through paint samples “Why don’t we get a roll of tape and stick the samples to the wall?”

The ironic thing was I think he was serious.

paint samples I picked out for Josh

No matter how many times I see it, it still takes my breath away.  Sunsets on Lake Michigan are what summers are all about.

Catching something beautiful

I had a blast painting this very comical portrait of a friend and his pug.  We agreed it needed to be manly like 007, yet highlight Phil’s personality.

This is Phil and Pudge, my distinguished getlemen.

The Distinguished Gentlemen

This is kind of a bit late, but June was packed with so many great things!

Progress at the gym

I’m still doing chemo…  it’s kicking my ass. I’m not going to let it stop me. I’ve been working with trainer, and I finally have biceps!!! Juli you rock!!!

(L to R) Me, Sylvia, and Juli

Holy Mortar I’m a Quarter!?

I turned a quarter century old. In honor of reaching my milestone birthday that I planted a tree… and with some of the people I love the most- my family. : )

Happy birthday tree- let's flourish

Tyler took me out for a drink with friends

Sam and I all glammed up for my bday

Stepping out of my comfort zone

I don’t mind being a wallflower, but I’m really trying to break this habit and participate more. I tried frog legs for the first time recently… whoever said they taste like chicken lied. At least I can say I tried it.  Gathering enough courage is half the battle.

I gathered buckets of courage and stepped far out of my comfort zone to parade down the street with a handful of other zombies.  2 things I thought I never say “Zombies practice good hygiene” and “I walked Lakeshore in my pj’s.”

Zombies brush their teeth?!

In Good Company

Beach time with Cooper!!! I am such a gushing aunt. He’s walking now, and still makes the world that much brighter every time I see him.

Future beach bum

In good company

A few months ago my cousin gave birth to the cutest little guy,  Colton. As a baby shower gift I did a painting for his nursery.

It’s summer now and Colton is growing like wildfire…. he just learned how to roll over!!!

Colton, this post is for you. Keep being awesome! You are going to do great things.

Colton with his painting

A Monkey Named Colton