I Want My Mini Life Back!

But my "regular" job, Russ' new business tasks, taking care of the puppies and the household are all that there is time for right now. It is making me very, very sad... :O(

I took these photos of the nearly completed Alki Point very quickly last weekend (that was not really a weekend because I worked all day both days!). I found an app that uploads 100 photos at a time from my iPad to my PC lightning fast - best $2.99 app ever!!!

When there is time I'll do a proper "Finished Showing" with the lights on before calling her "Complete". Sorry for the lack of quality and realistic background...

An Unexpected Adventure...

So, so much to catch up on, and only a few minutes to do it! Bear with me while I just hit the high notes from the last few days...

For our 29th anniversary get-away, we turned left instead of right and ended up in Moab, UT. That's a pretty serious detour I know - 1,100 miles or so one way, but it's been a Bucket List destination for both of us for quite a while now. With gas prices hovering around a dollar and a half, it seemed crazy not to go now. Five days to adventure in one chunk is pretty rare for us, so we decided to jump at the opportunity.

Often the most profound moments in our lives are completely unexpected. Just when you think you know the most breathtaking and majestic places to see on Earth, The Universe has a way of taking you to a whole new level of awe. There are no words that justify the magnificence of Moab or Arches National Park. Not even the photos can adequately portray the feeling. All I can tell you is Go. Just make it happen. I hope you do, and I hope, like me, that you are inspired by the abundance life offers to all of us. And I hope that you, too, experience what it's like to be grateful to the core of your soul.

 Every living thing wants more than anything just to be loved. Somehow, seeing a place worked on so magically by time, elements and the creativity of an unimaginable power, leaves no doubt in your heart that You Too Are A Masterpiece, And That You Are Dearly Loved.

Of the 285 or so photos we took during the trip, these samples seemed to me to convey in a very small way the magnitude of what we got to experience. I hope you enjoy them!

Btw... Alki Point is 99.9% finished, and I'll post a few photos in the next few days! :O)

It's Crazy Busy Around Here!

I can't believe it's been almost a week since I posted!
Well.... Yes I can believe it, actually. Many of the "want to's" and "need to's" in life have converged, and it has left me little time for mini-ing!

I've managed to accomplish a little bit of the landscaping on Alki Point - in brief segments in between a long list of To-Do's. There is still lots to go, but I do see the finish line on this project. Once it's completed, I am going to take the opportunity to reorganize, paint and change out the carpet for laminate in my workshop a.k.a. the dining/living rooms.

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As those of you who are personally close to our family know, Russ gave up his highly stressful and way too demanding Operations Supervisor position in January, and has opted to go back to doing what he loves to do - Build Stuff and Be His Own Boss.

Our new company is Big Feet Construction. Russ and Ande (and sometimes my brother who is also in the construction industry) are the muscle and creative team, and I am the administration. The Universe has supported this endeavor, and I am happy to report a steady work flow since early January.

I have been busy web site building, logo making, QuickBook learning and setting up, getting insurance, bonds and bank accounts, and keeping track of everything. And, I still do have my regular job, so, life is FULL!

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In addition to all of this craziness, we thought it would be a good idea to lay new flooring in a couple major areas in the house. And while we are at it, how about doing a little remodeling and some fresh paint. And while we are living among the shambles of all of these excellent ideas, lets get away for a few days to celebrate our 29th anniversary.

Either we are extremely CAN DO people, or we are just CRAZY! The answer will become obvious in the next couple weeks...

Until then my dear and very missed mini friends, I shall be on Hobby Hiatus. I'll try to catch up on all of your creative endeavors in every treasured moment I can steal away! I hope to be back and ready to play soon!