Kayenta Revisited

I love this picture. I want it as a big metal print.

 

Both times we’ve been to Kayenta Art Village outside of St. George, Utah it’s been after hours. It actually works out perfectly. The light is beautiful this time of day, there are no people to get bugged by or bug, and everything is quiet and to ourselves. Lovely.

These are some pictures I (Julie) took. We forgot the SLR at the hotel so these are just taken with our small Casio point-and-shoot…too bad.

I decided to have some ultra fun with these and max out the detail and color. I pushed them, yes I did. But doesn’t it give them an uber-cool vibe? Just like the village.

These are some very cool wind sculptures.

A close-up shot.

 

The  shadow of one.

 

 

Tent or ship?

Chalk art.

 

   These flowers look so happy.

 

Some less friendly cacti.

Pictures from our last trip to Kayenta are here.

Happy Easter Snapshot

No one is looking at the camera. Caroline was worried. After this, she busted up screaming. So…here is our lovely Easter photo :) Sometimes, you just have to take what you can get.

Happy Easter! May we all keep its true meaning in our hearts on this special day and every day.

Allen @ 1

Here is our nephew at 1 year old. Total stud.

With his sister.

My Submitted Comment

Yes, I really sent this comment to management at Studio5.com. Some of you might agree…I hope.

 

I enjoy many parts of Studio 5. The topics of conversation are interesting and the guests are informative. What I sincerely dislike about the show is the crafting segment. I regard myself as an average Utah woman and I have a hard time swallowing the craft projects you present on the show. Honestly, the word I would use is "horrid". I personally don't know anyone who would ever want to create that junk. They are just way over-the-top gaudy and tacky. I don't mind a craft project, but it must have taste and those really don't.

The other thing that really bothers me about the segment (along with the cooking segment) is how dumbed down they are. Are we really to believe that the incredibly talented and successful show hosts can't operate a glue gun? I don't know if they are just trying to relate to the "average" person out there, but if they are it's just insulting. We know how to use scissors. We know how to combine ingredients.

I don't mean to offend, but I just really thought someone should hear what I and my counterparts really think.

Keep up the good work on the rest of the show! Thanks.

 

Sorry. I just had to do it.  Maybe they’ll send me a mug :)

From my Phone

I used to think having a camera on a phone was dumb. Why would I ever need one at a moment’s notice? Well, having children = needing a camera spontaneously. Here are some of the photos and videos I have collected over the past few months.

This was actually taken by a friend after she made them pirates. These are Nate’s friends at Legacy Village Townhomes. They are (top left) Tyler, Bryson, Brooks (bottom left) Dylan, Andon, Nate.

At the zoo on a preschool field trip. Isaac, Abby, Nate, Madeleine, AJ, Owen.

 

At the firestation.

   

A denim rag quilt I made when I thought I was having a boy.

I also have many videos from my phone. I’ll put those in another post sometime.

February and March

Caroline’s first solid food feeding.

The Raines Family March birthday party. We played all kinds of fun games and then ate éclairs. Thanks, mom, for planning such a fun time!

 

Cousin Racheal trying out Madeleine’s new bike.

This is currently one of my favorite pictures.

Family can see more pictures from February and March here.

Miss Madeleine Turned 3

 

Madeleine Gail turned 3 years old a couple of weeks ago.  On the spur of the moment I decided to take some quick portraits of my daughter on her birthday. I love her SO MUCH!

 

 

I asked her which picture was her favorite and it was this. I don’t blame her.

I love her eyes.

 

This is what she did when I told her to look at me and smile, just one more time. Nice.

Her gift from Grandma and Grandpa Raines was a cupcake baking kit. I bought an apron and chef’s hat and decorated them. She looks ADORABLE!

 

 

Don’t her cupcakes look delish?

She received $20 in the mail from her Great Grandma Maria and this is the stash she bought with it. I’d say she’s a pretty good shopper.

We didn’t get pictures, but from her Grandma and Grandpa Snow she got a toy cash register, which she loves scanning merchandise with, and an electric drum pad so she can learn to play like her dad.

This is her gift from us. A new bike! She was giggling like crazy riding this thing. I’m excited for nicer weather so she can ride up and down the street with her brother.

Happy birthday, Miss Madeleine! We sure love you and all of your 3-year-old personality!