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October 11, 2004
Truly a simple Life
As I suspected the art show on Friday was a bit comical. The same woman who won this past spring won this time too, for the fall show. They should change it to the Kathleen Ryan show. She does amazing portraits, so give her the ribbon, and the money. I don't think I will enter this show again. I just don't think it's the challenge I want. I paid a $25 entry fee, I wrote out another $25 for a sitting fee until I sit in the gallery for 3 hours then I get my check back, I pay $20 for a fancy snack to bring to the opening and I stand around trying to be impressed when half of it is crap. The biggest bummer is that the Gideon painting got hung waaay up on the wall so you couldn't see all the text and pictures in it. That was kinda the final straw. I did meet another mom/artist there named Mercedes. Her kids Francesca (chee-cha) and Max were with her. She's a potter and had some lovley, sellable drums in the show. Complete with a symmetrical, henna, hand painted design on the drum head. Maybe we'll get together when my weekends get calm again.
Jadon's first birthday party was fun! I was bone-dead tired the whole time but whatever, I'm makin' a baby.
It was good to see Holly and her kiddies again. Little Henry is walkin' around in his Converse high tops. Katlyn is on her way to being potty trained, her little pants were saggin' because she had no diaper to hold them up. Josiah is just thrilled to see her. Maybe we have a little crush? Scott and Sarah came with little Lily and I hope some of our Josiah trauma stories gave them some clarity as to "why NOT to believe the books and the growth charts". She's a sweet little girl, with big brown eyes. I scored some more of Jenny's maternity clothes from Sarah which is awesome because mine are not so trendy and gorgeous. It would be nice if I was about 3 inches taller, I could pull off wearing more of them. I probably have another month before I can start wearing them, and I'll be posting tummy pictures as soon as a tummy is worth showing.
I turn 28 years old tomorrow. For some reason it's just not as bad as 27. I guess I'm resigned to being closer to 30. I will have accomplished my goal of 2 kids before 30, that's nice. Joel wants to get me some hip retro sneaks, but for all my searching I just can't find the exact right thing. I would be brave and just get the pink ones but I think Joel would barf. No birthday celebration this year. I guess that's fine and good, since I have a festival to plan for, and a midwife to decide on. Thanks for taking my before mentioned survey. Continue taking it, I might start with one midwife and end with another.
I am excited about this festival, not because I will make money, that outlook is slim. But because the weather is awesome, and I want more of the world to see my art! I can't wait to see it all crammed into a white tent! 
And Cat is coming down to be some livley company, yeah!! Josiah will love to see her too.
I'll post some current Josiah pictures soon. I haven't had any film or disks to take any sort of picture. Little boy October will arrive next week I'm sure.
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Good Site.
Regards, Bobby
Posted by: Bobby at February 15, 2005 4:37 PM
Hod did the Festival go this weekend?
Posted by: andyp at October 18, 2004 11:55 AM
oooh! I got some marvy bright orange sneakers in Germany with bright green trim. When they're on your feet, the guys just have to deal with all the coolness. (actually, Chris just smiles with reserved indulgence, but my friend's husband practicallyl openly gagged. Sheesh.) Happy feet equals a happy me!
Posted by: Jeannette at October 12, 2004 8:54 PM
oooo, i can't wait to see josiah! hb kate. the years get better and better. congrats on 2 kids before 30 too. my mom had 3 kids before 25, insane maybe. have a fab day.
Posted by: cat at October 12, 2004 10:47 AM
