Long Time... No Talk

Man, it has been a long time since I have been on this thing! I am in my senior year at Western now, so I am focusing completely on my work. My work has changed so much in the past year! I am working mainly on tile art pieces now a days. I may not get on here very often, but I will be posting photos on my flickr to keep you updated on how my work is going. I look forward to graduating in May because I will have more time for updates online and shows. 10 more months of sacrifice! I am on facebook if you would like to contact me..... hope to update soon.... Jess

It's Begining to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The List

Here are a few ideas that I have for the list of things that everyone needs to do in a lifetime.... simple things

1. eat smores
2. GO CAMPING
3. REDO A HOUSE (THIS ONE CAME FROM MY DAD)
4. LANDSCAPE A HOME (ALSO ONE FROM DEAR OLD DAD)
5. go to a concert
6. take a class in something that you are completly in love with (for me it is my ceramics classes)

I will be adding to the list as they come up. The ones that are in ALL CAPS are the ones that I have yet to do. I will work one the list more this week and start thinking about a camping trip :)

Got any ideas? Please let me know!

Spaces #1

My Jewelry Space

Things that remind me of my favorite things and places

My sister made this for me before I went to college.... it is one of my most cherished possessions

My Jewelry Window and Artwork from friends

The never ending pile of "to-do"

A Little Fire, A Little Smores, A Lot of Fun

Last night Adam got the great idea to make smores. When I told him that I had never had a smore, he laughed at me as usual and told me to make a list of all the things that I have not done, simple things. Who knew that with just a little fire in a grill and a few ingredients you could have such a great time. Well, I got to thinking today. I think I will make that list and try to get everything on it completed. Give me a few days and I will have a list. I am going to go on a journey to find the small things that everyone should experience.

Time Together

Even though I am missing my little girl like crazy, these times are my chance to catch up on everything that I have neglected while life sort of takes over when you have a little one. I have gotten a ton of schoolwork finished, pots thrown, and the house is a lot neater. These times are also when I realize that Adam and I don't get to spend the time that we need together. We have went to pottery festivals, enjoyed the trees on campus, watched a movie just about every night in each other's arms, caught up on what each other is working on in school, and most importantly just been a couple. We were just throw into the wind, into our lives as a family. I feel like we grow so close in these weeks and these weeks help us be better parents to Addison. My family unit is the most important thing on this earth to me. Even though it always hurts to let Addison go for a week, I always come to the realization that we all need this time. It helps our family stay close.

Missing My Little Ladybug

This week Addison has been staying in Raliegh with Adam's Parents. Oh how I miss my little ladybug. Addison... I love you!