Raise the Roof

Watching the elephant raise the tent at the circus in Redford this morning. Note to self, next time don't go at 8:30AM like it's says in the paper. Wait until about 9:25 to show up and see the 5 minutes worth of elephant. Otherwise all you'll see for an hour is Mexican workers pulling a big tent around for an hour, booooring.

I also wonder if the elephant is just for show because they're using this little tractor too. hmmm, odd.

Congrats!

Congratualtions to Ryan & Megan our friends and Bradley students who welcomed Ava Elizabeth this morning at 6:10AM. Ava weighed in at a whopping 9lb. 7oz. and was 22" long.

The Finishing Pieces

Some more for Sarah...

Holistic Moms Network

I've decided to join and help start up by becoming a co-leader of the new Holistic Moms Network in Plymouth. It's the only one in our area and it starts in one week. Check out the website here if you're interested or know someone who might be interested in joining us.

The open house is Thursday, August 7th at 6:30PM at the Plymouth Library.

Our Zoo is Worth Keeping

The Detroit Zoo needs our help.

In 2006, the Zoo's lost public funding ceased when the City of Detroit turned responsibility of the Zoo over to the Detroit Zoological Society. Since then, it's been a struggle to replace that money in other ways.As you know, the Zoo has entertained, educated and thrilled every child in the tri-county area for generations. In fact, 85% of the Zoo's visitors live in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties - which is why the three counties have drafted a millage proposal to help our Zoo out. What's the cost? Not much. For the average home in the tri-county area, it's about $10 a year.

If you live in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne county please vote YES on August 5th to keep our zoo! Click here for more info or to request, dare I say a cool looking, yard sign.

Another Knock-off Creation!

Inspired by these bird artwork pieces at Pottery Barn kids I made the two 5x7 canvases for Sarah for her baby's nursery. I'm excited to make more if she wants!

Little Grown Up

Yes, he really is talking on the cell phone with a coffee cup in his hand (no there's no coffee in it, just like mom, it's water). Thanks Keri and Christian for the new cup!! Adam loves it!