Going Backwards in Time. Post #3

Square Foot 2009

This year I had a piece in the 'Square Foot' show in Toronto. The show took place from August 15th - September 6th. The idea of this show is that all the pieces are 12 by 12 inches, hence, a square foot! The pieces were by artists of all different mediums, and from all over the world. In total, there were 700 artists involved, and about 1300 pieces. CRAZY! It was such a cool show. Fiona came with me to the opening (thanks Fi!) It was SO busy! We had to wait in line for over 30 minutes - to see my own work!! We didn't stay for too long in the gallery, because it was SO packed in there it felt like a pack of sardines in the microwave... not to mention it was super hot that day outside. The work ranged from what looked like highschool art to super amazing. (We all know where mine was in this range ;) hehe) SO! For those of you who didn't make it to the show, have a look at some shots I snapped. And come by next year - I plan on applying again.

Here is my piece amongst others. Can you guess which one mine is? Did I mention I love buttons?

Proud mama with my baby. (and a glass of cold refreshing wine)

Onlookers.

Look how packed! SO many people! Also, look how much art there was! WOAH art overload!

The light of God shining over the art.

Going Backwards in Time. Post #2

Joey's Surprise Birthday Party:

Joey's birthday was in August, and for his birthday - his boyfriend Jeff threw him a surprise party. How fun! Considering I hadn't seen Joey in about 2 years - I thought I had better attend. I went with Fiona and we were late so we missed the whole 'Surprise!' part - but the look on Joey's face when we arrived was priceless - we sure were a surprise for him! Fi and I stayed well after everyone else left - chatting with Joey and Jeff into the wee hours of the morning. Oh how I missed those boys! :) I can't wait to see them again soon. Here are some photos from the super cute super fun super wonderful night.

Look at all those people from school! Most of which I hadn't seen for 2 years. Fantastic :D

A close-up of the birthday boy himself!

Fiona and Joey. Cute friends :)

Tasty Fakes! Jeff made these FANTASTIC cupcake hamburgers. AMAZING.

Joey and Jeff's dog - looks like a fraggle! She is such a good dog.

Fiona shows off the super awesome Tasty Fakes. We cut one in half to share :)

Going Backwards in Time. Post #1

I am going to start posting the things I have been meaning to post - starting with the most recent, and going backwards. Enjoy :)

Cutesy Xander!

Here are some photos of my amazing little "nephew" Xander. Xander is 2. He is my friend Michelle's son. I babysit him a couple days a week - to help her out with getting her life and business in order. I am so happy to help because I love him so much! Here are a few snapshots of our most recent adventures.

This is Xander chasing ducks. It's pretty much his favourite thing to do these days when I take him to the park. He gets very winded when he does it, and it makes me laugh outloud even though I am alone. He is the best :)

Here he is - very proud of his duck chasing abilities.

Xander wearing his glasses. Well - they actually belong to Mr. Potato Head but try telling him that.

p.s. Does anyone know of a good way to upload mutliple photos onto blogger? I find this way very irritating.

Heart and Hand Festival

Hello everyone!

I have a show coming up in a couple weeks, and thought I would give
you all a heads up about it.

It's called the Heart and Hand festival. It is an outdoor celebration
of traditional handicrafts, music, and storytelling. I took part last
year, and am happy and excited to take part again. I hope you can stop
by and say hello - I'd love the company!

Heart and Hand Festival
Saturday September 19th
10am till 5pm
Joseph Schneider Haus
466 Queen Street South
Kitchener, Ont.