simply amazing...

Kim Caldwell is a genius. Here is proof...







I would have further proof if my camera was more fully charged (like I thought it was).

It was amazing. Fabulously over-the-top. Kim made everyone feel cared for. Not the least of which was me. This was a wonderful introduction into the world of craft instruction.

I'm as pleased as punch about how well the class went. All of the students were so nice and it was an honor to share my project with them. Just look how lovely they turned out...







It was so much fun and I feel so creatively powered up. Oh but it's so nice to be back home. Alfredo was sleeping when they picked me up from the airport and he sleepily did a double-take when he saw me. And then he was so happy that he was almost crying from happiness. And he seems so different. It's only been a few days but I swear he's different.

Today has been full of kisses and tight-neck-squeeze hugs and big smiles from him. And, this is so sweet--he will just gently hold my face in his hands as if he's checking to see if I'm real. So sweet.

Tomorrow I'm going to show you a few behind the scenes photos, including some from a jaunt to the flower mart with Kim. And then stay tuned this week for some stuff to pop up in my brand spanking new etsy shop.

life with amy...

As I was packing up the last of the boxes, I spied something out of the corner of my eye...
something shiny and moving...



Here at La Casa de Amy, even the ants are in on the act. I just had to show you. So cute. (Rich won't think so...this ant and all his uncles will be gone by the time I get back)

packing up

I'm working like a fiend to get ready for the class on Saturday. I leave early tomorrow morning and I have a million and a half things to do.

One thing I just did was decorate the bottles of glitter for each table. {Probably a detail that I could've skipped} I used the got flowers from Prima for the kits...you know the ones that come in little milk bottles? Well, I had so many of those bottles left that I decided they'd be the perfect vessels for glitter. I added a label, layered flowers on top, and a little strip of fabric. Even better would be to glitter each flower on top. Maybe there'll be time for that when I get there.

I could really drown in a sea of details right now. I need to try to keep focused and make sure that I pack everything I need. I'm on the verge of crazy right now. Just a tip-toe away from ding-dong.

Little Alfredo is napping. This is nap part two. He woke up while I was on the phone and I rocked him back to sleep. Any minute now he'll wake up again and who knows what I'll be able to accomplish then, with those big eyes and sweet voice asking to sit in my lap for the 101st viewing of 101 Dalmations. We're evidently on a little 101 Dalmation marathon. Before that, Jungle Book. And before that, Brother Bear. I bought two new movies for Rich to surprise him with while I'm gone. Rich is taking off work tomorrow and Friday so he'll have some nice together time with him.

Back to work...I'll take lots of photos on Saturday so you'll see all the fun we're having.



Oh boy am I ever going to miss him while I'm gone.