Humming Bird Nest

Humming Bird Nest
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We have a humming bird nest on the side of our house, just outside our bedroom window.
I was trimmng the trees about 3 weeks ago and found this perfect little nest. This finding halted my tree cutting on this tree for that day.
Now, that it is 3 weeks later, I looked out our window this morning and saw a tiny beak sticking out of the nest. Soon after, the mama came flying in with food for her little ones. It's very cool.
I still can't believe we are in the middle of the year with 4th of July right around the corner.
Time flies!

Dodgers, Acupuncture & Painting

Watching a Dodger Game
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Here are two important men in my life. We went to see the Dodgers V.S. Phillies play on June 6th, 2009.
It's always fun going to the stadium and watching the Dodgers play.
They won that day too, so that is always a plus.
Father's Day is coming up this next weekend...Hmmm???
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I'm feeling more like myself. The pain I was in is almost gone.
Now, I'm seeing an acupuncturist/herbalist in addition to a chiropractor. I am finding out I like acupuncture. A couple friends recommended it, but I admit I was reluctant to try it. I have a huge fear of needles. Then about 2 weeks ago, I thought why not? I had no idea that I would enjoy acupuncture so much. I thought I would be petrified of the needles, but I barely notice them. The whole history of acupuncture is so fascinating too. I know little of it, but what I am learning, tiny bit by tiny bit has me enthralled. I'm into my 3rd week of taking an easy yoga class too. This is great too. I'm trying new things for me which is so fun.
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I actually made it to a plein air outing last weekend. A group of artists called the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountatins meets once a month for Paint Outs. I was only there for an hour, but any little thing is great. I did a quick watercolor and took some photos. For a while I was member of the Allied Artists and was in a group show. Lately, I just try to show up when I can. I notice that when I paint now (post-having a baby), I am a lot more direct now. I am in a way more efficent with my brush strokes due to limited painting time. This has been interesting for me to notice. Actually, I am more direct in other areas too. I tend to make decisions quicker instead of pondering many outcomes before making a decision. Somehow I have adapted getting in the things I love to do with less time...becoming more efficient out of necessity. This is a good thing.
However, do not be confused, I would love to have more time in my day if I could.

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Enjoy your day my friends!!!

Golf: 9-hole course

Golf: 9-hole course
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Here's a photo from Memorial Day weekend of my dad and me. My mom and dad were visiting for the holiday. It was actually the first weekend I felt like I could try to play golf since my arm/neck/thumb injury. My husband and dad played an 18-hole, a 9-hole and then another 9-hole with me. I just played the one 9-hole.
I was happy to play, but I played terrible. I haven't played since last April up in Boulder Creek with my dad and Bruce. I was glad to not get re-injured. That was the key to my game that day. It also contributed to my terrible playing. I could tell I was holding back. So, now that I know I can play 9-holes without re-injuring myself I feel good that I can start playing more regularly again. Yeah! In general, I am happy that I am about 90% recovered. I still have some very subtle numbness in my thumb. It's getting better little by little. That's a good thing!

LACMA

LACMA
Originally uploaded by projectpink

Last weekend we went to LACMA. It was fun!
Before going inside we explored the Rodin sculptures outdoors and
the Chris Burden lampost installation. I love that classic-modern
interchange. Here is Z going through the gates from Rodin to Burden.

Happy Mother's day to all of you moms! We are celebrating today by
going to a "free" mulch pile from the City of LA. What fun! Dirt!
We are going to put it on our rose plants outside. I hope to pull some of the weeds out, then put the mulch on top. We'll see. My shoulder is recovering from the last time I posted, but it is better.
I don't know how much mulching I can do. My thumb is still a little numb, with a somewhat pressure feeling on my forearm like I am wearing a sleeve. At least now I can sleep at night, which is huge.
It's some type of pinched nerve kind of thing which is slowing down the sensation to my forearm and thumb.
Anyway, I'm going to try to mulch.... We'll see.
Enjoy your day moms!

Big Sur: Andy & Greg

Big Sur
Originally uploaded by projectpink

We did a road trip to see my parents. On the way back we drove PCH along the coast through Big Sur. Usually we just take the 5, but
we (my mom, dad, husband, son and myself) wanted to stop in Big Sur to celebrate my brothers' lives. The day we went was on their birthday on April 10th. We stopped at one of Andy & Greg's favorite spots, Sand Dollar.
It was a perfect day to drive through Big Sur. You never know if it will be overcast or not. My brothers loved Big Sur. I love it too.
This photo is at Bixby bridge on the way to where we would stop to
remember my brothers.

Now I am back home...and I have a brutal pain in my shoulder,arm and neck. Part of me thinks it might be partly due to the passing of my brothers. I don't think I have really come to terms with their passing. Now my body is in pain...I didn't do anything out of the ordinary to get this pain that I can pinpoint. Emotions, stress, bad habits, sleep position, picking up my 34 lb. son...all kinds of things are factors in the way the body operates. I'm icing the painful area and getting an MRI in my shoulder area tomorrow. I have had this brutal pain for over a week now. I hope to have relief soon. The DR said, "breathe". For whatever reason (most likely stress), I am taking short breaths. I'm trying very hard to relax, which seems like a stressful way to relax.

Meerkat

Meerkat
Originally uploaded by projectpink

Another day at the zoo!
It was fun to see the meerkats out today!
They are fun to see. Z is now completely asleep in napland.
Ahhh...the life of a 3 1/2 year old.
We met some friends and had a super time.

Party!

Party!
Originally uploaded by projectpink

Here is Z at his friend's 3 year birthday party!
Lots of action there today. They had pizza, apple juice, cupcakes and a bouncy house.
Most of his friends were there...so what more could you ask for?
Then, Z had a huge nap!