Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

I am more afraid of outliving my boys than of death itself

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

I can do better than one

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Never realized how much i take these guys for granted until i was in NYC this weekend

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Me in front of Tom's

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

My Career choice

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

I wish i were a better listener

Randomness at the Spillman Home.......

Aragorn put his collection of balls on the counter, and he didn't care that dad was in his way.

The charmer......

Could you say no?

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Sept. 11

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

I would love to visit Egypt, specifically Cairo.

Day 19 - A picture of your favorite letter

I think they mean my fav letter of the alphabet, but that's dumb, so I chose these, which are letters Eric wrote me while we were in High School........I still have every single one he wrote me then, and while he was in boot camp.

Rohan hangs with daddy

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

My Weight......

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

This means my baby is growing up :-(

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

This is Daniel. I have known him for the last 17 years. He is one of the only people that has always encouraged me in my writing, he is understanding, and listens to all of my crazy off the wall ideas. He will let me know when something doesn't sound good, and give me creative criticism. He inspires me to keep writing, even if it leads to ntohing. He is a GREAT friend!! ♥ Him!!

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

I want to go to Greece!

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

These are my guys.............Life woul dbe pointless without them

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

I love music!! I could no sooner pick a favorite artist or band, than i could pick a favorite star in the sky. There are just to many wonderful things music does for me. Depending on my mood, i can listen to everything, from classical to hip hop, from heavy metal to musicals. I have favorite songs in almost every genre. I believe music has magical powers, it can make you feel happy, or sad, it can bring back wonderful memories, or unhappy ones. It can motivate you, or make you just wanna chill.

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

My desk :-)

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

You're 18 you don't know sh*t about sh*t......and pull up your pants ~Dennis Leary

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with

I can't say DO anymore, but we DID......we used to be wild and crazy. I miss her.

Wordless Wednesday.......

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

For reasons i can not disclose.....this picture ALWAYS makes me laugh

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

My engagment & wedding set.......

Good Bye Irvin.......

Irvin Dwight Spillman, the Patriarch of the Spillman Family passed away due to complications from Pneumonia on 01-19-11. His funeral was held on 01-29-11 at the Parson's Funeral home in Ellsworth Kansas, follwed by a reception hosted by the VFW, also in Ellsworth.

He was a good man, that although i didn't know very well, i do know he will be missed greatly. There is a hole that has been created in each of our hearts by his passing.

Scooby dooby doo.....

Rohan requested a Scooby Doo themed birthday these year. But because we sort of did an impromptu birthday for Rohan at Casa Bonita, we decided we still wanted Rohan to have a get together of his friends, but we would keep his party small. While cleaning up one day i thought a great way to keep it small, and FUN was a pajama party. We invited our friends Dylon and Braden and Henry, they came over super early (8a.m.) while still dressed in their pajamas. (I decided that 3 & 5 was to early to do a REAL slumber party, but we could get close) We enjoyed a breakfast of Scooby Doo shaped pancakes and sausage, juice, milk and dog bone shaped graham crackers, which were served in dog bowls. The boys then opened presents for Rohan Henry, Kim and Chris got him 10 new play doughs (which is the 1st thing he wanted to play with once everyone left) and a crazy water hose thing for the summer, which of course he wanted to use yesterday. Braden & Dylon got him a cool remote control car set, that they went nuts about after it was opened. From mom and dad Rohan got the penguin submarine and the riddler airplane which just about finishes his batman castle set. It was a great morning, after the kids had played, they got to paint, and color. When their parents came to get them they took home a "doggy bag" full of goodies. Rohan had a blast and was happy to hang out with his friends. I did all the decorating from home, Eric is a big Scooby Doo fan, and we had a bunch of little things all over the house i used as a center piece. This was a very fun, and very stress free birthday party. I think, we might just do this from now on ;-)

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

This is my father......

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

This is me, in Yellowstone with my godparents July 22-29 1995. This is ONE of my favorite memories....I always think of this trip whenever i need a little pick me up. I can't wait to take the boys when they are older.....

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Skipbo with Bria

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Seinfeld!!

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

BFF baby!!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts

‎1. I am allergic to Aloe & Cummin
2. I LOVE cheetos
3. My boys are my LIFE
4. I love to write
5. I am a CO native and i have never been skiing
6. I was a dancer until i was 18
7. This is the longest i have been out of a job since i was 14
8. I am a visual learner
9. I love Music, it's how i escape
10. Going to NYC for the 1st time ever in 22 days!!

The 31 day picture challange.....

I am doing this on my facebook page.....and thought i could carry it over to here too. Feel free to do this on your blog too.

Every day you post a picture following these rules.....

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture of your favorite letter.

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Day 31 - A picture of yourself

Water into snow

Water into snow..........It was SO cold here Tuesday i tried this experiment. Boiling water tossed into the air, turns into instant snow. But, it's hard to film and toss water at the same time.....but you get the idea.

Baby it's COLD outside!!

Denver is in a deep freeze (for us anyway) with temps in the NEGATIVE, we are getting a taste of what the east coast has been dealing with for weeks. It was -19 Monday morning when the alarm went off. I heard the weatherman say it, but didn't believe it in my morning grogginess. But sure enough, it was that cold. Schools were closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Eric stayed home Monday because even HE said it was to cold. I snapped a couple pictures for the 30 seconds i could stand for the door to be open.

Coloring noodles.....

I have also done this with the boys. I colored all the noodles and them let them go to town with some heart shaped construction paper. They had a great time, and i look forward to making some necklaces and whatever else we can use noodles for. To color the noodles i used 1 tablespoon of alcohol in a plastic bag, added the noodles and some food coloring. The more color you add, and the longer you let the noodles sit, the more vibrant your colors will be, once they have sat in the bag, empty them out onto a paper towel covered sheet pan and let them dry. (they say 24 hours, but i didn't need that long) I wasn't Happy with the 1st batch of purple i did, but practice makes perfect.

Valentine Heart Project.....

I tried this craft myself before i did it with the boys. It was a little bit more work than i anticipated, so i just did the few hearts and called it a day. 1st i had to shave some crayons in various colors, red, pink, orange, and white. Then, i sprinkled the colors onto wax paper. Putting the paper between 2 pieces of newspaper, i ironed the sheets on low. Then, i cut out heart shapes, and hung them from clear string on a hanger. I would do this again, but next time i will plan a little better, and figure out a different way to hang the hearts from the window.
I got the idea from here.
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/crayon-hearts?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-decor#slide_4.