About a month and a half ago, I commissioned Ms. Erika Jones to paint a family portrait of three three kids.  I didn’t want the typical portrait, instead I asked for something playful with blues and greens.  Something where the kids were in their “natural” state...which basically means Windy and Dewey playing while Stormy watches from the sidelines.  Something fun and whimsical and filled with happiness!  I absolutely adore Erika’s work and I knew with just a few words she would take what I had to say and make a brilliant piece of art. 

Last night she sent over a photo of our completed painting and I just have to say that it is perfect in every single way.  She totally captured each one of them.  We love it and I can’t wait for it to arrive so I can marvel at it’s beauty in person.

When I walked into my office this morning, I found a “MOMMY” card propped up against my monitor.  I am sure I squeed out loud a lot! 

Damn, he knows just how to make my heart melt!

Erica posted a link to ”How I Spent my Stimulus” on twitter.  It’s a neat little site.  And it’s interesting to see how people spent that little extra wad of cash.

And also, How did they know?

I kid. I kid.