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You can now order directly from my BLOG!  Just click HERE, or on the "SHOP"  button above.

Currently I am offering just these two items, but I'll be adding more soon...

All of my pieces are handmade by ME, with much love & attention to detail.  I do not generally keep inventory, only because I can't produce as quickly as they are ordered...therefore please expect your sign to ship 3-4 weeks from the time of your purchase.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email: emsrooney@gmail.com.

 

Good advice for a Monday.

 

p.s.- I really LOVE Monday's!

studio snap shots

This is my, it's been a great day of rest, so happy to begin a new week, face.  A post spring break, catching up on being all together and being at home kinda day.  I have so much to be grateful for!  It's so good to reflect, and look forward to good things coming our way.

The studio was a major WRECK from me scrambling to get things taken care of before leaving town for a few days.  Finally tonight, I was able to pick up, clean off, throw away.  It really is amazing the feeling I get after getting things in order.  Here are a few snap shots of how things are shaping up around here.

Mind you, it may not appear too orderly, but you didn't see the before.  This a huge improvement.  I was even lucky enough to have Gavin painting in the studio with me tonight.  He is such an amazing artist! (note: the elk painting on the easel back there) 

Bring it MONDAY, I'm so ready for you!

snow

A few weeks ago, I was lucky to spend a few days in the mountains with the above super cool chicks.  It was RADICAL.

Tomorrow I head back to those same mountains with my 3 little girlies for some MORE snowy adventures.  We're all VERY excited, fun times ahead!

Spring is in the air

This is my absolute favorite time of year here in ARIZONA.  The days are getting longer, the weather is perfect for being outside, the desert is in bloom & I just feel happy.

From Easter 2011
Happy spring!

Daddy Daughter Hunting

Coyote Calling...

Kennedy, Rivers & Scout idolize their daddy.  Rightfully so.  I couldn't ask for a better father to my children. 

Gavin is very passionate about hunting, he was raised hunting & it is just part of his nature to want to go out into the forest and shoot something. He is doing his part to conserve nature & wildlife.  This may sound contradictory to some, but there is a definite need for animal population control.  

Varmint hunting    is one of the ways to do this.  Gavin & his dad "Papa"  took the girls out & they had a successful trip.  2 dogs down. 

I'm so grateful for Gavin & the importance he puts on building a strong family bond.  You make me so happy Babe! 

 

San Diego in December

I have decided: MY blog doesn't need to be chronological, or methodical.  I am a this and that kind of girl.  So, for now, my blog will be very RANDOM.  But, potentioally this will enable me to throw my inhibitions about blogging aside and I will feel free to DOCUMENT this little life of mine.  That being said...

After Christmas (which was awesome & will be blogged about at some point)  We headed to my parents beach house in San Diego.  So much fun was had & good memories made, they must be remembered. 

PROOF:

beach

bikes & such:
Gavin made me promise to NEVER post a pic of him in spandex, hence the above cropped photo.  Sorry you all are missing out on the rest of this pic, cause he looks dang good!

Everything in between:

& we celebrated my BEAUTIFUL mom's birthday out to lunch at the Cottage in La Jolla. YUM!

Thanks MOM & DAD, for always letting us stay at your beach house, NO matter how many of us there are with all our CRAZY kids.  YOU guys are the BEST!!

 

It's FRIDAY! & yes, LIFE IS BEAUTY FULL

THIS:

11 happy years with my BABE.

11 amazing years:  

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011
I am so happy to know the past 11 years is just a drop in the bucket of our lives together, just the beginning of forever. 

I am so in love with you Babe!  You are my best friend.  Thank you for loving me when I'm a brat,

& despite all my imperfections.  I feel so blessed & SO grateful you are MINE!

Christmas, such an exciting (stressful) time of year!

To put it mildly, things around the ROONEY household have been, well let's just say, BUSY!  We are all enjoying this busy life of ours.  We're learning LOTS (from our mistakes) as we go.  No matter how crazy things get around this time of year, it's always nice when the big day is well with in our sights, the last few gifts are being rounded up & all the preparation and planning is about to be rewarded. 

There is nothing like Christmas morning.  Both as a kid & as a parent, it really is such an amazing day! 

To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer!  Christmas holds SO much JOY & PEACE. 

I am SO grateful this Christmas season for ALL the many blessings I have been given, & they are countless!

Sending all our love this Christmas Season:  Gavin, Emily, Kennedy (9), Rivers (7), & Scout (3 1/2).