A Walk in the Park

The second we get a warm day in the middle of the chilly fall, I grab it and run.

Warm weather in November?  Let me tell ya, sister.  It's rare.  Rare like a four leaf clover rare.  It doesn't happen in sweet ole Virginia, which is why I absolutely freaked out this morning.  

After grabbin' a granola bar out of the cabinet and takin' morning meds, I headed to the living room door that leads off to my balcony.  As I slowly opened the door, I was preparing myself for the chills that were about to make my leg hairs, which were shaved off the night before, grow back.  I was expecting a gust of cold air causing me to shiver from my toesies to the top of my ballerina bun, but that didn't happen.  Instead, the outdoor's warmth took over my body and mind...because at that instant, I thought of exactly how I was going to spend my day.  

In the park.

I must say, the park I visited and have been visiting since I was a wee lil' tot, is probably the best park out there.  No, it doesn't compare to Central Park.  Yeah, it's a lotta acres of land.  Yeah, it's got beautiful gardens and waterfalls.  I like all of that stuff, but most of all, I like the peacefulness of it all.  It's a great escape from the city.  I guess that is why it's there.  It's located only a short 5 minutes outside of the city.  Convenient, huh?

My sweet girlfriends and I picnic-ed in the park and had a nice chitty-chat.

I really cherish times like these.  

Enjoying each others company sure is nice---

especially on a day like today. 

So, I guess I should give a shout-out to the "Mother" who made this day possible.

Mother Nature, you da bomb.  I greatly appreciated this break from the arctic weather.

XOXO.

DIY Quilted Picture Frame

Crafting has always been my thang...

 ...even way back when I was an awkward, lil' elementary-schooler that wore NSYNC T 's because it was "cool".  I tell ya, it's a darn good thing crafting never gets "old" because sportin' the boy band t's is bad enough, and I sure would hate to add on another embarrassing trend that I am guilty of following.  

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As a youngin', I only wished to be a craftertise (craft+expertise) just like my momma.  You name it, and she's made it.  Among all of her creations, my favorite has to be her quilts.  I swear, she has sewn the most beautiful quilts.  They are all so detailed and you could tell every stitch was so carefully done.  What can I say, she is a pro. 

Now, here I am, years later, 

and still hoping that one day

I'll become a craftertise just like my momma.   

One day, one day I'll get some quilting lessons.  

Until then, my easy DIY projects will have to do. 

I really enjoyed this one. 

Sure, it's a cinch, but it was a blast.  

And, if I do say so myself, 

it looks pretty darn cute in my kitchen.

The best part:  it took all of 5 minutes.

All you gotta do is select a picture, frame, fabric, 

and work some magic with the glue...

and TA DA!

Easy peasy pie.  

XOXO.

I'm CLeigh, but you can call me Miss Pacman.

Yes, friends.  

This Halloween I was Miss Pacman.

I visited my sister (yay!) and as a group, 

we all went with the whole Pacman theme.

 

I loved wearing the bow.  

That was probably the best part of the costume.

Seriously, if I could still get away with wearin' bows...

shoot, I would do it all the time.  

So, of course, 5 minutes after walking out the door in the chilly mountain weather, 

my bow had to get blown away in the wind.  

Just my luck.

But at least I got some pictures with it, right?

Bow-less, :( .  Tear Tear.  

And yes, I know.  I look 5 in this picture.

   

On the way to a fraternity house, 

a rude girl asked if we were M&Ms.  

She might be dumb...have you ever seen a PINK M&M?!?

Didn't think so.

All in all, it was a great time

and an awesome costume choice for a group.

Hope everyone has a good night.

I'm hoping that I'll get the chance to "babysit" a little one while they trick-or-treat.

Free candy?  

I think so.

XOXO.