Watch this video to see if you WON! Rosey and I had fun making it in our backyard. We finally got to the drawing part after spilling all the names a few times while she swished the bowl to mix them up. This is take 5 I think. LOL :) Sarah Jane
The Giveaway Winner is Announced!
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Giveaway Day is Almost Here!
Only 2 more days to sign up for the Giveaway! To be entered, just post a comment on my facebook fan page and subscribe to this blog… Please help me spread the word! It’s easy and there WILL be a winner on Saturday!
:) Sarah Jane
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! My www.lifeisrosey.com shop is stocked up and the Holidays are quickly approaching – wow! Here’s how you enter the giveaway – subscribe to this blog (scroll down, look on your right, put your e-mail address in the box on the right side, then check your e-mail for the verification link) ALSO you need to leave a comment on my Facebook Page Wall at www.facebook.com/lifeisrosey telling what piece of jewelry you love the most – The winner gets this brand new design called THE SCOOP. This necklace is super popular with women of all ages! Enter NOW (it will take 3 minutes). The drawing will happen Sat. November 6th. Help spread the word to your friends too! Thanks for your friendship and support and GOOD LUCK!
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Rosey is a Sales Woman
So, today 5 year old Rosey approaches me and says intensely, “Mom instead of taking a nap today I have an IDEA. I want to do a really cool art project in the living room and I’ll need some supplies.” I said “I don’t know Rosey that sounds messy. What supplies will you need?” She cupped her hands around her mouth with eyes wide and said, “It’s a SECRET.” I had to draw the line at “secret art supplies” but come to find out, the secret supply was… are you ready… ribbon. I know, I was shocked as well. Once I set her up at her little table, she said, “Mom, I need the TV on for inspiration. I’ll watch Nick Jr. and it will inspire my art project.” Rosey, Rosey… She made an adorable paper bag puppet and how that was “inspired” by Yo Gabba Gabba, I’m not sure. I just know I love my Rosey girl.
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Rosey is FIVE today!!!!
5 Years ago today, I birthed my little Rosey in a peaceful dimly lit hospital room in a big ol’ jacuzzi tub of warm water. LOVED the water birth. Thanks Dr. Jani!!!! Since then I have become stronger, braver, tougher, sillier, happier, busier, more exhausted, more confident, more knowledgeable, more resilient, more grateful, more joyous… My eyes are wide open to the beauty AND a the challenges in life and I’m facing it all head on. In the last 5 years my mind has been BLOWN in a really good way. Rosey, thank you for this wild and wonderful ride of motherhood. This has been a journey to a level of selflessness that I could have never imagined. Set into motion by your arrival, I am changed forever… We ended this wonderful Birthday with a bath together, Rosey and me. Once we were in there, I realized how fitting that we would celebrate her birthday in a warm cozy tub together, just like the minute she was born. Thanks to all of you who have loved and supported us through the years. We look forward to many more updates with all the excitement that lies ahead…XOXO
Mama SJ
Caption for Photo Above: Backstage before one of my Green Show Concerts at OSF, Rosey helped me put on make-up and get ready. Interesting tidbit: Rosey is holding the red toothbrush I use to brush my eyebrows. I stole it from my mom when I was a kid and still have it. Some people pass down diamonds and silver, in our family we pass down eyebrow toothbrushes… Someday it’s all yours Rosey! Love that girl…
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I hope all you fathers out there had a wonderful day! Rene’s morning started with a trip to the bagel shop where we took some timed pictures on the couch. You can see below that timed pictures are a) rarely centered and b) super fun for the whole family. If you haven’t taken any timed pictures lately, I suggest you put that camera on a table, ledge, rock, or the hood of your car and TAKE SOME GROUP PHOTOS! There’s nothing like the excitement of trying to beat the little flashing red light while you scamper to your place in the picture. LOL
Then we headed off to church and after the service was over, I dropped Mateo and Rene off at home so Mateo could take a nap and Rene could work on some audtion material. Then I took Rosey out for a SECRET MISSION. We went to the dollar store and bought a whole bunch of fun stuff, got a cake at my FAVORITE cake bakery (Market of Choice) and then made a sneaky dash for the New Theatre of The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Rosey and I decorated Rene’s dressing room space with tons of cute stuff (balloons, streamers, and other dollar store “decor” items) and topped it off with a framed photo colage. So cute! Later in the day, we went up to the theatre with Rene and he was so happy and surprised to see our handywork! We then brought out the cake and shared it with the cast. Such a fun way to let daddy know that even when he’s away from us doing his show, we are with him. My kids are so lucky to have a father like Rene. He puts family 100% first. Above his career, above his hobbies, above his own wants, above finincial gain. Spending time together as a family unit is #1. That’s rare in the world today. I thank God for my hubby. Love You!
And to all you other wonderful dads out there.Thanks for all you do!
:) SJ
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Is there a certain random smell that makes you feel euphoric?
Minds out the gutter please! LOL
Today I went into Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store and as the automatic doors opened, I suddenly got a whiff of euphoria. I can’t explain why I feel so happy when I smell that mix of dried flowers, adhesives, plywood, candles, and pipe cleaners… I can’t pinpoint exactly what I smell but it’s very specific and takes me all the way back to my childhood. I’ve always been crafty and LOVED art. I also get all cuddly for the smell of Gum Erasers (you artists will know what I’m talking about). LOVE that smell too. Reminds me of High School Art Club. All the art supplies smell of POSSIBILITY, to create something beautiful and/or useful.
Yes, I would buy a Yankee Candle called “Craft Store”.
Anybody else have this same reaction to the craft store or any random smell that just makes you feel HAPPY! Comment below to share…
:) Sarah Jane
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EXCITING Life IS Rosey News!
DO YOU REMEMBER EMILIO FROM PROJECT RUNWAY?
My husband is in a world premiere play “American Night” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the costume designer is none other than EMILIO, the runner up on the most recent season of Project Runway! He said that he would like to see some possibilities for a handstamped necklace that Rene’s character will wear as part of his costume!!! How crazy exciting is that?
I have a brand new copper dog tag that I need to do some samples of but I’m guessing that it would be a good choice. Either that, or my bronze eternity circle. Check that one out at http://www.etsy.com/listing/34901093/handstamped-bronze-eternity-circle
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Julia Sweeney Blog Farewell
As I’m getting this blog ready to go and researching other blogs, I found an intersting post on the blog of comedianne Julia Sweeney. Here, at the begining of my journey, I came across this post about someone who has made an entire career out of telling stories and making jokes from her real life. She has also inspired and moved us along the way with books like “And God Said Ha” in which she talks candidly about her family experiences with cancer. Now she is finding herself TIRED of talking about her life. She is going to take a break from performing and blogging and writing. We’ll miss her voice but I’m sure it will be a wonderful time in which she’ll make new observations and just live normally and privately. Boy, I’m on the totally opposite end. I can’t wait to use this platform to share my experiences in a way that will hopefully inspire, encourage, and entertain a broad audience. If you want to read Julia’s farewell post click here http://www.juliasweeney.blogspot.com/ After you read her post, I’d love to here your comments on how much is too much sharing in a blog! Love, SJ
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I’m an Extra-Small? REALLY Old Navy????
I got to Old Navy, grabbed huge stack of all the colors and designs in Medium and headed on the 1/2 mile walk back to the dressing room where I found that the MEDIUMS were too big! Ok. So I go back for a huge stack of SMALL and lo and behold, they were too big too! What’s up? One more trip back into the store and sure enough, the EXTRA SMALL fit perfectly. Now, I’m not bragging that I suddenly got EXTRA small. I didn’t. I’m just wondering, “If I am extra-small, what do you call the thousands of people out there way smaller than me?” and “What is happening with the sizes of clothes?” It’s wacky.
To investigate this matter, I just measured myself. My waist is 29″ at the smallest part – 28″ if I suck in. Let’s not talk about the “mommy pooch” that sits just below my 29″ waist. A measurement I will not take. I have pretty big boobs (34D) and a big hips. Basically I’m a notch smaller than “fat Marilyn Monroe”. Back then, when she gained weight, the media made such a big deal about her new plus size body (I personally think she looked smokin‘ hot with her curves). Now in 2010, I’m fitting into an EXTRA SMALL t-shirt? What are the sizes below extra-small? Teeny Weeny, Tiny, Itty Bitty, Extra Itty Bitty?
I’m confused. Flattered. Considering wearing my tag inside out on purpose, but confused.
Sincerely,
Little Me, Tiny, Petite, Delicate…
Sarah Jane