Cutting-Up’s Artist Blog

 I admit it… I’ve a soft spot for Mr. Fix-it… And, here he is.  This is my sweet-hearted Doug… handyman, father, & weekend project warrior. On this sunny Texas afternoon, Doug’s daughter was having a friend over to play & a plan was made for the kids to build their very own squirrel feeders… and build they did. 

Kids have a way of reminding us to have fun. Here are some tips: there’s never just one way to do anything.  Allow friends to do things their own way. And, always laugh together.  Laughter should be a part of every project, and most assuredly squirrel projects. 

So, prior to build, the kids decided to keep their little hands busy by de-kournel-ing a few ears of corn.  Some might suggest that would defeat the ‘feeding’ purpose of the squirrel feeder; but, who am I to judge? I’m just here to capture the moments of their perfection… like these:

Stop: Hammer-Time

Jack’s daddy says: “If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning… I’d hammer in the evening… all over this land…” Pretty much priceless, don’t you think? 

Mission Accomplished!

Perfect Daddy Daughter Photo! How much do we love this pic?! Ahhhh!

This is the end of a happy squirrel-ly tail.

Consider Yourself 

Colleen & I have known each other forever (forevs!)…our families know each other’s families… and we have truly become members of each other’s families. So despite the fact that Colleen & I have been on the January trade-show-a go-go (Atlanta, Dallas & New York)… we were looking so forward to a very special day in February ~ when Colleen’s baby brother, Brian, married his girl ~ Jill (who we LOVE!)

The entire event was amazing ~ the brothers were groomsmen & Colleen & her sister did readings for the ceremony. Brian, now a Major in the United States Air Force, (Snap!) & his bride Jill had an intimate & formal wedding - soldiers with swords at arms - the whole deal.  The ceremony was beautiful & a fun-filled, relaxed reception followed. It was a magical & happy night ~ one where everyone danced ~ to everything ~ all night.  It did not matter if the DJ played “The Twist” or “My Hump” ~ we were there to stay… and stay we did. It was a memory making eve ~ one where your cheeks hurt from laughing so hard at each other & smiling because you love everyone around you so dearly.

Anyway, I caught the bouquet. (Thank you Jill!) Jill really threw it right to me… but I did catch it… that counts, right? I would like to say Colleen & I staged the dramatized photos below of the catch & moments of pure joy & relief that followed - but I think the images are more a manifestation of the truth - albeit a smidge exaggerated.  “no no drama… we don’t want no drama…” - Black Eyed Peas

If you’re reading this, consider yourself a part of the Cutting-Up family. And, if you’re a member of the Cutting-Up family - then you’re a part of our families too. Colleen & I are both uber happy to be able to share these pics with you. I hope the love & happiness of this cozy eve ooozes out and flows from our lives into yours. Let the happiness flow baby…let it flow!