I had an event at work this morning for Dads to paint Mother’s Day gifts with their kiddos. It was a pretty big hit and I needed to run down to Aurora to help out a bit. Gwyneth finished Harry Potter #6 yesterday and is eager to read #7 before the end of the month. If she can finish the last book, #7, (which I have no doubt she will) she will have read the entire series over the course of just one school year. Pretty darn impressive! She decided to ride around with me today to the studios and we started #7 in the car. We are already 3 hours into the final book — only about 18 more hours to go! 

We arrived home in time for lunch at La Fogata. It’s our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant near home and never disappoints. Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Gwyneth and I sat on the patio and enjoyed a little sunshine, more Harry Potter, and painted her fingernails. I tell ya, that’s a pretty great afternoon in my book. 

We grabbed the gifts straight from my kilns and headed down to the Tyler’s. Wyatt and Rhys celebrated their confirmation today: 

And Mr Lance is turning the big 5-oh!! I made him this Bronco mug and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. 

We hopped on down to the Tyler’s house for the fiesta. 

Sheila outdid herself! Everything was decorated and so festive. What a bash!

The girls found Steph’s little guy and couldn’t get enough. They sure do love babies. 

Happy, happy birthday to Mr Lansing!

I found these quirky little hooks while at IKEA last week. I had no idea what I needed them for but I thought they were too cute to pass up. I have found them all over the house. I may not have found a place for them yet, but they are keeping the kids entertained.