a rooster, some preparations and my birthday is coming

This rooster was for sale at Blue Bottle Gallery and Boutique in Seattle and is now back home. Welcome back, rooster!  He is up in my Etsy shop.

My birthday is on Monday. I will be 34.  Although 34 seems old to me, like the mid-30s are here and I'm beginning to find gray hairs,  I think I'm in a pretty good spot right now.  I'm really thankful for my two smart, funny and interesting children and for Charlie, my best friend and companion.  And I am really happy knowing that I have this book to work on during my 34th year.  I love a big project. 

We are going to Oleana tonight to celebrate. And my sister just sent me an amazing package of goodies, including this cookbook.  And from my in-laws I'm getting a most awesome gift – a new iron. A really good, professional grade iron. I don't iron clothes so don't get any ideas. This is for the craft room only.

My editor and I went over the very detailed shot list yesterday and I think I'm almost ready to mail out the big package of supplies and pre-made bird parts. I want to be sure everything arrives in Colorado by next Wednesday. The photo shoot is on Thursday and Friday.  I still have some wings to sew and a few patterns to redraw so that everything will look fresh in the photos. I'm a bit stressed right now, wanting to be sure I remember to bring everything.  And I'm going to miss my girls while I'm away.  Three nights away.  But daddy will be here taking good care of everyone.