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About Me

Well... if you want to know anything about me.. first and foremost, my family is my world, my life, my all...I'm married to an amazing man, Brandon... we have been together since 2000 and were married October 19th, 2002. Nobody has ever treated me with so much respect, love, understanding, patience and compassion... you're a Godsend. Thank you for understanding me, even when I don't at times... ;)We have two little spitfires... nearly 3 yr old daughter, Kaidence Lorelei, and 1 year old son, Thane Sullivan... :) *awww* My little miracles! I have always wanted to be a Mommy, it's a bigger bonus when you end up with Gorgeous kids. hehehe *hey... I'm ALLOWED to say that!*I'm addicted to eBay... buying and selling, so at least it balances out! I sell my one of a kind felted bags, jewelry, and my favorite... Children's Clothes. Check out the 2Munkeez link below...I LOVE coffee, knitting, photography, reading, sewing, singing, ATC's (Artist Trading Cards), SHARPIE SCOUTS, mail art, altered books, drawing, painting, interior design, designing clothes for the kids & taking care of my little family of nuts!
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My Interests

anything that entails some bit of creativity; knitting, crochet, sewing, photography, painting, drawing, interior & fashion design, ATCs (artist trading cards), Sharpie Scouts, making a big mess in my living room with every project I am working on! I am part of an HUGE online group of artist that exchange art through the mail... *MailArt*... it is really cool! You should check it out... www.nervousness.org Travel... oh, how I long for the days when I could take off in the car and just DRIVE... for no reason! Now, it is usually to grab milk or diapers... LOL but equally as rewarding! I've been lucky enough to live and travel all over the country... was a nanny in NY and NJ, had a crazy cross-country road trip with Rachel, I worked in Yellowstone National Park, worked at Cedar Point, made costumes in NYC, lots of traveling and moving for Brandon's old job,... the list could go on. I'm sure it is not nearly amazing as some of you... but I enjoyed it a great deal!Now with all my friends spread all over the country, we have some motivation to get out and see everyone again... hhmmmm... do we hit Ohio & Pennsylvania?? Or do we head towards Arizona and Nevada???

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Music:

Sarah McLachlan, Enya, Relient K, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos, Sia, Delerium, Switchfoot, Barlow Girl, Sarah Kelly, Jeff Buckley, Liz Phair, and my hubbies muzak too... just to name a few...

Movies:

oh my...what a wide array... Usual Suspects, Fried Green Tomatoes, Big Fish, Eddie Izzard, Boys on the Side, The Lake House, Girl Interrupted, Boondock Saints, The Brothers Grimm, V for Vendetta, The Family Stone, All of Kevin Smith's stuff (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks 2), Finding Neverland, Italian Job, Two for the Money, Thomas Crown Affair, Gia, After the Sunset, Tromeo & Juliet, (Thanks, Mike... I saw a COW!), Confidence, The Island, Frequency, Anti-Trust, Princess Bride, Jawbreaker, Resident Evil, VEGGIE TALES (perfect after R.E., huh?), The Notebook, Secondhand Lions, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, The Prodoucers, Phantom of the Opera, Cheaper by The Dozen, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Great Expectations, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Desperado, Zorro, more to come...

Television:

No tv... ;) Ok... I watch Lost... I admit it... SCOLD ME NOW!

Books:

anything instructional for D.I.Y., knitting, decorating, sewing, handmade, etc., mostly whatever the kids want to read, I haven't been able to sit and read a "REAL" book in so long *sigh*

My Blog

So this is Christmas...

HELLO!!  Happy winter and Merry Christmas!  It is quite chilly here now, for all of you who keep asking about the snow and possible frost bite...     I have always LOVED Chris...
Posted by =joi= on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 08:44:00 PST

Four Years

With autumn days finally here and the beautiful palette of leaves dancing across the ground brings memories of one of the most beautiful days of my life...  October 19th, 2002. In two weeks, it w...
Posted by =joi= on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:53:00 PST

This one goes out to Kimberly!

        Just let it sink in darling... Enjoy it!  JEM!...
Posted by =joi= on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:27:00 PST

The Birthday Boy

The day came and went with many guests for my little man's 1st Brithday party.  We had my parents, Bran's parents, Jason, Joe & Julie w/ Chey & Lizzie, Ollie, Byron & Tina w/ Trevin &...
Posted by =joi= on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:15:00 PST

Memories of a laborer's Labor Day...

So, my little guy is going to be ONE on Wednesday!  One year old already!!  Can you believe it?  It still feels so recent when I think about not seeing him once they transferred him to ...
Posted by =joi= on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:07:00 PST

a glimpse of the weekend...

We had a great weekend with Jason & Jenny... LOTS of funny stories... and "sweet tattoos"... lolWe are heading out to the Ogemaw County Fair in a couple hours and I know the kids are going to have...
Posted by =joi= on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:42:00 PST

Kiddie rides...

so... I will once again attempt to post a blog.  It seems every single time I sit down to do so, I shoot of these great pieces of literary art *giggle* and then something happens and it doesn't g...
Posted by =joi= on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 06:46:00 PST

And so it begins...

Well... Brandon starts his 12 hour long days today.  He will most likely be working 7 days a week for the next 6 to 8 weeks as his department has to take advantage of the summer weather and get e...
Posted by =joi= on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:31:00 PST

Michigan...

You know you're from Michigan when... 1.You never met any celebrities.    (I have... but OUTSIDE of Michigan)2. "Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.  (OMG... how funny! We SOOO n...
Posted by =joi= on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:28:00 PST

a couple new projects...

hey... i thought i'd show anyone who's interested... This is a bag I made for Jenny (my brother's munkee, I mean Girlfriend).  she's a Tim Burton JUNKIE! and I thought the fabric was perfect... ...
Posted by =joi= on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:24:00 PST