Hi ho...I'm a little late with my 12 of 12 for this month. I was real good about taking pictures during the day but in the evening, I just faded. I had some dinner, put on my jammies, curled up on the couch and just stopped doing things. It felt great! I really didn't think I'd have enough pictures to put together a 12-pack o' pictures, but I did!
To see more 12 of 12 action, go on over to Chad Darnell's blog. You'll be glad you did. :-)
My day in 12 pix...
Woke up to Mr. Cutie. He usually cuddles under my neck but lately, he's been sleeping at the foot of the bed.
It was already a beauty of a day and Mr. Tubbo Bubbo was so anxious to go outside that he was hanging out at the sliding glass door in our bedroom. We don't let him out of this door but if, by chance, he stays out all night, THIS is the door he comes to. It's upstairs and to get to it, he has to climb on the roof! What a fuzzy doofus!
This is the view from our bedroom (just outside the sliding glass door mentioned above). Our bedroom faces the front of our house and has a deck that runs across the front. We live at the top of a cul-de-sac so we get this gorgeous view of the neighborhood trees. And can you see that hint of color in the trees?! Fall is on it's way, my friends!
I had to put this picture of me up. Can you tell that I have new glasses!? :-)
New glasses? Yep, new glasses. I have a little story for you. If you just tuned in for the pictures, you may want to skip through all this blabbity bloo boop. :-)
Thursday morning before I left for work, I decided to add a quart of oil in my car (per Mr. G's recommendation). The box of oil was in a cupboard in the garage, and when I went to pull it down, it fell on my face! My face was fine but it totally ker-twangulated my glasses! I went to the optometrist on the way home from work and after discovering that my frame style was discontinued and no spare parts could be ordered, the optician suggested we find some frames that my existing lenses could be popped in to. Well, the lenses fit into a total of ONE frame! I'm very thankful they were a style I probably would have picked out and not some dorked up number! Oh and the best part? After first being told that I would have to pay for the new frames and just get a discount, after all was said and done, the optician told me that she decided she wasn't gonna charge me...at all! I tell you, that was some good news!
Okay...back to the 12 of 12! I had to stop for gas on my way to work. How wrong is it that these prices are considered "good?"
I had to take a package to the post office at lunch, which is inside the Gus J. Solomon Courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1933 and has some exquisite Art Deco touches. During the building's construction, some bottles were unearthed and are on display in the entry. So gorgeous!
I love the font on this sign!
And here are the windows at the post office. I just so love the Art Deco influence! I've gotten a lot of inspiration for doodles just standing in line right here!!!
Next week my team is moving to a new building (still downtown) so I had to pack up my office. Here is my empty cube and my entire work life on a cart.
In the early eve, I go visit my sweet peas. Still blooming...
And lastly, a shot of our neighbors sunflower. Can you see the bee at 4 o'clock?
So that's the end of September's chapter of 12 of 12! Hope you had fun...and hope to see you next month!
Yikes about needing new glasses, but yay for not being charged - that must have been a relief! And that's a lovely view you have - and cute kitties!
Posted by: Helen (Dogeared) | September 14, 2008 at 03:28 AM
Wow, how fun! A little tour of Michelle-land. Can't wait to see the view(s) for real. I blogged about you last night a smidgeon. Can you email me your mailing addy again-I have it-probably in more than one place, but you know....anyway, think I might mail a small box to you with our swap, my trades and my supplies (which are small), if you're okay with that. xo, Gina Two weeks? Can it reall be two weeks?
Posted by: Gina Smith | September 14, 2008 at 08:46 AM
You make up the funniest words Michelle and you always have the happy spin on everything! Cute new glasses and yes it is 2 weeks. I am afraid to look at my supply lists as I have 4 very involved classes. Oh well, I guess it will have to be 2 suitcases. I hope I see you there again.
Catherine Witherell
Posted by: Catherine Witherell | September 14, 2008 at 11:24 PM
The display with the bottles is gorgeous, what a really nice way to show it off!
Posted by: Pete | September 15, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Lovely pix Michelle and how cool you didn't have to pay for your glasses! Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! I can't wait for all of us to get-together in Nebraska!
Sand xox
Posted by: Sandy | September 16, 2008 at 11:42 AM
great post!! :-) That is soo cool that you live in the northwest too!! I adore Portland!! :-)maybe we will meet sometime :-)
I am in LOVE with the watch parts you bought off ebay that you posted about awhile ago. soo cool!! hope you have a really wonderful night!!!
xoxo Britt
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | September 17, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Hey Miss Michelle! You look DARLING in your new glasses! WHOO-HOO you didnt have to pay for them! ;) Love the view from your bedroom. I've only been to Portland once and LOVED it. So different from the south! Look forward to seeing you again at SB!!! Smiles,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer | September 17, 2008 at 08:27 PM
I like your glasses. They go great with your hair color. I suppose I'll get to see them in person at Bella. :) xoxo, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | September 25, 2008 at 10:15 AM