Calvin Klein?...

So what has the Noodle been up to you ask?...

He is loving his new tools from Santa...


Got his first pair of "real" shoes from stride rite. They look huge because they ARE!
And here is Big-foot looking for his future...
He is such pure joy!

The End.

So, my mom may have issues with what I'm about to say. It's only because I don't remember why she told me this story over and over again when I was a little girl... and for THAT very reason, I'm sure she is disappointed. I'm sorry mom. Anyway, she used to tell me about this one time when she was young (I don't remember exactly how young)... but it was a very youthful age. However, she was old enough to be on her own (I think). ANYWAY, she said that she went to the pantry to find something to eat, but the only thing she had was a can of peas. How sad is that? A freaking can of peas. Mom, do you even like peas? She probably told this to me so that I would be thankful for what I had, or maybe it was to light a fire under my ass to make sure that I made something of my life, or perhaps she just wanted me to clean my room, or be nice to my sister or something. I don't know. Here's the thing though... If you open a door, and there's only one thing left... then there's one thing left. Ya know? Maybe you've used everything else up, or maybe you never had any to start with. I just think that when there's only one-something left, that should be the something you make count. I feel like if I opened the pantry of my life tonight I would find a lot of crap that I should probably just throw away. I would want to be left with that one thing. The one that matters. The one that I want to count for something. And so there, in the story of my blog title, I have found something to look for this year. It's never the end if there's something left. Even a little something. That means more to me right now, at this time in my life, than you could ever know. I love you mom.

Here is a little preview of two of the illustrations from my book. I am so close to finished! They are still rough, and in much progress, but my story is about a cowgirl boot named Evelyn. The idea came from a poem I wrote. It's totally adorable in a dorky kind of way. I can't wait to share more with you all!
Seth's best friend is home. This makes us happy like fat kids.
I had to share this photo. It's my husband and my sister's long time boyfriend. They are definitely playing very old school video games. And losing. I actually don't know if they are or not...
And now, let's watch Elliott eat a roll...


The End.

Love,

Arley.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/revolutionaryroad/

I'm sure I will see this. I have watched the trailer over and over. Each time I find myself connecting to it deeper and deeper. I love Kate and Leonardo. And I already see us in these characters. That may frighten you if you watch the trailer. But it gives me peace. Maybe there is an answer to the question. And maybe we are not crazy...

The most beautiful film I've seen in a long time...

If you have three good hours to fully dedicate, this movie will truly mend and break your heart.

Joy...

We love Daddy's cider and new toys...
Mommy loves me...
She also likes to take pictures with me... whatever.
Umm... yes. Gold card. Starbucks. The End.
Jingle bells and pretty things...
Tree. A tree. For Christmas...
Here is Ben, hiding from Christmas spirits...
Is that a plastic chicken in baby's mouth? Yes.
Hi. It's presents...
Rockin' around the Christmas evening...
Elliott gets in on the fun...
And then he shakes his booty...
Happy Holidays!!! Much love.

The Worleys.

wanna see a cute little christmas video...

www.awakeland.blogspot.com

Merry Christmas every-one. Happy Holly days. The thing I wish for most is not on any list...

I guess I'll have to wait a little longer.

Peace. Love. and Joy.

... and Hope.

Love,

Arley-face.

We rocked ICE.

Baby it's cold inside...
We're ready for this... but our toes are not.
Sup Grinch...
Hey Lauren. I found you...
The Who-flakes...
Some pretty "cool" girls I know...
Yes, Karyn and I kissed THE Grinch. He's a rather hot block of ice.
Sing-a-lou-who...
They did too...
And then it grew...
The End.

Mr. Grinch?..

hmmm... tough call. you decide.
E-rock is making his first set of ornaments this year. We are waiting for them to dry...
Tomorrow he gets to paint!

For my birthday...

We went to Zanies last night to see a hypnotist-comedy act. Boy was it fun(ny)!!! I wish I could share pictures with you, but of course that was NOT allowed. People really are quite a hoot when they rap in Chinese, and arrest people for laughing... or maybe I just had too much to drink...

Who knows, but I loved it. Thanks mom.

Now... on to The Grinch ICE with my friends.

I may be having the worst weekend I've ever had...
Not from the outside.
But deep down inside my heart.

call um like you see um...

I am so full of thanks today. I have to say, this week has been so amazing considering I've been flying solo on the parent thing for 7 days. School has been so much fun this week. The kids bring so much joy to my heart. I love being a teacher. I really do. Their parents are all so generous as well. They have been MORE than kind, and have piled us high with Holiday presents!!! You have to love that. I can't explain the way or reason that I feel like I'm in a time of very real transition right now though. I don't even really know what that means... I just feel something coming. I am so ready.

Thank you God for my beautiful baby boy. He is the high-light of all my days.
Thank you for giving me a sister. I can't even tell you what a mess I would be without her.
Thank you for so many other wonderful things that fill my heart and life with peace, even when I don't feel peaceful.

Thank you for the creativity in me. Make it something beautiful...
(These are the little holders that I made to hold the gift cards for Elliott's awesome teachers!)

I am so thankful. For all of you...