Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors has a new little sister, Storybook Cottage!

Rock Paper Scissors has moved!  You are invited to Storybook Cottage anytime for a visit.

Our Storybook Home

 

Loving the end of summer on the central coast of CA.

The Joy of Blogging

The year I discovered blog world was 2007.  Not much unlike Columbus' day, I had loads of trouble navigating it. Just as I began to sail smoothly through the hazards and pitfalls of this over the top fun world.  The real world called me back for help.  I'd always been involved with my son Daniel's schooling not only helping with homework and classroom helper duties but also is an active member of PTA.  In 2008, I was elected as PTA president at my son's high school. I'd been telling myself and everyone else that I wasn't ready for the responsibility.  Little did I know that once I arrived at the election meeting I would hear my name called to be voted on as president.  I could have said no way however at that moment I realized it was my turn to say yes.  What followed were two very busy years and a third as a phantom president whilst my husband served.  No one was waiting to take my place, my dear husband agreed to the post with a promise from me that I would be his presidential helper. With June of 2009 PTA duties over and Daniel preparing for college, my dear mom begun a steady decline in her health.  My mom lived alone and I had been giving her a helping hand for years.  However this past year was a very sad one.  My sweet mom passed away on April 18, 2010.  All the details of our journey together in her last year of life would take too many words to describe. I'm beginning to come out of the darkness of mourning my mom's death.  I'm rediscovering blog world.  I  love to read your blogs and hope that you will visit also...hugs

Let's Make A Deal!

Once open a time long, long ago I entered into a deal.  Now it wasn't with any scary storybook character however it was with the person who is the closest and dearest to me, my husband!  We live a long distance from his work and for the sake of our son he agreed to raise him in the town we live presently.  I promised on the day of high school graduation, it would be time to sell.  Destiny has a way of taking control of situations at times as it did this time.  Yes, our son did graduate and yes, our almost always home is for sale.  Yet while vacationing in our favorite summer spot with family, I found the house of my dreams with the help of two wonderful daughters. So many times before my BIG over sized Spanish modern with 13 rooms had been called a dream home and yes it is so beautiful!  However for me it has always felt like a dress that didn't quite fit me. At this time we travel to Miss Mary's Cottage once a month and as time nears for our next visit I can hardly wait to go back.  No one has made any offers on what I like to call the big brown dress of ours however I know by spring when all is in bloom someone who loves to garden will be inspired to watch my garden for me.
Jennie do you agree with me?
The Big Brown!
Miss Mary's Cottage back garden view

Dollhouse's A World in Minature

Never in a million years did I ever  guess that there is an entire industry which supports the dream of dollhouse ownership.  It is reassuring to learn that I'm not alone in the desire to indulge my inner child.  I was able to get this dollhouse kit from a toy store for $28 on-line.  It is manufactured by Greenleaf.  Many others are more expensive. My thinking went something like this.  Well I've always dreamed of owning my own dollhouse so why not see what's available by way of the internet.  I love the way the colors work on this finished dollhouse. It will take me many weeks to get something that looks like this beauty!                                                                     I have so much to learn.  First step is to read the directions.  I've done that however I'm back searching the internet for tips on painting and gluing. 
 
 

Storybook Doll House

When I was 10, I had a major case of the green eyed monster when my cousin received a dollhouse for Christmas.  I remember this moment in my life as if it happened yesterday.  She showed me her gift and did not invite me to play along with her as I watched all the action.  I started wondering about a year ago if it would be weird for me to buy a dollhouse as a decorative accent to our home.  The magic of google did the rest.  I ordered a dollhouse kit and now it's up to me.  Jennie hope you don't mind shorter walks this week.

A day of Rest

So Miss Jennie Love,

What did you do today? Looks like after you watched the sun rise this morning that you needed a nap. So now it's time to make dinner. Do you think this looks good enough to eat? Hugs to you Jennie.  Sleep well tonight!

Laundry Day

Dear Miss Jennie Love,

So Jennie dear you know all about what we did today.  First of all you watched me do laundry.  I'm happy to say that the pile has gotten smaller.  Vacation laundry is never fun.  You made the neighbors laugh again today as you rolled onto your back on our afternoon walk.  You stopped traffic as the cars rolled by someone shouted, "Why don't you carry your dog."  I was embarrassed for you.  I think you need to be who you are and if rolling on the grass gives you pleasure do it!  I had the time.  Today was not sunny here however the temps were once again in the low 70's.  Nice weather to watch the clouds roll by while on your back in the grass.  Sometimes I do believe Jennie that you know more than a college graduate or a rich snob driving his caddy around the block!  As the day began so much was rolling around in my head, should I go to Target for cleaning supplies, Michael's to order a frame at 60% off, Trader Joe's for food?  In the end, I decided to stay home and do the laundry and hang out with you at home.  You are just what I needed today!  Thank you Jennie Love.

Best Wishes,

Miss Mary

Jennie's Name

Dear Jennie Love,

Yes, you deserve a last name!  So as your human godmother, I have decided it should be "Love" because you love us all so much.

The holidays are over and I'm feeling horrible today.  The whole way back from Cambria I'd been fighting off a cold.  I lost the fight!  Today, I chose to give myself permission to be sick and hang out at home however I can't miss hanging out with Daniel and John this evening.  We need to bring Daniel back to school.  This evening the front door will not be opening and closing in the wee hours once again as Daniel's friends enter and exit our home.  The weather has turned warm again and it feels weird in January to open windows.  This happens every year however and will turn back to seasonal temps anytime soon.  Many southern CA natives think that this happens so as to persuade folks from colder climates to throw away their snow shovels and head west.
Here you are enjoying a little rest in our family room.  Since this photo was taken half of all our furniture now lives in Cambria and I've rearranged the furniture in this room.
So what do you think Jennie Love?

Christmas 2009

  Happy Holidays!  Hugs....