Category Archives: art

Chloe is growing – 2/26/2017

I love this drawing! The day before Chloe drew this, she had a little teeny meltdown because she wanted to wear her pink shoes and she was crushed when I told her they were way too small for her (she … Continue reading

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My date with Cameron – 12/27/2015

contest winner!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. So, sometimes the kids have a hard time zippin’ it up for the night and going to sleep…they talk and talk and giggle and toot. So, in an attempt to fix this, I started running … Continue reading

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cameron’s family picture

family picOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Dylan didn’t have homework in Kindergarten, but Cameron does…usually, it’s really cool stuff like play ball with someone (this week) or count how many times you can throw the ball in the air and catch … Continue reading

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art day – 10/07

dot dot not a lotOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Last week, Chloe made a scented collage with cinnamon bark, dried roses, star anise and mint! And, for this project, she was actually encouraged to use TONS of glue–pure joy.

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weekly Chloe days

apple printsOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Chloe and I have been going to art at Studio Sprout on Tuesdays and gymnastics and Coffeetopia on Fridays since the start of September. I really look forward to these days (even today, I’m suffering … Continue reading

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chloe’s first day back to Studio Sprout

workin’ the flubber so fast, her hands are a blur!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. While the big kids started school, Chloe started up another session of Studio Sprout. Last week was flubber and melted bead mosaics! She is very proud of … Continue reading

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labor day weekend

!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. 🙂Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Over Labor Day weekend, we hit the park and Petroglyph…The kids love art and even Cameron has remarkable patience for the whole process! We have actually gone back to Petroglyph for more … Continue reading

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sheer joy

UntitledOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. …it’s infectious!! I love this girl’s laugh! I think they were doing art inspired by Jackson Pollock that week! getting ready for pendulum paintingOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. checking out the pendulum action!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. getting … Continue reading

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another day at Petroglyph

paintersOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Dylan and I have now been to Petroglyph 3 times in one week! He’s been busy…and he just loves it. This was Cameron’s first time going. I’d had relatively relaxing and peaceful visits here with Dylan … Continue reading

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another day, another story time

craft timeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Last week, we visited the Scotts Valley branch of the library and were pretty impressed with their set-up there. They had tons of toys, blocks, puzzles, and books all set out for the kids to … Continue reading

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