#circles

This is sort of random, but also connected with circles. I keep noticing circles in things. 

Berries in a glass. I pick Mulberries during my lunch break. My fingernails always look awful this time of year, with all the berry picking. I put the berries in whatever is laying around.

We went out for Mother's Day - for my Mom mid June. Both my sisters are always so busy. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to stand being that busy! I like things low key. Life events happen, then I roll with it. I don't seek out events to make my life complicated. Do you roll with the flow, or are you always on the go? 

My family is super picky with food. One of my sisters is a vegan, my Dad is on a particular diet to help with some eczema that was happening around his eyes, my other sister is sometimes milk free, and my niece is gluten and milk free. When it's time to go out I can hardly take the decision making. It took 21 texts in a group text to figure out where we were going to go eat, for Mother's Day in June. I'm not crazy about group texts. I work full time. I like my phone to be on in case a boy at home needs to get ahold of me. I silence it, but it's constant vibrations. I had a moment where I wanted to scream, "Pick a place already! Then text me where that place is!" When I make suggestions they don't want to hear it. I said, "We could pick Flagship Commons." It's like a food court, but much more healthy food options and cool! My Mom didn't want to go there. She didn't say why. I joked, which may be the truth that she just wanted my vegan sister's input. Finally after 21 texts it was P.F. Chang's that we ended up. 

I must not be alone...when I told my coworkers about the 21 texts back and forth, and drama they didn't know how I could handle it. I've been living with guys too long. I like the way they choose things. They are super chill about the decisions that are made. I'm not even a big shopper! I like to know where I need to go, and get it. None of this look at purses for 20 minutes ordeal. Ha! 

This is one of P.F. Chang's lights. How cool. Maybe it was worth the 21 texts. 

This was in the ceiling of where Mica's Health Camp was. I already posted it, but it fits with all the circles I've been seeing.

Do you ever go through a time where you see something over and over again? Maybe in different ways.

Laser Light Green and Blue With Remote Review

My kids are so excited to have lights that are going to beam onto our house this year for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I tired stringing lights in the past. Even on the porch railing it annoyed me big time. One light would go out, and a series of lights would go out. I don't even know how people string them below their roof. It just seems like a pain!

There's something new you can try! Starry Laser Lights Projection puts out Green and Blue lights with a fancy remote! This system works for me!

When I asked my kids if they wanted to help me put out lights they jumped at the opportunity. They were so excited.

There's a manual, but I have to be honest we didn't use it very much.

Everything worked that slick. The only thing we had to refer the manual to was when we have to take the screw off the post, and onto the lighting device.

The remote came with batteries, which was nice! They are not a main brand of batteries, so I don't know how long they'll hold up. The only thing this kit didn't come with was an extention cord. No kit comes with that. 

The boys figured out the remote right away! We're talking before it even got dark outside.

We wanted to A) Try it out. and B) Have it a little too close to the house so that the trick or treaters can walk through the lights tonight.

Starring into the light:

Colors:

You can have it just blue, just green, or blue and green. You can make it so that the lights blink, or stand still. It can all be controled with the remote. The remote even works from inside the house.

Timmer:

It has a timmer as well. If you know you're going to be out of town, or gone for an evening you can set it to go on at a certain time. Set a timing mode using the remote control and the light will turn on the same time every day or night and turn off again either 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours later.

Events:

The laser lights can cover up to 3900 square feet from a distance of 25 feet and can be set to flashing / twinkle, or simply stationary. It's perfect for Christmas and holiday entertainment, parties, landscape decoration, and anything else you can think of like for Trick or Treaters.

If we back it up a bit our whole house will be lit up.

Energy Saving:

These lights use 99% less energy than regular string lights. I love that you can change how it looks too.

You'll save money in the long run too! This set only costs: $75.99. If it seems like a lot think about the time you save by not having to string lights. The energy alone is a huge savings. You won't have to keep buying new lights because one bulb goes out.

The set is weather proof too. If it snows, no worries.

Do you light up your house with Christmas lights? If the laser lights aren't for you, but you still want an easy yet effective Christmas light solution, you could opt for a custom neon light.

Disclaimer: I received this Laser Light set for a discount for the purpose of this review.

Christmas Shots Take One

I have to re-shoot these. I've never been very good with night time photography. My idea for a Christmas postcard this year revolves around darkness. I don't want to make the boys all lit up because then you can't see the Christmas lights. I'm thinking I need Daddy to hold or a clip light above to point down at the boy's faces. To act like a spot light. Then I'll have my shots down. It's too bad because I got some good expressions. You just can't see them very well.

I'm going to Photoshop Duct Tape over their faces. Then the text will say, "Silent Night". There will be a disclaimer at the bottom saying something to the effect of, "Children were not harmed during this photoshoot. Tape was not actually used on them." Then no one will get in a panty bunch saying, "Oh my God did you see what they did to their children! That's child abuse!" Although knowing my kids, they would think it's funny more then abusive.

Do Lights Have Batteries?

Mica: Isaak! You forgot to turn off the light in the kitchen! You are wasting batteries!
Isaak: Ok Mica!