Holi-Festival of Colors 2010

Here are just a few of my favorite picture of The Festival of Colors held at Krishna's Lotus Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Definitely a unique and awe inspiring celebration!

"Holi has long traditional links with several legends. According to one popular legend, the word Holi is derived from the demoness, Holika. She was the sister of Hiranya Kashipu (the name meaning love of gold and a soft bed), a demon king, who having defeated the Gods, proclaimed his supremacy over everyone else in the Universe. Enraged over his son’s ardent devotion to Lord Vishnu, Hiranya Kashipu decides to punish him. He takes the help of his sister, Holika, who is immune to any damage from fire. Holika carries the small boy Prahlad into the fire but a divine intervention destroys her and saves Prahlad from getting burned. Thus Holi is celebrated to mark the burning of the evil Holika. Her effigy is consumed in the fire!

Holi is celebrated with special importance in the North of India. It solemnizes the love of Radha and Krishna. The spraying of colored powders recalls the love sport of Lord Krishna and His devotees.

The color, noise and entertainment that accompanies the celebration of Holi bears witness to a feeling of oneness and sense of brotherhood. The festival brings home the lesson of spiritual and social harmony!! "

Wonderland, School Blues and A Hybrid

Ashlyn lives in Wonderland. Ever since Friday. After taking the girls I realized that daughter number one's imagination is quite similar to this whimsical world. She is a unique child with very unique stories. One recent conversation......

Me: Ashlyn how did you get that bruise on your leg?
Ashlyn: Well I was riding in my grandma's car and I saw three bunny rabbits hopping along. One was green and two were pink. Then they disappeared. Grandma stopped the car and I jumped out, then an alien popped out of Grandma's car a hit me on the leg. Then he went back to his space ship and flew away.

Ashlyn has always learned through music and drama. This past year at the Cre-Act school has done wonders for her vocabulary, artistic ability and independence. After 34 years the doors of this wonderful school are closing. I am upset but have come to terms. Ashlyn cried a little when I told her the news, then she looked at me and said "Mommy I don't want to grow up anymore." Break my heart, but secretly I don't want her to grow up either.
My talented friend Lauren did a report on the closing of this local school... CRE-ACT


On a happier note I recently purchased this beauty. Can't wait to hit the road!!

Longing

Today I'm dreaming of

The Smell of Spring

Reading a book under a tree with the sound of a bubbling brooke in the meadow

Pretty yellow flowers

Basking in the warmth of the sun

Spring we are anxiously awaiting your arrival!

*Images found a weheartit

Art and The 80s

This weekend was quite eventful for us. On Friday our friend Daav invited us to his studio show at the Pocatello Old Town Center for the Arts. We were able to enjoy Daav's work as well as many other local artists pieces. Visit Daav's Fine Art America profile to view his fabulous paintings.

On Saturday my good friend Nicole threw an 80s bash. We had such a blast picking out our outfits and dancing to out favorite 80s tunes!

Madonna the host and her lovely family!

John and I in our 80s gear

The Corbet's looking rad

Aaron aka The Karate Kid and Ashley

I think next themed party will be the 90s!

Love, Love, Love

I LOVE...

John because he makes me feel safe. Because he makes me feel pretty. Because he gave me his heart.

My children because I can't imagine life without them. Because they will always give me a reason to be better.

Mom and Dad because they taught me to be kind, they taught me to love. They have given me so much.

My in-laws because they welcomed me with open arms. Because they have raised three incredible individuals.

Amy because she is my soul sister. Because she knows me, she trusts me.

Aaron because he is kind. Because he is my baby brother.

Ashley because she is strong. Because she is always willing to help

Laura because she is an individual. Because she has more potential than she knows

Mike because he is wise. Because he is always willing to listen

All of my friends, new and old because each one holds a special place in my life. Because they are always there to listen to my crazy ideas and emotions. They always shed positivity on my life.

All of my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins because each one has a genuine interest in my life. Because no matter what happens they are always there to help.

Chocolate Cake because it is just to yummy to resist

Happy Valentines Day, much love to you all!

Bedtime Blues Be Gone!

Introducing Ashlyn's groovy new invention: Magic nightmare and monster be gone glasses

Simply put on these special glasses before falling asleep...

And be amazed as the "protective" coating on the glasses block all things scary!

I think it's working!

Love

Have you seen Anthro's February catalog? I am in love...with this BED . Seriously I can't stop staring.

Trying to convince John he can fashion one out of wood, or at least something similar.