Date with Gma

Look who learned to knit...yez zir...that's me. I'm just learning how to knit the awesomest dish towels ever.

Tonight I went out to Bountiful, Utah with my seesters to visit our Grandma. It was such a good time. We went to dinner down the street at Costa Vida then went back to her house to visit. I loved every minute of it. She is a treasure. I've never lived near her, but I've been lucky to see her a couple times each year with our regular Utah trips growing up. Some things I love about my Grandma...

1. She loves and adores her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren

2. She takes great care of her house and garden

3. Is as active as ever; temple work, golf, and swimming

4. Quilts, Knits, Crochets

5. Has a great laugh and sense of humor

6. Spiritual and sensitive to important things

7. Raised a perfect boy to be my Dad!

8. Married the sweetest man to be my Grandpa!

9. Her soft olive skin

10. Great at card games

A trip to Iceland

This weekend I, along with my besties, saw Sigur Ros at the Saltair in Salt Lake City. If your ears have not heard the sweet-gloriousness of Sigur Ros then don't deny them a minute longer. This band from Iceland makes music that will take you straight to heaven. I have been looking forward to this show since June and it was spectacular. When Sigur Ros started playing and I looked at my friends faces all I saw was a sea of smiles. It was pure happiness in the venue and the band was sweet and gracious. I guess I really can't describe how wonderful it was...here's some shots of the night.

ahem...and anthropologie's latest catalog was all in Iceland. it's so pretty it hurts

Paul Newman

This guy...
yep. Paul Newman.
I meant to post something earlier, but didn't get a chance till today.

He is one of the best looking men in the history of film. Those eyes. That hair. Teeth and Nose. Perfection. I enjoyed listening to NPR's tribute on Friday and being reminded of his works and involvement with charities through Newmans Own.
Men just don't look this anymore.

One Four Three-ETSY SHOP OPENING

Kristine and I are excited to announce the opening of our Etsy shop!!!

One Four Three

You can find us at onefourthree.etsy.com

Please keep checking for more updates, we have LOTS more to post. We're just getting started.

Last night we posted the Hello Darling frame and it was sold within a few short hours. Amazing. We are so pumped.

Thanks!

If you have any jewelry quesitons.suggestions.comments please email me at janecmetcalf@gmail.com

E had a Birthday and WE had a Party

E's Birthday was a week ago and we celebrated last weekend, it was a Blast. We had a Quesadilla bar...oh yum, a bowl of candy (Thanks MOM), and cupcakes that came and went too fast.

Battle in Seattle

Coming home from school today I was listening to Democracy Now and they were dicussing the film "Battle in Seattle" which comes out tomorrow (Sept. 19th). It caught my attention because the WTO protests were something I'll never forget. I was in 9th grade I believe and was outside of the downtown area but was glued to the papers and the news for those days that the protests went on. It is such an interesting lesson about human nature. It is natural for humans to gather together in a cause and "fight" for what you believe in. I'm all about organizing together to make this world a better place...but this particular event was supposed to be peaceful. No violence was a goal of both protesters and the police department. What is also natuarl for humans is to take advantage of situations and for things to get out of control. An organized, peaceful protest turned into a riot, a full on riot. One where people who weren't even protesting took advantage of the hectic/chaotic moment to rob downtown stores, break windows, hurt people and so on. Eventually this was not just a downtown Seattle concern, but an emergency that the National Guard had to step in and address. The pictures and scenes of the WTO riots will be forever etched in my mind.

This movie has not release date for Utah theaters, so sadly I won't get a chance to see it for awhile. I look forward to hearing reviews and what others have to say. They have quite the cast and I'd like to think this movie was handled in an honest/appropriate way. Check it out.

1st graders...the boyfriend I never had...

I am student teaching in Utah in a 1st grade classroom and I adore them, which has caused me to think...they are like the boyfriend I never had. For example:

1. When I'm not with them I'm thinking about them

2. I'm telling "cute" stories about them to my friends and family

3. They hug me

And they've said the following to me...

4. "You have shiny teeth"

5. "You have soft skin"

6. "I love you"

7. "You're the best"

8. "You're pretty"

9. "I like your hair"

10. "Oh....your outfit is soooo cute today"

Too bad we're breaking up in November. Rebound anyone??