bang.

Toddlers shot one victim per week in 2015.

Tell me why you need a gun.

I've had this "discussion" with a few people over the past few years as it's become somewhat of a hot topic again and I must say that there doesn't seem to be that much to discuss. On my end. The rest of the world though, seems to have a lot to discuss.

I felt a little sick hearing the story about Jamie Gilt from Florida. She was shot by her 4 year old while she was driving one day. Her gun was in the car, loaded. And the little dude got his hands on it and shot her. She lived, and is actually recovered. The part that made me feel a little sick though was that her son got "all jacked up" on the way to gun/target practice when he would go with his mom. So, here is the pro-gun, pro-gun for kids, pro open carry even, mother of a 4 year old who accidentally shoots her. Why did she need a gun?

Her story got a ton of media, but one who got a little less was that of Patrice Price. She was also shot in a car, while driving. She was shot by her 2 year old from the backseat when the loaded gun was found next to him somewhere in the backseat. Sounds like she didn't need that gun.

Toddlers shot one victim per week in 2015.

Tell me again why you need a gun.

At least six Americans have been killed by dogs causing guns to accidentally go off. This year.

It's only May, people. That was just the # on DOGS.

Toddlers shot one victim per week in 2015.

Tell me again why you need a gun.

Please. Seriously, thrill me.

Change my damn mind. I don't know.

Just make me hear some sort of conversation that isn't noise, please. Or agree with me. I feel like it's every single day or week that another soul crushing story hits the news about a death or ruined life that are the aftermath of a gunshot or multiple gunshots from an escalated argument that turned deadly because 'everyone' can/needs to carry.

rare.

Got some Old Nation Geographic magazines. One from the month and year my sister was born (November 1976) and then one for mine and Adam's birth month and year (September 1979) and one for Amy's man, Ryan. (April 1979). I think they are really neat to have and I hope it made a good gift.

Now. Have you ever seen a blue lobster? I had not, until this dude:

Oh, Target. Our love affair continues on.

Our local Target has gotten a facelift in the past year and now has mini "showrooms" if you will. I call them that, anyway. They are bright spaces where they change up furniture/decor displays once a week. I am in love! Again! Also, so much color this year. I love their use of color and choice of designers.

Target 2016. Recent buys for my youngest:

 

hashtag FABULOUS.

Yesterday, my husband helped me escape the house (more on that in a post about my oldest child...) and kids and jump in the van SOLO to head over to the Big Fat Flea. So excited! Got to meet someone I have followed for awhile on on Instagram as well as a VERY long time friend I have known ince about 1998 circa the lj/interwebs world. Pretty exciting to give her a big fat hug too!! Hi Tara! Hi Rachel!

 

So, this Lambo (heh) got on 78 East at the same exit as me leaving my town and was doing its best to drive 100 mph and get everywhere FASTER THAN ANYONE in any lane. Once he was the fastest again, he'd go back down to like 75 mpg like the rest of us. It kind of irritated me. I was like, Okay, we get it. That thing is FAST. 

 

The engine was SO LOUD, everyone turned their heads to watch the car. I think he was doing all kinds of extra revving it up though. At one point, I think he fucked up and did a nice big engine drop before the Holland Tunnel. I laughed. Once inside the tunnel though, I was the car directly in FRONT of him and decided to help him out! I gave him little "raceways" to work with. He kept revving it up and going fast then stopping. So, I'd wait until there was big space in front of me, then go while he'd wait back...then I'd give a big THUMBS UP out of my window and he'd FLY up then stop. We played the game all the way through the tunnel. I'm a teenager still, what can I say?

 

I could not help but take a picture of WILF Hall. Because Wilf. Woman I'd like to eff? Wife I'd like to eff? I am so awkward and anxious sometimes. ha. I spent an hour trying to pull my tights up. They fell under down approximately 300 times into my boots. I got a bunch of compliments on my dress and also gave out a few business cards. NOW, If only I had ALL OF MY INVENTORY UP! If you are in the market for something, anything, vintage. Just shout it out. I may have it. Seriously. I have a massive shop inventory. 

I did not get my fabulous necklace or bag at the Flea but I did feel the need to share them with you today as I was feeling very fabulous in them. Yellow and Fabulous described my Sunday (10/4). Necklace is painted on wood from a seller on Etsy I will come back and fill in. The bag is by West.

So, "WHAT DID YOU BUY"??? You ask? Here we go.

Vintage dress that caught my eye immediately and I did not put it down. I imagined it belted first. Then, flowy with boots. Then, I imagined it bloused underneath into a tulip skirt thing. Wheee!!!!

 

 

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Something old, something blue, something vintage...something OOOOH!

Here are a few vintage finds that I doubt you will find anywhere else. If you do, PLEASE tell me. Show me!
Okay, Here we go. On a trip down thrift shop jackpot lane:

I have never seen anything like this, nor can I find anything like it, or mentioning anything like it online. It's a vintage  JC Pennys tag but the actual dress front has a copyright Muppets, Inc. and it's got the wonderful Oscar the Grouch on the front of course. The top is hand sewn I believe due to some tiny tiny flaws I can see on the inside, or maybe a machine with a foot pump thing.

 "I am green" on one side and "Yo soy verde" on the other" uh, size 6? Is this a shirt? A smock? I am so going to throw this on Emmaline as soon as it "fits" as as dress and make her wear it for as long as it "fits" as a shirt with leggings and jeans because I like it. so there. sorry 4th baby. neener neener! because you're a girl...this is just the way it is. I like to play dress up. :) love you. Oscar the Grouch Vintage smock tunic, size six, by JC Penny/Muppets.

top left: Polly Flinders Vintage hand smoked dress.

t2 is what we now call 2t. So, it's adorable! navy blue with tiny red stamped flowers.

top right: The cover of this book reminded me of 80% of the paperback covers that I was used to reading as a child so I grabbed it too from my thrift shop adventures of the day.

 bottom: brand NEW (ha! that always makes me laugh when it's a vintage item) with tags.
Nannette brand vintage baby romper. elastic seems to be brand spanking new. all eyelet detail is bright white. So exciting.