Guess What?!
Posted: May 6, 2012 Filed under: adoption, artistic Leave a comment »Our dossier is almost done! Like literally. We got our paperwork back from Homeland Security and that’s almost the last piece of paper. We’ll be mailing that puppy next week!!! And we’re at the phase where our referral could come at any moment… or in three months. We just have no idea. But I’ll let you know!
Like this one? Me too! She’s for sale in the shop. If you need a painting done, I’d love to make one for you. I’m painting like a crazy person trying to raise some more funds to be able to accept our referral when it comes!
A New Fave
Posted: April 12, 2012 Filed under: artistic Leave a comment »
I love this one. Don’t know why. Maybe it’s because she looks like Abby to me. I didn’t mean to, but she sort of does. And I’m loving her bright colors.
If you need one for your little (or big) girly, let me know and we can chat and come up with a custom order. I know I’ve got one painting in my shop, but I’ve got 9 custom going in my studio! $45 each.
A Few Fun Ones
Posted: April 7, 2012 Filed under: granny week, photography Leave a comment »I’ll have to share more pics from our session later. We had family pics this week. These are my sneak peeks! If you’re in the Houston area and have a thing for funky vintage weirdness, perhaps my good friend Destiny is the photographer for you. Check her out.
Want to see something scary?
Posted: March 29, 2012 Filed under: adoption, advocacy, randomness Leave a comment »
It’s me after my attempt at running A (single, tiny) mile. Failed attempt. I am not a runner. Not an exerciser at all. If you are, go you, but I can’t wrap my head around it at all. Which is why me training for a half marathon is whacked out at best. Who am I?! I have no idea. I find myself doing strange things these days. I’m too young for a mid life crisis, so I don’t know what’s up. But the Chosen Marathon in New Braunfels lit a little fire. And I promised that this was my Year of Yes, so… yes, ok, I’ll do it.
The marathon is run along a the river in the Hill Country. That sounds a little bit wonderful if I have to run. If you want to train with me, let me know. I’m just starting Week 1, which is super easy. This kind of training is for wimps like me, so expect me to be slow and tired and ridiculously proud of tiny accomplishments. Two miles last night! Party! I’d love some company on the trail. The Marathon is an adoption celebration and fundraiser in a beautiful setting. I’m actually kind of pumped. Want to run? Here’s my schedule for wimps. And here’s more info on the marathon.
Just For Fun
Posted: March 15, 2012 Filed under: photography 1 Comment »I’m swapping photo sessions with a friend of mine. I haven’t done a shoot in months and months. Sometimes I miss it a little, but don’t tell anybody. I’m a little out of practice. But I like how it turned out. It is so very Destiny. We are doing a so very Beth shoot in a couple of weeks. I’ll show you when it’s done. But I’ll just say, there are donkeys and tea cups and tiaras involved.
Untitled from Beth Cupitt on Vimeo.
Spring Home School
Posted: March 12, 2012 Filed under: artistic, domestic, home school 1 Comment »Well, folks, we’ve started home school. We, like everyone who does or doesn’t home school, have our reasons. Mostly, we’d like to give Will some one on one time (attention deficit issues there). And we’d like to bring more religion into his training. And the school days are just too long for this mama’s boy. So here we go. I just thought I’d share what we are doing this week in case you have any awesome resources or if you’d like to follow along. I know most people get a 4 year education to be able to do this. I am, however, counting on Pinterest to guide us through the rest of Kindergarten.
Here’s some links that I’m using this week.
Some basics on Spring. Nonfiction about spring (weather, baby animals, seasons, etc.)
And snacks.
Art class is papier mache eggs {via not martha}
Math is coming from this packet. We love it. Of course, we’re working on handwriting, but nothing phenomenal there.
And our verse for the week is 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
A Year of Yes
Posted: March 5, 2012 Filed under: advocacy, artistic 2 Comments »Today starts a journey. I have read that everyone has a spiritual gift to be used to further the kingdom. When I think of such gifts I think of the the gift of wise council. Musical inclinations. Beautiful and inspiring speaking and writing (sorry if you’re reading this. Writing is not one of my gifts). Patient teachers and nurses. But I’m not great at any of those things. I’ve dabbled in all of them and shown no unnatural talent. I usually finish my volunteer stint frustrated and exhausted and wish I had the joy that I see some others with when they’re in their element.
Don’t get me wrong, I have joy. And there are moments when I feel like I’m so naturally good at something that it must be a gift from Heaven. Like when I’m shopping or planning a party or goofing off on the internet. Nobody knows Pinterest like me. But these little talents of mine have always kind of mocked me. Sure, I can make a blog look pretty, but that doesn’t really change the world. Until it did. Last August I decided that I’d start a blog and be faithful to it for a year. It would benefit others. And so it has. It’s made over $30,000 for families adopting from Africa. It touches lives and relieves a burden just by existing and I’m so proud of it.
Now my year is coming to a close and I’ve learned something. I’ve been in a crazy tornado of realizing that my ‘silly’ talents are a unique (and slightly bizarre) skill set to accomplish what I’ve been put here for, and I’m determined to use every ounce of what I have to further the Kingdom.
So for the next year, the Year of Yes, I’ll be doing all the hair brained ideas I think of. If there’s a way, I want to do it. And I want to show you and myself what happens when we trust God and are faithful to the Master Plan. Because I’d love to see you do the same. If we all said yes to the wild ideas that really do suit us, imagine the joy we could feel in our ministries. And guess what? If the ministry that fits you best doesn’t exist, you can make it!
Here’s my skill set:
Photography, design, blogging, party planning, painting, internet surfing. Yes, I’m going to count internet surfing as a gift. It’s served me well so far! And now I’m going to get started. And to kick if off I made a new formula. Painting + Blogging + Advocacy= Hopefully, a sponsor for Michel. Details here.
Sponsored Girls Series
Posted: March 1, 2012 Filed under: artistic 1 Comment »Hey everybody! I’ve had this little brainstorm and I’d love to share it with you. I have a new little one, Ypolite. She lives in a tent city in Haiti and is available for sponsorship through HELP. While we still don’t qualify to adopt we’ll be content with sponsoring. I had no idea how much our sponsored children value our relationships with them. NO idea. Until I read this. Now I’m planning on upping my game in the sponsor department. Today I made this painting of Ypolite and printed a verse on it. It’ll hang in our home as a reminder to pray for her. If you have a little girl that you sponsor and would like a custom piece, email me her picture and name. I’ll also include a 4×6 tiny piece for you to mail to her so you’ll have matching prints. The painting is original mixed media on canvas, and the child’s version will be small and a reproduction of the original. But it’ll be small enough to mail and I’m sure it’ll be a fun gift.
A Few New Girls
Posted: February 29, 2012 Filed under: artistic Leave a comment »
this is what i’ve been up to lately. painting. and exploring the great intimidating world of homeschool (which i never thought i’d be a member of, but i’m super excited about it). and having alot more peace with my weight journey. and my adoption journey. life is kind of cool right now.
some of these ladies are available in the shop. most were custom ordered. if you’d like a painting of a special little lady, email me at b.cupitt@yahoo.com and we can chat.
