That's right I'm in the wild wild (south) west hanging out with this little munchkin:
She totally owns me. We wake up at 6, we've watched Cinderella 4 times (ya, it's been 2 days), and I've already put her in the tub 3 times - but it's all worth it because I'm loving this place, and Emily is totally chill when I put her in the kid back pack.
Yesterday we happened upon the International Folk Art Fair which takes place here once a year - and yes this is totally my idea of a good time. It really was cool! There were artists from tons of countries from China to Africa to Mexico and I know any time I've been in third world countries, it's always hard to find the good authentic stuff - usually the pushy people selling cheapie stuff is what's everywhere.
Any who, apparently I'm in a minority on this because Emily and I were just about the only ones under 50. It probably has something to do with the fact that everything was sooo expensive. It was filled with patrons of the arts. All of the old lady's were dripping in silver and turquoise.
Exhibit A: This was our view when we weren't cruising the arts. Lots of shuffling.
Exhibit B: This lady came prepared. Springs in her heeled leather tevas, with ankle socks. Oh you want a closer look?
There you have it.
I'm not catholic, but I love all of their saints - why? I'm not sure. It helps that these were made of gold. They're from Poland.
I still wish I would have gotten this little angel in a match box made by a Mexican artist. It's made of colorful tin - so crafty.
Dyed horse hair butterflies from Peru. Why does this stuff seem so dorky when I post it. I swear it was all so cool at the time.
Here's Ems when she was all tuckered out. Score! I got her to sleep with out making her cry!
Hanging out on the couch watching Cinder "ella" as Emily likes to scream it.
Then today we went into Santa Fe's down town (really similar to Jackson Hole, but south western style) where there are tons of shops and street vendors. This is the row of Native Americans selling their stuff. It would be less intimidating if they would just smile back! They probably get sick of losers like me who can't afford anything, but really really like to check it out anyway. I wish they didn't make me so nervous cause I think they're way cool. I would love to talk to some of those old folks.
Here's my prize (the turquoise). I bought it from this kids section where everything is made by kids under 18. They start em young in this business. I asked them where they get all of the turquoise and they said people come to the tribes and sell it to them! Classic - I thought I was going to get some story about how the Gods lead them to the mountains to find the stones. The kid who made it was like 14 and so stoked I was interested. That alone makes it worth it.
That's right I'm in the wild wild (south) west hanging out with this little munchkin:
She totally owns me. We wake up at 6, we've watched Cinderella 4 times (ya, it's been 2 days), and I've already put her in the tub 3 times - but it's all worth it because I'm loving this place, and Emily is totally chill when I put her in the kid back pack.
Yesterday we happened upon the International Folk Art Fair which takes place here once a year - and yes this is totally my idea of a good time. It really was cool! There were artists from tons of countries from China to Africa to Mexico and I know any time I've been in third world countries, it's always hard to find the good authentic stuff - usually the pushy people selling cheapie stuff is what's everywhere.
Any who, apparently I'm in a minority on this because Emily and I were just about the only ones under 50. It probably has something to do with the fact that everything was sooo expensive. It was filled with patrons of the arts. All of the old lady's were dripping in silver and turquoise.
Exhibit A: This was our view when we weren't cruising the arts. Lots of shuffling.
Exhibit B: This lady came prepared. Springs in her heeled leather tevas, with ankle socks. Oh you want a closer look?
There you have it.
I'm not catholic, but I love all of their saints - why? I'm not sure. It helps that these were made of gold. They're from Poland.
I still wish I would have gotten this little angel in a match box made by a Mexican artist. It's made of colorful tin - so crafty.
Dyed horse hair butterflies from Peru. Why does this stuff seem so dorky when I post it. I swear it was all so cool at the time.
Here's Ems when she was all tuckered out. Score! I got her to sleep with out making her cry!
Hanging out on the couch watching Cinder "ella" as Emily likes to scream it.
Then today we went into Santa Fe's down town (really similar to Jackson Hole, but south western style) where there are tons of shops and street vendors. This is the row of Native Americans selling their stuff. It would be less intimidating if they would just smile back! They probably get sick of losers like me who can't afford anything, but really really like to check it out anyway. I wish they didn't make me so nervous cause I think they're way cool. I would love to talk to some of those old folks.
Here's my prize (the turquoise). I bought it from this kids section where everything is made by kids under 18. They start em young in this business. I asked them where they get all of the turquoise and they said people come to the tribes and sell it to them! Classic - I thought I was going to get some story about how the Gods lead them to the mountains to find the stones. The kid who made it was like 14 and so stoked I was interested. That alone makes it worth it.
4 comments:
wow i think the butterflies made from died horse hair are pretty cool!!! you aren't a dork, you're just jessica, and i love you! looks like you are having fun!
love it. who is this kid? i assume anew cousin... seems lik it has been forever, probably because it has.
Weird. My younger sister just barely moved down there and sent me that same photo of the churchy thing the other day. You should say hi if you see her
you are the coolest person I know - I wish I was down there with you! it was happy to talk to you last night, have fun pretending to be a mom - you look like such a natural!
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