Mommy Has Tattoos Mondays! (version 7!!)

Wow, here we are at lucky # 7 of

Todays super sweet tattooed mama is Michelle! I am so happy to have met Michelle and I'm sure you all will love her story and adore her as well!

Here's Michelle's Interview!

Hello! I am Michelle and I live in Sunny San Diego with my husband, daughter and little pup peanut. My blog is She Said
Can I just say moms rock, whether they have tattoos or not. Mom's that have tattoos just rock a little bit harder.
1. What do your children have to say about your tattoos?
since my child is only 4 months she can't say much of anything. However, she does stare and "talk" to them a lot. She is particularly fond of my little teal birdie that always falls at her eye level when I am feeding her.

2. Since we're on the subject of moms and tattoos,what does your mom have to say about your tattoos?
My mom is not in love with all the tattoos I get, but she doesn't hate them either. She thinks they are tasteful so far, but just wait until I get the skulls! hahaha. All of her friends (they were all in the military where it is very common) and all my sister have tattoos, so it is pretty accepted in my family. My mom had a harder time with my piercings than my tattoos. She literally told me that if I was living with her that I couldn't have any piercings, but I could get whatever tattoos I wanted. I thought it was kinda funny since tattoos are permanent.

3. How do other un tattooed moms or parents react to your tattoos?
At first, many people don't talk to me. I just get a whole lot of staring going on. They won't approach me unless I talk to them first, and then even sometimes its just half smiles and awkwardness. I get a lot of people who ask how old I am. Like they think I am 16 and got pregnant by accident and too young and have some wild rebel attitude. I am 26 people! I have tattoos because they are beautiful works of art that can express much more than I can merely through words. And I planned to have my baby too! (Seriously, someone actually told me they thought I was a teenager and was going to reprimand me for having a baby so young)

4. Do you ever try to hide your tattoos from your child's teachers,friends parents, etc?
I don't intentionally hide my tattoos unless I am going to a wedding or something where most of the attendees are not tattooed. Because all eyes should be on the bride, not my tattoos! When I first started going to my church, I noticed no one else there had any visible tattoos so I hid mine for a while so that way I wouldn't be judged. As it turned out, everyone was totally acceptable of them :) Oh, and when my husband and I apply to apartments, we hide them because we don't want the landlord/leasing agents to think we are some wild child problem people who are going to be a pain in the butt to rent to.

5.Do you have any tattoos dedicated to your children?If not do you plan on getting any?
YES! My husband and I both recently got tattoos for our daughter. I got antique frame with a "C" for Chloe and her birth date in the middle. It also has her birthstone. It resembles the necklace I made for her and wore while I was pregnant and in my maternity photo shoot.

6. How will you react if and when your children start getting tattoos?
I will show them the mess of a tattoo (tramp stamp) I got when I was 18 because I thought I was so cool. It is a bad tattoo and I never want to cover it up because I want to use it as an example for my children. "This is what it looks like to get a stupid tattoo." I will be totally open to Chloe getting tatted up as long as she is smart about her decisions and really understands that it is for life and she understands the affect it might have on other aspects of her life (for instance, the affects from some of the questions you have here).

7.How did you feel about your tattoos during and after pregnancy?(I have stomach tattoos so that was interesting to say the least!)
I have always wanted tattoos on my hips, but I knew that the area would get stretched out when I was pregnant, so I have decided to wait until after I have our last child to get them there. My tattoos really had no affect. Most are on my arms and I really didn't gain much wait to notice a difference.

8. Do you think your tattoos effect your child's social schedule (for instance Sam's mom doesn't really want Sam to play with your child because of your tattoos) Have you ever faced this type of challenge as a tattooed mom?
Right now, Chloe plays with the other babies in our family or at our church, so it has no effect on her right now... it will be interesting when she starts school though.

9. Is there anything you would like to let those un tattooed parents know that may judge you as a tattooed mom?
My tattoo is NOT going to magically jump off my skin and attack you when I walk by. Just because I have tattoos doesn't mean I am any different than you. I am just trying to live life the best I can and raise my daughter to the best of my abilities. Judging someone because of they have ink on there skin is like judging someone because of the color of their skin. NOT COOL.

10. Do you plan on getting more tattoos?
Heck yes! James and I plan on getting at least one tattoo a year for the rest of our lives! We are going to have a fun collection and I like that most of them will have stories behind them.
Tattoo and Artist Info: Most of my artwork is from Guf at Tattoo Royale in San Diego. My peacock and flowers were done by Sue Kidder at Flesh Skin Graffix in Imperial Beach.
I am in LOVE with all of Michelle's gorgeous art! Thank you so much for being a part of this feature Michelle!!!
If you would like to be featured or know of a cool tattooed mommy send me an email at akornelson@gmail.com !!

xoxo

New Music Monday

Don't worry your pretty little heads, I have a beautiful Tattooed mommy to feature later on today, but for now Im gonna get your head and ears where I'm at these days (in terms of music)

Ever since I was about 13 years old, I have been in love with the music "no one knows about yet".Music is a HUGE part of my life and it always will be.I went through a "music snob" phase, where I refused to share new music I discovered with anyone but a select few people, for fear of the music getting to the "other" people.But now Im older and could care less,and just want to listen to good music and I'm much better at sharing;)

The art of a "mixed tape" is something so beautiful,and it was the main way my small group of "music elites" shared our music with each other. I'll never forget one of my fave mix tapes (yes an actual TAPE) was left in a shady annoying x boyfriends car on a ride home. (I still miss that tape til this day)Since then, we've grown to cds,and playlists or a simple text "hey check this shit out" So here's a few new bands for you to check out...think of this as my "blog mix tape" to you <3

The first band is a side project for the band "Black Kids" It's a fairly new band called "Gospel Music"

AUTOMOBILE by GOSPEL MUSIC from Triad Publicity on Vimeo.

I declared this song to be my "summer road trip song" back in December. I seriously think it's so fun!!

The next band that is causing me happy little fits of dance party madness is "Tennis"


Let me just say, if you are STILL sitting down not atleast tapping your foot...well...I don't know ?! This song is so adorable! Tennis does have a bit of a Best Coast feel to it, but it's cute enough to stand on it's own, without comparison, I can truly see myself, eyes closed dancing in my own little world to a live version of this song.

The next band isn't really "new" but they aren't that well known. The "New Bloods" are a very unique 'girl group' They have a very interesting sound that I have yet to hear anywhere else.(they also have the neatest flyers for their shows)


The last band I'm going to share with you today, is a very unique band in that I go to school with it's two members. "The Vignettes" are an amazing group I have yet to see live (I will later this month, I CAN'T wait)


I hope you enjoyed you mini mix tape from me to you! Now run,go check these bands out!!
xoxo

First Day of Spring (Wordless Wednesday)

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Mommy Has Tattoos Mondays! (version 6!!)

Ok folks, I know it's a little late (I was having technically difficulties, in the form of an allergy attack!) But here we go! You won't be mad once you meet this super fly ("baby mama") Once I stumbled across this gorgeous mom via tumblr, I was immediately interested in what she was gonna post next on her ,I then fell in love, when she posted a certain picture of here" baby mama" toe tattoos......I mean come on folks, is it just me or is that like the coolest tattoo?!I truly adore all her tattoos! So without further (allergy med induced babble) Here's todays featured art filled mama: Delane

Here's Delane's interview for Version 6 of



My name is Delane Lyn Rineer of life of a mombieI live in Southern California, Oceanside to be specific with my boyfriend of almost 7yrs and our 3 kids. My kids are amazing and probably the most animated kids you will meet thanks to their dad and I. I am a SAHM and my boyfriend is a Tattooer at Frontline Tattoo in Oceanside Ca. I love collecting things. Cupcakes,tattoo paintings, yo gabba gabba stuff(we are HUGE Fans) and my 2 new collections are Nesting Dolls and The Simpsons stuff.
# of children you have and their names:
I have 4 kids. I have two daughters and two sons.11 yr old daughter Ally Lizzy who lives with her dad. 3 1/2 year old daughter Scarlet Devine. 2 year old son Dexter Deville. 4 month onld son Draven Shadow.


1. What do your children have to say about your tattoos?
My kids seem to enjoy them. They like to draw tattoos on their body and on my body. It is cute when they see others with tattoos because they shout out MOMMY TATTOOS. As if I am the only mother with them in their eyes.haha.


2. Since we're on the subject of moms and tattoos,what does your mom have to say about your tattoos?
My mom..lol..I don't think she minds.

3. How do other un tattooed moms or parents react to your tattoos?
Some look or I should say stare but, that could be because they are admiring or because they dislike what they see. Honestly I do get alot of positive feed back when parents do approach me especially with my Yo Gabba Gabba leg sleeve. It is a hit when i go to disneyland.lol

4.Do you ever try to hide your tattoos from your child's teachers,friends parents, etc?
No my tattoos are apart of my body and apart of me like skin with decorations.

5.Do you have any tattoos dedicated to your children?If not do you plan on getting any?
I sure do. I have My eldest daughers name tattooed on me 3 times.In an poorly tattooed diamond(which i am getting lasered and re done), her name is the name of my pirate ship on my upper thigh, on the sides of my hands i have her name is script. For Scarlet i have her name in script as well on the sides of my hands and plan on getting another actual piece and not just her name tattooed on me. Now for Dexter and Draven I haven't yet. i will be getting the piece for them for my next tattoo.

6. How will you react if and when your children start getting tattoos?
Heck I will love it.LOL. Who wouldn't want to share a love for tattoos with their kids. Not to mention I would love it if all of my youngest tattooed like their dad does.

7.How did you feel about your tattoos during and after pregnancy?(I have stomach tattoos so that was interesting to say the least!)
I felt the same about them before and after. I don't have torso yet but, I will be getting my ribs done before summer begins. I must say good thing for tattoos because my last 2 kids the boys gave me major stretch marks on my stomach and I will be tattooing my whole stomach just to cover those up.OHH the joys of mother hood.

8. Do you think your tattoos effect your child's social schedule (for instance Sam's mom doesn't really want Sam to play with your child because of your tattoos) Have you ever faced this type of challenge as a tattooed mom?
I don't know about their actual social life because the women who i am friends with and parents that my kids play with will be with parents that are excepting of our life style. If people are not going to let their kids play with my kids because we are heavily tattoed then they are not people I want around my kids..Judgemental before even knowing me as a person and my kids as little people.

9. Is there anything you would like to let those un tattooed parents that may judge you as a tattooed mom know?
To those parents realize we are just parents like you raising our kids to the best of our ability. Don't judge a book by it cover.

10. Do you plan on getting more tattoos?
Do i plan on getting more tattoos...Well yes of course I do.I plan on having a full body suit. I want to be covered all over. I still have room left and that will fill quickly.
My plans for the next few are as follows.
ribs: Dead of the dead skulls and roses all up my ribs.
Throat/Neck I am getting done by Luke Wessman of Luckys Tattoo in San Diego and amazing artist. I will be getting a pocket watch on my throat and roses on the sides of my neck all one huge piece.
My inner arm is for the boys: not sure yet what i will be getting but, i will come up with something..
Left lower arm: Is a nerdy girl have an appointment set withHonkey Kong
from Guru tattoo in Pacific Beach Ca April 12th HonkeyKong.com
The rest of my body...will see...

Thank you so much Delane! I hope you guys enjoyed Delane's interview and all of her fun work!
As always hit me up (via email akornelson@gmail.com) if you wanna be featured! I have two more super fly baby mamas already lined up ,but we still need YOU!
xoxo

Saturday's best. (fun forts part 3!)

Saturday the weather was like this:

Friday night I promised the girls I'd build them a fort to sleep in, (You know our love of forts
HERE and HERE
However, Amelie fell asleep too early Friday night to get the fort built in time.But, in keeping with tradition for rainy yucky weather, I constructed a fort early in the afternoon for my dynamic duo:)

It was a bed side fort and it was very fun to make (I went all out on the lights,and mustered up some flags from various other times and events and viola! Comfy,cozy, kick back, style fit for two little princesses :)



No I aint fakin the funk on this blog NO WAY, I must fill you in on the real deal! After about ten minutes I decided to take ashower, (I mean the girls were in their super fly fort with not a care in the world right....? WRONG!!! As soon as I started the water, I heard them fighting over toys,yelling,crying screaming......yeah "THAT" type of stuff..So I yelled from the shower to stop whatever the hell it was they were fighting about and Kevin had to come in from playing his PS3 to regulate....hmm...yeah so much for magic forts huh?
Needless to say after dinner, the girls decided it might be nice to use the fort again,so I made a deal with them that if they cleaned up their room, they could watch a movie in the fort and sleep in it or whatever,so fun fort version 3.o round 2, went a little bit better:) Kevin hooked up my grandma's old teensy tiny tv for the girls to watch a movie

or some reason the Monsters Inc dvd wouldn't p;ay,so we kicked it straight old school with one of my gem of a gem,Pee Wee's playhouse dvds (say whaaaa?!)

It was a hit for the girls...and myself :)


So after all the fun fort day turned out to be pretty fun after all.
(All these pictures were taken with the iphone instagram app! If you're on instagram follow me! (there's a link through my twitter!)
I hope you all had a great Saturday and pushed all pitiful weather and stuff aside :)
xoxo