Yeah, it has been awhile since the last post, as many of you know Phil was away for the past week and a half. If you want to know where you can check here here this is the itinerary of the week while he was gone. Needless to say! I was busy with all the kids and not much blogging was done. Now it is time to update!
I had my first home show! It went much better than I expected! And I have a few other people interested in having a show! I can't wait!
Now on to bigger and better things, BEACH!!!
We went one day last week it was beautiful I would say it was a 10! And we ventured out again today! Another 10... A few more play dates this week and next. The kids are so excited about it! And well, so am I! It is just so much fun!
I have taken some great "sandy" picture! I will get them posted soon! I can't believe that it is almost the end of July, where has the summer gone? WE are trying to enjoy everyday to it's fullest!
Well, that is just a quick update! I promise as the days are less busy I will put more down but for now that is all that I have time for!
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Here it is!
Well, here is the display for the jewelry. It isn't what I had originally been looking for, I wanted a "cottagy" feel (like that word?) to go with the name... I think that it does. I went into Home Depot looking for a miniature picket fence, BUT when you are looking for something specific you can never find it! So, I talked Phil into bringing me to Home Goods to find something to carry the necklaces in so that they didn't get all tangled together. SO, while I was in there... I thought about a table cloth to cover a surface, then I thought a cool napkin will add a splash of color! I found the napkins in the same colors as my business cards. It doesn't get much better... Or so I thought! I turned and stumbled upon these cool placemat that are made out of sticks. YEAH... Walking out of that aisle into the main aisle I looked at the dishes (like I always do, I have a thing for them.) I found these great relish trays(?) to display some of the extra beads that I will bring to my show with me! Within a matter of 5 minutes I had my whole display picked out! After spending quality time in Home Depot with the kids (all of them) Why didn't we go there first? 
I have made a bunch of great new pieces! I can't wait to show them! Next week will be so much fun!! I still can't believe that I am going to have a party to show my jewelry. I never thought that I would have a little "cottage" business!
Leave a comment! Tell me what you think!
I have made a bunch of great new pieces! I can't wait to show them! Next week will be so much fun!! I still can't believe that I am going to have a party to show my jewelry. I never thought that I would have a little "cottage" business!
Leave a comment! Tell me what you think!
Friday, July 08, 2005
Brown and Pink, What do you think?
OK, so I was told that brown and pink were "hot" right now which I already knew but, didn't make anything in those colors until today... And why is that I am not sure at all! I did a bracelet and earrings set. So, give me your input! I am going to a new bead shop tomorrow! I can't wait! I will see what they have for brown and pink well. I am also going to make a brown and turquoise set like this one. I think that it will look pretty cool, I hope other people do too. This is a very time consuming set!
And... This is MY mothers bracelet, I have been told that I need to put it on here for people to see and get the idea of a mothers bracelet out there. I have made a bunch of these and most of them have been a single strand, I have only made 3 that are a triple strand. (check out the post on June 25, you will see a single strand one. And it is in gold, I have only made 3 of them in gold. Check out the heart shaped clasp that I used. I thought that the heart was a great way to show that it was for family.
Let me know what you think of this one, and for those of you that may read this and don't know me (if there are any), yes there are 6 stones for 6 kids! Enjoy!!!
How is that for a post on the jewelry? Haven't done much of these lately! Thanks for looking!
And... This is MY mothers bracelet, I have been told that I need to put it on here for people to see and get the idea of a mothers bracelet out there. I have made a bunch of these and most of them have been a single strand, I have only made 3 that are a triple strand. (check out the post on June 25, you will see a single strand one. And it is in gold, I have only made 3 of them in gold. Check out the heart shaped clasp that I used. I thought that the heart was a great way to show that it was for family.
Let me know what you think of this one, and for those of you that may read this and don't know me (if there are any), yes there are 6 stones for 6 kids! Enjoy!!!
How is that for a post on the jewelry? Haven't done much of these lately! Thanks for looking!
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Home show coming up soon!!!
OK, guys who read this! don't laugh!! Everyone else!! I need your input!!! I am having a home show on July 22, I was talked into it! I am not so sure, I need some ideas!!!! Colors what sorts of colors are "hot" what are you looking for when you go out? Matching sets earrings bracelet and necklace or just one piece. I need input!!! Let me know! Also, let me know what you think of the pieces that are on the blog so that I can know what people are looking for!!! Thanks for the input in advance, I have not had any comments lately!! Let me know!
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Stawberries...
YUM! I just love strawberries and picking them, we went to the farm and picked strawberries on Monday! What an adventure! I think we picked 15lbs in total. We picked them in buckets lined with plastic bags, NOT very good for the berries, when we go again I am bringing my own basket and putting the berries in there. They were ready for the jam when I got home. They were all smushed from the bags and being banged around! What were they thinking at the farm? I wonder how many people are not too happy with the way they are having you pick them at the farm down the road... they don't have any flat boxes like they usually do. Oh well, they still tasted great! here are a few pictures!
We enjoyed strawberry shortcakes... fresh strawberries... and of course, I made jam today yum yum yum!!!
I was only able to make one batch of jam so... we will be going again soon, probably early next week! We do love those strawberries!!
Well, off to be a mother... we are having a sleep over tonight, and the girls need to get to bed!!!
We enjoyed strawberry shortcakes... fresh strawberries... and of course, I made jam today yum yum yum!!!
I was only able to make one batch of jam so... we will be going again soon, probably early next week! We do love those strawberries!!
Well, off to be a mother... we are having a sleep over tonight, and the girls need to get to bed!!!
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Jewelry oh yeah!
Yes, I have been making jewelry... I just haven't been taking pictures of it!
So, I made a "mother's bracelet" for a friend today, my camera isn't taking great pictures these days, so... I will explain it.
I made it with gold filled beads, 4 mm in size and the stones are square 6mm emerald crystal and light amethyst crystal 2 emerald on either side of the amethyst. I think it came out nice, if I do say so myself! I don't usually make them in gold, it is a lot more expensive. I do them only when I am asked to make them in gold.
I am going to be doing a few "home shows" this summer! I am a little nervous but, I am very excited about it! So, Let me know what you think of the bracelet and whatever other jewelry that you have seen on here! Thanks have a GREAT day!!
you can click on the image to enlarge it!
So, I made a "mother's bracelet" for a friend today, my camera isn't taking great pictures these days, so... I will explain it.
I made it with gold filled beads, 4 mm in size and the stones are square 6mm emerald crystal and light amethyst crystal 2 emerald on either side of the amethyst. I think it came out nice, if I do say so myself! I don't usually make them in gold, it is a lot more expensive. I do them only when I am asked to make them in gold.
I am going to be doing a few "home shows" this summer! I am a little nervous but, I am very excited about it! So, Let me know what you think of the bracelet and whatever other jewelry that you have seen on here! Thanks have a GREAT day!!
you can click on the image to enlarge it!
I'm bored!!...
Summer vacation! Ahh, remember sipping lemonade under a big shady tree, riding your bikes all day long, playing in the sprinkler... Where did the "good old days" of summer go? Oh,to be carefree, not worry about the stranger walking down the road, you could be gone until dinner. And there was no search party for you. Why are the kids afraid to play outside today? Where do they ride there bikes? up and down the driveway, and oh, if they don't have a helmet on you are a bad parent. I think that we made it just fine with out the helmet. twitch twitch
Are we really in such an electronic age that the computers and TV's need to tell the kids what to do, and we don't even have a playstaion or xbox or whatever else those things are called. Not even television, nope not in our house. Well, we do BUT it is only for family movies, at night! That is all it is for, so... Why do the kids come in and tell me they are bored, what is there to do these days? any ideas I hear on a regular basis that we are the only ones around who don't have a pool, doesn't the kiddie pool count?
OK, so we are off to soccer... yeah, the weekly scheduled things... I think we need one every day for all the kids, and maybe just maybe I won't hear "I'm bored!"
Are we really in such an electronic age that the computers and TV's need to tell the kids what to do, and we don't even have a playstaion or xbox or whatever else those things are called. Not even television, nope not in our house. Well, we do BUT it is only for family movies, at night! That is all it is for, so... Why do the kids come in and tell me they are bored, what is there to do these days? any ideas I hear on a regular basis that we are the only ones around who don't have a pool, doesn't the kiddie pool count?
OK, so we are off to soccer... yeah, the weekly scheduled things... I think we need one every day for all the kids, and maybe just maybe I won't hear "I'm bored!"
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Wise Words from a Wise Friend
The older I get the more that I realize that the information that you receive from people to help you grow and mature "mentor" as you will...Does not necessarily have to be older than you! I have been reading through blog posts... Checking out web sites, talking to people... ect ect ect. The words "reformed" "dispensation" "Calvinist" "covenantal"... And so on well... This is what I found and truly believe is what we are all trying to get to in one way or another and it really doesn't matter what the title is that we have on us does it? If we believe the same thing and are working to serve the same God and one day we will bow down and worship HIM! ahhh... The day!
This is what I found and yes, this is how I feel... I think the semantics of "Reformed", "Covenantal", "Dispensationalist", "Calvinist" purpose is only to let people vaguely know where you are coming from without having to explain everything every time. If you don't know where you are- definitely don't start labeling yourself. I notice that very few theologians like putting themselves in a category. I thought I was reformed last year- but then I realized all it entails (not just a Calvinistic view of the gospel- but lots of other stuff too). Now I'm realizing I'm not. It is important to be a Berean- when you hear teaching or teaching- go look it up in the Bible on your own. There is definitely false teaching and heresies being taught out there, and we are responsible as believers to recognize it. We are told to do so repeatedly in the Bible.
Wise words from a wise and yes younger friend!
That is my soap box and I am getting down now!!
This is what I found and yes, this is how I feel... I think the semantics of "Reformed", "Covenantal", "Dispensationalist", "Calvinist" purpose is only to let people vaguely know where you are coming from without having to explain everything every time. If you don't know where you are- definitely don't start labeling yourself. I notice that very few theologians like putting themselves in a category. I thought I was reformed last year- but then I realized all it entails (not just a Calvinistic view of the gospel- but lots of other stuff too). Now I'm realizing I'm not. It is important to be a Berean- when you hear teaching or teaching- go look it up in the Bible on your own. There is definitely false teaching and heresies being taught out there, and we are responsible as believers to recognize it. We are told to do so repeatedly in the Bible.
Wise words from a wise and yes younger friend!
That is my soap box and I am getting down now!!
Monday, June 13, 2005
It's a BOY!
I know, they are hard to come by around here!
I have no weight stats... BUT he is keeper, we aren't sure on the name yet, we need a little help. The mom's name is Shemariah, we need a good strong masculine name to follow. He will be a registered bull so, it will need to "look good" on the papers...
The name on the certificate will look like this: Old Homestead Name
So, Old Homestead Scotty was our first bull. You get the picture? We need your help!!
Here are a few pictures of the addition. Beth aren't they cute!! ;)
AND
So, is anyone up for the challenge? We need a good name, give us your thoughts, and ideas!
Thanks!! I told you there would be cows!
I have no weight stats... BUT he is keeper, we aren't sure on the name yet, we need a little help. The mom's name is Shemariah, we need a good strong masculine name to follow. He will be a registered bull so, it will need to "look good" on the papers...
The name on the certificate will look like this: Old Homestead Name
So, Old Homestead Scotty was our first bull. You get the picture? We need your help!!
Here are a few pictures of the addition. Beth aren't they cute!! ;)
AND
So, is anyone up for the challenge? We need a good name, give us your thoughts, and ideas!
Thanks!! I told you there would be cows!
Thursday, June 09, 2005
VACATION!!
Well, it is here...... SUMMER VACATION. Tomorrow is the LAST day of school, then as I have been reminded of for the past several days,I will have a daughter in JUNIOR HIGH!!!! No, not me, I am truely not old enough for that. Lots of BIG plans this summer, but I think that the most important ones are... memorizing...
I figure, if they can memorize chapters of the Bible at school. (BIG ones at that) I figure, that we can work on a few this summer, the first one will be an easy one, to see just how they all do, and to remind me why we pay the big bucks to send them to school, and don't give into the peer pressure of (ahem) the home school scene. ;-)
Our first verses will be...
Proverbs 15 1-5
1.A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tounge of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3.The eyes of the Lord are in every place keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4.A wholesome tounge is a tree if life but perseverence in it breaks the spirit. 5.A fool despises his fathers instruction, but he who received correction is prudent.
We will work on these few verses, and see where it gets us. Our family devotions are in Proverbs right now, so I thought it would be a great idea to memorize them while we are studing them!
Well, beach days are ahead! and lots of family time, I can't wait!!
Hopefully there will be no trips to the ER. I would like to be done with them!! Oh, the stitches came out today, her toe looks great!! hip hip hooray!!
Well, that is all for tonite, big day at the field day tomorrow!!
I figure, if they can memorize chapters of the Bible at school. (BIG ones at that) I figure, that we can work on a few this summer, the first one will be an easy one, to see just how they all do, and to remind me why we pay the big bucks to send them to school, and don't give into the peer pressure of (ahem) the home school scene. ;-)
Our first verses will be...
Proverbs 15 1-5
1.A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tounge of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3.The eyes of the Lord are in every place keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4.A wholesome tounge is a tree if life but perseverence in it breaks the spirit. 5.A fool despises his fathers instruction, but he who received correction is prudent.
We will work on these few verses, and see where it gets us. Our family devotions are in Proverbs right now, so I thought it would be a great idea to memorize them while we are studing them!
Well, beach days are ahead! and lots of family time, I can't wait!!
Hopefully there will be no trips to the ER. I would like to be done with them!! Oh, the stitches came out today, her toe looks great!! hip hip hooray!!
Well, that is all for tonite, big day at the field day tomorrow!!
Monday, June 06, 2005
The Eagles have landed...
The Eagles have landed and not where we thought they would. The game was called tonight due to the thunderstorms that rolled in... I am not sure what the score was, but does that really matter? I mean what does a score tell you anyway? you lost? Well, I think that the girls did a great job, they sure have come along way since their first game, and a bunch of people who have seen them play along the way, have commented on the progress of the girls.
They did a GREAT job, if I do say so myself, I mean they played against 15-16 year old girls, most of those girls have played together since t-ball... Our team has been together for 3 months. GOOD JOB EAGLES! I must say, I am looking forward to next year! I can't wait to see what they do! I don't have any pictures to put in the blog, but I will try to get a picture of Abby in her uniform and put it on here for you to see! I guess there is a "pick up" game on Thursday, I am not sure who we are playing against, but I know the girls will do a great job!
So, that is the end of the story of softball for the 2005 season.
Who knows what the next blog will bring!!!
Phil is putting his traps in tomorrow, maybe a picture of a lobster or two! HAHA
They did a GREAT job, if I do say so myself, I mean they played against 15-16 year old girls, most of those girls have played together since t-ball... Our team has been together for 3 months. GOOD JOB EAGLES! I must say, I am looking forward to next year! I can't wait to see what they do! I don't have any pictures to put in the blog, but I will try to get a picture of Abby in her uniform and put it on here for you to see! I guess there is a "pick up" game on Thursday, I am not sure who we are playing against, but I know the girls will do a great job!
So, that is the end of the story of softball for the 2005 season.
Who knows what the next blog will bring!!!
Phil is putting his traps in tomorrow, maybe a picture of a lobster or two! HAHA
Friday, June 03, 2005
the BIG field trip!
So, we went to Boston yesterday. The BIG field trip. Boston is a great city, but when you go and are responsible for other peoples children walking around, it gets a little hmm.... unsettling! We did have a great day, I would do it again! Well, I guess as all the kids get into that class, I will do it! :)
We went to see the USS CONSTITUTION. What a ship. We were unable to have a tour of the ship, time constraints you know! And the "hands on" Museum was closed for renovations. So, the hour that we had planned there was more like 20 minutes! Oh well, it was a beautiful sunny warm day to walk around Boston, and get a sunburn! oops!!!
We really went down for the kids to walk through the Holocaust Monument which is at the end of the Freedom Trail in Boston, we were unable to do the whole Freedom Trail. That would take far too long by ourselves, let alone having to keep track of 30 kids! The monument was sobering to say the least. If you ever have a chance to go and see it I would highly recommend it. And, you may need to bring some tissues, I forgot them and was sorry. They did an incredible job with the monument. There were 6 Plexiglas columns, I am not sure how tall they were, but in the glass of each column they have the numbers of each person who was in the camps, etched into the glass. Each column represents a concentration camp. There are quotes of people on the ground and on the doors of each column. It was a very sobering thing to see.
There were other schools there as well. It was amazing seeing how each person was affected as they walked out of there. I would like to go back down and be able to really spend the time reading all the quotes and sayings they have etched in the path along the way. I am going to try to get some of our pictures on here for you to see, I didn't have my camera, has anyone seen it? It is gone! so, we used Phil's, and it is at work with him, which means that I am unable to put them on here for you to see. SORRY!! you can check it out on the side bar to the left.
Well, I guess that sums up the field trip! What is up next? WHO KNOWS!!
We went to see the USS CONSTITUTION. What a ship. We were unable to have a tour of the ship, time constraints you know! And the "hands on" Museum was closed for renovations. So, the hour that we had planned there was more like 20 minutes! Oh well, it was a beautiful sunny warm day to walk around Boston, and get a sunburn! oops!!!
We really went down for the kids to walk through the Holocaust Monument which is at the end of the Freedom Trail in Boston, we were unable to do the whole Freedom Trail. That would take far too long by ourselves, let alone having to keep track of 30 kids! The monument was sobering to say the least. If you ever have a chance to go and see it I would highly recommend it. And, you may need to bring some tissues, I forgot them and was sorry. They did an incredible job with the monument. There were 6 Plexiglas columns, I am not sure how tall they were, but in the glass of each column they have the numbers of each person who was in the camps, etched into the glass. Each column represents a concentration camp. There are quotes of people on the ground and on the doors of each column. It was a very sobering thing to see.
There were other schools there as well. It was amazing seeing how each person was affected as they walked out of there. I would like to go back down and be able to really spend the time reading all the quotes and sayings they have etched in the path along the way. I am going to try to get some of our pictures on here for you to see, I didn't have my camera, has anyone seen it? It is gone! so, we used Phil's, and it is at work with him, which means that I am unable to put them on here for you to see. SORRY!! you can check it out on the side bar to the left.
Well, I guess that sums up the field trip! What is up next? WHO KNOWS!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
KIDS KIDS KIDS....
Well, no matter what you say I have a bunch of kids and they keep me on my toes... and KNEES!!
So, yesterday we spent the day in the ER with our 2 year old Anna. 5 stitches! 4 hours. hmmmm.... every get the feeling that you are being watched? I was getting ready for a wedding, I told the kids I needed them to keep an eye on her... I needed a shower. Well, if you know Anna you know that you need to keep 2 eyes on her! She was trying to get her gummy bears... or gushy bears as she calls them ( they are her favorite) Well, I keep them out of reach so that they don't just eat the "gushy" bears) If you are following this. You can see what is about to happen right? Anna climbed up on the counter... (Who was watching her? they both forgot! ugh...) she opened the cabinet, well, I guess I have a few things up there that are there for "safe" keeping? Like my good crystal vase and a few other special things that I don't want broken. Can you see it? Well... mom in the shower, dad was outside working on a couple things, catching up because of all the rain! and well, wham... the vase fell she got scared! (I think)
Stepped on a piece of glass, and sliced her toe! It was pretty ugly!
We got into the car, went to the ER and they s-l-o-w-l-y waited on us. OK she is 2 how long do you think that a little kid is going to handle being at the hospital? All she wanted was a bandaid and a balloon! Well, first the nurse... what did she do? Well, she had her soak her foot for 45 min. then came in and told us the doctor would be in shortly... we waited.... and waited.... and waited.... he came in and looked at it 20 seconds maybe... said I need x-rays to make sure there is no glass, sounds good to me, that would hurt if there was glass in there still!
So, the x-ray tech came right in, took us down, snapped a few pictures, developed them, carried them to the doctor and handed them to him... simple right? it took maybe 20 minutes for all that to happen! YEAH we are moving along........ I thought....... we waited and waited and waited..... Anna started singing a doctor song. Please come in here... Doctor where are you... It worked... I thought, he came in and said " we just need to wait for a nurse to be free to help." Do you know how many nurses I saw walking around! I almost went out and stopped the next one to walk by the room and then call the doctor into the room, well, she started singing the nurse song!
They came in and stitched her up, 5 stitches in her BIG toe. ouch!! It took him 20 minutes to do it! Why the long wait... were we being watched, am I paranoid maybe but wouldn't you be? We left the hospital at 3:30 4 hours later! Hmmm... I think that I may say something!
A long day! I made it to the wedding, (remember the one I was starting to get ready for ...) Well, I made it to the reception! there were still a few people there! Oh Well, God had me where I needed to be! PRAYING for my children!
So, yesterday we spent the day in the ER with our 2 year old Anna. 5 stitches! 4 hours. hmmmm.... every get the feeling that you are being watched? I was getting ready for a wedding, I told the kids I needed them to keep an eye on her... I needed a shower. Well, if you know Anna you know that you need to keep 2 eyes on her! She was trying to get her gummy bears... or gushy bears as she calls them ( they are her favorite) Well, I keep them out of reach so that they don't just eat the "gushy" bears) If you are following this. You can see what is about to happen right? Anna climbed up on the counter... (Who was watching her? they both forgot! ugh...) she opened the cabinet, well, I guess I have a few things up there that are there for "safe" keeping? Like my good crystal vase and a few other special things that I don't want broken. Can you see it? Well... mom in the shower, dad was outside working on a couple things, catching up because of all the rain! and well, wham... the vase fell she got scared! (I think)
Stepped on a piece of glass, and sliced her toe! It was pretty ugly!
We got into the car, went to the ER and they s-l-o-w-l-y waited on us. OK she is 2 how long do you think that a little kid is going to handle being at the hospital? All she wanted was a bandaid and a balloon! Well, first the nurse... what did she do? Well, she had her soak her foot for 45 min. then came in and told us the doctor would be in shortly... we waited.... and waited.... and waited.... he came in and looked at it 20 seconds maybe... said I need x-rays to make sure there is no glass, sounds good to me, that would hurt if there was glass in there still!
So, the x-ray tech came right in, took us down, snapped a few pictures, developed them, carried them to the doctor and handed them to him... simple right? it took maybe 20 minutes for all that to happen! YEAH we are moving along........ I thought....... we waited and waited and waited..... Anna started singing a doctor song. Please come in here... Doctor where are you... It worked... I thought, he came in and said " we just need to wait for a nurse to be free to help." Do you know how many nurses I saw walking around! I almost went out and stopped the next one to walk by the room and then call the doctor into the room, well, she started singing the nurse song!
They came in and stitched her up, 5 stitches in her BIG toe. ouch!! It took him 20 minutes to do it! Why the long wait... were we being watched, am I paranoid maybe but wouldn't you be? We left the hospital at 3:30 4 hours later! Hmmm... I think that I may say something!
A long day! I made it to the wedding, (remember the one I was starting to get ready for ...) Well, I made it to the reception! there were still a few people there! Oh Well, God had me where I needed to be! PRAYING for my children!
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Oh What A Beautiful Day!!
SO, A week of rain! And it is finally over!
I never knew how much the dark and drab weather really affected me. I was SO HAPPY this morning when I woke up and the sun was shining! It didn't rain yesterday, well, it did last night for a little bit!
The girls had a walk-a-thon yesterday at school. It was perfect weather for it, no rain, but the clouds were thick so, it kept the sun at bay. But today! WOW it is in the mid 70's. I actually got a few more plants into the gardens. I have been waiting to do it! They look so nice, I transplanted a few things last week before all the rain started, and I wasn't too sure how they would do, I think that the rain helped them because today as I was walking around checking all the plants, they look great like they have been there forever. Everything is about to POP open! I can't wait for the burst of color!
I never knew how much the dark and drab weather really affected me. I was SO HAPPY this morning when I woke up and the sun was shining! It didn't rain yesterday, well, it did last night for a little bit!
The girls had a walk-a-thon yesterday at school. It was perfect weather for it, no rain, but the clouds were thick so, it kept the sun at bay. But today! WOW it is in the mid 70's. I actually got a few more plants into the gardens. I have been waiting to do it! They look so nice, I transplanted a few things last week before all the rain started, and I wasn't too sure how they would do, I think that the rain helped them because today as I was walking around checking all the plants, they look great like they have been there forever. Everything is about to POP open! I can't wait for the burst of color!
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Can you see all the buds that are on this clematis? I am so happy, It is going to be beautiful in just a couple of days!! The rain helped it grow tons last week probably double what it before was last week! So, I am very thankful for the rain! It does make everything so much more beautiful! Just no-so-much while it is raining!
The dandylions grew out of control this week as well, look for yourself!
Of course my kids think they are the most beautiful flowers in the gardens! HAHA!!
Well, the sun is shining and I am so very happy about that! Lets see what the rest of Memorial Day weekend brings! sun and fun? I hope!!
Thursday, May 26, 2005
LAPIS LAZULI
Well, I was asked if I could find Lapis Lazuli! Don't you know when I am asked to find something I am on an all out search to find it ? Well, actually it wasn't too hard to find! I love Lapis, and I knew right where to go!!! I do visit it in the store quite often,and now I had an excuse to purchase it! AHH I loved playing with it! Playing with beads make me very happy, I can relax and think of other things while I am working on my things. Well, I was really watching TV last night while I was working on things! Season Finales don't you just love them? Well, here are a couple pictures of the necklace, let me know what you think and leave you comment for me, I tried to get an up close of the beads so that you could see the color a little better, I think that I may need to invest in a better camera or just take Phils!
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I started reading a book last night, I will give you details of the book as I read it through, if you would like to know what it is about please feel free to check out either Beth or Tims blog, it is very much in detail on their blogs, A hot topic these days among a bunch of people, I know where I stand but, I need to brush up on things before I give my opinion on the blog.
Well, thanks for looking! have a great day and don't forget to leave a comment for me! (only a nice comment please!)
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I started reading a book last night, I will give you details of the book as I read it through, if you would like to know what it is about please feel free to check out either Beth or Tims blog, it is very much in detail on their blogs, A hot topic these days among a bunch of people, I know where I stand but, I need to brush up on things before I give my opinion on the blog.
Well, thanks for looking! have a great day and don't forget to leave a comment for me! (only a nice comment please!)
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Strawberry Banke
Well, my daughter was going to have a field trip today to Strawberry Banke, unfortunatly this beautiful weather that we are experiencing has made it impossible to go. I was hoping to get some pictures on the blog about the field trip oh well!
So, you are going to have to see some more of the jewlery! I figured since I haven't put anything on the blog in a few days todya would be a great day to do it since I can't be outside!
This first one is a "red hat" bracelet and earring set. Just a little joke! My mom asked me to create something for her friend last year for her birthday so I made a set of earrings and a bracelet, I still had some beads left over so I made another one! this is a swarovski crystal and gold beads. I don't have the french wire in the earrings yet, I need to get to the store to pick those up! But I figured that I would still show you! what do you think?
This next necklace is a blue lace agate and sterling silver necklace. I choose a "scroll" type chain for these beads, I really like the was that it worked up! I made each bead an individual link a lot of work but I think that the chain needs that type of a bead on it! I haven't made up any earrings or a bracelet yet, I am trying to figure those out. I don't want everything to look the same! As always tell me what you think I need feedback I would like to sell the jewlery eventually so I need to know what people like! OK so I can't get this picture to be right side up! I have tried!! So, you just need to look at the computer upside down, or turn your moniter upside down! That will work right? ;-) Still I think that you have a good idea of what it looks like!
Click on the images to enlarge them if you would like!
So, you are going to have to see some more of the jewlery! I figured since I haven't put anything on the blog in a few days todya would be a great day to do it since I can't be outside!
This first one is a "red hat" bracelet and earring set. Just a little joke! My mom asked me to create something for her friend last year for her birthday so I made a set of earrings and a bracelet, I still had some beads left over so I made another one! this is a swarovski crystal and gold beads. I don't have the french wire in the earrings yet, I need to get to the store to pick those up! But I figured that I would still show you! what do you think?
This next necklace is a blue lace agate and sterling silver necklace. I choose a "scroll" type chain for these beads, I really like the was that it worked up! I made each bead an individual link a lot of work but I think that the chain needs that type of a bead on it! I haven't made up any earrings or a bracelet yet, I am trying to figure those out. I don't want everything to look the same! As always tell me what you think I need feedback I would like to sell the jewlery eventually so I need to know what people like! OK so I can't get this picture to be right side up! I have tried!! So, you just need to look at the computer upside down, or turn your moniter upside down! That will work right? ;-) Still I think that you have a good idea of what it looks like!
Click on the images to enlarge them if you would like!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Some more of the creations!!
So, here are a few more pictures of jewlery. I don't have a lot of picutres right now, but I will try to take more now that I know how to do this! Watch out, you never know what may show up!!
This first set is a Jade and Bali and sterling silver set, one of ny favorites...
I love the color green of this jade, it is slightly varigated. It just looks so elegant but still casual. You know what I mean? Let me know what you think. I need feedback on these things... To know what people like!!
This next picture is of African yellow opal that I purchased, I just love the rich, creamy yellow color. It is a very warm stone, I can't wait to get started on this one I am not sure what I am going to make with it! there are 2 strands one is a brick shape and the other is a rounded square. I love the square the most I think! I am afraid to take the string apart for fear that I will not make something beautiful! We will see... maybe tomorrow!!
This first set is a Jade and Bali and sterling silver set, one of ny favorites...
I love the color green of this jade, it is slightly varigated. It just looks so elegant but still casual. You know what I mean? Let me know what you think. I need feedback on these things... To know what people like!!
This next picture is of African yellow opal that I purchased, I just love the rich, creamy yellow color. It is a very warm stone, I can't wait to get started on this one I am not sure what I am going to make with it! there are 2 strands one is a brick shape and the other is a rounded square. I love the square the most I think! I am afraid to take the string apart for fear that I will not make something beautiful! We will see... maybe tomorrow!!
Jewlery
So, as promised... here is a picture of a piece of jewlery that I have made.
I am only putting on one right now to see if this actually works, this is a pink chalcedony and bali silver set. The bracelet isn't in the picture, but it is the same, as the neckalace. If this really does work, I will get some more on the blog tonite!!!
Thanks so much Cheryl!!!!!
I am only putting on one right now to see if this actually works, this is a pink chalcedony and bali silver set. The bracelet isn't in the picture, but it is the same, as the neckalace. If this really does work, I will get some more on the blog tonite!!!
Thanks so much Cheryl!!!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2005
What did you do last night?
SO, what did you do last night? I went to a movie, maybe you have heard of it, I am not sure... Not much publicity on this one! Star Wars III ever hear of it? Yeah, MIDNIGHT!! Fun fun fun.... When was the last time that I was up until 3:oo am. I have been up at that time recently (ah, babies!) but I haven't stayed up until that time in who know how long. So, we went with a group of our friends, there were 10 of us in total, (unfortunatly we didn't all get to sit together.) What a blast... I think that we all stayed awake, I am not sure? It was like high school again! Dinner, movie, friends & fun!! BUT no curfew!! HA Standing in line watching people was fun! a little weird but, fun! The workers at the cinema, well... that is another story... I don't know if I would want to relive that whole scene again! Lets just say that I am going to contact the manager of the theater. OK so, I already did contact the manager of the theater! Overall we had fun, Well I know that I did! I am a little tired today, kinda dragging a bit! 3 hrs sleep just isn't enough! OH well! Memories are better than sleep right? Goodtimes! OK, so about all the pictures that I have on the blog, HA I am going to hire my nephew to help me do it!! he is smart, he can figure it out right? well, We will see!!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
What happened?
So, Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you have walked around in a fog?
I did today, couldn't tell you much of what happened! I feel like I was hit over the head and left to figure out my day! I know that I did stuff, like bring someone to the doctors, went to Wal-mart, went to the dentist, yuck!! I did visit with my sister-in-law, that was very nice! and relaxing thanks Ellen! Went to get the girls from school, waited for softball to be over, Brought a friend home from school, did homework with the kids, went to the grocery store, unloaded the groceries, did more homework... cleaned a little bit! I guess not much today! Maybe that is why I am in a fog? who knows! Love those days! :/ Maybe tomorrow will be a better day, not just a blur of the day!
So, I still haven't figured out how to get the pictures onto the blog, I was up until 12:00 last night trying to figure it out, hmmm maybe that could explain my day! Still looking for someone to help!
I have made some beautiful pieces over the weekend and beginning of the week... I would love to get them onto the computer! HELP?? OH well, maybe this blog will be all about the kids and me! Well, enough for today, I need some sleep! to make up for last night!
I did today, couldn't tell you much of what happened! I feel like I was hit over the head and left to figure out my day! I know that I did stuff, like bring someone to the doctors, went to Wal-mart, went to the dentist, yuck!! I did visit with my sister-in-law, that was very nice! and relaxing thanks Ellen! Went to get the girls from school, waited for softball to be over, Brought a friend home from school, did homework with the kids, went to the grocery store, unloaded the groceries, did more homework... cleaned a little bit! I guess not much today! Maybe that is why I am in a fog? who knows! Love those days! :/ Maybe tomorrow will be a better day, not just a blur of the day!
So, I still haven't figured out how to get the pictures onto the blog, I was up until 12:00 last night trying to figure it out, hmmm maybe that could explain my day! Still looking for someone to help!
I have made some beautiful pieces over the weekend and beginning of the week... I would love to get them onto the computer! HELP?? OH well, maybe this blog will be all about the kids and me! Well, enough for today, I need some sleep! to make up for last night!
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