Housework Rules... NOT!

I want to be like the gal in the first picture, but lately it seems that too many other things are getting in the way of the things I'd rather be doing. Housework, (even though my home does not look like this is the case) and other drudgery keep me from the crafting I love.

I've started at least 5 different projects, only to get caught up in things more mundane.




Some day... I will be a lady of leisure!

It Can't Be!!

I'm not sure when, or exactly how it happened... but somehow, the sweet little baby that
I broken-heartedly dropped off at the sitter's in the morning before work, turned into a
beautiful and exceptional young woman.





My baby turned 16 on June 30th... where does the time go? I love you Lumpkin!!!!

Another Great Blog!

We all have our favorite blogs we follow, and some we aspire to... one of my favorites is Tater Tots & Jello. Right now she's having a fabulous giveaway! It's a really sweet necklace by Kristen's Creations. I've added Tater Tots & Jello's button to my blog page. Be sure to check her out!

Settle Down! Please!!!

I felt bad for Leia... the only child of a one-dog family, soooo when a patient let me know that she had a puppy, I thought it would be a fabulous idea to get Leia a playmate.






Leia, meet Charley!

Yeah, they're just playing, but the racket they're making is like a room full of toddlers! Wonder what the neighbors are saying when they hear me scolding them for playing too rough?

I do love me some tiny dogs!!!!

Craft Oops!

Ever have one of those funny craft moments when you realize that what you thought you were going to make is entirely different than what you end up holding in your hands? Well, I had one of those moments over the weekend. I was going to take these beautiful fabric scraps...



And make some tiny fabric yo-yos... which, by the way, I've never made before, but how hard could it be, right? Apparently I need to read Crafting for Dummies, because what I came up with resembled something more like a small wad of fabric. Pointers anyone? But, refusing to do anything except make lemonade out of lemons, I decided that the small wads of fabric sort of looked like small flowers. Thirty minutes and 3 fingers covered in super glue later...




I made the cutest little barrette! I even have requests for a few more. I'm going to make several to put into my new Etsy shop that I'm working on. Stay tuned for the grand opening!

A Happy Sad Day

Lindsay and Nanny

It is an unusual day. I'm so thankful for the blessings I've received. I have a wonderful daughter and every day with her is special and unique. But today also reminds me how very much I miss my Mom. She was amazing. Her attributes are too lengthy to list completely. I only hope that I can be half as wonderful a mother to my daughter. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I love you.

Am I Proud? Yes, As a Matter of Fact, I AM!

She gets a little embarrassed when I brag about her, but I just can't help myself! I'm sure if I had more children, I'd love them just as much, but she's my only one and my world! I think she's beautiful, but more importantly, she's one of the nicest kids I know.