I'm not going to lie!

I have been freakin lazy. Putting off anything I can. Letting things I want to share with you all just build up. Than I write a blog that I try to squeeze everything and its mother into and get mad when the pictures take forever to upload.
Well Happy Fall! We got a surprise of home made blue berry and apricot jam from a friend. As you can see in the cake dish there was banana nut bread.

Than school started and part of me was so happy to work in piece and the other side of me of course makes me nervous not having them in site.



I got these great containers by fresh and fit. They have removable ice packs and eco friendly and safe woo hoo.

This was one of our visitor for the month. It is Boun and he is a doxin mixed with shit tzu. What a cutie but I think he looks like the flying dog from The Never ending story.

Miss N got her ears pierced . I wait for them to ask and she has been bugging . She handled it like a champ . She was so proud in this picture.

Had to put a picture of of Miss H and maddie who thinks she is a real baby.

I finally got my copy of Maryjane's magazine and let me tell you , I love love love it. I have a few of her books and one is called the stitching room . There are a few lost arts in here that I would just love to learn . Only if I learn to budget time better. I will be keeping my subscription to this magazine . I have no current subscriptions in order to keep life simple and money well spent. I do think this will be a money well spent thing. Did i mention I love love love it?
Well I can't believe the holiday season is creeping up on us . I have a few things to do . Not to be lazy or uncaring I will be giving out gift certs for a few people . Only becuse they get what they want/need. But I have a couple knitted babes that need to get finished for this year in the worst way. Hope all is well. Until next time. Love Peace and Happiness.

Big Happenings!

OK since the last blog things have been busy as usual!Life milestones that have been bitter sweet and I do have a few pictures to share.
Congratulations to M for graduating high school. WOW those years flew by even though at times with the homework battles I never thought it would end.

Than my granddaughter got back from the hospital . She was carried around by Seamus our dog and needed a new body.She is healed and back to playing with her mommy.An yes she came in the cute hospital gown and hat.

Than we were off to our happy place. Florida we went. Just to relax . No Disney or anything like that. On the way N lost two more teeth so now we have no front teeth and H lost one there and one when we got home. I should be called Bank-O-Tooth fairy!


An every time we go to Florida he gets his picture taken in front of a palm tree.

Upon our arrival home my sweet G turned 10 ! She combined birthday funds and got a DSI.

Now to let you know what I have read,
The Shack and I did like it and what a magical journey.
The Glass Castle another great book . OK you must think I never read a bad book but let me tell you I hit a goldmine this summer!I haven't had any crafting time though. I haven't gotten anything knitted at all! I can't wait for fall and with school starting things shall slow down . I can't wait for comfort food and pumpkin everything!Especially decor and smells. I do have a few Christmas gifts I need to get working on and here and there gifts that I need to finish. Well I hope you are all enjoying the last days of summer Peace and Love.

102

No it isn't the temperature but I just realized this is my 102nd post! I have a lot to share so grab some tea and sit with me.It has been a whirlwind around here. I am making sure next summer is all about lazy days. I am thankful of all that has been keeping me busy though no doubt!

Yes N lost another tooth . Let me tell you , with 5 kids I could of paid off a house with all the money the tooth fairy dishes out. Ok your right I was joshing you , I could of bought some craft stuff though LOL.

An I started working on this out of my Mary Jane's stitching room book !. I also taught the girls how do due the first basic stitch and shall get them on here when they are done.



I also have started admiring tattering and crochet. I would love to make some edging for the ends of my flower sacks!

After getting home from work a little late this morning and resting for a bit I promised my girls a tea party. An of course when I went to get cute stuff to eat for it there was nothing. I really need more time in my day so I can make the little treats for days like this.


Let me think what else I want to bring up while I am here (tapping head with finger).
I noticed that a book I read called Lovely bones is coming out in a movie. I have so many mixed emotions about seeing it. Now don't get me wrong. In now way , No how was this a bad book I would say definitely must read but as you are reading it everything is filtered with your brain your way and to watch it on the big screen is like a right at you type thing. To be honest it looks like it was beautifully done and I will have to watch it on DVD cause no way I could watch it in the theater. I just finished A Long Way Gone, and reading the Glass castle now. They were both good reads. So we have a busy week coming up and I hope to get some pictures on here by the weekend .

Happy Birthday !

To me . Yes another year older and I will say another year wiser. Still not in anyway miserable about being in my 30's . I figured I would share with you my gifts .

I took the lazy route with the picture and used a cell phone.
I shall list what you are seeing for yeah and links if possible.
I will also take a better picture when i am not being lazy so you can see better.(took the pic with the real camera and used them instead)
1.Ipod touch and yes it is my first Ipod and I am in love. Not because it is a touch but because I finally own a Ipod. I can listen to me books at work now .Woo hoo
2. A year of audible.com. I love listening to the books when reading brainwaves.
3.The beautiful box with the blue rose that matches my shower curtain and bath perfectly.

4.The beautiful bird house with the beautiful dragonflies on it . An my girl painted both.You can see some of her work over here.

5.The Prairie Girls Guide.What a flipping great book . I have been putting off buying it and decided to get it with birthday funds with the Ipod.
6.Chalk markers that write like a pen! Yes ladies and gents you can write on tons of stuff with them . They are what I used to write .
I also ordered three more books that I have been putting off getting and here they are.

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I can't wait to sit with my favorite tea and read through them and maybe make some projects with them.Below is my favorite tea.

I also have been looking through this book a lot , no it isn't mine but it does belong to my oldest daughters.

An remember my post back a while ago about a house a mood? Well let me tell you what life style I have be craving lately! I have been reading The Pioneer Woman and part of me longs to do the things she does on the everyday bases but I also know and keep in my mind how hard her job is all around. We hope you enjoyed . Live Laugh and please share the Love.
Peace
Ann

How my garden is growing.

First off big shout out to my chica Ann. She probably saved my Basil plant for me!
After I got out of work yesterday morning and did some errands I took five minutes to see what was going on plant and flower wise.

This is the basil that I am hoping will reroot and my now one year old Beta fish named Aaron.



I planted one , just one tiny plant of these last year . They were the color of pink ones. And this year this is what came back on their own. The sad part is they only last a day!

This beauties came from Texas seeds and although they look sad in this pic and thirsty after they were watered they perked right up. It would be nice if we had some rain when I worked so they got watered!

This is one of three pots of aloe . I had to separated the plant that I took from my mommies when I moved out some 17 years ago .

This bush that becomes a tree is flowering and I love it. Have no clue what it is called .

I love my elephant ears also and think I may be adding some to my back yard this fall for the summer.
As far as food I tried to start a garden but my dogs ate it !
Off to water the garden again! Have a great Sunday.

Happy 4th of July!

Yes another holiday that we got to enjoy as a family. My baby H turned the big 9 years old.An not a big cake fan so daddy got to make her brownie Sundays! yes I said daddy . We also had the family here both sets of grandparents. Life doesn't get better than that.



I went into th night gig this week and found this from the bosses . Yes I also think it was very cute!


I love the plastic glass and could so totally see a forth of july shindig with these as favors. LOVE IT!

This has been sitting in my draft folder cause I just couldn't get it together. Hope you had a great holiday. No off to blog my next subject!

Singing in the Rain

In the last few days there are decisions that have needed to be made and so on. Winds of change can be like a CAT 5 hurricane blowing thru life with doors opening and deciding which need to close. Clinging to simplicity can be tough but well worth it . When the calm after the storm comes you can breath again and say "wow what a ride! "
And even though as parents we think that we have the hardest part of being responsible but lets look at it for a few seconds thru the kids eyes . They get to stand by, feel the changes but have their hands tied . So they do what they do best in their minds . Give healing hugs and lots of love!
So in return they need to let their hair down , not worry and be kids.

No it isn't head for the hills.

It is sing in the rain!