Favorite Things !

My favorite time of year is here !HOOHOO !! I Love Autumn The changing of the leaves the chill in the air .It is snuggle up time. I love to bake and fill the house with the wonderful smells of bread and pies or even a good stew. Just makes you warm all over don't it !!

Walking along the lake or even through the woods the sound of the leaves crunching under foot and the peace that fills the air is always special.

I also love to bring out the fall decorations my all time favorites are scarecrows I have them all over ! To be honest I keep them out all year ,the just make the house feel warm and inviting,I found these little cuties the other day .

Then when I was at the store yesterday I spoted this little girl who needed a home .I alway wanted a little girl so I let her come home with me !

I guess my foundness of scarecrows stared with my favorite movie wizard of OZ,the scarecrow was my favorite.

don't forget to snuggle up with someone special tonight !!

Spooky ride !!

Yesterday was a great day for a ride out in the country so that is what we did .
This time of year is wonderful the leaves are changing and the smells of Autumn filled the air.Many families were out and about,we slowed down so this family could cross the street.

On our way home we traveled along this quite road with lovely cottages on each side it looked like something from a story when we came across this tunnel .All I could think of was the story of the headless horseman ,as we drove through it I waited for him to come gallop through the other end !! It would be GREAT for Halloween !
SLEEP WELL !!



The story is set circa 1790 in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. It tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, who competes with Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and sole child of a wealthy farmer. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel home on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman, who is supposedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during "some nameless battle" of the American Revolutionary War, and who "rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head". Ichabod mysteriously disappears from town, leaving Katrina to marry Brom Bones, who was "to look exceedingly knowing whenever the story of Ichabod was related".

Fall is in the air !!

Happy Friday to all !! What a GREAT day to be out side you can just smell fall in the air. I have the itch to visit the the pumpkin patch and pick out my pumpkin for carvin !If we hang out long enough maybe we will bump into the GREAT PUMPKIN !



I love the smell of the hay when we take the hay ride,and the apples, it give me a craving for PIE !!



Now what is pie without a nice cold glass of cider so I guess I'll have to get some of that too. I can't wait to sit back and enjoy my pie and cider and the kids havin a good time in the patch .But like this young lad I wouldn't where my pumpkin home,the ride back might be a little uncomfortable. Happy weekend!!

Love being a girl !!

A little bling!



We can do anything once we put our minds to it !!



Playing dressup !




“I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships”
~ Gilda Radner ~

New Pieces !!

Hey everyone ! Hope your week was a good one ,I don't know about you but I'm glad it is Friday , What a week ! There just never seems to be enough time in a day lately .Oh what I would give for just a true moment of peace and quite,undisturbed by nothing. If anyone finds this place, let me know !! This place looks good !

Well I have been keeping busy as usual,my fingers into a little this and that,I'm posting new pieces for you all to have a look see ,let me know what ya think !
It has been raining all afternoon and evening here I think if it keeps up we might have to board the ark till all dries out !

In Memory of

Forever may she wave!!


Keep the memory alive,for those who are lost.



Almighty God, the past will be indelibly inscribed in our memories.
We looked with horror on the terrorist attacks of September 11th.
But we looked with honor on acts of courage by ordinary people
who sacrificed themselves to prevent further death and destruction.

We shed our tears in a common bond of grief for those we loved and lost.
We journeyed through a dark valley, but your light has led us to a place of hope.
You have turned our grief into determination.
We are resolved to do what is good, and right, and just.

Help us to remember what it means to be Americans—
a people endowed with abundant blessings.
Help us to cherish the freedoms we enjoy and inspire us to stand
with courage, united as one Nation in the midst of any adversity.

Lord, hear this prayer for our Nation. Amen.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

HEY wake this guy up to, wish him a HAPPY 18th today !! WOOHOO !!

I can't believe it already, where does the time go ?They grow up when your not lookin!
We even had some friends stop by to celebrate .I think these two had too much punch!

To my handsome son we are very proud of you ! Everyday has been a true blessing and joy ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

Love Mom and Dad xo

Crazy Days !

Crazy days ,we are into our first full week of school hopefully it will turn out good,so far so good . Boy do you all remember your first days of school I do! I remember that no matter what grade you still felt nervous on the first day . Wondering how each teacher would be and if all your friends were still the same .
I wonder if the kids today feel the same as we did in school ? Today thing are so different then when we went . I think they are similar,but I think kids today are more bold . The fear factor isn't there like when I went to school ,you knew where the line was and didn't dare cross it . Today they cross it and keep going !!

Just for fun!

Did you ever have the feeling you were being watched ?


This could be a problem YIKES !

I just had to put this on it is too cute for words !
Who's got the mustard ? lol


One of my favorite songs from a movie is over the rainbow what a wonderful song of hope and dreams ,only to be dashed to the ground when I found this . Say it isn't so !!

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Then there are things that just aren't right come on guys!!



Even though things can get ya down remember there is always tomorrow and when the cameras come out always say CHEESE !

Happy Labor Day !

Wishing all a Restful Labor Day enjoy friends and family BBQ everyone WOOHOO!!



Without labor nothing prospers. ~Sophocles

Wonderful World !

I been just wandering around and looking at some wonderful pictures ! It is so amazing where we live and sometimes the beauty is so much you wonder if it can be real.I wanted to share with you some that I found Enjoy!



Nature’s beauty is divine.
Nature is serene.
Sunflower loves sun’s glare.
Flowers’ fragrance fills the air.
Colors being vibgyor and more;
Eyes sparkle and ask for more.
Leaves are green and green.
Autumn sheds all this green.
Between winter and summer swings the spring;
Plants are back in full swing.
Green environment looks awesome.
Flowers bloom and blossom.
Colorful butterfly flirts with flower;
Sprinkling pollens all over.
Swaying leaves look graceful.
Brushing wind sounds peaceful.
Dew drops on leaves and petals glisten and shine.
Oh! Nature, you are divine!



By Srimathi Raman




These flowers are real isn't that something !



Soon our colors will be here and I can't wait !

Wonderful Weekend !

Hey all hope you all had a GREAT weekend !! Mine was nice the weather was beautiful,so we took advantage of it and hit the mountains ! The signs of fall tipped the tops of trees and the hint of Autumn was in the air.The clouds this year had been fabulous,it is as if you can reach out and touch them.

As we drove through town we found the perfect chair for the porch only problem is I don't think it will fit.Not to mention how would we get it home YIKES!


I have put my new pieces on for ya enjoy ! and as always I look forward to your comment . Well Wishes !

Friday Funny !!

HOO BOY ! I'm glad it is Friday, this week just flew by but I look forward to a long fun filled weekend .I'm also feeling a little silly today ,so I thought I would share the feeling !
If you think your having a bad day just think what this poor kid must be going through he is being eaten by a giant bun! Yikes !!


I would say this next picture would fall under, I hate it when this happens !


As time goes by things sure do change .Places don't look the same and the to some the years can be cruel,even a super hero can't escape change .


Even Wonder Woman couldn't run fast enough !

This last one is just plain funny! At least he won't have to pull over or stop at a rest area.

Special flower !

It has been a busy few days but I did have time to stop and smell the flowers ! Of course I didn't get too close I didn't want to get poked in the nose !
The last hot day did the trick and brought out this lovely gal . Every time it flowers it is very special, it like a visit from my grandma ,she is the one that gave me this cactus, and it only flowers when the summer is real hot. So when it shows it's flower I feel like she is stopping by for a visit.She loved all the worlds flowers and plants. Amazing that something so beautiful can come out of something so plain.
I've been busy getting things ready for my next party and the holiday shopping season it has begun ! Here is some of what I have been working on . I hope you enjoy them.

TA DAH !!!!

It took awhile but here she is , MOOING MAYBELLE ! she all dressed up for the county fair ,she even wore her best bow!! She just wanted to stop by and visit a spell before she was on her way!

I had a good time with this one,she was fun to put together . Who knows what will come out of the paper clay package next we can only wait and see !! You all have a great week !

Sunny Day !!

What a wonderful day ,we couldn't ask for more !! It is a great day to run away,where would you all go ??

I think I would pick some place peaceful and green ! I think I'll go here please forward my mail !

Take a moment and enjoy the day ,lay back and take in the clouds !
Our days are numbered soon that fluffy white stuff will be here !! YIKES !

A PRAYER REQUEST

It is a sad day for a friend of mine ,He lost his best friend to a long battle with cancer. I ask you please to pray with me ask our lord to to welcome Richard into heaven. To help his family and friends to have faith and to find strength and peace knowing he no longer suffers.
~ Psalm 23 ~
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside still waters,
he restores my soul.
He guides me in the paths of righteousness,
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup run nth over.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

~ Amen ~

Just Sharing !

I hope everyone had a great weekend just like the one I had ! I got to wake to beauty and quite .We spent the day yesterday ,enjoying Gods great earth and the beautiful weather . Enjoy the pictures !!

These clouds were like grand mountains in the sky. We weren't the only ones enjoying the day on the road.

Happy week to you all, try to smile and face the week head on ,I'll do my best !
Enjoy the new pieces and as usual let me know what ya think I enjoy the feedback !

Busy as a bee !

Busy ! Busy ! I've been working on all kinds of things I'm waiting for my fingers to drop off ! lol. I always wonder how many other people are like me no matter how tired I get or what is going on in my life I can't seem to sit still. I always have to have something to do .No matter what ,making jewelry or sewing working on my paper clay projects painting , I get restless if my hands are idol.I guess that is why I always have something going on, even in my sleep !When I wake one of the first things I do is write down what I was dreaming of so I can work on it later . It probably isn't good to have my brain in overdrive all the while.I find that my most creative time is real late when everyone is asleep.That could be why I'm tired a lot !I just do better in the dark hours,could that mean I'm a creature of the night,OH NO ! I better give up garlic then !!
I wonder if the sliver I got in my finger will be a problem ?? lol !!

I posted some new pieces I hope ya like them ,more on there way this weekend ,and someone is here for a sneak peek ,just another step in the paperclay party! WOO HOO we'll be back!

Totally YUMMY !

I received this recipe for Blueberry Muffins, from a friend .Thanks Karin! she found it and shared,so I as well will pass it along, it is a good one ! Very Easy to make ,I would put it on my top ten.

Preheat Oven to 400* Bake 20 to 25 mins. or until toothpick comes out clean
( YIELD 6 muffins )
1 1/2- cups Flour
3/4- cups Sugar
1/2- tsp. Salt
2- tsp. Baking Powder
1/3 -cup Oil
1/2- cup Milk
1- Egg
1- cup Fresh Blueberries

Topping

1/2- cup Sugar
1/3- Flour
1/2- Stick Butter (cubed)
1 1/2-tsp.- Cinnamon
( Mix with a fork until well mixed )
Grease muffin tin
In a bowl combine Flour,Sugar,Salt and Baking Powder Mix all together.
In a one cup measuring cup put oil and egg and milk, add wet to dry mix well
Add Blueberries. Fill tin then sprinkle with topping !!
I Hope you all enjoy this one we did. Let me know what ya think!!