a little of this & a little of that

You sweet blog friends,

you just never know what you'll be subjected to when you drop by here.

Sorry about that!

But, none the less, you continue to be some of the most encouraging friends!

Thank you , again, for all the heart felt words of concern lately. We've had some heavy days lately combined with some heavy conversations.

I appreciate each & every note so much. You are so dear.

I realize some wonderful bloggers keep things just "business" with wonderful photos of personal creations & loads of crafty inspiration and I love those. Some of my favorite blogs inspire me with amazing photography or wonderful eye candy. A few blogs that I read are full of broken hearts that are just getting through to the next day. Each of those speak to me, whether connecting to a deep place in my soul

or just leaving me with a beautiful verse or quote and a smile.

I guess mine is just a "where I am" for the day kinda blog

--usually uneventful & probably quite boring....sigh.

I wish I was better at keeping a hand written journal~ I'm working on it!

The local strawberry patch is in full bloom.

For the last several years we've made a few trips each summer.

Our freezer & our friends are all loaded with yummy homemade strawberry jam. I'm hoping we will get a chance to get out there before they are all gone.

Here are some pictures from years past...

all pre-digital camera so sorry for the lack of clarity.

I love the first two-Caroline with a mouth full of berries & juice stained fingers to match!

between several pairs of red cowboy boots,

red hannah andersson clogs

and some cute straw hats,

Caroline has always been a good sport for

"i'll take the pictures, you pick the berries"

smile

sweet emi, about 8 1/2 years ago...

I also wanted to include a few of Madison in class. She has worked so hard this year & I've seen so much improvement. Due to the level she dances, she goes to class 5 days a week...whew!

switching gears...

Have you seen the new Amy Butler goodies

( found them at Michaels)

....oh my....

great colors, great textures, little fabric swatches ,

fabric tape, cute little tote , way too fun die-cuts,

fabric colored brads,

glittered & flocked paper.....give me strength!

Since I'm all over the board,

for all you AI fans...

we have some serious love going on

for our man

David Cook !!!!!

Another thing.....found these t's at the gap.

Surely they are the softest t-shirt I've ever worn & at $16!

run & grab a few!

6 more days & those cuties will be out of school...home all day, asking when we can go to the pool, eating all the food, leaving me remembrances of them in each room, wiping me out of diet coke .......

I mean , 6 more days until I can spend loads of time with my sweet girls....wink!