Went for a Weekend Scoot!

Howdy all you blogger friends----here is a picture from my latest adventure---we went home this weekend--partly to see my family and partly to look in on our lake place that we are having some structural issues with currently----and to some that don't know where 'home' is for me---Northern Minnesota---Joe and me and the kidlets live in Minneapolis and my childhood 'home' where the rest of my family lives is 3.5 hours north of us. On a bike it seems like alot longer---and it is----I am hoping to be able to walk and talk in full sentences some time today!---that would be nice---as you can see by the background we did get caught in the rain---and that picture was taken on the fly by Joes brother and his wife who we met up with on the way up there---taken from and I-Phone while doin 65mph--skin flappin in the wind-----technology totally blows my mind! and however, there is not a whole lot of editing one can do to get that 'skin flappin' under control--LOL---You all take care and thanks for poppin in on me----Dad is doing alot better every day and the cabin---well--let's not even go there---it is falling off of the footings and is going to be quite the project to get it back up where it belongs---it is 7 years old and is a split log place on the lake---breaks my heart to see it in such distress----story of my life though for some odd reason recently---absolutely! Oh--and my hair---it is like one big DREADLOCK--there is not enough conditioner in this town to get that tangled mess taken care of!

My Early Works July 15th Offerin'

Shine on, Shine on Harvest MOON---I really do like that song for some odd reason! Anywhooo---thanks y'all for stoppin by my blog and checkin in on me---I appreciate that a whole BUNCH!!! Life is starting to simmer down a bit---Dad wound up back in the hospital with some heart issues about a week ago and that shot that theory in the butt for a couple of days----glad to report he is home as of yesterday and is doing better now--fingers crossed anyways----So without further ado----Say hey to Harvey---The Harvest Moon Box and he is listed in My Early Works Offerins'---Please stop by and check out all of the wonderful artists offerings for this month!

WSOAPP Market Square Offerin for July 7th

This is Hilldy--the Sad Witch and the two below are Paper Mache' Fall Polka Dot boxes---YEA!!!

Oh MAN---yup yup yup----once again I have managed to be away WAY too long and I gots people wonderin'---what the HECK???---Anywhoo---I hope all is well with all of my people and that your summer is filled with family outtings and building great memories---it allll sounds so good on paper!!! LOL---So without further ADO--here's mee offerins'!

There is NO Stopping This Train!

Well---the day has finally come for our little Ali girl---she graduated from Blaine High School last night---class of 2009. While I sat in the audiance and saw the 'sea' of blue come down from the Field House onto the seated area---frantically looking to find where she was to get a snap shot of time---I didn't want to do it---I promised myself I wasn't gonna do it---but I did---I got all choked up at the Pomp and Circumstance of it all--my BABY IS GRADUATING!!!--all 678 students dressed to the 9's standing in perfect rows---many of them I have come to know and love as the little brothers and sisters of peeps who graduated with my older ones or through the years that Ali has been involved in activities and community things----oh---and NO KLEENEX to be had in any pocket or in my purse---good one Renee! The Concert Choir sang 'Lullabye' and then the flood gates opened up----my shoulders were bouncing up and down and I could barely see through my tear swollen eyes----not only does this mark a milestone in her life---it truly marked her Dad and I-----it was like yesterday when I was washing her popsicle sticky face and saying our prayers together at night on the side of her little bed----the memories came rushing back of what fun it has been to have her around and watch her grow into the fine young woman that she is today-----I am very proud of her and her accomplishments---she is a shining star and will continue to light her surroundings with her infectious smile----She will be going to college in the Fall and is planning to become something in the Radiology field (yet to be determined). In the mean time----we are happy to have her here to empty the dishwasher, sweep the front entry and give Joe a 'run for his money' with her uncanny wit and humor (she is relentless with him)---FOREVER if need be!!! LOL I Love you Alexandra Jo and my wish for you is that you continue to Fly Butiful Baby----- FLY!!!! Mom

My 15th of the Month Early Work Offerin'

Howdy people----yup---I am a bit behind---for any of you who have been looking for me---well---I am here---in spirit actually for now---Super Mo 'specially---I am here darlin---just not here!!!----I have recently gotten a new job and it is taking me some time to get used to a routine---there never seems to be enough time in a day usually for me----then I go and add this into the equation----will someone please tell me what I was thinkin'?---LOL

Moving right along---here is my Early Work Mercantile Offerin' for the 15th----Countess Elleana Evilmeir----and she is a HOOT!!! Please stop in and see all the fine offerings from this group for the month---

Here's the link!
Early Works Mercantile

WSOAPP Market Square Offerin' For May!

Doooooooooo----she's a Paper Clay Doll and I had a blast makin her---she is about 16" tall and is listed on WSOAPP right this very darn second----Here's the link that will take ya there---be sure to check out everyones May work--it is FABULOUS--there are some new wonderful artists that just joined the ranks too---I am sure you will be impressed!

Click HERE and POOF you are THERE!

Oh---and you's guys---thanks for stopping by my blog----I sure do appreciate that!

Grand OPENING Early Work Mercantile May 1st!

Click HERE to go THERE
YUP---it's here---the GRAND Opening of the Early Work Mercantile---the artists are all ready to show off their wares---so pop on in and be sure to check that out---you are gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Here also is a sneek peeker at my offerings and I PROMISE you--you won't be disappointed!

A Peek at My HARTS Offerins for May 1st

Chicken Chicken Chicken---who's got the chicken??? Well I do----and a rooster or two as well---here is a schaneeker at my crazy chickens!

The Humble Arts

Humble Arts Wing Ding Chicken Fling Giveaway!

Oh BOY----it's eggsactly what you may expect---a giveaway to start out our May Offerins. Here's what cha gotta do to get entered----and if ya go to the Humble Arts site--you can take a peek at the offerins for the giveaway---and there is some good stuff inthere---whoooo---eeee!



1. Recieve 1 entry for advertising our Wing Ding Chicken Fling on your blog and linking it to our site. Leave me a comment to let me know that you have done that. Here is the link to grab a banner and the link. Click Here For The Link To Humble Arts



2. I have a hidden chicken feather somewhere's in my blog here---find it and email me to let me know where it is---THEN head on over to the other gals that are participating from HARTS and look for the feathers hidden in their blogs and do the same with that darn deal.



3. Look at the Humble Arts site on MAY 1st---there are some feathers hidden all over in there for more chances to win----oh the possibilities are ENDLESS---now get scramblin my friends~

The 'Right of Spring' ~~~~Prom

Ahhhhh the days of Spring---filled with clammer of school ending for the year and headin right into SUMMER---do I dare even say that out LOUD? My little Ali girl is growing up so dang fast---the last one to leave the nest---she is by all rights our Princess---even though I swear she gets treated more like the QUEEN around these parts! OH---and Happy Birthday to our Ryan---he is 22 years old today---seems like just yesterday I was carryin him around on my hip---

From Rags to Riches

WHAT??? This ain't right----I am pretty sure that the Robins got a bail out before we did---dang them anyways!!! This ever-so-smart birdie decided that silver tinsel was the way to go---and I for one would have to agree---I threw our Christmas tree in the fire pit---and there was some tinsel still left on it here and there---and dang---if it didn't catch their eye---so cute!