Oh, Yes I Did

I've been looking at this cover for a few days and decided to just give in! (nectarines and blueberries - yum!)














(OK, I did cheat a little)

It was a hit! A bit tart rather than super sweet, and just right served with a little whipped cream.

Summer Break

Day one of Summer Break:

Loads of laundry done (and put away!) -- 6

Bunnies in the yard today -- 5

Kids singing Christmas carols (huh?!) -- 4

Times I ran the dishwasher (full) -- 3

Loaves of banana bread baked -- 2

Loaves of banana bread left -- 1

Craft room organized -- 1/2 (at best!)

All in all, a good day. Slept in, got some things done, talked about the summer fun we are looking forward to. Things like craft projects, Bible school, birthday parties, swimming lessons, camping , fishing, the County Fair. Ahhh, it's gonna be a good one.

Are You Kidding?!

It is April, right? Spring showers, May flowers, and all of that? Well, this morning there is frost on my lawn, AND last week we had SNOW on and off for several days!

Hmmm......must be global warming.

Well, at least I have a bit of spring inside ...


This is a sweet cagelet made for me by DivaDeb .

Sooo delicate, like spun sugar.









With a whisper of inspiration every day.


Thank you Miss D. I adore it!



I met up with Deb at Flourishes a couple of weeks ago and had a lovely time selecting goodies to take home and admiring the ones I'll come back for next time!


Here is one such lovely that I HAD to have!

Made by the one and ONLY Tammy Gilley whom I also had the good fortune of meeting up with at Flourishes! The three of us, plus Deb's "Mr. Deb", enjoyed a chatty, savory lunch full of stories and belly laughs!



Tammy is featured this month at InspiredIdeas , Amy Power's online magazine! Go see it all for yourself -- truly, sunshine on a cloudy day!

Come Saturday Morning...

I am sooo looking forward to Saturday! I will be celebrating the debut of Flourishes at Mount Pleasant! For a peak at what's in store go to http://thesillybear.blogspot.com . All that "pretty" in one place -- be still my heart!

Seeing Green

Yes, it's that time of year again. Girl Scout Cookie time! You may have already noticed!

This activity allows the members to take an active part in raising funds for thier troop and other troops in their area. But, it is also a great way for them to practice those social skills that are needed in everday life.

So, this week, when you see the Brownies and Girl Scouts out with these treats, support and encourage them and they will surely return the favor!

Little Valentines

Happy Valentine's Day! I found some sweet little Valentines for my Sweetie-Pete to color at http://familytime.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ArticleId=37&CI=1!













Go get some for your little Valentine, then look around, http://familytime.com/ -- is full of fun family fare!

He's Got Game!

Here's a good-news story making the rounds. My husband shared it with me earlier this week, and it's been on our minds ever since. Get ready to cheer!



To me, this isn't a story about a boy with autism. This is a story about a boy with a DREAM who was ready when he was called in to the game! Go Jason!

2008

...huh?...what?...Christmas is over?!

Well, the new year has started off with a bang! (OK, full disclosure: My husband - aka The Candyman - gifted me at Christmas with a brand new laptop OF MY OWN and the full series of "Gilmore Girls" on DVD. SO, there's that!) Nevertheless, the house is clean(-ish), the kids are back to school, and I have been getting a few ducks in a row for my little shop in my spare time! More on that later...

I'm looking forward to the goodness that 2008 holds. I just know it is there, waiting for me ... goodness. I'm going to seek it out every day. And I'll share as much as I can -- goodness to go!