tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14269759472870418962024-03-12T16:55:16.035-07:00Fall Into Grace~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-32714081138648521832011-02-08T17:54:00.000-08:002011-02-08T19:10:36.544-08:00"Fear is excitement without breath"Someone wrote on facebook this morning... "I love random acts of kindess". <div><div><br /><div>Isn't that sweet? I didn't inquire as to whether she was the recipient or the giver.. but I know this person well and am assuming the latter is probably true. Who doesn't right? </div><br /><div>Bear with me while I tell you a little story. I went on a ladies retreat this past weekend at Camp Tejas in Giddings, Texas. (like that little plug there?) On Saturday we were given some time to venture out.. so my bestie and I went down the zip line to prove our braveness!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571506788092416626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXKMg1Byj9pHngCb20EjeP1vg7Hx6AMyX4DqDTg64NNDfCrA5VfJL-_RxjstQSV0uPVLRyXvshacGzuY0PqnRRsYwEgDz7FtzlnCa9iMzWAKHyCwAdK4hYsa0EeC-XWyIWMcwQ_XTRzXO/s400/zip+line.jpg" /> See me there?? On the left?? The one who looks ready to just jump right off? </div><br /><div>That's Brandy on the right. The one leaning back on her rope like a stubborn mule. Notice the young tight tushie in the middle? He was very amused by my friends resistence to fun.. o.k. maybe that's an exaggeration.. she is alot of fun! Just when it's.. well.. you know, on ground level. </div><br /><div>I bet you think this is the fear Im talking about in my title.. nope. Let's continue.. </div><br /><div>You see.. after many attempts to convince my friend it's safe.. she backed out and I dove right off that baby!! Well... she did end up doing it, later... and I am so proud of her. </div><div> </div><div>A lady, who noticed her bravery, surprised her with a card she got from the gift shop to put in her wallet with a special saying about fear. She presented it to her much later, when this adventure was behind us, with a hug and a comment about her bravery. Such a small token... but appreciated in a huge way. </div><br /><div>A friend of mine lost her dog yesterday. I wont go into details, but he passed away far too soon. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 87px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571515271146609586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFSQgQ1vt9m4_QQ0Lr5WewPgSGJCN_0fgAohq8ih8tvBTQYhoEHoRkHUXohzCIXHFcyEws-o8A1-qFoarSddA-v2c51T2b1XYWC_bsW2gcimwbcrn80tvhMP1PaIkioTN1wTwrUgdX5cU/s400/amy%2527s+dog.jpg" />She got him when she was in college and he was 11 years old when he passed. Tough stuff!! So I decided to "pay it forward". She's had this mirror she's been wanting me to refinish and I am going to paint it for her, for free. So I called her up, offered my condolences, and told her I was coming to get it right now. We visited and she reminisced... it was nice.</div></div><br /><p>So I challenge you... pay it forward! Make someone smile, do a "random act of kindness". It's the little things that really mean so much.. </p><p align="center">o.k. my fear!! I made a big jump! (pun intended). One Ive been thinking about for a long time. I added a "for sale" tab to my website.. a.k.a. Im not just doing makeovers anymore. I am now offering custom pieces by me for you to purchase! and these aren't just pieces I paint and put up for sale.. I give you the chance to see them first (while they are still "ugly") and decide what color you want them!! please view example 1:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571520138283028834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTNpp8spS7FMgerPdbojNYF9oPXkQTpRMGzC8zD0xwLfb8WMJlauApRM24D2RjCVAgzBuj9j1OO9Vv4D8aM13yo4NyabFTWzDwNjrTQK8w1ypf96uxTkG4Sm2bsCCwu1S_xriIZ1xzUYD/s400/two+tier+table.jpg" />and example 2:</p><p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571520127399718722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlPZEkEs-7gKH0TcbjU8ewzOfB5u7KvHCFaWsBp7juNvjkMxVr1enQ5Q1ZdrqCSHAFBCMmZzEcfAa1PIbHtQsd24u1f4Bx5Rjf6EARTuCkDAnzf63rQkjjiU7UdurNPGuGqE_uP9Sv8B3/s400/bar+stools.jpg" /><br /><p>that's not the scariest part. I knew simply adding this tab wouldn't bring everyone in... I had to advertise. </p><p>So I have started a contest on my facebook page to see who could bring me the most "friends" and that person would win 50% off a makeover or $50 in Fall Into Grace credit towards a new purchase. So I typed the status and held my breath as I hit submit. </p><p>I was so scared absolutely no one would join and I would be so embarrassed, that would mean failure and I should just toss my paint brush in the trash and just quit!! (ok, ok, Im being a bit of a drama queen! But failure is scary stuff!!</p><p>I was wrong... I now have 12 new friends and about 400 waiting on responses!!!!! Contest ends Sunday so I will update ya'll on how it goes!!</p></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-64572369635397603842011-01-27T15:01:00.000-08:002011-01-27T15:38:18.395-08:00The One and Only Day I Stripped!<div align="center">Oh... get your head out of the gutter. Im a lady! ;)<br /><br />but I did try my hand at stripping once...AND ONLY ONCE!!!!!</div><br /><div align="center"><br />see....</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567005328023398146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfahqTjUKLakdhioBhmjpZZJmA0JKSVjDLShdAonHhyPYc4dpmnifmsAoy0cJddsXjDAFmP6dcIkAttg09kHS0Vr6iof1pvetpKddtjvdZA5cdInCUvaqnNlPxKx5NU8ctxZM9gUmqD31/s400/3.jpg" /><br /><p align="center">Not pretty is it?<br /><br />but it's my own fault really...<br /><br />My bestie Kaci text me a pic one day of this great chester that would go perfect in the new hallway in her new addition. </p><br /><p align="center">Can you refinish it? Is it worth it? Should I get it?</p><br /><p align="center">SURE! Looks great! Simple lines, a coat of paint, no biggie!!</p><br /><p align="center">geez louise!!! I'm from the south ya'll.. we talk like that)</p><br /><p align="center">THIS DRESSER TOOK ME AN ENTIRE WEEK TO FINISH!!! </p><br /><p align="center">I slapped some 50 grit paper on my handy mandy sander and went to work... and the pads kept gumming up.. (I swear the previous owner put a coat of gorilla glue on here just for cracks! )</p><br /><p align="center">So I decided to try stripping.. 1st coat.... </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567007390243873634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lMTf_E-3IS2Gn1bt3lGDc1F9LOg25NhLl82ztNtHoz5vLh79Ca9LHGQCU_ekZKYFiPqWooNT8UvWo7ZwBVbmVp8fHq48dQ_rpeQzhLXKdNzBfL3ifKOFmxiRk1LIRvrCYwi2GqacOSdt/s400/4.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="center">Coat # ummm.. well.. the entire jug later.. we're almost there, right?</p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567007384472577154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRqchbi9cWZXBcEaao7SZeuhGvNcdLYVA14kO7OOvFH_rxheIFpynnaNdf1F8iWyAKIAAqSkDbY4-phP2wlvqZwD_GO6Y_CvnGhB9C9bze1eY_BccJFFMcibE1bIZedyhTRjnNJ9Mg3g3/s400/3.jpg" />two days of scraping later..... I think I see wood somewhere under that funky junk.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567007381843821506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30pI4C9fdiJR0a-a7Np5nNxkziXXEprv7g_IEfi8-wTeN5Yzzy-XP9zlS5gBINxFNrnDp4gYnl3sUScdnufM07hXEgJhsG8vwBzlRMD5kirtEWHpLqU6hkSKAO8c2wt3mMn9i4rxvqqnt/s400/2.jpg" />and the big reveal... (drum roll please!)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567007377656799330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0cyq6y-ssnxmbG30MbGxaEe1wh2mPk-b-_9ugaSahHDk0DGxqMejBZrCE-15DjxGUWt9w0Xp4dzcq4Cv_cNXiWR1WRysM6VUAZ1wwx-9MK-xNKlVGpF3GjxtnFWlUugaoSFtD2_GasHv/s400/1.jpg" />Can you believe this beautiful chest was underneath all of that???</p><br /><p align="center">Was all that work worth it?? oh yah baby!</p><br /><p align="center">So here it is... happy as a lark... in it's beautiful new home.<br /></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567009887897886290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtPFs-oA7Lqj0YSW-ZuHsd1J_BxCfLzNTbyTZiQrojxGV5kYq3LUrRUEkBZzcynBGssD9vt6o2tYizf00dlsXhJ8fXT1QQhmlERfjTtNGGhv-mDjn2IpnC8qzqiSzBjh8SmnGpV6yUbU4/s400/kaci4.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="left">every beauty deserves a close up!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567009879660212306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUEuop9mSq_qoEIunQ8sdMH1wgyM5c1_fd3-bgjZXM63nY9-KdmNO_HgLjTv0mh0_Gr8C4mPX4HAfxUrzNRjnkhxzojvDovQvmYvCb4QA6MACJIIaXAyVDiOU4xAXDdUQNsrL7khMWI5Y/s400/kaci3.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567009877418060722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiNzUYtZ1WFi7Yab4xC5yMiZjNgtJjF5VhCgYS_Kj-bWFZ2KH7OhsDQ1cgjiGAigtN9fJv0LdPrtL96PxvG2vYFnq-8eImpYdpNfZSQv3-0xIiuGZhOJxd2746kch3lhgfLZrXTHKHfpC/s400/kaci2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567009876960602610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbc9_B1lUPn6lY5n1Sg8Yrz_CkcJi7kvAukKr1DZKl3J1f28mXpkO-YH9HRyJKPnZ2B6eoUk_Hx7sHsvhCWt6rBO8X8mqPzcmxeQGp-u0M9SJIyP1JJ4AdN2QJl9pFv2vcFE-GhCIuaJUD/s400/kaci1.jpg" />We chose a beautiful seafoamish, blue-ish, green-ish for the exterior and cream for the drawer fronts. Glazed and distressed to perfection! love her! </p>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-44862709769008321542011-01-26T09:51:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:16:16.761-08:00Ah - Ah - Ahchooey!<div align="center"> Be warned!<br /><br /></div><div align="center">If you are grossed out by mucous... do not continue!!</div><div align="center"><br />The flu invaded our home last week and seems to have taken up permanent residence.</div><div align="center"><br />It all started with my little man on his first trip in a long time to grandma's. </div><div align="center"><br />He had to come home early for some necessary tlc. A few days later my baby girl got sick. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I knew I was doomed the second she sneezed directly in my face.... </div><div align="center"><br />So they are all better and I am still recovering.... ((yes, I have my pouty face on))</div><div align="center"><br />So what have I been up to?? Well... thanks for asking!!!</div><div align="center"><br />I have been building my furniture bizz.. which has been buzzing and </div><br /><div align="center">preparing to open my own shop! well, it's a room in a friend's hair salon</div><div align="center">(see some of my pretties waiting at the door for their new home!)</div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566558957401644946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1lU0qdQXIHzw1-p4Wm85Wy8WY5O_wkhvTbk_6iaTFR5qCo9RrSqzUbXH-fQkMBs1iJYNDVimsR7eLkYDPI_0FVhpkF6gX_kvf0-TD8ILFSiN7qJOk-Bz1mtdkflLxnWDPk_Vcocu-3di/s400/entry+1.jpg" /> <p align="center">all while trying to make this 70's style rent-house a comfy oasis for my family.</p><p align="center">Wanna see pics? I'll show you next time! </p><p align="center">Im off to blow my nose!<br /><br /></p><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-61188646092516253152010-09-30T21:31:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:02:20.523-07:00Try To Explain, Lucy!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqdIBZGW_tUyIt8_vz2cW7OQb2V4pZr-VprVh23JopO7O6Vye62pqErgjmrh5EqTG6m3YPciwzcT_K1U_Ukx0Bx0GAyebnuECfq61wjE3gH9srB7uL7guTv3r84a0OOtzVc0EGIRCZjM_/s1600/lucyethel_i_love_lucy.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522930925996006034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqdIBZGW_tUyIt8_vz2cW7OQb2V4pZr-VprVh23JopO7O6Vye62pqErgjmrh5EqTG6m3YPciwzcT_K1U_Ukx0Bx0GAyebnuECfq61wjE3gH9srB7uL7guTv3r84a0OOtzVc0EGIRCZjM_/s400/lucyethel_i_love_lucy.png" /></a> I apologize if you have felt neglected lately... </div><div align="center">But you see, I have a problem... Im a people pleaser *gasp*!! </div><div align="center"><no></div><div align="center">I dont know how to say no... well, until the other day... </div><div align="center">but my saying "no" really didnt go over well. The hurt look on the face of a good-willing, </div><div align="center">help-needing soul turns me to mush and I compromised. </div><div align="center"><hey,></div><div align="center">So here's a run-down.... </div><div align="center">Im an officer on the PTO, not because I wanted to be but because I was asked.</div><div align="center">Im room-mom, which I volunteered, </div><div align="center">but only because my son asked so sweetly that I be his class mom. and who can turn down that sweet little face just wanting his mommy.</div><div align="center">I am now teaching <yes>AWANAS, on Sunday nights. My guilt of needing to be a willing worker for Christ kept me from being able to say... you got it... N.O.</div><div align="center">So on top of all of that <or>I have a business. Yah, I work! I have to remind myself sometimes that I do have a JOB. One that I love very much and dont focus on nearly enough. Oh, and not to mention... <but></div><div align="center">We sold our house last month, moved, and have started building a new house... oh, and I participated in my very first market a few weeks ago which you can read about <a href="http://altard.blogspot.com/">here</a>, on my friend Mandie's blog. Ya'll... this is seriously some funny stuff! Check it out! </div><div align="center">So... someday soon (im not making promises) but I will tell you about the fall festival <and> on October 16, and show you some super cool pics of really large (70,000 lb to be exact) equipment that built our new road and pond.. the foundations of building our new house. Until then... take a minute and check out my new favorite blog. <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/">Velvet & Linen.</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-28602455887851624002010-08-31T20:14:00.000-07:002010-08-31T21:07:31.941-07:00Proudest Mommy Moment Ever!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMn2Cu_YXcbrwwZ6Gq9Mmj9IOu1JRbi03t5SBXmf9MWwv8HvT5suoDnqPRt3XCQFESeHlH-YzBtY3OTGD6g6nxEhpoDTdHLvAI-2GRE5Cba2Nimov9-Ytp3vq2uHA7iaQVM4SSod4XVaxC/s1600/2nq8bra_th.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511781928851586354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMn2Cu_YXcbrwwZ6Gq9Mmj9IOu1JRbi03t5SBXmf9MWwv8HvT5suoDnqPRt3XCQFESeHlH-YzBtY3OTGD6g6nxEhpoDTdHLvAI-2GRE5Cba2Nimov9-Ytp3vq2uHA7iaQVM4SSod4XVaxC/s400/2nq8bra_th.jpg" /></a>Today has been one of those days....<br /><div>I almost had my head taken off by a 7 year old grizzly bear who didnt want to go to school this morning. I have a 3 year old drama queen who isn't feeling quite up to par. It was raining all day, and I had to sit with a health insurance agent for about 2 1/2 hours preparing for a phone interview to obtain private health insurance for my family.. which put me late getting my son off the bus and I had to pry him away from video games with our neighbor friends to come home and do crummy homework. Only to learn he had been bullied on the school bus. Thank goodness I have a wonderful neighbor, with precious girls who looked after him on the bus. </div><div> </div><div>Que the squealing of tires as I put a big pause on EVERYTHING! </div><div> </div><div>What!?! Somebody's been picking on my baby??? Thats right... every parents worst fear. So the name calling started, the bullying and bossing went on and the tears on his face started flowing. </div><div>My first thought is anger. Im mad and I want payback... and I will be driving him to school in the morning and having a talk with the principle about it.. but what really got me was the conversation I had with him this evening. After we got home he had a really hard time getting his homework finished, he forgot his agenda at school (which I had to ground him for) and he ended up getting sent to his room. After we both calmed down I laid down beside him and we whispered under the covers for a very long time. </div><div>I asked about his favorite part of the day (which was a game they played in p.e.) and he told me about who he plays with on the playground. He kept trying to think of a funny name he calls his friends... i try to help.. homie? dude? compadre? he giggled but these were all wrong.. then he remembers!! diplomat! wait.. no.. discipline!... then it hits me.. he's thinking of disciple. </div><div>YES! disciple!! Thats what I call my friends! So I asked him if he knew what a disciple was.. then we talked about people in other countries who are not allowed to be christians. He couldnt believe it! He said that's so sad mommy. </div><div>I also told him that's why we shouldn't bully. He told me "I know mommy, because kids are special, they are a gift from God." oh dear.. then he was wiping my tears away. I just couldnt believe the words coming out of my lil man's mouth. We said our night time prayer... I said thank you for this beautiful day (the rain was a gift, right?) and thankyou for my little man's friends, his circle of angels that HE has placed around him to protect him and keep him safe. Dylan held me very tight, we both had tears, and he told me thank you. </div><div> </div><div>My pastor has been doing a series of lessons that touch on God's plan for us. That he puts us under fire sometimes to make HUGE things happen. I think that day was meant for me and my lil man to have that very conversation... and to remind me to forgive....</div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-71499445891762553932010-06-12T10:05:00.000-07:002010-06-12T11:45:50.142-07:003 cheers for new friends and new adventures!<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481944870413294850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHEpeLsniP55DCgaQfU2QNh1Z4eLTwPq4NZrROc_WRCEdmNh63BzxHrvcTrKOFSeGd6cqoP67sBy06GE5hYIgIzUpRVFkijY7VPsFy4YWUxdP2InexIzrbi2pkoeK22YxD4Wy-xc4gtEs/s400/01423.jpg" /> .....and after sharing this next pic they may come together to hide my body...<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481951908185378258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit293snMbjI1H7HIEKYUeOLHDdkYD1vKE2q3bcA17Zwgoko-2AtWPbG06xQhpOOyddJ1DiKkWQ87sN8RK7OkjKFTr9JzwpgnxU0pEXbQai4vd1kIs63F2ZIBp5a_BLmBLwoLYfTPFtGFQR/s400/n728482446_1765846_5418%5B1%5D.jpg" /> These are my amazing friends! We were celebrating our good friend Michelle's 40th birthday...she's the one in the middle in that 80's fabulous purple prom dress.. {sorry Michelle for calling you out!} We spent ALOT of time teasing, curling, and spraying our hair...then <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: line-through">crashed</span> went to a local dance club where we <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: line-through">bribed</span> asked the DJ to play awesome 80's hits! I wish I could say this is the first time we have acted completely ridiculous..but..I cant! Between us we have 29 kids and to get us all together at one time is quite a project! </p><p>Thankfully you can never have enough friends because I met these great ladies the other night!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481957999324346898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5EtDo6crNIwlb2ztGPNuWqmZ5jsBtUdAn3lWUnNHjKFH8AZhHNOd9QOpqxAMo_Ir9E698PdWUWM3lUG3xodivfuOQy3R_TgXCcrnxVLMf2gZ2DuJ-YaOMJQtsvoVxK-7YBQeoP9aDP5A/s400/010%5B2%5D.JPG" /></p></div><br /><p>It was a plan masterminded by the great <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.altard.com">Mandie!</a>She has amazing visions of a Houston area womens group and brought all of us ladies together under one roof. We are all crafty in our own way and together we want to make a difference, while having fun! </p><p>Get your WIG on! {AKA... Women's Inspired Guild} </p>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-11118885772794153412010-06-03T06:10:00.000-07:002010-06-03T06:56:10.042-07:00Thankful Thursdays!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZO_P95aFxYWQNvqKZAnIGz6vk0yWDrdsp6eCkKdcdDEde_ah5OXAI3OJz8pK4_WZboI8l__o8Xf4g1hqWAnqFrQ0vUPMMnxtU8LxXc2nV_JRAXPt4uRoI2N_PsflrIFK6NUaQdEea3i2/s1600/School-House%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 347px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478534399425404658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZO_P95aFxYWQNvqKZAnIGz6vk0yWDrdsp6eCkKdcdDEde_ah5OXAI3OJz8pK4_WZboI8l__o8Xf4g1hqWAnqFrQ0vUPMMnxtU8LxXc2nV_JRAXPt4uRoI2N_PsflrIFK6NUaQdEea3i2/s400/School-House%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> School's Out! School's Out! The teachers let the fools out!!!<br />Im sure there will be alot of similar chants like these sung through out the next few days....the same chants we sang when we were kids.<br />I think I am as excited as the kids! I LOVE summer!! and I am so thankful that today is the last day of school for us. Sleepovers, swimming til the stars come out, beaches, vacation to Colorado, sleeping in til 10 am, vacation bible school, and public library summer reading programs...these are all the things I am so excited about, and thankful to, be indulging in this summer. Today, we will be getting Mr Blue Belts summer hair cut...a mohawk...which has been tradition since he was 4, and since he loves his martial arts this cut is perfect on him! He has been begging me for about a month but the school <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: line-through">nazis</span> rules wont allow it. {along with a million other stupid rules they enforce, but I'll save that for flip-off Fridays! hee hee}.<br />Anywho! I'm so excited about upcoming events! Lots going on in the world of Fall Into Grace! Wish me luck! and have a Very ~ Thankful ~ Thursday!<br />toodles!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=fallintograce&postid=03Jun2010&meme=thk"></script>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-4714184776065944702010-05-28T19:58:00.000-07:002010-05-28T20:19:35.151-07:00Friday Flip Offs5-28-10 Edition<br /><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476521700986240274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22NDk4Cm1eTycKopmoypuEwrI6fgwoCU7dO6NF8rrPIQavI7Qa1c9BXeUza5Uz-QlkMiNJEO2piM6Aox3xkvPZxjlIZ8LMNQovDlGdFo5yzwPeZkM-mc6wdfr4wWo_aU6mOl4q41DHXw9/s400/fridayflipoffsfinal1%5B1%5D.png" /></div><br /><p>Its Friday Flip~Off time again and for those of you who are not familiar this is a fun blog-hop started by <a href="http://www.kludgymom.com/">Gigi at Kludgymom</a> but I first linked up thanks to <a href="http://weloveiowa.blogspot.com/">Alicia over at A Beautiful Mess</a>. This is an opportunity for us to virtually "flip-off" all the great annoyances of our week so we may enter our weekend refreshed. When you are thru listening to my rants check out these fab chicas and our other blog friends who have linked up and joined in on the fun! </p><p>To the viral infection that made my favorite little boy run 107 fever, lose feeling in his legs and completely freak out his mom and dad ~ flip off!!!!!</p><p>To the ER at Texas Children's for making us wait 7 hours before we could see a doctor ~ FLIP-OFF!</p><p>To all the idiots clogging the waiting room with ankle sprains and c0njuctivitis of the eyes~ super duper FLIP-OFFS!!!!!!!! </p><p>To the mosquitos that just sucked my face off ~ FLIP-OFF!</p><p>To the 190 degree temps and 3,000% humidity in south east Texas, I will never ever get used to your torturous heat! ~ FLIP-OFF!</p><p>To the parents of the 18 month old encouraged by you to smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day (did you see that all over the news!?! if not google it NOW!) I do not for-see a mom-of-the-year award any where in your new future ~ FLIP-OFF!</p><p>hmmm... I think thats about it! Atleast til next Friday ;) </p>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-37109564297583005882010-05-27T10:10:00.000-07:002010-05-27T11:01:28.634-07:00Thankful ThursdayWhat a week it's been! I knew I shouldnt have posted that I'd had a pretty good week with little to "flip-off" on Friday. It came back to bite me in the booty BIG time!<br /><br /><div>Friday afternoon my little blue belt came home from school not feeling 100%. Sunday his fever shot up to 104! Monday he looked like he death warmed over. So off to the dr we went.</div><div><br /></div><div>Diagnosis: parainfluenza. Apparently its a relative of the flu and as far as I am concerned that whole family is a big pain in the You. Know. What. !! That evening about 6:00 he woke up moaning and his fever was 107!! Said he couldnt feel his legs. Talk about one freaked out momma! I phoned a friend to get my hubby who was coaching the baseball game, dropped off the little general with my good friend and neighbor and hauled butt to the ER...oh, after quickly sponging him off in a cool bath, making him eat Motrin, and calling my father-in-law who is a retired physician. Its amazing how you can do a million things at once in an emergency.</div><div><br /></div><div>The dr at the ER transferred us to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston TX. We got there at 9:00pm, got into a room at 12:30pm and finally saw a dr at 4:00 am!!! By then, his fever had come down, feeling returned to his legs and he was much better. They treated him for a viral infection with iv antibiotic and we left at about 6am. It was the worst night EVER!! </div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476001972757702514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CaAF66RWUq1pSMqUeIkYuXa6o0YAfZpifxSvudiCp30rrWi3qFwSYDU-LZt3OozN7xfr1dJVHpgSOcumUQ2SsPAVtW6jj-TVqb4-VpOkblNncevQ0bCiz35dtegcVA30iZGrP9YngbKg/s200/securedownload%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" />Just look at that pitiful thing! So I think I am going to dubb Thursday, Thankful Thursdays, and hopefully you all will want to join in on the fun! Just use my good friend Mr Linky to join in!</p><p>What are you thankful for? Mine this week is super easy! I am very thankful for my first born - my son. He is the surprise that changed my life. He gave me my childhood back with all of the trips to the park, ice-cream picnics, baseball in the back yard, four-wheeler rides, and black-berry picking....and he is the best big brother to a 3 year old sister any one could ask for. I love you my little blue belt! </p><p>Also, I did get to do a little work this week... let me know if you would like to place an order... or heck, let me know if you dont and you just think they're cute! I LOVE comments! thanks!</p><p></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-Ff7zC2sqEu6e1WurAgUPj1Gb0ACpmgSnoW-N_KEfmwskLIh_T4du3ymO4PScWhOyNd52cknO1TgQcBx4ln4-9OUKD-BWI3PDGXTjK3FLhB-ZwivSjwzHPwF9pmg78xaSASLmfRFKbeu/s1600/256.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476007575846166066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-Ff7zC2sqEu6e1WurAgUPj1Gb0ACpmgSnoW-N_KEfmwskLIh_T4du3ymO4PScWhOyNd52cknO1TgQcBx4ln4-9OUKD-BWI3PDGXTjK3FLhB-ZwivSjwzHPwF9pmg78xaSASLmfRFKbeu/s200/256.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Pink and orange with a big orange bow! Perfect for summer!<br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCDu6VXKB3jEj9_4FC2TxirWpzJcUivwfqA3ZXqZ2SJXpZ0qJd6qNMxgxCvse82Hqx1YnyWrR6PLPAdCMmQ-xr3c0VBgN33JW7j6ksQueYH3Hj8MVNJU3nVYKW8b9EnSWMBYt53B0tqkJ/s1600/red+white+blue.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476007829418591618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCDu6VXKB3jEj9_4FC2TxirWpzJcUivwfqA3ZXqZ2SJXpZ0qJd6qNMxgxCvse82Hqx1YnyWrR6PLPAdCMmQ-xr3c0VBgN33JW7j6ksQueYH3Hj8MVNJU3nVYKW8b9EnSWMBYt53B0tqkJ/s200/red+white+blue.jpg" /></a></p><p>Celebrate 4th of July with this super-fun and festive tutu!</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBRyo-r5e6cDeqRK19ImU0tuIZSdx8nXwjfIMQjXWIWRKOG9LtR6ch3iAnSLXjfq8tAU8VBmNXayNYAZJ6VoUIa03kjEsvfL47ts9RiW0bMkOJXJVMg-eMr48_NiBrnvVxNfKLQZBSjI7/s1600/birthday.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476007722090209762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBRyo-r5e6cDeqRK19ImU0tuIZSdx8nXwjfIMQjXWIWRKOG9LtR6ch3iAnSLXjfq8tAU8VBmNXayNYAZJ6VoUIa03kjEsvfL47ts9RiW0bMkOJXJVMg-eMr48_NiBrnvVxNfKLQZBSjI7/s200/birthday.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I call this one birthday cake. It is a custom made tutu so no 2 will be exactly alike but I can make another one similar. pink, blue, and green with green polka dot curly ribbon and precious pink bows.<br /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=fallintograce&postid=27May2010"></script>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-61898628063752836712010-05-21T20:20:00.000-07:002010-05-21T20:54:38.928-07:00Flip-Off Fridays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkWq8gsoZKlhS7KBKf54z0IhMb2HNZa_ri7bcoANHyXZD-qw0RPyr3QYn_v2N5o66wT7xG2UqlJz7pw_suenO8WvVH0triuMuCE-jC5bZaLEEu87HMqkriQ4yFDuWcTocOQBOzgnJFCGR/s1600/fridayflipoffsfinal1%5B1%5D.png"><img style="WIDTH: 199px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473937666315940626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkWq8gsoZKlhS7KBKf54z0IhMb2HNZa_ri7bcoANHyXZD-qw0RPyr3QYn_v2N5o66wT7xG2UqlJz7pw_suenO8WvVH0triuMuCE-jC5bZaLEEu87HMqkriQ4yFDuWcTocOQBOzgnJFCGR/s200/fridayflipoffsfinal1%5B1%5D.png" /></a><br /><div>o.k. Just saw this over on one of my new blog friends (A Beautiful Mess - thank you Alicia!) pages and Its just too "flippin" funny not to do!<br />The idea is to virtually flip off all the annoyances of the week, get everything off your chest and start fresh for the weekend!<br /><br />Gotta admit I had a gosh darn good week {knocking on wood}<br />But darn you government agency that is making it difficult for me to sell my house because companies who are no longer in business didnt properly file title work when I bought it!! Darn you for giving me the run-around and getting angry when I out-argue you and you run out of excuses! and darn you cordless phones for making the angry hung-up alot less dramatic since I cant slam the phone down in their ear...the beep when I push the talk button does not make me feel tough!! So FLIP off!!!<br /><br />There! I do feel much better! Whew! ;)</div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-369880206799232222010-05-21T19:55:00.000-07:002010-05-21T20:07:21.635-07:00MAN DOWN!I have fallen down on my job!!! This was just one of those weeks where I was head bobbing passed out on the couch at 9:00! I got a million projects going on at once and I absolutely love it!!!! BUT it has left me NO time to blog {and I gotta wash laundry at some point before we get lost in it!} So sorry! Ive even created and sold several things and NO pics!! ugh!<br />Got good news! My tutu's are now being featured in Arlette's! A local hair salon with the sweetest owner {you guessed it! her name is Arlette}. So that gives me something new to focus on.. I get super bored..easily!<br />And {yes, i just started a sentence with and!} I had the BEST day Tuesday. I volunteered at our high school for Speed Day... a local fun day for our special education students and 11 other schools joined in on the fun! It was a HUGE success and hands down one of the most fulfilling things Ive done! I had the privilege of watching a blind boy with only 2 fingers play the star spangled banner for the opening ceremony. I got so many hugs and thank yous. So on to an eventful weekend! I will try to have pics for ya'll soon!~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-89046138649010728682010-05-15T06:10:00.000-07:002010-05-15T07:55:46.467-07:00Blog Journal ~ Day 4What is your favorite vacation?<br />This is easy peasy! For the last 5 years we have gone every summer to the YMCA Camp of the Rockies just outside Estes Park in Colorado! It started because my father-in-law had a medical convention there every summer, but now that he no longer practices we continue to go because we love it so much. We rent a cabin in the mountains and meet them and my hubby's sister and her family for a week of F.U.N and R.E.L.A.X.A.T.I.O.N. The activities are endless! The YMCA site itself is basically a little town. Down in front of the admin building is a field, miniature golf, a basketball court, and through out the 860 acres is frisbee golf. They have a stable with over 150 horses including some clydesdales they use to pull the cart for the hay ride and weenie roast, and you can reserve to go on a horseback ride through the Rocky Mountain National Forest for a view like you could never imagine! They also have artists and singers come in for nightly performances or painting classes, camp for the little ones, a zip line, a huge crafts building, and parks to stop and play all over. There is a library, a general store, and lots of sweet families enjoying the mountain air. You can sleep with the windows open, and if you wake really early you might get to see a bear walking around. Last year there was even an elk that liked the shade of the cabins porch next door and seemed to love his photo ops. Now that I have built you up..I'll share some photos.<br /><br />My sis n law and her family on the grounds in front of the admin building<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0UkriSb5d6CPVNjW6W8ZJm1hBGPd6BucuNlIytHOR-b5jhFOULuP8o510kfvxtboEr3pnFPqgZsnlh8MUyO6uIjM3_ucy0JcN4YdA9jgv0cwjd8_pgX6u_o5OONaVldZnRKnVz3SxfsF/s1600/Danes+Pics+008-1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471501950010451602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0UkriSb5d6CPVNjW6W8ZJm1hBGPd6BucuNlIytHOR-b5jhFOULuP8o510kfvxtboEr3pnFPqgZsnlh8MUyO6uIjM3_ucy0JcN4YdA9jgv0cwjd8_pgX6u_o5OONaVldZnRKnVz3SxfsF/s200/Danes+Pics+008-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />In the Rocky Mtn forest..this is not zoomed, yes I was this close!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31n-qwb6dix4WzXPI_JmY_1hK2SLO1Et83lDaibE_uUg0bJMNZgavQ71ZXyCH1-lBrvMOEhPm3M05jcg6bS3EijjnlqGjuQ8FKAnR5TV8H684sz8y537l3oCzAGH1wNoba1F11sS7KazK/s1600/Danes+Pics+017.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471501952861576450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi31n-qwb6dix4WzXPI_JmY_1hK2SLO1Et83lDaibE_uUg0bJMNZgavQ71ZXyCH1-lBrvMOEhPm3M05jcg6bS3EijjnlqGjuQ8FKAnR5TV8H684sz8y537l3oCzAGH1wNoba1F11sS7KazK/s200/Danes+Pics+017.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Enjoying dinner on the porch with good friends and good wine ;)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpvkb_p7mBoTBUJhvUFfV1BYbeV5IYYfLTkhEAejvts1UzeoHe2cb2fIDy2qlNWlxI9r6AGEinMd3ZDFSvTnZzUaom57zb1S4B_y9oXRYYdrySoi3muvooLxria7NLW5S_8CJSg-9-r2Z/s1600/DSC02770.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471503445095196738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpvkb_p7mBoTBUJhvUFfV1BYbeV5IYYfLTkhEAejvts1UzeoHe2cb2fIDy2qlNWlxI9r6AGEinMd3ZDFSvTnZzUaom57zb1S4B_y9oXRYYdrySoi3muvooLxria7NLW5S_8CJSg-9-r2Z/s200/DSC02770.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My little blue belt showing some martial arts moves in front of the cabin. Check out that view behind him!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-3xFqRbwgQwnd1TmUPEEYRAYi0Fy1t8i9c4xYE27Rb01Gpdd04s8qxc6J36ea2ArX9MnQsdT9rFDwjoJKFuCgYC-TpxZimiR5f-XcSmSkirzsOMGgjdPGjVu370piOTSln5CTmszDeGy/s1600/DSC02767.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471501973838527874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-3xFqRbwgQwnd1TmUPEEYRAYi0Fy1t8i9c4xYE27Rb01Gpdd04s8qxc6J36ea2ArX9MnQsdT9rFDwjoJKFuCgYC-TpxZimiR5f-XcSmSkirzsOMGgjdPGjVu370piOTSln5CTmszDeGy/s200/DSC02767.jpg" /></a><br /><br />family pic on the way up to the continental divide<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YZpTv4D2jTmPm9heiTyz0cN7VxPovoZU8H0uDD_tnBD0BEgRZg9OXSBJWA7eVPHR5ilWML9BiX819n-5-jv5_m26aOEs3RpMmKV8MbK2rO9VMe9vNy7FKFxZ5qi4CFIHPuF2IbNfIxwX/s1600/DSC02600.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471501968809337570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YZpTv4D2jTmPm9heiTyz0cN7VxPovoZU8H0uDD_tnBD0BEgRZg9OXSBJWA7eVPHR5ilWML9BiX819n-5-jv5_m26aOEs3RpMmKV8MbK2rO9VMe9vNy7FKFxZ5qi4CFIHPuF2IbNfIxwX/s200/DSC02600.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My fav pic of me and Mr Blue Belt<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYagyLzaTex-1pzZMRIrjYikapJjpccmvHLe2lySRYB3ILI_KSIHBuNVfvTaecj5eRnYME-utAKElHos74QeJyq4uwbiYspvQR6cCT1-SwVS12acBstR7drC9N8hnqTHcs-7wNovFOpoy/s1600/Danes+Pics+032.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471501960486075890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYagyLzaTex-1pzZMRIrjYikapJjpccmvHLe2lySRYB3ILI_KSIHBuNVfvTaecj5eRnYME-utAKElHos74QeJyq4uwbiYspvQR6cCT1-SwVS12acBstR7drC9N8hnqTHcs-7wNovFOpoy/s200/Danes+Pics+032.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The tram ride up to the top of "squirrel mountain"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUrvQ4SSMNvVWIUN2Ygc5bc030ENTVGZIKSohWwuhPE1yAmIYCWWL_zV4_dq0odTV4Pjvmm3vZJ-S_RogARR4A-WBCT61G6grNNJHtf8D7PQaZGgdUWHrMHb7om-vRgj1aM5dFbpZWjvI/s1600/DSC02696.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471507942823135730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUrvQ4SSMNvVWIUN2Ygc5bc030ENTVGZIKSohWwuhPE1yAmIYCWWL_zV4_dq0odTV4Pjvmm3vZJ-S_RogARR4A-WBCT61G6grNNJHtf8D7PQaZGgdUWHrMHb7om-vRgj1aM5dFbpZWjvI/s200/DSC02696.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Feeding the squirrels, or are they chipmunks?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLHjrVQh3lYAtuJ2R-9_aZEEK3iZt7zXKXD2QzgqBKSdEHuoWDSsT7t7ldCL5NxKMn31Waaf_HHR63GeQSwm_ZKMFHgKSS2qLRoBMxvfSUFzk_SRQcQEkZmGlb5UPhQukJyspoOcqBt6N/s1600/tn%5B1%5D+(2).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471503462253480658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLHjrVQh3lYAtuJ2R-9_aZEEK3iZt7zXKXD2QzgqBKSdEHuoWDSsT7t7ldCL5NxKMn31Waaf_HHR63GeQSwm_ZKMFHgKSS2qLRoBMxvfSUFzk_SRQcQEkZmGlb5UPhQukJyspoOcqBt6N/s200/tn%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" /></a><br /><br />And just because this pic makes me laugh every time<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qsjDcoLk7f0NZ3LYFmDF3_Z7FfwyEtZHJK9ufdjoxCL_FHDB2_DId77FchhSRvB23WoKlZqp3N3SMWNOTlR4pNp-Ej1RLbR4r9bcgCbXQ8I5i24yycHh0uTnLl8Uadl1wwLzQjC1yCZA/s1600/DSC02669.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471503458426798642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qsjDcoLk7f0NZ3LYFmDF3_Z7FfwyEtZHJK9ufdjoxCL_FHDB2_DId77FchhSRvB23WoKlZqp3N3SMWNOTlR4pNp-Ej1RLbR4r9bcgCbXQ8I5i24yycHh0uTnLl8Uadl1wwLzQjC1yCZA/s200/DSC02669.jpg" /></a><br />She has her own "Chipmunk Cheeks!"<br /><br />I hope you all enjoyed my pics! It was fun reminiscing!~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-29990931393010372892010-05-14T13:58:00.000-07:002010-05-14T14:10:07.580-07:00Blog Journal ~ Day 3What am I most proud of?<br />Now that's a loaded question! Im like everyone else and of course my kids come to mind first. And Im sure for all the reasons any other mother would put. <br />So Im gonna move on to something more personal. Im going to choose, that I feel like I have finally figured it out. I didnt know from the age of 5 what I wanted to be when I grew up. I didnt finish college. I chose to move when I was 21 to a town 3 hours away where the only person I knew was my husband and start from scratch. In the 8 years that I have been here I have gained more friends than I have ever had before. I can literally count on 2 hands all the friends that I know I could call any time of the day for any reason. I have finally found an amazing church that has transformed my life. I have started my own business... Fall Into Grace, with many more doors opening up as we speak. And I have finally stopped believing that I needed a college degree to feel fulfilled in life. My 10 year high school reunion is in a few months and I am proud to walk in there the person that I am..un-intimidated by the success of some fellow graduates....and If you knew me before, you would completely understand how huge this is for me. Shy little girl from small town USA now finally having the confidence to own this little thing called L.I.F.E. ;)~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-48233709176320918702010-05-13T08:41:00.000-07:002010-05-13T09:44:37.806-07:00Walk In My Shoes<span style="color:#ff6600;">Day 2 Blog Journal</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">A Day In My Life...</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">6:20 Hubby wakes me up with a cup of coffee</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">6:30 Hubby tickles my feet cause I fell back asleep</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">6:40 I finally climb out of bed and make a new cup of coffee cause mine is cold now</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">6:45 wake up Mr Blue Belt for school</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">7:15 put him on the bus </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">7:16 put up laundry I did the night before</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">and prepare for my day</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">8:30 the little general wakes up and we eat breakfast,</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">brush teeth, get dressed, etc.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">9:30 Chill time, cartoons, playing, etc.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">10:30 On Tuesdays we go to story time at our library</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">11:30 Lunch time</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">12:30 chores and pick up from the morning</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">1:30 naptime for the little general while I work on orders, and watch General Hospital ;)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">3:50 Mr Blue Belt comes home from school, he eats a snack and starts on homework.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">4:30 On Monday and Wednesdays he goes to martial arts, if not we usually have baseball games </span><span style="color:#ff6600;">or practice close to this time</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">6:30 If its Wednesday we go to AWANAS at church, other days, we play outside and pet the </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">horses</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">7:00 Dinner, then bath</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">8:00 Lights out! Mr Blue Belt and The Little General lay in their beds with a movie after</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">reading a book. The hubby and I take turns laying with them.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">9:00 T.V. off and I pass out in my bed! </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Love my Life!!</span>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-53798856773820953472010-05-13T08:32:00.000-07:002010-05-13T09:45:13.969-07:00Introduction<span style="color:#ff6600;">This should be interesting!<br />Ever been on an interview and you are asked...tell me about yourself. I can picture it now, blank stare, crickets chirping in the background, and umm...well, I like, umm...<br />YIKES!!! Nothing is harder than talking about yourself! I mean, I think Im pretty awesome...but will any one else??? {giggle}<br />So Ive started this blogging journal this lovely lady over at toddler awesome started { </span><a href="http://www.toddlerawesome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">http://www.toddlerawesome.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;">}. I met her through the online community of SITSA's which stands for The Secret Is In The Sauce, and joined up on Blog Frog, a discussion forum for bloggers....I'd explain it to ya, but I really dont understand it myself... cue crickets. lol!<br />But Im determined to figure this all out...and what better way to figure it all out then to jump in head first to a challenge...muaahhhh! I laugh in the face of fear! So here we go.. Wish me luck!</span>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-65389357891170896362010-05-11T13:19:00.000-07:002010-05-11T13:52:09.252-07:00Im like the weather in TexasI run the heater at night, the a/c during the day, and need an umbrella in the evening...<br /><div><div> </div><div>That's Texas weather {in case you're not familiar}</div><div> </div><div>Im a little like that..I just can't make up my mind! You may have noticed if you check my blog regularly, that everyday the background has been different. I just cant help myself! There's so many cute things! Right now Im glued to Shabby Blogs website at <a href="http://www.shabbyblogs.com/">http://www.shabbyblogs.com/</a> and today's featured background is Little Miss Sunshine, by Corina Nielson. How can you not smile when you see this background, right!?! The problem is... it doesnt match my button..but if you don't mind, I dont either! ;) </div><br /><div>Any~who! I really do more than sit and play on my blog all day. I got out really super early this morning and spray painted my mirror before these crazy south Texas winds started blowing. </div><br /><div>Its a big gold mirror Ive had above {my now favorite} console. They matched perfectly, but I cant have a gold mirror above a beautifully distressed aqua console, now can I?</div><br /><div>So I'll give you a sneak peak..but Im not doing the big reveal until later {because Im not finished, hee hee}<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wl-AgykBbOBNNylfXTQ8wvig8OgKcHrgWNQUaEksQH8X5VQoerOCh32cPqTqkCpDhJRyyI-39aecmWr3wYYYy4vwJuLnIZOZ2GLrXZRExr4hfxe2gFibHvMa9TlTz64_uLIRwSGL_CTZ/s1600/securedownload%5B3%5D+(2).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470113770284534738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wl-AgykBbOBNNylfXTQ8wvig8OgKcHrgWNQUaEksQH8X5VQoerOCh32cPqTqkCpDhJRyyI-39aecmWr3wYYYy4vwJuLnIZOZ2GLrXZRExr4hfxe2gFibHvMa9TlTz64_uLIRwSGL_CTZ/s320/securedownload%5B3%5D+(2).jpg" /></a></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5-z1dFXS8ICUsiK8Ztafj2TF0pCsBTesb4iPSHXvmLjSc-hqk1-BFC8h7QEb176-c9uN1oiBHgvORSjQDpCj-y6LJd9jZouEDASRdQ1c0A13aG2z30E8R3Jl7FTWv3nGJ_Lvbs2UzHht/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D+(7).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470113770576708386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5-z1dFXS8ICUsiK8Ztafj2TF0pCsBTesb4iPSHXvmLjSc-hqk1-BFC8h7QEb176-c9uN1oiBHgvORSjQDpCj-y6LJd9jZouEDASRdQ1c0A13aG2z30E8R3Jl7FTWv3nGJ_Lvbs2UzHht/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(7).jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>I taped paper to cover the parts I didnt want white, and when I pulled off the tape wah-lah!</div><div> </div><div>Look at that pretty blue sky! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitayYOzz44fRS8x-dP0xFT-ySOScXzxIyHshfqvnmhjOqYDhH9qHTkNkOxWnSo7sgFSt6XOYzTWRCepU6gKWgiqF1QtpvWnRmG_OWyXLVxWQP1ujWRpTZJW1s0Hpj0_FE3eDpunp8eXxFT/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(6).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470113777703423106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitayYOzz44fRS8x-dP0xFT-ySOScXzxIyHshfqvnmhjOqYDhH9qHTkNkOxWnSo7sgFSt6XOYzTWRCepU6gKWgiqF1QtpvWnRmG_OWyXLVxWQP1ujWRpTZJW1s0Hpj0_FE3eDpunp8eXxFT/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(6).jpg" /></a></div><div>Now it isn't perfect. I got some stray pieces of grass in it, and a pair of cricket legs {may he rest in piece}, but I feel confident some light sanding and a coat of glaze will erase all imperfections! </div><div> </div><div>Wish me luck!</div><div>Oh and the other really important thing I did today! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaZxg4OtrVYZmU_Gpc7g4ERSiqmyAoghbq8j9tL0vFc_vPkFKOcuJw_JS3YgluJIGB1bi7TYDVT84dJNMwIFG0wSSj8ps58t1_q7eD2Pn6F_Lq5Xc-DuP3igcA5zg3lLnsil-ol3_78og/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470116571736482530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaZxg4OtrVYZmU_Gpc7g4ERSiqmyAoghbq8j9tL0vFc_vPkFKOcuJw_JS3YgluJIGB1bi7TYDVT84dJNMwIFG0wSSj8ps58t1_q7eD2Pn6F_Lq5Xc-DuP3igcA5zg3lLnsil-ol3_78og/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a></div><div>I got to hold this precious lil thang! </div><div>Welcome Tucker Deen Kreuzer </div><div>born May 6, 2010 2:57 pm 7lbs 15 oz 21 in.</div></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-78368533593788557532010-05-09T19:41:00.000-07:002010-05-10T08:35:19.446-07:00Im just gonna ramble about my fabulous weekend!Saturday was one of the absolute funnest days Ive had in a long time! It started at 7:30 and didnt end til 7:30.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I went to Altard's Crash Course Workshop...if you didnt get to attend this time, I highly recommend it the next time, which will be June 19th. Im gonna pause while you mark your calendar now!</div><br /><div>*~* cue elevator music*~* </div><div> </div><div>ok. thanks!</div><br /><div>Mandie had it planned perfectly! I pulled up to a covered area with sanders plugged in and a table with supplies ready to go! We were first guided inside to put on name tags and grab breakfast and a drink. She had fresh strawberries, blackberries (i call 'em dewberries), and grapes, and pastries....all beautifully displayed! She's fabulous!!! </div><div>As she describes...we ate, we talked, we laughed, we painted a little, ate some more, laughed some more. It really was an awesome time just bonding with women of all different ages and walks of life brought together by one thing....fabulous furniture!!</div><div>speaking of that! here's my fabulous piece! {Yes, those are easter decorations I have not put away yet} <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469468595855742514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48WsLxOj3xwHFsA697ebh8LND8-YS_hkyX8gMm3Iog9fT2Ga6StC91lYfti1oDB2qISZkYfW1W-0KZJCnctqgfvn2Y3hdQFXm087Wx0a0t-aYjbjTtPfJKzHlZBJtrJkgpKHQwj9cKIBN/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(3).jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469468612828268290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE63jWSlUfWGQMbFT1TWpB7xkwIvOE_oPiLfb-yDhSxm6etvMKJTyjHJUnS-NK5j748XhHyKBVDLaBXCXbibHkFo2SylAeS6GTGoQlzIrAPgap_Eu2X7QsgCluSAg8bizB8Qqn1SV3FXuZ/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469468600568671394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnds76_SSP1SZRZcRkBAJ5PQJTLXBxUnfgicS7jOOvR9f5esr0WhgYcJK0wXfKy-KU3yXcf6t18c4UVukiymXoy-1-FklWkLkoASS2eYyaiHTwcj9z4h20CW_5pj08-r_KZLivCi_prSo/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg" />I am in love!!! I walk by and talk to her.. and pet her... I just cant help myself!</div><div>For more pics of this workshop and to see some other fabulous finds by this incredibly talented woman go to <a href="http://www.altard.com/">http://www.altard.com/</a> There is also a link to her blog {thats where the pics are}.</div><br /><div>After the workshop I got to deliver Stella, {if you dont know what Im talking about read yesterday's post}..and then I ran over to my in-laws house to show off my fab piece! Oh... and I forgot to mention...I won the drawing for a little table that Mandie painted to instruct us! Here's a pic...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469470906616752898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWA0bqhOVEoqIB4xYm_wN_HPIJJ0OuALEfRxxpwmTYX6tAFAD0hta9bCFhJmNTuWBLyObvnsgiTo6eEabmdePo7xt_5ed5jXtxI5ID9UI25yIY-_JfG7f5O9vVexLQZtC4l-vrCrOPBUZ4/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D.jpg" />see the white table? Isnt it cute! It found a new home right next to my bed {on my side of course!}</div><div>On to today! Mommy's day! </div><div>Have I told ya'll I dont really care for these over-commercialized holidays? Today and Valentine's day are the worst! But I woke up to the sweetest kids ever {I can say that, they're mine} wanting to bring me coffee, breakfast, and handmade cards. How cute are these!?<br /></div></div></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SYIxB3dblA6Kr07FFEyXxRAJzzTeiaGnfdap5Yy3ZCjnl4GiwUMFJkmuGq6xHDaHiLiZRMS7Y9S9lu1_-zl_lr6L45rcOpJ2MAWUMxn1hrev_HqtqxneZ13PA6DlQyhpEXpcAZlDBARE/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(3).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469628080955885842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SYIxB3dblA6Kr07FFEyXxRAJzzTeiaGnfdap5Yy3ZCjnl4GiwUMFJkmuGq6xHDaHiLiZRMS7Y9S9lu1_-zl_lr6L45rcOpJ2MAWUMxn1hrev_HqtqxneZ13PA6DlQyhpEXpcAZlDBARE/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(3).jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgaYrBLKRDH0zJ12peAIvZBXmExKYJ6A7j7EytHItKKwwxcrDeQKl2p74ASW6ARvkE2axKv-IvECLJMYR6Z9uNoHFvUvXU9AL16c8bju31lu84EmXoEWP9UMnbNzLqvJ78wbHwU1hilmy/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D+(6).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469628070662435522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgaYrBLKRDH0zJ12peAIvZBXmExKYJ6A7j7EytHItKKwwxcrDeQKl2p74ASW6ARvkE2axKv-IvECLJMYR6Z9uNoHFvUvXU9AL16c8bju31lu84EmXoEWP9UMnbNzLqvJ78wbHwU1hilmy/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(6).jpg" /></a></div><div>The hand is from my little blue belt, and it has a sweet poem on it. The other is the life-cycle of a ladybug that he also made in school but gave it to the little general for me! The hubster was specifically instructed to NOT purchase any cards...it was all being taken care of hee-hee.</div><br /><p>After breakfast we headed to church... My family goes to Eagle Heights Fellowship and if you dont have a church home, please join us! The sermon was not your typical mother's day pomp and circumstance.. it was a continuation of a study we'd been doing on Romans 12. {Thank goodness went through my head..just call me the mother's day grinch! lol} Loved the sermon so much, I decided to place membership...a gift to myself. Afterwards, went to pick up the kiddos from their classes and my hands were instantly filled with all the hand-made gifts they made for ME! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrLzZyfcIyYZ_fvl7TvCoDmkppT2LuoalpN3a-hj99RVGQoqRxC5mob71Yuq0MceLJcFWWrqS9jix77I5XPppKn0AYHNBzb4vb-9cVxS06XkVwbyPK2mr0rkEYY2HBNgsU-dDCblOk9qJ/s1600/securedownload%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469631093592883106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrLzZyfcIyYZ_fvl7TvCoDmkppT2LuoalpN3a-hj99RVGQoqRxC5mob71Yuq0MceLJcFWWrqS9jix77I5XPppKn0AYHNBzb4vb-9cVxS06XkVwbyPK2mr0rkEYY2HBNgsU-dDCblOk9qJ/s320/securedownload%5B3%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-HnlX2trDw_4z67I8OQ_3MeKKSqlJjeQZ9otnhgpDip8sF7ujxmmzaGbDk7nOa5AE1FPhseio4gXqqoWQiFvSrA-EapcgzG3RZdyv-N0NJNsbn-vJJu6iFJeCn7xCbxbiOmcf8WSutLq/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D+(5).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469631089515349458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-HnlX2trDw_4z67I8OQ_3MeKKSqlJjeQZ9otnhgpDip8sF7ujxmmzaGbDk7nOa5AE1FPhseio4gXqqoWQiFvSrA-EapcgzG3RZdyv-N0NJNsbn-vJJu6iFJeCn7xCbxbiOmcf8WSutLq/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(5).jpg" /></a><br />And I forgot to tell you, the men of the church also handed out a single red rose to EVERY woman there!! How thoughtful!</p><div>When I left the hubby offered to drive me to my fav place EVER!!! Its called Olde Time Winnie Trade Days in Winnie, TX. And I scored BIG time!!! for only $23 buckaroos!</div><div>Do you have any idea how long I have wanted one of these window panes!!!!! It was marked for $12 but the guy told me Happy Mother's Day and I only owed him $8!!!! Im still pinching myself! {should've seen my husband's face..like, hun, really!?! There's like lead paint all over it!, I said..I know! Ain't she grand!!!}<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaJW8pJuRaD0nnKglov38hpukEWD75TdXXHC57N05SX4dUv12cXEkQoYpGFADp-PeBuXsc5Pey7VH1jAYdU2xb4U_uTRgDh_OpxI4_LQqZ5D7ZoX6yqobYWdDSy1k5nTJrgcHsJ2_Ob9e/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(4).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469662495453774114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaJW8pJuRaD0nnKglov38hpukEWD75TdXXHC57N05SX4dUv12cXEkQoYpGFADp-PeBuXsc5Pey7VH1jAYdU2xb4U_uTRgDh_OpxI4_LQqZ5D7ZoX6yqobYWdDSy1k5nTJrgcHsJ2_Ob9e/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(4).jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VnQOmJxigvP8GqkxN7p9qoKBUYcHkNkW43fw2xvtBW7l4slH9aF0As4DwlRXB8kCnfxMwl9tea4mfCOrAKPGCWYiV5A1uyh8j2jfzPoR9FE26KEYlQ7JgIjCG8bqjQoz6ITKNmcanBto/s1600/securedownload%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469662508572468738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VnQOmJxigvP8GqkxN7p9qoKBUYcHkNkW43fw2xvtBW7l4slH9aF0As4DwlRXB8kCnfxMwl9tea4mfCOrAKPGCWYiV5A1uyh8j2jfzPoR9FE26KEYlQ7JgIjCG8bqjQoz6ITKNmcanBto/s320/securedownload%5B4%5D.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>And the kiddos enjoyed looking at this vast collection of these spinny things {what are they called!?}<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0jAhSr2TuDnzsj2ev54lftNmaDIP8k2kEeqDCQRCkwchjHFzMsg5aDeYpcGkdMMLI-m2Vk20TV4wrsTbu-0wSjz0TYQAbe8xLjpUgDghRw37t1IIlrA6voNLfGuV3Wgeo6u82-kTGWSg/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(5).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469662514474716786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0jAhSr2TuDnzsj2ev54lftNmaDIP8k2kEeqDCQRCkwchjHFzMsg5aDeYpcGkdMMLI-m2Vk20TV4wrsTbu-0wSjz0TYQAbe8xLjpUgDghRw37t1IIlrA6voNLfGuV3Wgeo6u82-kTGWSg/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(5).jpg" /></a></div><p>So after waking up in a terrible mood, I realized I'd actually had the best mother's day ever! And I have to tell all my friends how much I love them! I really have gotten so completely lucky to have surrounded myself with a group of about 10 women who are fabulous moms and I love all of them to pieces! anyhow..rambling... I warned you....</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-18038415774485352522010-05-08T18:58:00.000-07:002010-05-08T19:37:46.789-07:00I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T.That's my girl! After waking me up at 4AM with bad dreams she wants to watch cartoons. I told her "no honey, its still night night time"... she huffs, goes in her room and puts on a movie. Would you believe she was still up at 6:00 when my alarm went off...movie was over, she was on her floor with all the lights on "reading" books. SO CUTE!! Yep! That's my miss independent. So I always have that song INDEPENDENT by Webbie stuck in my head! Thanks Kaci! ;)<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Whew! What a day! I left my house at 7:30 and headed over to Altard's Crash Course Workshop! Can you say F.U.N.!!!! {it sounds more official if I spell it! ha}</div><div>Girls, Food, and Painting! What more can a girl ask for!?! I hope to have pics to post soon. </div><div></div><div>Sooo..having more diaper cake fun! Made a delivery today! And it's my fav girl cake so far!</div><div>Her name is Stella! Love her!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vrDlbrYwrHcU2rDPiLuP1qyzI18kErZqdd9D8H7Z6QCgXW0-ptszUaKsZUANoB1tvPJLffkZ11pYq9AidbllFCjvX9wMzLE52uGqy2sXWtlIFDmzwFEn1lGRJEsLpa-7LBaKU9z1TjKx/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(3).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469089659131451538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vrDlbrYwrHcU2rDPiLuP1qyzI18kErZqdd9D8H7Z6QCgXW0-ptszUaKsZUANoB1tvPJLffkZ11pYq9AidbllFCjvX9wMzLE52uGqy2sXWtlIFDmzwFEn1lGRJEsLpa-7LBaKU9z1TjKx/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(3).jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5qj8sGTT1F4yCgSQA75vcZIfwYPXkMJPhlhDzZ6wPXClneNnLJnb4JcTgFpHVSS2Or3f6ixunPqJl41Yo_HUQJ5pPTZETxQKILw_EKrdipvQCLY-OCjBzYn6PpihdZOqRNzD8n-JShts/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469089642466612738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5qj8sGTT1F4yCgSQA75vcZIfwYPXkMJPhlhDzZ6wPXClneNnLJnb4JcTgFpHVSS2Or3f6ixunPqJl41Yo_HUQJ5pPTZETxQKILw_EKrdipvQCLY-OCjBzYn6PpihdZOqRNzD8n-JShts/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXJpPeCXs3mCihn1TRM11fLk6bvG92ay8GgYU5g00xRLDpBBWg1JNtHpk8jZ1iN1VCTmqoBoxYKT9E65z5K39JWR9dqSVWND3wByW-j1vmqFYfOeMb_SEFHi7EWv15lcIkSn5uV8rzLLA/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(2).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469089685709929970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXJpPeCXs3mCihn1TRM11fLk6bvG92ay8GgYU5g00xRLDpBBWg1JNtHpk8jZ1iN1VCTmqoBoxYKT9E65z5K39JWR9dqSVWND3wByW-j1vmqFYfOeMb_SEFHi7EWv15lcIkSn5uV8rzLLA/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(2).jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZemFw7xBUg6o64DuXG0MZQR7hqqpixX9sqDtQQAeJA3t24KDpXYd5-FlOvGCwNfK8kEI3_qpHUUAhyphenhyphenpBMPqQ1p9Q79_GSBXo1UiURcc4HLRUs-IhdBKs7INsWqY1QT25OogNvsqwjxzYI/s1600/securedownload%5B1%5D+(3).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469089646033199298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZemFw7xBUg6o64DuXG0MZQR7hqqpixX9sqDtQQAeJA3t24KDpXYd5-FlOvGCwNfK8kEI3_qpHUUAhyphenhyphenpBMPqQ1p9Q79_GSBXo1UiURcc4HLRUs-IhdBKs7INsWqY1QT25OogNvsqwjxzYI/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(3).jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pY0uVzdrR3LWD-8GVgsRFpvMNi3ky2N0cWs26w6Q-_TJljBCVMbP88_b3ggMYDxWEb-TDmdCR0lCP7ueiTP4C_aDR94CjE7Du4TEwAYiRaMz90OnwavDseT_gf7N1P7tybX_YvHWc4rw/s1600/securedownload%5B2%5D+(4).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469089671656228402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pY0uVzdrR3LWD-8GVgsRFpvMNi3ky2N0cWs26w6Q-_TJljBCVMbP88_b3ggMYDxWEb-TDmdCR0lCP7ueiTP4C_aDR94CjE7Du4TEwAYiRaMz90OnwavDseT_gf7N1P7tybX_YvHWc4rw/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(4).jpg" /></a><br />and here's better pics of my nautical cake! Thank you Robin!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUjrigYeLnrTv7K7h0MLGnmvN-hezZwz5z8RS8CKrHlnjV0tALmY9vNTO8Phc1hNOxeow20F95LSXWmBsCI3QuzSK8ANEaikxY3uohZmvHPB_lSUBED1T7lu5NVH3kgWijMFUKGZ3EcP7/s1600/100_2606.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469092487685793202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUjrigYeLnrTv7K7h0MLGnmvN-hezZwz5z8RS8CKrHlnjV0tALmY9vNTO8Phc1hNOxeow20F95LSXWmBsCI3QuzSK8ANEaikxY3uohZmvHPB_lSUBED1T7lu5NVH3kgWijMFUKGZ3EcP7/s320/100_2606.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcG8v7QW20DVpoJX80NwQpb1f2vfSvW-1TzwvwU93XC4TMMypwQ0aIqnVM8Zol0BEu5C37FnFVchq0ppYn8kCo0pIqFylME43OGcRDE49JweQ60FMgXyqnEYIT6oVGKs5Ze0EzIRw0M0u/s1600/100_2607.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469092480493637922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcG8v7QW20DVpoJX80NwQpb1f2vfSvW-1TzwvwU93XC4TMMypwQ0aIqnVM8Zol0BEu5C37FnFVchq0ppYn8kCo0pIqFylME43OGcRDE49JweQ60FMgXyqnEYIT6oVGKs5Ze0EzIRw0M0u/s320/100_2607.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOB4LdyEZDIu73XDhDZDoJJmVqWfUSsKOg_O9uhRo15ZT-e75wDytOPBorJBtX7S8q62Ao3MgmUXNnSp8QOK2ur1nNq6CqVCM5vn0OgwAIY7S4oMPwCcLRwNWYpSFeuoyJUgIKawry3K8j/s1600/100_2604.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469092471314990610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOB4LdyEZDIu73XDhDZDoJJmVqWfUSsKOg_O9uhRo15ZT-e75wDytOPBorJBtX7S8q62Ao3MgmUXNnSp8QOK2ur1nNq6CqVCM5vn0OgwAIY7S4oMPwCcLRwNWYpSFeuoyJUgIKawry3K8j/s320/100_2604.JPG" /></a> <div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-11967052328238678082010-05-06T16:26:00.000-07:002010-05-06T16:40:59.497-07:00Updates and Visions of Red, White & Blue<div>I have had several requests for 2 updates..The first one being my snails. Thank you for asking, but Gary, Gary, and Gary are doing well. They have about 20 new earth worm friends who are helping to keep their soil nice and clean and they seem very happy. Their favorite food still is the lettuce...though I try to encourage them to try new things.</div><br /><div>The other update is on Corby, the little boy in the 4-wheeler accident. I am so happy to say once again...God. is. GOOD! and HE. answers. prayer.!!! He is talking, and eating, and smiling. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and I want to give a shout-out to the elementary school for helping me coordinate with the students get-well cards. They are being delivered tonight and I just know he will be so surprised!</div><br /><div>Visions of sugar-plums...oh no, wait, Christmas is over.... hmm... red, white, and blue!!! are dancing in my head!! Dontcha just love 4th of July! I do for several reasons... the proud feeling I get when I see the fireworks popping way above my children's heads..their amazement and excitement at all the colors... the talks with them about how lucky we are to live in America... and best of all.. My birthday is only 12 days after that!!! hahahah {don't forget! I expect presents..go on.. mark your calendar NOW! I'll wait} </div><br /><div>okay, you're back...</div><br /><div>So I just wanted to let ya'll know I am taking orders for 4th of July tutu's!! Starting....1, 2, 3, NOW! So hurry and order while you can! </div><br /><div>These come in all kids sizes, varieties, and colors (as long as they are red, white, and blue...lol!) I can bling them, pixie cut them, layer them, or make a tutu halter dress, or we can get crazy and do all mentioned in one!! Just message me with what you got in mind and I will make it happen! {Im wiggling my nose} laters!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468305998024849282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X_EmDSmlXQEreNZfySWD8gpjrxhhF2Xj5Cv5eJPtFjsZgEoYqJFspELfPGHgA8p1NES1X5cMrx26Wyu7LbF9nuiSjpfromp5gaEPq1zgSimIQxe35zP0H1XqwsqV2I3PAITfJTGlxqIr/s400/4thofjuly%5B1%5D.jpg" /></div><br />I am cracking up at this pic! Look at the dog!~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-37021913262736666552010-05-05T20:00:00.000-07:002010-05-05T20:20:13.425-07:00Sail Away! and a give-away! kind of....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsasHPvcI8ROqNd1Csi25ySRtB51sh8sxdGkKwr6l_mYkRtx1FQz2NhtYq8afxgeZKBHy29wQAQpyCEt2BXLe-3i92yO_G6Yggq1ZJZzXDCMCzCE9aq35CMvWgdXMj0U31l1cKeo9ygOLB/s1600/th_securedownload24%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986996290939938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsasHPvcI8ROqNd1Csi25ySRtB51sh8sxdGkKwr6l_mYkRtx1FQz2NhtYq8afxgeZKBHy29wQAQpyCEt2BXLe-3i92yO_G6Yggq1ZJZzXDCMCzCE9aq35CMvWgdXMj0U31l1cKeo9ygOLB/s400/th_securedownload24%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLtA1WDNdEZh0G-iXzIO_OlyQUKQ4m-ZXOcMEK1xJNa0ZqXBZnPHit_MIP89kIZLUw59B4a9R8W0oV1tg7KkGDPC61WAFZGNY8kGfpWuw8c0JZyap2P7ubbTjuxDu1YZkmW-4Tb7M6rDc/s1600/th_securedownload12%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986990663832242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLtA1WDNdEZh0G-iXzIO_OlyQUKQ4m-ZXOcMEK1xJNa0ZqXBZnPHit_MIP89kIZLUw59B4a9R8W0oV1tg7KkGDPC61WAFZGNY8kGfpWuw8c0JZyap2P7ubbTjuxDu1YZkmW-4Tb7M6rDc/s400/th_securedownload12%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwveCn3MOA8-BJ40i0oPyDkwcOhvz5yrtdXLSk74xXbWl85Y3h9sBUIP0S2YoeYbqf1g_bItLX4xjVMCq_ZuS1LXy0_n2G8t8aX_5YfDpzII05LBKgMiLI6npKFdMJ6_W14rrTTsO562K/s1600/th_securedownload25%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986988269657618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwveCn3MOA8-BJ40i0oPyDkwcOhvz5yrtdXLSk74xXbWl85Y3h9sBUIP0S2YoeYbqf1g_bItLX4xjVMCq_ZuS1LXy0_n2G8t8aX_5YfDpzII05LBKgMiLI6npKFdMJ6_W14rrTTsO562K/s400/th_securedownload25%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGDoEw3ajlZkUsSy5APA7am1CHBpNkHOvjPMwE2hDZd_wEaknvLcsTgm1Drwp4NPbVfEiOgy7Wynd2KOTFXilNP9CbUuR3pxgjedpVPQrjDoNWzhXKyClGlqiaT2rjIuh2Hv6l4FsdWR_/s1600/th_securedownload22%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986983982164130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGDoEw3ajlZkUsSy5APA7am1CHBpNkHOvjPMwE2hDZd_wEaknvLcsTgm1Drwp4NPbVfEiOgy7Wynd2KOTFXilNP9CbUuR3pxgjedpVPQrjDoNWzhXKyClGlqiaT2rjIuh2Hv6l4FsdWR_/s400/th_securedownload22%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH0_vFOhyphenhyphensZMi-kulu1BByBONqxDupV_7eaXaO2vIZLmpz81cBZ4Dkw-053lOlQ96RGVb-wRyo_6n2udXnMW3ggUDM7f0rHQQK5eubTuKfOzwuUffZ5Cl1wFNUeQgnXIe1e-j7Wf2ygr6/s1600/th_securedownload1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467986976068071058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH0_vFOhyphenhyphensZMi-kulu1BByBONqxDupV_7eaXaO2vIZLmpz81cBZ4Dkw-053lOlQ96RGVb-wRyo_6n2udXnMW3ggUDM7f0rHQQK5eubTuKfOzwuUffZ5Cl1wFNUeQgnXIe1e-j7Wf2ygr6/s400/th_securedownload1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This is my favorite diaper cake I have done so far and I can't believe the pics arent better. They dont do it justice at ALL!!! This precious cake was a custom order for a friend and it is definitely a unique creation. </div><div>It contains 40 size 1 Pampers diapers. 2 1/2 yards of ribbon. 3 yards of rope. And an origami boat made by ME to top it off! The precious scrapbook nautical themed stickers set the tone! I cant tell you how precious it is in person! This one can be re-created... email me at <a href="mailto:shellysturner@gmail.com">shellysturner@gmail.com</a> or msg me below for pricing. Cost really depends on how much you want to include but I assure you I can create for any budget! </div><div>Speaking of cost... the give-away sort-of part... For the month of May... send a referral my way that makes a purchase and you will receive 15% off your order. Dont let this steal of a deal pass you by! Thanks!</div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-75741388824717353132010-05-05T12:09:00.000-07:002010-05-05T13:30:08.035-07:00The Best Things In Life.....<span style="color:#663300;">Come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories. Im sorry, I dont know the author..please let me know if you do so I can give credit where its due. ;)<br /><br />I made my first memory board earlier this week and for some reason I couldnt find the words to post about it..{and if you know me, you know that's rare}. But I knew soon enough something would inspire me and sure enough it did. Little did I know the words would come after a harsh reminder of how important it is to take every precious moment and cherish them.<br /><br />A sweet little boy named Corby was in a four-wheeler accident yesterday evening and was life-flighted due to extensive injuries. As a mom of a boy his age who has a four-wheeler, I could only imagine the fear and pain of being the parent holding his hand feeling so helpless.<br /><br />I took this as an urgent opportunity to sit down with my little blue belt last night and talk to him about safety, pleading that he always wear his helmet and be as careful as possible. It was also an opportunity to pray with my son...something I am learning to do right along with my kids. It was also a reminder to me to not take things for granted. I really try hard not too... but life just gets in the way sometimes.....<br /></span><p><span style="color:#663300;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467878662033983666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yRymGh80cB5uR_a8wxgg61mqFK6_XvLqa1ErnSZeKEqQ8BrONlUdJDLSGV8czOcjdjo699zeBSseZI9I4X3mD34JztMslI81xAGnRbT_poHoLjDMny7W_Kmyx4xJ5jfb12XZDvnCovGY/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" /></span></p><p><span style="color:#663300;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467878667793482914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-KOuke_fKAHpM2AaRxic3hu-w5dPaWxYZ2ia6qPQDVdvQVbBV9VfKOhkIN06JBIvw0N_aSDpKoG7MQaO7jwxGzKYFOErQX-lnxJ2mHYS-ujmwHbZNAzmmHLs5NaecTp4ai6fe0RgOyaL/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D.jpg" /> </span></p><p><span style="color:#663300;">So here is my very first memory board...whadda ya think? I have to say I truly enjoyed making this because I LOVE working with tools and this one required a staple gun. Arrgh! Arrgh! Just call me Tim the Tool Man Taylor! </span></p><p><span style="color:#663300;">Thank you Jennifer for your order, I hope your daughter fills it with memories! </span></p>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-11859316735604773232010-04-28T20:01:00.000-07:002010-04-28T20:40:27.140-07:00Take 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5wwWlG-7oERMttFE6t8Dn-PsvBwCyjgGZBL5eocIRsf3YXDSSepWQuU8F759zDSmgzXZGQh-iWGS5aYqITnCZ27z0WqMhR0Gj_kePKFAASenF-zZh6oAeXuZsAsjMr0pTeFUeMLwuY-m/s1600/IMG_3229.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 274px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465392519848549842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5wwWlG-7oERMttFE6t8Dn-PsvBwCyjgGZBL5eocIRsf3YXDSSepWQuU8F759zDSmgzXZGQh-iWGS5aYqITnCZ27z0WqMhR0Gj_kePKFAASenF-zZh6oAeXuZsAsjMr0pTeFUeMLwuY-m/s320/IMG_3229.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4mCl6smecgocMmgDjxqZggQuNUhUUzm_aktujjaqZyzHir0ndcwNYOM09orMPGjEAAhHA7GB3GtsBeaKvcVCYI7KN7M67-1FlS1NEKyjbdY5oJHOwu2XhywptXGrMsioXMgP0Bld-dWL/s1600/IMG_3235.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465389871827550818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4mCl6smecgocMmgDjxqZggQuNUhUUzm_aktujjaqZyzHir0ndcwNYOM09orMPGjEAAhHA7GB3GtsBeaKvcVCYI7KN7M67-1FlS1NEKyjbdY5oJHOwu2XhywptXGrMsioXMgP0Bld-dWL/s320/IMG_3235.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5YBINccnyXjEltOhev5ZPcLkjyAwM3Nj-nc71K63xC3ddgRj-VUBtwhEtsRD4FvVTtTNcwr7KumlUdf9FwQHTZRRZTGcP_QEj0npIadVl5r65gXPE6Z-91shr7enIO49GDQA0WvwKrAu/s1600/IMG_3226.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465389867733701538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5YBINccnyXjEltOhev5ZPcLkjyAwM3Nj-nc71K63xC3ddgRj-VUBtwhEtsRD4FvVTtTNcwr7KumlUdf9FwQHTZRRZTGcP_QEj0npIadVl5r65gXPE6Z-91shr7enIO49GDQA0WvwKrAu/s320/IMG_3226.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#663300;">Okay, I promised I would work on my pics..so I took the little general to the park today for a mini photo shoot. Isnt this tutu adorable? And did you notice the rosettes on her tank and tutu? These are my latest conquer and I am very excited about them! They just add that extra detail..don't ya think? </span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;">This tutu is pink, green and orange with zebra detail around the waist band and a zebra rosette with a green button center attached with an alligator clip for easy removal. The clip can be attached to just about anything... her hair, on a bag, or on a tank {as shown in the picture} for a variety of endless uses. </span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;">The tutu is extra fluffy! handmade with yards and yards of high quality tulle on a 1 inch waistband. They are available in just about any color and size from newborn to 3/4 T for $25. 5/6 T and up is an additional charge. The oh so popular must-have rosettes are $5.00 and come in a wide range of colors and styles. Email me at </span><a href="mailto:shellysturner@yahoo.com"><span style="color:#663300;">shellysturner@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="color:#663300;"> so we can start on your custom order today! No two tutus are exactly alike. </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop4QE1ytH8k_UXkt394FfvpNrzrZZ2_vtOt9TJcdA8gEoZGXblcAWy2blI8YHBQJZr59299Puv-sjjZbRIAzpyK2IdtyaxM6djk_glrfWpXR3fRYUiaGpOJOWksJ84BzH7khog1K79Gjg/s1600/IMG_3222.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465389513842272994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop4QE1ytH8k_UXkt394FfvpNrzrZZ2_vtOt9TJcdA8gEoZGXblcAWy2blI8YHBQJZr59299Puv-sjjZbRIAzpyK2IdtyaxM6djk_glrfWpXR3fRYUiaGpOJOWksJ84BzH7khog1K79Gjg/s320/IMG_3222.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVywnKs-ypu_Ch7IEDXEamcTqJ0X7ktUnnnlJf2IPlH4bTK8byNvW0qn7Kvh-XsfBrbad21YPXocRIjEc7WpmardBm6CtjTL8VdobYLkn4rOT-cmk8KuQ95dMZ4GDarG31_qP-NPaaaDj/s1600/IMG_3221.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465389354372446354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVywnKs-ypu_Ch7IEDXEamcTqJ0X7ktUnnnlJf2IPlH4bTK8byNvW0qn7Kvh-XsfBrbad21YPXocRIjEc7WpmardBm6CtjTL8VdobYLkn4rOT-cmk8KuQ95dMZ4GDarG31_qP-NPaaaDj/s320/IMG_3221.JPG" /></a><br /></div></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-38258116909108227632010-04-28T05:37:00.000-07:002010-04-28T19:40:53.406-07:00Shabby Chic<span style="color:#663300;">For the first time ever I am posting early in the morning! Well maybe its not that early (7:41) but my brain doesnt usually come on til about 9:00 at night... So to wake up my brain and get me moving Im jamming to my man Prince ~ right now! {Hooo-Hooooooo! high pitched} How can you not have a good day when you start it off with a delicioso cup of joe and some Prince!<br /></span><div><span style="color:#663300;">~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ </span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465171231830211394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHhriZBcRWhY-fG3tTw-ixXpyPxUf5aXWaCecM2Bxl3jFthVVVVwk8f7-pU3c98KqnnbV_ShjzM24zL1NCdHKDztijlAyxJckJvIbugl5ubal5GGmupj5ONXM_Tb9CV1sANom0L1cWQID/s320/tn%5B1%5D+(4).jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;">Do you love these as much as I do?! My good friend Kaci had these already and asked me to top them for her to match her adorable little girls shabby chic room decor. Can we say Nail on Head!!! I cant wait to hang them up for her! {She's 9 months prego and I refuse to let her do it! ;)}<br />These letters are so fun because they can be topped in just about any color and design. {here are a few samples of the precious new prints currently available. Then you choose how you want your edges finished.... handpainted, ribbon wrapped, or left white like these. If you dont see paper you like on my blog or photos just message me and I will help you design some to match! holla! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465171234872699842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg338mSZdDNd7hvAqN0jRAWioOEHO6z8LezdaZ8VUFZkmdGr26NY4ByJ_CPsU2_HW7Sj91UmXAzK9fMz_KFIIbA2lwpHJofKh0yCIXu2Ro9oBnCnGHPPVPuiHNvN7qE0EeDuPGRvA_T-7gQ/s320/securedownload%5B4%5D.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465171225296563026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIEzBYFD0zwbLlg0f42sykQpqXL0kOlzWs8c4E0LWl05rGw71Si6cmtPdKx2NiOM1oHLQglgwSo6fCwWzEejPvhIlg4tY1Jnt_jEcWkB_0XmoGXrZrblqx4fzr7TW6gsitpulVF-6QBym/s320/securedownload%5B3%5D.jpg" /></span></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-19706636628902264842010-04-26T08:24:00.000-07:002010-04-26T08:32:32.573-07:00Special Request<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4CrZJuiPvNzybfJ7B9vuO5CU5PMW7LenrX8ZyKlwJXfKJKkXUtAaD_m6Kntz7t7OxXF0T29keYpG2R0XsoeyxSKxjPuAC-q9cgfl0F8du3SeN73C67vN6iavaQnt8CjYwWPX18gbRCMo/s1600/tn%5B1%5D+(2).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 111px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464469343334332098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4CrZJuiPvNzybfJ7B9vuO5CU5PMW7LenrX8ZyKlwJXfKJKkXUtAaD_m6Kntz7t7OxXF0T29keYpG2R0XsoeyxSKxjPuAC-q9cgfl0F8du3SeN73C67vN6iavaQnt8CjYwWPX18gbRCMo/s320/tn%5B1%5D+(2).jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#663300;">I love custom orders! I just get so tickled at the cute ideas everyone comes up with. Since I dont get alot of boy orders this one was so fun! Thank you Michelle! I hope Lane loves them!</span></div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464469346249270050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtRE8kdxVvsbTab_PxHKin54SxFbeHErUFJzus0dLbvZpGY5mybfChj_v96yd2Gk9jXcTtMI1Kc3-eaQqkoKBvhx7pB4c_mtqs_G_baSVje-NIazmnEBRe30Jh_ucSyh9bl8I6bIIV5Aw/s320/tn%5B1%5D+(3).jpg" /><br /><div></div></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426975947287041896.post-68800376097341769062010-04-23T20:32:00.000-07:002010-04-28T20:50:01.543-07:00Don't rain on my parade!<span style="color:#663300;">Have I told ya'll (I can say that cause I live in Texas) that I have the most awesomest friends in this whole big wide world? Well I do... and I went garage sell shoppin' with two of them and the little general today. We planned it days in advance with a print-out of addresses from our local online yard sell site in hopes of scoring a fabulous treasure. Yes, you guessed it... woke up to rain. But this anxious bunch headed out anyway! The first one we came to wasn't a yard sale at all...it was an antique shop we never knew existed and peeking through the window was really exciting! I saw tons of chandeliers, an antique armoir, a pretty coffee... but that's as far as we got..the darn place never opened its doors. We looked like that commercial..is it Marshall's? Mervyn's? Open! Open! Open!<br />But this crew had high hopes and off we went to the next place....yah, nothing. And the next place, nothing. Guess the rain scared 'em all off. We did find one cheerful group open for business. They gave the little general two stuffed ponies and I bought a small picture frame for .25. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463546088745104130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32tB2710xL-R8ww4kT65RImw_d0dU5_xR3rw8tbsExSpm-nnAkphtUC2gb16zWxIE-RKRhZUlZsrlVm1K4GrOmxuzvteiJRoauFSxnbVwflPYa-cBVhZZ46_AbkggqosdGh59I0cukyKY/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(12).jpg" />isnt she cute?<br /></span><div><div><div><span style="color:#663300;">We soon ran through our list with no luck when we received a call from some friends who were scoring big time at The Gap. Since we had no idea where we were by this time we searched the GPS for a Gap near us. I went to shopping...then apparel...when Gap popped up and I selected it. A left turn here, a right turn there, go around that curve....on and on thru neighborhood after neighborhood when we finally arrived!! </span></div><span style="color:#663300;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463548628130494706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2_kgh5Wiy5dzd_asQ37YQQVsCnX5R9OKgW8l5gClFlE7mD8yNc3MYBfoZzHnfpEYQ50F44LVmbgZ7364HFFPTeXo_BltmlSJpoE6ZGZVyAbOKPfCb4KiOc6TqUfp3GUc3h2ynGN-gQ7Y/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(6).jpg" />yep! a dead end street! I was tempted to get out and ask that man mowing if his name happened to be gap! So we decided we just werent meant to do any serious shopping... After laughing til our stomachs hurt we sat down for a yummy lunch and headed home. </span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;"><br /></span></div><span style="color:#663300;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463549927663960370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQu171-p7DPWDlBTJ25eAC-dOCQzacxbINCt_PHlRdZHCpnos7metZNbmGhKL-_NPBER_PLfm_Bc-W-nPdVId035fL-a75Mz9PZD3KM6tMrtVrvUXVFVLxtQiLMe3B1tMQoE2hteE7EyY/s320/securedownload%5B2%5D+(5).jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463549931830815410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XvCfVzvz8pLakcoRvgI7eauZfWtED5848U8LXxdwE3HqYoq4KieYCjO-vjvc2C_4p_z0kvCsH50i_CtJwRtDKPTxAIe7tscgfwvX8mXT3uKbWs_a4FR8xVm6TcifdrVWpmPRUWz3yLXe/s320/securedownload%5B1%5D+(11).jpg" />These were special requested gifts for my friend Brandy who after having their home destroyed in hurricane Ike over a year ago they are finally settled in their new home. It pleases me to no end to be able to contribute in this small way to help make your house start to feel more like a home. I wish you the best! May your children's laughs echo and blessings flow abundantly in your new home! </span></div>~Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723501020204899061noreply@blogger.com0