Getting There.

Florida Faves No.1

Every year we take a family vacation.

This year was Panama City Beach, Florida.

And it would be McKenzie's first plane ride,

and first time on the beach and in the ocean.

My mom took a similar picture of my sister and I years ago.

A beautiful church we passed on our drive from the airport to pbc.

A fruit stand we stopped at, so dad could get some peaches.

outside the Owl Cafe where we had lunch

I tried oysters for the first time. Not bad, yet not yummy. 

They look way more disgusting than they are, though.

A list of Eights.

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to:

1. Jessica & Eric's wedding.  Can't wait to see everything come together, and see the two of them finally become husband and wife. 

2. Going on vacay with the family to Florida. A little apprehensive about Kenzie's first plane ride, though.

3. Coming back from said vacay with a nice tan.

4. 4th of July.  Though I do miss the 'old' Garland 4th celebration, when it was in downtown. Oh those were the days.  

5. Visiting family in San Antonio. (crosses fingers that schedules for everyone work out)

6. The State Fair. Kenzie will be old enough to enjoy more of it this year.

7. Christmas.  

8. Adopting. One day in the future.

8 things I did yesterday.

1. Baked cupcakes

2. Baked cookies

3. read books with Kenzie

4. Lots of Crafting.

5. went to Shelly's & decorated for Jessica's bachelorette/lingerie party

6. Had drinks, food, and great conversation with wonderful friends

7. Made scrapbook pages for the brides scrapbook with all the friends

8. Sang Karaoke in Shelly's living room with Jessica, Erin and Shelly after the party had wound down.

8 things I wish I could do.

1. Travel the world.

2. Feel like I can share more.  Show my heart.

3. Freeze time and keep my baby girl a baby longer.

4. Be more courageous 

5. Have more faith 

6. Draw like I used to

7. rent a space for a studio 

8. Take away pain.

8 shows I watch.

1. So you think you can dance.

2. The Bachelorette

3. Gilmore Girl Repeats

4. Real Housewives

5. The Fashion Show

6. Jon & Kate

7. Big Bang Theory

8. Numbers

...Thank goodness for DVR. 

8 People I Tag.

Whoever feels like doing this list that has a blog.

Happy Mother's Day!

McKenzie Hope,

        

Having a child is such a precious miracle.

And I'm beyond blessed to be your Mama.

You are the shining little star of my world.

Such a tiny girl with a huge bright personality!

Each day I see you changing & learning..

becoming such a 'big girl'.  

You are so smart, 

and are more beautiful 

with ever passing moment.

It makes me so proud... 

and a little sad all at once.

You are just changing almost faster 

than I can document or hold on to

the memory...

You make me laugh so hard

I might cry or pee my pants...

You touch my heart in such a way...

Precious daughter, please always know

no matter what, that I love you more 

than words could ever explain or express.

And nothing, and I do mean nothing 

will ever change that baby girl.

Love,

Mama

Busy Busy Busy

I've been slacking on my blogging

mostly cause I was so busy 

preparing for my first show

... and since then I've been busy 

trying to photograph all my new items.

My first art and craft show went well.

I had hoped for a little better,

but it was a rainy day...

I had 2 great friends who came out 

and took turns helping me.

And wonderful family and friends

who came out to see and support me :)

Here's my table...

and here it is with 'Shelly' in a different spot

to make her better seen to those walking in the door...

I learned a lot,

like for the next show I will 

put money towards a nice black table cloth.

I had spent so much money on so many other things 

I just didn't want to spend a ton of money on a table cloth

this time around...

I was next to two wonderful ladies

and all the other vendors at the show

were super sweet.

We had lots of fun chatting it up and 

walking around to see each other's items.

Plus it was free to have a spot...

I'll definitely go back in December :)

Earth Day!

It's a huge fantastic selection of goodies 

that will be given away to 

4 different randomly selected winners!!

Do you want to be a Winner?

I know I do!...

Look at all these wonderful items...

...So, go HERE, follow the instructions...

and maybe you'll be the winner of some

pretty fantastic earth friendly items!!!

Exciting...

I found my 'Caged' necklace on the front page today...


Cosaverde.com
StellaJade on Cosa verde

Thrilled to pieces :)

AND...

a very sweet blogger (and fantastic customer), Laura,
contacted me recently to do a giveaway for her birthday.
You can find her and the fun giveaway at Wasted Textbooks.

Hope everyone has a...

"Praise the one who paid my debt..."