Summer--the fastest so far

We had a busy summer, maybe that is why is feels so short. I have enjoyed this last little warm spell knowing it may be the last of the year. I love to open all the doors and enjoy the smell and feel the occasional breeze.
The grands have all returned to school, 2 into kindergarten, so no more babies---for a while it looks like. I have my fingers crossed as we have an unmarried son--so there's still hope.

Today is a lazy day, taking it very easy as we were baby sitting granddaughters numbers 2 and 5 while their parents took our oldest to Vegas for the Interbike Convention this week. All went really well, the girls were up and dressed in 5 minutes flat. Yesterday they both got to sew something, went with Grandpa to watch their cousins play soccer , quick dip in the pool and waited for their parents to get home.

I'm participating in two swaps and am trying to get motivated. One is a charm for the "Charmster's" called The 12 days of Christmas, I'm doing the 12 drummers, the other is a Boo Book for my art group called the " Orange County Art Makers" or OCAM. The theme is Halloween, we each make a page for each person participating. Don't ask me what I will do with the book, guess I'll display it during October each year. It sounded fun and is a challenge, plus I'm always awed at the art the ladies produce.

I hear the sound of football coming from the family room and know that fall has truly arrived, it will be non stop until-----who knows when, good thing I have my little space with the computer and sewing machines to keep me company, I love, love this room---good thing as I spend many an hour here.( I bet there are many, many family rooms blasting the same sounds) Ahh this funny addiction to this thing called "Football"...if I remember correctly that is the reason I decided to get pregnant so soon in my marriage. I remember thinking "how fun it would be to have a baby to play with while DH watched football all weekend." And she was fun to play with and so cute!

Well, I see I don't quite have the hang of the postings, they are now in reverse order that I wanted..oh wellllllllll

I see it's gotten late as I have been working on my posts, it takes me forever to figure it all out and try to re-size and crop the pictures. It's a journey and hopefully I will improve.

Here is a quote form "Home With God" by Neale Donald Walsch.. that I found today and it has been on my mind .."You experience a three-dimensional world, but you do not live in one. Ultimate Reality is far more complex than you may ever have imagined."

We starting with a summer of birthday celebrations; mine, son-in-law's and last night our first granddaughter turned 12. Here she is getting ready to blow out the candles with a little help from her sisters and cousins.
They get to blow out the numbers 5 and 7.... ...5+7= 12
What a beautiful girl and such a sweetie too.

She participates in cycle races, and holds the #2 spot for California/Nevada this year. I'll have to post her pic from SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS soon.

Then on to her recital, here she is posing with her uncle after the performance.

There has been a lot going on already this summer, starting with my number 4 granddaughter graduating from pre-school. She is so ready for kindergarten, and excited to be joining her older sister this fall .

It's been awhile since I last posted,although I have thought about my little blog here, just thinking what can I post about that would be interesting.
I have enjoyed playing around making jewelry, and this is one that i finished and have worn once so far. I'm also in the middle of organizing all the little pieces of my supplies...talk about a job.
I seem to be on a clean-out role (finally) and have been busy with that too.

What a happy and wonderful birthday it was too. Was wined and dined and sang to by many. Been thinking about this new year for me, what do I want to do with it, to accomplish, have happen.....

We're planning on taking a trip...a road trip, haven't done that in so many years that I actually cannot remember when. I think it will be fun--we'll be starting out on our 45th wedding anniversary. I said I wanted a trip, but I was kinda thinking of some place that you needed an airplane to get to ..ha ha
More about this later.

My latest discovery is; things are not as they appear...a good lesson for me as I have at times coveted other peoples lives.....possessions and happiness levels. Do others do this too, can I be the only woman who confesses this. There are many things I do not understand, but many that I absolutely know ..my own truths.
All the elements of my life were summoned by me, dreamed into place by me and can change on a dime, improving with the slightest effort for the better no matter what.

Thought for today:If it's appeared on your life radar, this is why: to teach you that dreams come true; to reveal that you have the power to fix what's broken and heal what hurts; to catapult you beyond seeing with just your physical senses; and to lift the veils that have kept you from seeing that you're already the person you dreamed you'd become.


"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME" ...wish my mom was here to say that.........

Artisticaffaire

What a wonderful day yesterday. The daughters accompanied me to Kim's art event in L.A. We had a great time.

May Day

Tomorrow starts what use to be my favorite month, as my numbers have grown I like it less and less. I'm at the place where it would be nice to just ignore birthdays, but try telling that to your love ones. I imagine that most people feel the same, until you look into a mirror, you think you are the same you; as you feel and for the most part think like you always have. I wonder, am I the only woman who dislikes aging.

I am looking forward to my time on Mother's Day with the girls at brunch, even though I will miss my mom this year. This has been a year of firsts since she left. I know from experience it gets easier, so I will just continue through the year thinking of her and missing her, and talking to her. Maybe if I can quiet my mind I can hear her talk back.

I have some great and fun trips planned in May, so this will be a beautiful month and it always means summer is around the corner.


I'll leave off with another thought:

"It is not more difficult to create a castle than a button. Most of you have more buttons than castles, however, because they're easier to expect." Abraham

Thought become things, so think the good ones.

I can see that I need to really figure out what I'm doing and how to do it. The pictures and comments are not how I wanted them, but I"m on a learning adventure...so that is what my thoughts are for today. Hopefully in a few weeks I'll be a pro...ha

"you are here to take thought, through experience, beyond that which it has ever been before" Abraham

Last items

Sweet Princess pillowcase, hope it inspires sweet dreams

One more---a pink with red cherries Mommy & Me matching aprons
and a little added pouf at the waist again.

This one is turquoise and chocolate brown
with a little bling added at the waist.

Pink and red apron

Red and black cherries, with contrasting pink & white poka dot fabric

What kept me busy

I spent last week making a few aprons for a small boutique, I'm a little slow when sewing as I like to make everything as perfect as possible. My daughters tell me not to " crazy make" --ya know when you make yourself crazy by doing too much or not being satisfied with the product or end results. So, I'm learning, take a deep breath and repeat, "stop crazy making".
Good thoughts to keep in mind.

The pictures did not turn out very well, as I snapped them in a hurry. What made them extra cute I thought was the tulle ruffle at the bottom and the little extra bling I added. Hoping they go to happy homes that will enjoy and appreciate them.
I sent them on with positive thoughts.

I've thought about it

And believe it or not, I'm actually starting a blog. As I'm not expecting others to read this, it will be kinda like talking to myself.....which I happen to do quite well I may say.

"Pivot--To consciously change the direction of one's thought. To deliberately choose a thought that is in vibrational harmony with one's desire"