TREASURES ARE EVERY WHERE YOU LOOK

Spent the morning with my Mama today. Things are always better when your mom is around. She had a great surprise for me, a computer program to scrap cards and tags. I can't wait to figure out how to use it. We went to our favorite thrift store and I found this great jewelry box. I have never seen one quite like it. When you open it up, it plays music. I just had to have it. I also took some new pictures of the garden to share, as well as, more pictures of my craft room.

A DAY OF FIRST'S

The day after Mother's Day and I had Noah all morning. We had such a good time. He ate his first chip and knew to dip it in refried beans! He is so smart. He all figured out how to chase Grandma around. He fell and got a huge lump. He cried, Grandma cried. He was OK, Grandma took a while to get over it. I worked on taking pictures of the vintage silver spoons, I am still having problems. I did include 2 pictures. I am going to put them up on Etsy for $24. I can make any color just let me know if anyone wants one. I am still not happy with how they look in the picture. They are so much prettier in person. I noticed a lot of people are working with vintage, costume jewelry. Many are cutting up very, valuable, collectible pieces. I have a lot of trouble doing that. I know that a lot of people collect costume for the designer, like I do. Cutting up the piece is very hard for me. If any one needs help on how to know if your piece if valuable, please email me before you cut it up. On Saturday, we went to see our niece graduate with her BA. Very proud, Parents, Grandparents and Uncles and Aunts! It was a great time to be with the Cook Family. Sarah looked so beautiful!

FOR THE LOVE OF MOTHER'S!

It is the day before Mother's Day and my mother is away in Santa Barbara, having the time of her life. My other mother is with Jesus, having the time of her life. I miss them both today. I am sorry I can not be with them. I did have the privilege of having dinner with my three children. The youngest, Kyle paid for all our meals. It was so grown up. We were all so proud of him. He made one little mistake, he only gave the server $1.00 as a tip. His sister, Monique, fixed that for him. He is growing up to be a fine young man. Just like his sisters, he is practically perfect! I thank God that he gave me a good mother who has always loved me, even when she disagrees with me. I also want to thank God for a mother-in-love, who showed me the true meaning of Grace! I grateful for my children who have learned to trust you. Most of all I a grateful for a husband, that is down on his knees before you. Thank you for showing us your Grace, through our beloved Mother's!