Saturday, May 15, 2010

a cheerful banquet

Last night my daughter got to attend her last school banquet for her cheerleading career. How fun it was! I always here people say how they wish they could go back in time to when they were in high school. When I watch my daughter stress about school work, college, tests, friends, coaches, sports, etc. I don't desire that wish at all. However, I do love to watch her have the time of her life. You know- remember being so excited about something coming up, especially the weekend! Having butterflies in your stomach? Being so excited about something that you could wet your pants ? Okay, maybe that last one is just me!
{This next picture says it all!}
My dear Lizzie, I hope all of your good times outnumber the others!


I had the pleasure of getting to decorate the banquet! YEA!

I figured these FUN loving girls needed a fun, bright and cheerful banquet decor.
I found the most beautiful flowers in brilliant COLORS. Now what to do with them? Something unique and fun?! Well, remember that eye candy picture from a couple of posts back? The one that had a lot of colors and yes, a jar of BUBBLE GUM.

So a candy shopping I went!

Loaded up the flowers...

Added a little SPARKLE...

Found some great vases...

And then went to work having some inspirational FUN!


day of skateboarding fun



spur of the moment

grabbed his board

jumped in the car

arrived at the city's new skate park

lots of "professionals" already on the scene

my shy little boy


he jumped right in

so entertaining

he practiced & practiced
back & forth, back & forth















my brave Jackson
thank you for sharing a wonderful memory with me

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mothers & Their Children

As this weekend fast approaches and I scurry out to find the best (impossible) gifts for Mother's Day, I remember a promise I made myself last year. "Next year, I will enjoy my Mother's Day weekend with my family & not concentrate on other things!" Okay, so I'm not good at keeping promises to myself. I have been busy this week getting preparations ready for a women's church retreat scheduled for this Friday & Saturday. I am very excited about getting together with all of my friends, but not being away from the hubby and kiddos. So I am promising this now, "I will welcome what God has in store for me this weekend!" Then when I get home on Saturday, our Mother's Day PARTY is on!
These are the children God has graciously given me. Genisis 33:5


Dear God, thank you so much for the two magnificent gifts that you have given to me. I truly thank you for allowing me to teach them in your ways and love them with all my heart. Amen.

Prayer Warriors: Please be in prayer for my sweet friend, Terri, who lost her precious son three months ago. This will be a difficult weekend for her and her family.

The following are some mommys & kiddos that I LOVE:






















Have a BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Okay, so I'm suppose to do these cups for a favor at an upcoming women's retreat for my church. I am really into "funky" colors right now. I guess spring is putting me in the mood. I need some inspiration so here is some eye candy to inspire...


Okay, so here is what I came up with..


After all of this fun "sharpie" creating; I decided to do a JOURNAL PAGE! Love being inspired!

Have a very BLESSED and HAPPY day!

Art with a Mission
About two years ago my friends and I met two gals at a Warrenton show booth. They had some AMAZING pottery jewelry. Not only was the jewelry amazing, but so were the girls! I LOVE any person or group that helps out with MINISTRIES- I am definitely a sucker for them. These girls give half of their proceeds to helping orphanages in Africa. http://www.rebekahblocher.com/



Another great mission is http://www.acholibeads.com/. The beaded necklace in the picture is actually recycled paper. Women from the Acholi tribe of northern Uganda tribe, who were forced to flee their homes to escape Africa's longest running war made these beads. They are rebuilding their lives by creating and selling this beautiful jewelry.



-take a look- look great in beautiful jewelry- be a part of something bigger- help the world-


Monday, April 26, 2010

Some WARM photos for the day to inspire me...

I really need and WANT to get out in my garden!



The previous pictures are from my own backyard, but hopefully the next few will INSPIRE me and maybe even you...


















Okay, I think I'm ready to get outside and hit the dirt! I'll update with photos later...


Happy GARDENING!