My Dad and Step Mom's 40th Anniversary was this last weekend. We had the greatest time. It was the first time in 20 years that all of us kids had even been in the same room together! So cool. I love my family. I wish we all lived closer. Here are a couple of pics. As you can see...we're a bunch of big boobed, big women! LOL! Hope you enjoy them.
The Rhoades Kids, Shari, Jerry, David, Kathy, and Kym
Me, Mike, and David. At my son Jacob's rehearsal dinner in June '07--6 months before David went into the Corps. I thank David for his sacrifice and am proud of the man he has become, but at the same time, I mourn the loss of the "boy"...
He arrived in Maine yesterday around 12:30 pm, and back at Camp Lejeune by 5ish. My baby is HOME!!! THANK GOD for bringing him home. All of you Mom's out there who have sons in the military, you know the constant feeling in the pit of your stomach...the unfailing faith that we carry. You NEVER ask the question...is he going to come home? You hold your breath the last couple of weeks of his tour and NEVER say out loud the thing that scares you to DEATH....will he make it home? When he touches American soil....we breathe again.
Yep! That's right. David should be in the States as we speak! I will probably hold my breath until I hear from HIM that he is indeed, home. He has been serving his country in Afghanistan. It's been a pretty harrowing experience, and I'm just so glad for him that it's over.
Let's take a moment to remember our forefathers who fought and died to make us free. Let's honor the men and women who are fighting NOW for our freedom. My son, David is in Afghanistan. Pray for him and the men there with him.
My lost inspiration has come back, in the form of a new pattern from Veena's Mercantile. I can't wait to make this little girl. She is so sweet and the best part....she's different. I will post pics of my version when she's done. This pic is from Veena's--not mine. Please go visit her site, she has the most wonderful dolls and patterns.
I'm needing some in a BIG way! I have about a Jillion patterns and want to get going on some crafting! I wanna make some angel dolls, and some cinnabun candles, and some ornies. I need to shovel out my craft room. It's a total mess!
My hubbie and I got a new puppy. His name is Jake. So we are new "Puppy Parents". I swear...it really IS just like having a baby! He's so cute. I hope you enjoy the pics.
He loves chewing on this basket. He's got about a million toys and he picks this basket. DUH....
He's definitely a water dog! Mike took him to the lake yesterday. When he saw the water he RAN to it and jumped right in. Mike threw a stick and he actually retreived it. Just like a "Big dog"! He's 10 weeks old.
The gal that makes the patterns I love so much is Tanya Turvold! When I remember the name of her company I will post that too! LOL!!
Here are some pics of my home at Christmas. I know it's a tad late, but I didn't get to post my Christmas stuff--I was too depressed and unemployed. Life pretty much sucked at Christmas. LOL!!
It's been a long 4 months, but I think that I am ready to get back online and start creating again. I've missed everyone, too!
I made a few dolls for Christmas presents and that was about it. Coming up in May, I have a little show that I'm going to put some candles, and a few small items in. If you have any craft show ideas pass them on, I'm sure we'd all love to hear!
These pics are two dolls I made for my neices. I HONESTLY can't remember the lady who made the patterns. I buy lots of her stuff. She is really talented, and as soon as I figure out her name I will post it!
for all your kind comments. I've been really sad and depressed this week. I just don't feel happy and joyful. I lost my job a week ago. This has been the LONGEST week of my life. I've been kinda bouncing around not knowing what to do with myself. There's not one job out there, unless I want to work at McDonald's or clean houses. I MAY have to do that....if things don't turn around a bit.
On a lighter note...I did a craft show yesterday and got a $300 order from a Manufactured Home company. They want me to stage their homes with my products. How cool is that!!!
I've missed all of my Prim friends and need you now more than ever.
Been busy with Thanksgiving, santa swaps, etc. I have a couple of things to post when I get some time. I just didn't want anyone to think I'd fallen off the face of the earth.
I've been playing around on Ebay this morning and so far I have won: a pair of Men's 1950's ice skates for .99, a set of 4 punched tin pie cupboard inserts for $11, one of which is pretty rusty and not in good shape, a set of crow stencils for 6.95(free shipping!) and I am about to win a lot of 30 jello molds! Oh yeah...let's dont forget the set of 9 red/white quilt patches for .99
Been so much fun! Now I have some fun things to get creative with!
This is one of my favorite sites. Organized Christmas Check it out. Lots of fun things to do. PLUS...one of the most comprehensive Christmas Planners on the market, not to mention, it's all FREE.. We like free :)
Guess which punkin I carved! The other one my hubbie did. I think they both are pretty cool. I love this time of year! Wearing my punkin shirt to work today. Gotta have a little fun, right?!
This is a pattern by Back Porch Picken's. Her name is Bella. I think shes' gonna be beautiful. She's not quite done yet. I need to add her smile and twinkle in her eye. Her dress is not quite finished yet either. Anyway....thought you would like to see what's up next with Cranapple Christmas!
Website is still down. If you would like to place an order, just email me. I have a good freind of mine...Becky from Country Keepsakes, working on my site. She's a lifesaver!
Do any of you know where that is? My Dad grew up there, went to highschool then on to K-State. My cousin Karan was there just recently with my Dad's Sis..My Aunt Byjo. They sent the pics and I'll tell ya...VERY nostalgic for me. My grandparents are in Heaven now and the old house looks so sad. The whole town looks sad. There's a pic of the Post Office where Grandpa was Post Master, The largest ball of twine..the Main Drag, and Grandma's house. Grandpa had a garden out back and there was a church behind them. There were lots of football games in the side yard under the big tree. We used to spit watermelon seeds off the little back borch. Any way....thought you might like to see some of my roots.
I would like to let everyone know that my Cranapple Christmas site is down. I have no idea WHY!....I am hosted by Handcraft Market and have not been able to contact these people for MONTHS. Needless to say, I am NOT a happy camper. I am going to have to move my site and probably completely redo it. Which sucks, because I finally got it exactly how I wanted it!
If any of you are hosted by this company, I would like to know if you are having the same problems. If you have a contact number I would love to have it.
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