Vacation

In 3 days we leave for Idaho. Yes, my mind is still a whirlwind of all the party preparations and yes... I am still loving every minute of it! So much is done already but still so much to do. I catch my mind wandering off on vacation already. It would much rather plan what I am going to wear or dream of soaking in that huge hot tub adjoined to our room. It's thinking of long drives down dirt roads and a few days with Vern and all 4 of our "kids" (Trevor,David,Chipper and Maxine) making memories as a family. It is fantasizing about a table full of food and deco before the treats are even cooked and the glitter is still wet on the deco!So much to do in the next 3 days yet my lists also include a mani/pedi and a few sessions of tanning. Balance....,it is all about balance right? The good with the bad,the work and the play.So I guess you could say that right now my body knows it needs to work but my mind keeps running off to play. Tomorrow is a big day,baking cupcakes,prepping any food that can be done ahead of time,chocolate coating the truffles,cleaning house,packing and running all sorts of misc errands. Oh but the joy in the voices of my parents...it makes it all so worth it ;)

Exhibit #6 The Grand Finale!

"Junk Mail"! My Carpenter Cross necklace from Girls Gone Junkin arrived in the mail today! I love it when you buy something online and it is even cuter in person. This cross is made from old wooden rulers with some added bling and a chain,I love it so much I think I'm going to order another one...or two ;)

I hope you enjoyed the tour!

Exhibit #5

Klarity gets her ears pierced!

My one and only niece ...

that I adore ...

is getting so grown up! Where did the time go?

She is 13....

and  beautiful....

still so sweet and innocent yet blossoming into a woman right before my eyes!

I love you Klairbear xoxoxoxo

Exhibit #4

Maxine's new dress for her Grandma & Grandpa's 50th anniversary party! Both kids have a groomer appointment the day before we leave and will hopefully still be looking their best by the time we get there!

Exhibit #3

The adorable fountain Vern has made for my Mom out of antique cream separator parts and milk can. I  will post another pic when its done but as always...my loyal blog readers get a sneak peek!

Exhibit #2

This sweet little metal garden bench and its tiny pots of succulents was a one of a kind find!

How About A Gallery Exhibit?

A cell phone gallery that is.... Exhibit #1 - is one of my new junkin pieces that makes my heart pitter patter everytime I look at it hanging over our bed :)