The Beach.......

The beach is one of my favorite places on this beautiful earth.  It holds so many wonderful memories that are dear to my heart.  Memories of family vacations with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....memories of "summer loves" as a teenager, memories of my own child's first trip to the beach at 6 months old, memories of laughter and tears, memories of late night conversations with family on the balcony of our condo, memories of looking at the stars with my Daddy through his telescope. I could go on and on of what the beach means to me.  It is a place to reflect on my life....the good times and bad. It is a place to create new memories.  It is a place to let go of all of my cares and just breathe.

Even though our Gulf and it's beaches have been tainted by the oil spill, it's beauty is still breathtaking.  God's masterpiece on display for us to enjoy. 

A Day with the Braves

I must first tell you that my sister in law, Leah, is the biggest Braves fan ever! She eats, sleeps, and drinks the Braves. If the Braves are playing, she will find a way to watch or listen wherever she may be. She knows baseball like the back of her hand and wants everyone around her to love it like she does.

So......we went to a Braves game and had a blast! Of course, it was the hottest day yet of the summer, so the kids continually doused themselves with water to cool off. The boys had their gloves in hand, just in case a homerun came our way. Our seats were behind the outfield, so I (with a little A.D.D.) had to keep myself focused on the game instead of people watching! Braves won and Leah was a happy girl.

The girls hopped in one van and the boys in the other as we headed back to B'ham. just in time for rush hour traffic in Atlanta! Oh, and the girls got a little turned around but thankfully made it back to I20 WITHOUT any assistance for the boys! It would have been nice to have a little help though ANDY! We stopped at Mellow Mushroom for some yummy pizza and salad in Anniston.

Lots of laughter and great memories for the kiddos.

Easy Listening :)

One of my favorite artists has a new cd out. RUN get it, sit back and enjoy!

www.jackjohnson.com/music/detail/to_the_sea/

Memorial Day

Last night I watched "Dear John" and was completely moved to tears. It is a beautiful story of a love that never dies despite time and distance. It made me more aware of the great sacrifice our service men and women, as well as their loved ones, have made and continue to make each and every day. So, thank you to those who have died in the line of duty. Thank you to the families who were left behind. Thank you to those who serve now, risking everything for freedom. I am forever amazed by your strength, passion and sacrifice.

www.moviefone.com/movie/dear-john/37012/video/dear-john-trailer-no-1/44821079001

Better Late Than Never

Blogging has not been at the top of my agenda list lately so I am a little behind on posting pictures of my latest work. Thankfully, I have had a steady flow of work despite the economy. I have met many new clients and had the joy of working on projects with some of my previous clients. Here are some of the completed project I have worked on over the last several months.

Happy Valentines Day

A New Year.....

Is it just me or is this school year flying by???? It has been a great one so far. Maggie has kept me hopping with cheering at football, basketball, tumbling, pageants, church activities and I have loved every minute of it! She has excelled in school and been in the TOP three of her grade for both nine weeks! I am so very proud of her and blessed that she doesn't struggle in school. Basketball season just wrapped up and she is preparing for tryouts on Feb. 27th! Cheering is a year round sport, in case you wondered. She has really worked hard and has just conquered her round off back handspring....with a little time to perfect it. Way to go Mags! She is entering such an exciting phase of her life. She is my sunshine!

I have been sewing up a storm. I am still baffled by all the business that has been coming my way. My cup overfloweth for sure! Thanks be to God! I am currently working on windows & doors for a sun room, a master bedroom, a dining room, a living room and the list goes on. I just completed a beautiful nursery and a library for a client who loves history...he even did a little research on the fabric to make sure it was relevant to the time period in one of his paintings. As I have said before, I love sewing for others and the flexibility I have, to be able to work and be a "hands on" mother at the same time.

Charlie's business has been better but is showing signs of better days. He is now General Manager at the Jaguar/Subaru store and has a little more flexibility than before. That is a "good" thing!

Until next time....