Not What You Expected - Part 2

So . . . today I'm showing you that I have succeded at planting something. You can look back at the blog entry on September 21, 2009 and see what the front of the house looked like for fall. When I planted that stuff, I also put in these cute mini-bulbs. Look . . . they grew!!! Miracles do happen . . . this is proof! I hope things are growing in your gardens to brighten your day as well. So, that's all for today.

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It's All About Me!

So . . . just wanted to post what I did yesterday. I went to a decoupage class and made this tissue box. Now, the interesting thing is that everyone else used napkins to do their projects. I went prepared and brought tissues that were Americana because I figured that the teacher wouldn't have any Americana ones. Boy was I right . . . there were all kinds of floral ones that were absolutely beautiful . . . but NOT red, white, and blue. I am happy to let you know that the napkins were 2 ply, but the tissues were 3 ply. After we pealed the layers apart, we painted the boxes a base paint first - I used white. Then we put glue all over one side at a time. The next step was to put the tissue down and then carefully add glue to the top of the tissue. You then had to dry (with a hair dryer) the glued tissue and then cut the edges. After you completed this on all the sides we added the sealer. All in all it was quiet fun, and now the naked tissue box is all dressed! (The bonus of all this was the fact that I remember my Mom doing all kinds of decoupage when I lived here as a child! Funny how all it's all come full circle.)

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What An Artist!!

Well, most of you have been asking what's been going on around here - a question that you have gotten used to unfortunately. Hopefully, now the wondering will be over. :o) An artist was born! HA! Not really . . . but I did make this lovely vase. I was so surprised that it turned out so well! I actually am very proud of my little vase. Of course, you're not surprised at the colors I chose, I'm sure . . . but what a clever design, right?! It really was fun. I contemplated not putting my initials on the bottom - you know, in case I wanted to pass the work of as one of the kids . . . but I did, and I'm actually glad I did. We should all be proud of something we create, and for that . . . I'm proud! (It's the small things, huh!!!)

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20 Fabulous Years

So . . . here we are after 20 fabulous years!!! I have tried and tried to scan a picture in of us on our honeymoon to show how much we have aged, but it is so tiny, tiny, tiny that I thought I'd still work on figuring that out before I posted it. (I know I've scanned pics before, but I can't seem to remember how to do it now! - I know it's the mad cow disease I have!!!) Anyway, John and I were happy to celebrate 20 years in the same country we started our married life in . . . cool, huh?!

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