PUPPIES!

We have 6 puppies born Tues. They might be ugly dogs, but they sure are cute puppies! Reserve your now, as they will go fast!

I found it!

Well, I started this new thing were I want to give homemade gifts for birthday parties that kids get invited to. Our first one I made a stick horse and decorated a cowboy hat and made a Sheriff's badge with the boy's name on it. Then we had one today, so Ray and I made a marshmallow gun and spray painted it red and put his name on it with Uppercase and supplied him with a bag of marshmallows that said Ammo on it. We are invited to a Birthday party this weekend for twins...a boy and girl. I have been wanting to make a crayon roll thing. So....I found it! My sewing machine! I am so excited. So this is my version of it. I made it with a place mat from Dollar Tree and markers and a note pad.

Graduates

Grandma and Grandpa and Dave

Grandma and Grandpa and Aryna

Dave

Aryna

It is official! My little girl has graduated from Kindergarten. I am a very proud mommy and am also ready for SUMMER! ( I know she is as well)

Well, I am also a proud sister! My brother graduated also. Poor kids, both of them are still going to school.....so i guess graduation isn't that great! haha

More Uppercase Living

I just love this stuff, which is good since I sell it. I had an open house not to far back and I ordered (I order from every show...eekk) an "A" in etched glass for Arnya's book shelf doors and some "W"'s for some planted that I just painted red. Well, here they are.

My Little Girl!

The picture came up in the wrong order, they start at the bottom and go up:-)
THis is her right out of the water. Look how proud she is!

Praying while Pastor Crok is praying. How sweet is she. I know I should be praying too, but I had to take this picture of her.

Before!

Aryna asked Jesus into her heart on May 1st. We are such proud parents. Well, this last Sunday she got Baptized to tell everyone she is saved! So here are some pictures of the VERY special day. And her Daddy even got to be the one to baptize her! My grandma and Grandpa were here to see it and Dave, Will, and Shanna, Cambry, Caden and Zakry came and so did Papa. What a special Day!

Another project with wndows

These are Aryna's shelves in her room that Ray and Dave built. I had them built them so that these windows would fit for the doors. I love how it turned out! I ordered a big A in etched glass and am going to out it on the middle door. I will post a pic when I do!

I found some treasure!

Some windows!

Treasure I say! Treasure!
Some I already had...just for the record ;-)

These are all windows too!

We had so much fun!

We meet the neatest people this week. Shanna knew I have been wanting some more old windows. Well, she saw in ad in the newspaper for some windows. Well, she called and must have been the first caller because the lady said she could have them, but if she takes one she must take them all! Well, Shanna and i thought we could go and get them....little did we know!!! Well, luckily Ray said I could meet him there after work and he would drive his truck. You can see in the pictures how many there are! They are treasures to me and I have lots of fun ideas!!! So, thank you to the Kirking's. They were very kind and showed us around their BEAUTIFUL house! And while Ray and Chuck were so kindly loading our SECOND load of windows (very heavy i may add) Diana took me and the kids on a buggy ride. We had so much fun. It was great meeting such neat people! And thank you to Shanna for thinking of me! I love when God brings people into my life. I know he has a reason for me to meet all the people I meet.

Chalk board

I made this chalk board with an old window, some tin sheeting and a chalk board kit from Uppercase Living. I made it to show my customers, but I loved it so much I had to find a place for it. So here it is.

Mother's day gift

For mother's day, Ray and the kids took me to Home Dept to pick put some flowers for my planters. I also had Ray spray paint the metal planters Red and one of my stars. I love how it turned out!

Motherhood

All moms’ thinks their kids are better then the rest.
But sorry moms, my kids are the best!
I have two, a boy and a girl.
They keep me moving like a tornado in a swirl.
I remember the day they each were born.
My heart was so heavy with joy, it could have torn.
As, Ray and I held them tight,
We promised each other and God to raise them right.
I am so blessed as a mom, to stay home and raise them there.
Those precious moments with them I was able to share.
The very first smile, crawl, pull up and walk.
I was there for it all and even their first talk.
Those things, like their birth, is forever in my heart.
Oh, but there are so many other memories. Where do I start?
How about all of the road trips and mile we drove?
And the many times in the cool pool we dove.
Barbies, dolls, tea sets, kitchens, ponies and swings.
And then there are those, animals, reptiles, trucks, cars and many things with dings.
How about all the early mornings awake,
And all the trips to ballet and cheerleading we would take.
Then there’s the room for Aryna that has to be the best.
So, here comes mom. Did I hold up to the test?
I took pink and red paint, rhinestones, ruffles and fabric galore
A vanity, crystal chandeliers and all the trips to the store.
Maybe, a long the way, I made a little mess.
But it turned out perfect for Aryna, the Rodeo princess.
Now about that boy, oh what a boy!
He loves to fall, jump, and ride and makes everything into a toy.
I mean really, why would you want to jump and fall on your knee?
And where does all the dirt come from, because on him that is all I see.
Gray hairs might come early because of Wyatt.
But I melt when he smiles and picks his mommy a flower of violet.
So even those days when Aryna is a little sassy and girlish,
Or when I am chasing Wyatt on his four wheeler, I can only wish…
Wish for so many more days to come.
Because without them I would be a bum.
Yes, sometimes I don’t get what I want,
But I need to do what God wants.
And I believe he wants me to raise them to grow…
Grow up to tell others of Him and how he loves them so.
So, for now, in my life, in this season,
I devote my life to God, Ray, Aryna and Wyatt for that reason.
I thank God for Blessing me too.
And for Ray, I couldn’t do it without you.
So, Motherhood to me, in a word or two…
Is the best thing anyone could ever experience and do!

Aprons (this post is for Steph)

This is the kids listening to Grandpa sing

This is my Daddy singing

This is my little cowboy!

Then Aryna and me in our Arpons.

Debbie, my mother in law, invited us the a Tea Party for Right for Life. The theme was to wear an apron and there would be contests for them. So I frantically made Aryna's the night before, AFTER I had been at the Stage Door Grill listening to my Dad sing. And I made mine the morning of. Anyhow, they aren't anything great, but we did both win a price for them!!

Field Trip!

We went to the fire station in Socorro because Aryna was learning about community and the work people in our community do for us. We had a fun time but my kids are so shy. But they did talk a little!

At the Park

Going to the park is always fun! Don't you think? This is at a park in Tucson. The kids had lots of fun and I had fun playing with and trying to learn my new camera! I still have pictures form Tucson that I am trying to catch up on posting, but I only want to do one post a day....not to overwhelm you readers!! haha

The Artic Room

Hands on, furry (Yes, I cut a sheep skin! Very hard for me to do something like that!) Polar Bear. I didn't get to finish around him, but I told my mom what to do. Haha Thanks Mom!

This one is HUGE! and wall is very big.

I cut out this glacier for them to sit on out of foam to give a 3D effect. Also, we put glitter all over the glaciers with mode podge for a sparkle effect that can only be seen in person. Sorry.

This is my favorite one. It took me a while.

Okay, these are pictures of the room my mom and I worked on while I was in Tucson. I was going to say what the animals are, but hopefully you can tell by looking. haha!