Love of the Game

Kadie's team continues to play with tenacity. They work hard and love every minute of it!
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God Bless the girls.

OH! Darling you're a vison!

Elizabeth held a winter white party and all us girls showed up in our sparkles and "ice."
Maripat came "glammed" out, old Hollywood style, in a scarf, glasses, and gloves.
We gave each other a French bise (air kisses near the cheek)and dished out flattery over each other's attire and jewels. It was just marvelous.
AH! But Elizabeth's dinner, a spiritual experience, was absolutely gourmet. It all began with mushroom soup which Melissa dove into. Yumma Yumma.
Getting away from the white, Elizabeth made a mash of carrots and turnips (two bunches of chopped boiled carrots, one large boiled turnip, a pinch of sugar, and plenty of butter). Yes! Root vegetables are food of the Gods! It was pure bliss for our turnip virgins. I've had a turnip in pasties when I couldn't find rutabagas, but can't remember them tasting so good.
We ate red skins, salad with pignolies (pine nuts), green beans, and chicken in wine, the recipe of which came straight from the French cookbook.
Plenty of laughter filled the air along with a humble and tear filled prayer of gratitude for such priceless and beautiful friends.

Championship Trail

I haven't written much about Kadie's basketball season. Mostly because I don't want to get over excited and over confident. Write now her team is 12-1 for the season, and 7-1 in the Tri-County Conference. With it being her senior year and all there have been quite a few friends out to watch her play. Here's another shot of of a tot (Carson) who came out to cheer.

Valentine Tree

So how cute is my Valentine tree? I made the tree topper (an altered ornament), and the skirt.
I'll tell more about all the charming details in the coming days.
But aren't the antique salt & pepper shaker skunks a hoot kissing under the tree? They make me think of Pepe' le Pew and the she cat. Brings new meaning to love stinks, aye?

A Charming Find

Last weekend Melissa and I went to the Salvation Army looking for inspiration. I found this cute crocheted throw in all the right colors. It warms my heart to see the family use it. It's really cozy, and someone spent all that time crocheting those squares, weaving their love and talent into each stitch. Sweet.

Pretty Wall Pocket Packaging

Melissa and I also made some wall pockets to put the sunshine pin, and a few other trinkets in.
We hit the jackpot when it came to finding supplies on sale.
Scrapbook paper
Mod Podge
Woodcraft sun
Gold paint
ribbon
beaded trim
feather boa
Cuteness!!!!

U R My Sunshine

Melissa came over and we were busy crafters conceptualizing (the hardest part) and creating gifts for the staff at school. Mel and I head up the Sunshine Commitee. Sounds pretty dorky and a lot of trouble, but it's all a front for Melissa to be creative. Anyway, we made heart shaped pins of paper painted with water colors.
We tore the paper and Mod Podged (glossy) the strips onto more white paper and put a little pin on the back. I just love these little pins! We made a wall ornament too, for one staffer who we think wouldn't wear a pin.
The card that will go with the gifts will say: Thank you for bringing sunshine into the hearts of others.
Sweet.

Snowy Day

More pictures of our day out. A2 looks so beautiful dressed in lacey snow.

Girls' Day

Gwen and I went to A2 to see her art show at the U of M Hospital. She has a huge show there and she hadn't even seen it yet because you drop off your work and they (Gift's of Art) arrange the exhibit. We both agreed that her work was displayed beautifully. I just love the beaded tea cozy. How does she do it?
Thomas L. Clark's work was on display also. He makes snowflakes that contain pictures in them.
We had a fun day shopping, but we were disappointed in our dinner. The Heidelberg isn't what it used to be.

Baby's First Ornament

Arianna and I made her first Christmas ornament. I talked about giving her an ornament, but I think it's a nicer sentiment to have made something with her.
We were only able to make two because her hand closed up in the excitement of paint on it.
I'm pleased to report (Gleaner that I am) that the embellishments, used to define the reindeer, were all found around the house.

Stuff Finding Me

I like to think that "I find stuff." But the truth is when something amusing comes along that fills a specific void in my life, well, I'm fairly certain the object found me. Now, I'm not saying that objects have minds, but maybe they have energy, and maybe time passes by in such a way that my heart is open to being discovered.(Don't we all want to be known? Why else would I blog?)
While visiting some junk shops, with Randy, some pretty glass bowls, books, a pom- pom maker, a brand new Fiskers hand spade, and some science & English videos, found me. Only I know what value these objects might have in my life.
I am a very reluctant consumer these days. I really hate to spend money on anything that's not going to "rock my world." But if the price is right I might take a chance on an object that might assist in helping me express who I am.