A New Adventure Begins.

If there is one thing I dislike, it's coming off a new routine.  I know myself...once I fall off my wagon, it's hard for me to start up again.  I was going strong with my blog posts...and then...WHAM-O!  I missed a day.  But I've had a real busy week, so I'm trying to get over it.  Trying...

Today was no exception to the busy-ness.  Hubby came home at 2am (yes, you read that right...) this morning.  That woke the dog up.  And with the dog up barking, I was up.  And I stayed up.  All through the night.  And now it is 10pm...and here I am writing to all of you.  I ought to have my head examined!  It's been a really long day.  *Yawn.*

Back to my title.  Adventures.  We're always starting new ones around here...especially this time of year.  Tonight Andrew started the Jr. Laser Swim Team at the YMCA.  It was his 1st time, so we all were a bit anxious.  But, being the proud mama that I am, I have to tell ya that he was F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.  He didn't stop once.  I am so proud of him.

He continues with his once-a-week lesson on Saturdays and will meet with the Jr. Swim Team on Fridays.

I have two more long days ahead of me so I am off to bed for some much needed rest.  Wishing all my peeps a good evening.  Sweet dreams!

Switching Gears

On the 1st Saturday of November our church plays host to a Fall Festival.  This year's event is this Saturday, November 4th from 9am to 3pm.  We offer handmade crafts, baked goods, a raffle drawing for beautiful baskets and a yummy lunch with homemade soups, sandwiches, hotdogs and desserts.  If you are local and would like to stop by, we would love to have you.  Admission is free and is handicap accessible.

I often assign myself the job of creating a "snowman-type" craft every year.  For anyone who knows me, you know I ADORE snowmen...country-folksy type snowmen.  We decorate our tree every year with snowmen ornaments.  So, I don't mind crafting them for the fair.  Here is one I am finishing up today:

I have 8 of these guys waiting for some type of seed for the bottom.  I went on the hunt looking for dried corn, but alas, I found only sunflower seeds.  Walmart no longer carries wild-bird food; only domestic.  And Home Depot had cracked corn, not whole corn.  So, I settled for seeds.

 Here is my finished one:

My hope is to make a few more tonight to put up for sale on Etsy.  If you love him, and would like one of your own, leave me a comment with an email addy we'll talk. 

I'll be working late in the studio tonight on another snowman creation.  Enjoy your day.  I've got lots of work to do!  :)

Teaming Up To Teach With A Good Friend

If you local & are looking for a great gift-giving idea, consider signing up for this spectacular calendar class, offered by my friend Debbie...and me.  Take a peek:

This class has limited seating, but we have a few spots left.  We would love to have you! 

Here are the details:

*Debbie B. & Christy have teamed up to offer an 8 x 8 calendar class on Sunday, Nov 7th, 10am to 5pm.

*Feel free to bring a lunch or go out...we'll break for a half an hour.

*This class always sells out, and we've got a limited number of seats available. 

*Cost is $62.50 per calendar. 

*Call to reserve your spot soon.  860.693.9197

*Can't make the class?  Call to sign up for a kit.

*These make great holiday gifts. 

Hope to see you there!

The Trickers Have Come & Gone...

...and the treats have been put away.  It's November dear friends.  For us that means voting, a Thanksgiving feast, and holiday preparation.  Lots to do, lots to do.

I came across this pic today from one of my cyber friends, Stephanie Ackerman.  Her passion for life and her optimism inspite of doubt really inspire me to be a better person.  Her work is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!  She is a self-taught "crafter-extraordinaire" but don't take my word for it.  Go take a peak at her work on her blog.  Tell her I sent you!

Most mornings she is kind enough to remind us we are all here for a reason.  Today's Facebook post was fitting for me:

Doesn't this just make you think for a second?  Wow.  She's right.  We all have that potential.  Thanks Stephanie!  You have shaped my goals for today.

Make you day extra-ordinary.  Why?  Because you can!  Happy November everyone!