whatever

Both sides of me-

I love light airy colors- furniture that is time wore and comfortable....I like fun patterns and industrial flair....but I also like.....

 
 
Warm red and gold tones. French country style , antiques and great art.... and I also like....

Shabby chic all white kitchen with open shelving, junk market  use it,  re-use and reinvent it.......but I also like.

 
 
 When asked what style I like best....I don't have one....I just like what I like... I think my style should be called "mash up" of everything. {like from Glee}

Do you have more than one style that you like?

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Script change-

 
I was just sort of going about my life.....and then my script changed.  What is important and what truly means the most?

 

 

 

 

 

I've been thinking a lot lately about time- what it is and what we do with it.   I know I've wasted more time then I should.....and just because my script has changed doesn't really mean it's not good...just different.

What do you do when your "life's script" changes because of health, work, children, etc.?

These people matter the most to me in my life- you can choose to do a lot of things with time & money....I choose to use what I'm blessed with to make a few memories.

It's not so much the "life's script" you are dealt with...but how you "act" it out, that really matters.

Happy Day

 

Summer time-

 
I spent the weekend playing with Carlee, Preston and Audrey- Their parents were busy with a Church assignment so I took the kids for a few days.

First stop- water park and lunch, Sandi was also with us.....it's always nice to have some help with 3 busy children. =)

At home we.....went swimming of course-

Preston loved to jump off the board.....and Carlee learned to jump off and swim to the side without her "floaters"

Mason was a big hit with the kids. (he came home for a few days to help out with the yard and to get his car}

Carlee found a little friend- she loves frogs.  Here she is giving Mr. frog a piggy back ride.  Little creatures don't seem to scare her, when we find a lizard in the house....she is the one we call to catch it.

 
Carlee said - Audrey needs a picture with Mr. Frog.

 

We swam, ate, watched movies, treats, more swimming, played-

Perfect weekend. 
 

  

 

Centerpiece from the Summer Garden-

I have always loved these vintage tin plates.  I first used them at a Spring Event, March 2006-

 

Today they are part of my summer centerpiece, come join me at Blissful for all the details.

 

Pink Morning

 
                                                                              -Pink June Morning-

 

 
                                                                                  -Hydrangeas in June-

 

 

 

 

 
                                                                                                -Pink morning light-

 
 

                                                                     when thou risest in the morning let they heart be full of thanks, Alma 37:37

If you have a weak stomach look away-

 

 

 

 

The Pool was acting up this morning, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.....big mistake. 

I've messed around with this stuff before with no problems....but not today. 

{probably because the pump knew Dan was laid up}

 

 

 

 

I've always taken  pride  in the fact that I can fix just about anything, and when it comes to the pool Dan always has me fix it....because...he says the pool likes me.

Well, I could of fixed this ....if I were stronger and a contortionist.

Danny hears me banging away outside, comes out to take a picture of me...

Hence, the crazy woman picture.  {remember, I warned you to look away.}

 

There has always been a flaw in our pool system...but we could never figure it out....we have had several pool companies out here to check it out....well, leave it to me....I found what the flaw is...no shut off valves for the out-take pump. {how could a pool guys not know that?} 

I went to clean out the second pump... I turned what I thought was the shut off valve for the water...{which turns out to be a dummy valve...it does nothing.}

Hence, once I took the lid off the water kept flowing....and I wasn't strong enough to hold the lid down and turn at the same time.  

So for the next 45 minutes I stood on the lid....while waiting for Sam to come rescue me. {I totally could be on survivor.}

He finally came....and the two of us tried & tried but couldn't get it to close....so we had to lower the water in the pool until gravity no longer sent a flow of water to the valve. .....Then Sam put the lid back on.

A call is in to a pool service guy.... and now I can tell him what to do to fix it....crazy.

But all in all...it was pretty funny.

I'm sure Sam was thinking "my parents are quite the pair, time for the home."

Thanks Sam for rescuing us today.

{as revenge for Danny taking my picture, I think I will make him laugh lots today. =)

 

The road to recovery-

 
Life is full of wonderful things.....and difficult things as well.  Sam, Heidi and kids surprised us with a little welcome home party....  {Dan is recovering from cancer surgery} 

Heidi made the most wonderful soup....like ones from Olive Garden...to die for.  Sam made home made bread...truly the best I've ever day. {my son has turned into quite a baker}

 

 
Shannon surprised Dan with a sweet little "surgery care package"

 
All is well, and we feel blessed.

 

Porch Paint, Birthdays & Cottage Living-room

 
Spent some time this week painting the side porch {I used garage epoxy paint}- next, outdoor curtains, table & chairs and a few art pieces.

 
Dan and I celebrated our birthdays-  Had a sweet little party at Sam and Heidi's.   Talked to the kids and received some sweet gifts.

Still working on the living-room/library.  Getting there, slow but sure.  Still moving things around, hoping that someday I come up with just the right set-up.  Here's what it looks like so far. I think once I get all the art pieces in place I will like it better.  Accessories make all the difference.

 

 

Like I said, still waiting to find just the right "art"....won't feel done until I get that.

Two places at the same time-

Today I'm posting at Blissful .  {learn how to make these bowls.}

And Small and Simple Things- come share your thoughts over there.

Photo by Shannon-