The Mask

One of my favorite things to do is go junking at our local thrift stores. Yesterday I went early just to look around and found this mask carved from tree bark.

It's weird, but I thought Josh might want to hang it in his dorm room. I have no idea if it's a warrior mask or voodoo related. I just thought it was cool.

Hope he likes it.

I Promise. No More Pillow Posts. I Think.

I made this pillow last night. I like the pretty color and pattern with the pillows mom worked so hard to make.

They look pretty on my front bench , don't they?

Now I need to find another hobby to keep my busy.

Another Pillow Post!

Okay so I guess I'm a bit obsessed with pillow-making. I made a few more pillows.

Call me crazy, but I just can't seem to stop! Mom you've created a monster!

Here are a couple of pictures of the grain sack-ish pillows I made a week or two ago.

I drew the stripes on with a sharpie! I love them!

Le Bon Chocolat

Nancy celebrated her birthday on the 6th and Josh and I went to San Antonio to celebrate with her.

I made this cute jar of chocolates for her.

Isn't it cute!

Happy Birthday Nancy!

Life and Stuff

Been thinking about my life and where it has taken me. Things have happened in my life that I never thought would happen. Both good and bad.

I've also been thinking about my dad and wondering what he would say to me today to encourage me. I miss him a lot.

I have a feeling in my gut that my life will be short. And I'm okay with that. I just want to see my first grandchild and see Josh off to college. After that the Lord can call me home. I'm pretty tired of struggling with life and all the challenges, so if I have to leave this earth early, it will be somewhat of a relief.

Don't get me wrong. I have been blessed in so many ways. I have three precious, beautiful children.They are the only way I have made it this far. I love them. Even if they aren't perfect. They are the spice in my life. They keep my life interesting. And fun. And scary. And sad. And wonderful.

And I love them.