ok, ok, ok

Sadly, I can't be everywhere and do everything I want to but I can try and offer advice and prayers. Sheesh. Had a great birthday and some very special moments with Dave and friends. My kids chipped in and gave me art supplies to go with my new easel. Some day soon. Nora Jane, my sweet grand daughter sent me a ohoto mug. I love it. I received a great book from Dave and some lovely flowers and a wonderful card. I love it!!! Everyone sang happy birthday to me. All in all a good birthday. Lots of prayers to be offered up of late. We are blessed. Dave tells me Mexico soon. He is so excited. I know I will be but for now it is make the gifts, bill the gifts and deliver and ship the gifts. In between cook the food, clean the house and try and coordinate Christmas. I have my card s done. yes!! I have a short gift list. Yes!! I will have to be organized to be able to accomplish all that I have to do. For tonight I am saying prayers and going to bed.

Healthy, wealthy and wise

So now we have 3 grandchildren. Amazing grand children. I love them like I never thought possible. Quinn Sawyer, Cole Sebastian and Nora Jane. Amazing. We are truly
blessed. No matter what else happens in this world, I am thankful for my healthy children, their spouses and my grand babies.We are still working on the wealthy and wise ........hmmmmmmm

Nora Jane Schoeny

Born October 29, 2009. 6 lbs. 15 oz. and absolutely lovely. It really takes me back. I can not wait until the rest of the family is together and can meet her. We are so lucky, all of us. 3 healthy grandkids and 4 healthy daughters. (Who have had the good fortune to chose some pretty wonderful life mates. ) Praying for everyone every night.

success

Well, at least for the day. Another good order. Now to get my act together. The holidays are coming, really, already??
Yes, when you have a gift business. I really liked it back when the fall meant gathering the prettiest leaves, building a fire, making hot apple cider and waiting to take get my kiddos dressed for Halloween.
Back to being "customly" creative ;)

leaves, country roads and dollar coffees

Today I had an early birthday present from Dave. He insisted we go for a ride and we did. In a HUGE truck, what?? On to south county. Grabbed a dollar coffee at McDonalds. Newmans own.. love it..any size a dollar?? Ok! Then on past Tanglewood into a unknown driveway and voila. he bought me an artist easel. It is very cool, very used and perfect! Now, maybe, he says I will take the time for myself. He also got me a very cool book of drawing ideas and paintings, etc. Then we came home and I cut holly for Christmas. He rode Mater for fall cleanup and overall, had a wonderful day. Shipped some gift boxes and spoke to all of our kids, which is always nice. Ah well. I pray for all of them. Off to dinner and maybe some sketching?

I thought I loved the fall.. I do.. I do...

The other day the leaves were brilliant. It was a gorgeous scene. Today it is cold, bleak and windy. No snow, but I am coughing and have the chills. Oh boy. Lots to do but right now, I'll have a cup of tea and sleep.

BRRRRRR and mmmmmmmmmmmm

fall is here.. leaves are changing, awaiting news on a new grand baby, a new job, a few auditions, a few trips and business ...phew.. I think it is time to build a fire and pour a glass of wine.. after I make a few more gift boxes of courses..