Pray for Kate

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate/journal

I have followed this little girl's fight with cancer for the last year or so. Such a beautiful little girl! So young and innocent to being going through something so terrible. She has endured surgeries and treatments downright tortuous!!!! And for awhile, she was cancer free and it appeared that the treatments had worked. However, now more tumors have appeared and the family is distraught. The words the little girl herself have spoken will break even the coldest of hearts. "Mommy, I don't want to die . . . I would miss you too much!" and "Daddy, why hasn't God healed me yet?" I cannot even begin to fathom the heartbreak of this mom and dad. No one, especially a child should never have through such sickness and fear.

Huggin' my babies today!!!!!

Fabulous find

I'm not sure what excites me more.....the "find" or the fact the J went "junking" went with me. Made me one happy girl! Anyway, I found this beautiful blue and green glass for $2!!!! I love how the green fades into blue then into green again.
Its about 8 inches tall, 5 inches in diameter. Love it!


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No More Crunches? Abs-olutely! | ThePostGame

No More Crunches? Abs-olutely! | ThePostGame

"Your abdominal muscles are unlike your biceps and triceps in both structure and function. Their main job is to protect your spine by helping the other core muscles –- those in your back and hips –- keep your lower back and pelvis in a safe, neutral position."

I've known this but yet never KNOWN this. The above statement for that website just really hit me like a brick just now. Normal crunches HURT my back which totally defeats the purpose of strengthening my abs for a healthier back. No wonder I wake up walking crooked like my hips are out of line; no wonder I can't get up out of a sitting position without pushing off with my arms; no wonder I can't get up off the floor without rolling over on all fours; no wonder . . . .

Off I go to try out "the plank."

Guess where I am.....

And what I am doing.... I am sitting in the farm truck....sewing a pillow! Doesn't that go together???? Lol! The cowboy needed to practice roping and it HAD to be today because the rain is coming and it will be too wet the rest of the week and he has a roping SAturday night and.... Can you tell he pled his case? Anyway, I agreed to ride with him since he only has his permit and here I sit in the truck finishing some pillows I started this weekend. Yep, I am a multi-tasker. I'm sure there is a 12 step program somewhere and if so, please sign me up.

Ok off I go to watch my baby "cowboy up!"


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A little creativity on this Saturday afternoon

This is a combination of two different projects I've seen on the Internet. I love the soft look of the batting under the fabric; of course you know my love for painters drop cloth. Love the rawness of it, the little specs in it. Love this saying that comes from "you are my sunshine." added some twine and tiny clothespins and Voila!!!!


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The finished product

Hanging with a few pics of j and I when we were dating. Love it. Just wish the word "happy" showed up better. But I used yellow paint because it's a happy/bright color.


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And I even decked out the dog!!!

Luke is really into spygear and spyware and being a private eye. We never know when we are being recorded or videoed or when we might be asked where we were 12 hours ago or need to provide our fingerprints on demand. One day last week my jewelry was "stolen" however I endedup being interrogated and it was determined thAt I stole my own jewelry for the insurance money. Um there's just one problem.....I have no insurance on my costume jewelry. However, Luke from the JBI (junior bureau of investigation) wAs not convinced. Anyway, he wanted a JBI vest for Ann and here it is. Afterall, all detectives need a dog.


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My Word

Sooo my word for 2011 is EMBRACE . . . my word for 2010 was LIVE as in LIVE outloud and I felt that I did that. LIVE everyday to the fullest; LIVE as if there is no tomorrow; do things differently even if others wouldn't; be ME; don't take things too seriously, etc. Well so here we are in 2011 and my word is EMBRACE . . as in EMBRACE it all . . . the good, the bad and the ugly and boy howdy am I having a time embracing it right now. Three sick kids plus I was sick last week. I can't seem to get anything done, germs everywhere, etc. Soooo I am taking a deep breath and just trying to EMBRACE it all... and right now that means not necessarily liking it but just being grateful that I can be available for my sick boys.

Wall in Asa and luke's room

Again....A work in progress...only missing one piece on the right side.


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Asa and luke's window BEFORE

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Asa and luke's window AFTER

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The mirror after

This wall is a work in progress ....so here is the mirror after I painted and stained, etc. If the weather would ever clear, I could spray paint another project and so on.


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Mirror love

So I saw this mirror and the sconces/vases on each side. I LOVE the portrait placing of the mirror. Sooooooo I have a mirror above my couch; just a faux gold but nicely detailed frame. I had it hanging landscape with vinyl letters on it that read "all because two people fell in LOVE." Was getting kinda tired of the words on the mirror. Well, not the meaning of the words, but the lettering itself. lol.

So today I painted the frame a mustard color, rubbed a bit of dark stain on it then a coat of polyurethane for some shininess. Gotta love shiny! I am loving the way it looks. Just need to decide what to hang on each side, maybe something on top too. I am also loving the look of clutter walls, lots of character, nothing matchy.

Soo hang tight for a pic of the work of art.

wow its been a while. . . .again

The days and weeks just fly by and I sometimes forget about my blog. Although it is here that I sometimes journal and can look back and what is going on in our life. Its 2011 and I hope to stay more current for all you fans out there. lol

Really late Desk reveal

Well I finally finished the desk. The final step was the glass for the top. Got it today. I really love the way it turned out. It's in our entry, to the right of the door. I have a chair to put with it. Should I paint it the same blue? I think not. And then ill need fabric to cover the seat. Always a project going on....and thats just the way I like it.


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Yay!!!!!!!

This is a super happy moment!!! After six weeks in a thigh cast, and four weeks in a boot and a week of physical therapy (so far)....Asa is finally walking and feeling oh so good about it! We are hoping he will be free of the last crutch in a week.


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My Jackie O dress

I just love a deal. Even better when it's a fashionable one. Love, love, love this dress. Sooo "Jackie O"-ish!! A bit conservative for me but still. Every woman needs a classic in their wardrobe. Most have black. Mine is RED!!! Anyway after markdown, another 30% off and a $5 off


coupon, it was only $12.75. That right there makes me one happy girl!

Btw the pic does not do it justice. Trust me, it's a beauty!


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My mantle for Halloween

Pretty spooky, huh?


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Subway art for boys' bathroom

I sooo love words, letters, fonts, typecasts, etc. So naturally I am in love with all the subway art floating around the decorating/artsy blogs. Here is mine I made for the boys bathroom.


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What happens in Cozumel, stays in Cozumel!

Headed back to the boat!
Kissing at Carlos and Charlie's!!!
Smoking a Cuban cigar on the streets of Cozumel!