Sunday Sundayyyyyy

This is supposed to be the day that our family hangs out together and just does some serious "chillaxin'" but nope....not today.
My daughter got called in to her job. Then hubby got asked to go and help our son-in-law out with a fair going on at the Catholic Church in town. They are having a big carnival and needed extra help with the rides for the children who go to school there. Sooooo here I am.....home....blogging.
I guess I shouldn't complain. Steve (hubby) and our youngest daughter Tay who still lives home with us....and myself....we all got to go to church together at least before everyone had to go and do their own thing. So I am thankful for that.
I just remember the days when the girls were younger. I think as parents we all go through this.
We would wonder....when will they start doing things for themselves.....when will they do this....or that. Or move out.....and then they move out....and we miss them. Then they move back home. And we begin to wonder again. What was I thinking? When is she moving back out? lol I remember years ago just wanting some time for myself....but now when I do get it....I want everyone home.
Is it just me????? Is this normal???? lol
I would love to hear some feedback on this subject.
Wellllll.....I guess I will go and play with my copper wire I got a week or so ago. I have already made some cool looking things. I can't wait until I am good at this. I love the wire....and the beads. SOOOO I guess I will take my own advice that I always give at the end of my blog...and I think that since my family is all out doing what they want to for the day....that I will now also....go and do what I love!

Wow Time Flies

Wow...I knew it had been awhile since I was able to get on here and blog...but wow...longer than I had thought. Time sure does fly.

Things have been crazy around here at best...but thank goodness....it is getting better. THANK YOU GOD! Ya know...that's another thing....not only do we all let time slip through our hands...but how many times a day do we tell a stranger or someone we love or the person at the store Thank You...in comparison with the One that is responsible for all of us being here. I have given it a lot of thought over the past 2 years, I think I have come to the conclusion that it is when we do forget to tell God Thank You...that he kinda pulls us back...or tosses something at us to get our attention. If you think about it...it makes sense. Why is it that when we are in a tight spot...or something happens to a loved one...or you are having a tramautic episode in your life...that we pray? But when was the last time that everything in your life was going perfect...I mean...you were completely satisfied with everything in every aspect of your life...that you prayed to God...just to say Thank You? I know I am trying to be better about it myself...it is hard. We do forget to Thank God when things are good....but I for one am tired of always praying when things are bad. So from now on...I am going to Thank God everyday....every time I think of it during the day....and pray about good things that he is doing and has done for me and my family...instead of always praying to ask for help with a situation....I bet...that I will soon find out that it is when you just pray....that God will stop tossing in all the yuck. The tests. The hard parts of life...and when we begin to just pray.....because we are thankful....and grateful....only wonderful things will happen.

I think I will start practicing what I preach.....right now!

Thank you for reading.....please let me know if any of you decide to pray to say thank you....or if you already do...and what changes has it made in your life for you? I would truly love to know.



Until next time....and I won't be this long this time between blogs....because I know that now that I have figured out to pray for the good things....I will have more time to blog....because I will no longer have any yuck! Talk to you all soon!

Back To School Sale at BeadedIndulgences.etsy.com

Hey everyone...it is that time of year again...and to celebrate this time honored tradition of the yearly "Back To School" shopping sprees and beating the crowds...I thought this would be a terrific time to have a sale at our new store as well. We all know our girls can't go back to school without the coolest, hippest, funkiest and trendiest fashions...and that includes jewelry...of course!
So from now until the end of August when you visit my new online store at http://beadedindulgences.etsy.com/ and you purchase an item...you get the next item at 50% off *. We can't let them go back without all the coolest looks...I have been adding many new items...and you should see the ones that I am getting ready to list...they will be a sure "must have" for all young ladies...and hey...don't forget to Indulge yourself Mom...I have plenty of terrific looks for us there too. Oh...by the way....when you receive your order...be sure to look inside the package...you will have a surprise waiting inside! See ya there...but until then....
..Go and do what you love.




*50% off item that is of equal or lesser value
*Discount does not apply to shipping charges

Marriage...

So... My oldest daughter got married yesterday... It was just in a little chapel. I thought, that since it wasn't a big huge wedding, that I wouldn't get ...well...you know..."the Motherly tears".... but things didn't work that way. It made me realize that this is a big day in any parents life, to see you kids grow up...just seeing the way that her husband was looking at her, made me realize that they are truly, madly in love. You could tell how much he cares about her, and that made me happy. I know that my daughters will be able to find that guy that knows how to treat them right, and love them the way they deserved to be loved... It was an incredible day..

Been a Busy Busy Girl

Hi Everyone...my girls have been helping me out with the blog since I have been busy...thought I would share with you all my newest designs that I have recently listed in my newest etsy store...at http://beadedindulgences.etsy.com/

Here is a new triple strand necklace..."Day in the sand"

It can be worn with all three strands straightened out or you could even twist them for added drama...

This is my newest "Twilight" inspired necklace. My daughters helped me name it. This is "Bellas Heart" They are positive that this is something that Edward would surely have given to her during their love story and their troubled life together.

I really love this piece. I used double link Gunmetal chain and a purple shell heart...there is a vintage dangle that is embellised with crystals. There are also 6 strands of seed beads strung between the two different lenghts of chain hand beaded with

multiple colors of purple and lilac...black...amethyst...lavendar and different finishes on each type of bead varying in rainbow finish to iris finish. This gives this piece an amazing flare about it.

This piece is absolutely one of my favorite necklaces that I have made so far.

Well...time to go and finish up the latest piece on my table...silver chain, crystal butterflies....well....you will see it in a few days. Don't want to completely give it all away just now....but wait till you see it!!!

Have a wonderful day...and don't forget to go and do what you love!

Outta Here For A Few Days....

Ok...well I won't be posting for a few days...we are taking the whole family...all 3 of our daughters....oldest daughters fiance and our two beautiful grandaughters....CAMPING...wooohoooooo!!! We love to go camping. So for the next 4 days I won't be on here....so I need all of you to take over for me. I changed all the controls...(I think) so that you can just post away.
I will be back Thursday the 9th....be bringing pictures....See ya then....

Store Update

Ya know...I really love the creative side of this gig...but I have to tell you, all this other stuff...myspace, flickr, twitter, facebook..albeit they are all great social networking sites...and they are a wonderful tool to have...I just wonder with all of these things to do...how do I get back to MAKING the things I need for the store???
So I thought I would enlist the help of my girls. They are 21, 17 and 14. Great idea I thought. Well...it is hard. My oldest...thank GOD for her. She has done the Myspace for me and keeps that running...even when I crashed it on her not even a week later...HEY K...we are even..you broke our scanner the 2nd day...anyway. I have the other two here with my husband and I...and I thought ok...let's get them to help with making things. Maybe even a little creating. HA. that lasted all of about 3 minutes. They drug a bunch of things out to "HELP" and then left them all out...boxes, bins, trays...and went to read more of their new series of vampire books. They are hooked on Twilight of course and have found another series they are resistant to releasing from their noses. Anyway...that is another post...so then...who has to clean it all up. Yup...you guessed it....so between the "help" of things...the networking...and just trying to be someone...when do I get to do what I set out to?
If anyone has any ideas...hey shoot them my way!!! Meanwhile....hey...go and do what you love...