Hello friends
I hope you have a SPECTACULAR 4th of July today! May it be full of fun (…family, cookouts, pool parties, parades, apple pie-eating, or just plain ole relaxing), and a safe one!
Handprint bald eagles on paper mache hearts by the boys
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We arrived at the beach around midnight last night, in the torrential downpour with a wind shield wiper that broke during our drive. But today the sun was out and we hit the beach! There was a great breeze the entire day so it was so comfortable and never felt hot.
When we arrived at the beach, we planted ourselves next to -as it turns out- a wonderful lady. We were that family you hope doesn’t choose the spot in the sand next to you….lots of kids, and a big red wagon in tow. When we arrived this nice lady,Valerie, didn’t give us that, “Oh no, not here!” look, she just smiled. She saw all of the boys and then let us know that she has 3 boys that are now grown. It turns out she’s a dean at a college in Ohio and she shared stories of working on her doctorate degree while her boys were small. She told me how she and her twin sister had dreamed that one day they’d have a double wedding and twins of their own. Would you believe they did end up having a double wedding, and they both have a set of twins! It is so wonderful when you meet such unexpectedly friendly people when you least expect it. It was a great day at the beach.
Pure bliss
See that big chain? He found it in the surf (and boy was he proud of it!)
Rocking the shovel guitar
Running in and out of the surf
Me and the little guy
"I LUYF U"...written by my 4 year old
Our shadow in the sand
And before I leave you……..just had to share another wonderful artist I found reading through all of the wonderful comments in my BLOG GIVE-AWAY. Please pay a visit to Val’s Art Studio! Valerie is an artist skilled at fiber arts, mixed media and painting. I was so amazed at her talent with creating such beautiful needle felted sweaters. You’ll be able to find her work this fall in these prestigious publications: Haute Handbags and Altered Couture!
Sweater by Val's Art Studio
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“Fiesta is a Spanish word that refers to a party, celebration, festival or holiday.” Moon Stumpp’s lampwork focal fits this description. Look at all the color and detail in that beautiful bead! Making the copper coils for this piece was addictive…I think I’ll make another bracelet, something similar soon. Watch for this piece in my Etsy shop tomorrow.
Speaking of holidays, Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian friends. I asked my good friend/son’s Godmother if she planned to bake the traditional Nanaimo bars to celebrate. These are so good and I haven’t had one in ages…I might have to make some in honor of the Canadian holiday! 🙂
As I mentioned previously, I’d love to highlight a newly discovered indie artist that is participating in my blog give away. Actually I have seen Sharon’s work here and there through other blogs and was really impressed. Sharon of LiveWire Jewelry creates beautiful jewelry….and she’s published in this month’s issue of “Bead Trends” magazine! I’m looking forward to seeing her work in this publication.
Necklace by LiveWire Jewelry
I’ll be busy packing tomorrow…we’re heading on a little vacation tomorrow night to the beach. I’ll have my laptop along of course so I’ll be in touch!
Oh…don’t forget to say Jack Rabbit!…it’s the first of the month, and you’ll want good luck with that give away going on! 😉
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