Birthday boys and Beads

That about sums up my weekend. 🙂   

On Saturday it was an early birthday party for my 6-going-on-7 year old son.  He and his brothers are completely obsessed with Legos so you can guess what kind of theme he asked for this year!   We rented a space through the community center that is actually an art gallery right on Lake Ann.  My husband ran the show, complete with microphone in hand (until we were told the party was too loud and that, sadly, he needed to chill out with the microphone action).  There was Lego race car building, tallest-weirdest-fastest competitions, making slime and engulfing Legos, and even picking up Legos with chopsticks.  A great time was had by all.

I love Legos!

Flashback: Construction party for a 3 year old!

Today was all about jewelry.  I know, it may not seem like I’m creating anything new.  But there’s plenty of  bead-related action going on behind the scenes.  Take the Gem and Jewelry show.  Yes, it was in town again.   My husband took the older boys to the NCAA lacrosse championships in Annapolis (my brother’s alma maters played each other:   Hopkins vs. UVA).  I spent 3 1/2 hours with the baby at the bead show.  Walking around carrying a heavy baby that long may seem impossible, unless you’re completely enjoying yourself.  Time flew by!   I really didn’t need anything in particular…just wanted to look at the pearls and faceted stones.  I did find a few beautiful strands and more Hilltribe silver.

Fossils and a carved stone...I always bring something home for the boys.

I did focus on beads all day, really.  Once I returned home I headed straight back to work on the tutorials I’ve been writing.  I’m in the midst of writing up 4 tutorials, which for a non-writing type like myself, is a lot!   Mixing that with limited time and procrastination is not a good thing.  But I’m making some good progress!

The old-fashioned way...writing then typing.

I’m off to start another busy week…..’hope to check back in soon!