Happy Fathers Day 2013

That's me on the left, my Dad and my sister Gaye on the right. A rare picture of us with our dad. I have one of my sister Tamara with him, but don't think there is one if my brother with him.

Some families just didn't take a lot of pictures back then. A shame. So it's very nice to look back on this photo though I don't need it to remember him.

He loved his grandkids very much, they made him smile all the time. And he had a great smile.

I loved my dad, still do, he died of Parkinson's when my daughter was two and my son not a year old. He only saw a photo of him.

He could be a silly man, making the car dance at stop lights ! Or very serious when talking about how We should conduct ourselves.

He is always missed. God bless the fathers, the dads, that do their best, that miss the mark, that are there, that want to be there, that wouldn't be anywhere else. Happy Fathers Day.

And thanks to the men that step up to fill that position where needed!

Memorial Day 2013

Thank you and bless the men and women that serve, have served and died serving this country. You are not forgotten. Your sacrifices are not forgotten. And our freedoms because of you, your service, will never be forgotten. Thank you all. And bless all those that are missing their loved ones, friends, family members.

Blueberries

There's a place where I live that you can pick strawberries. Today they had a one day open to pick blueberries.


Keith and I went out first thing this morning. I said we needed to get a pallet, but him and the vendor both agreed that would be a lot of picking to fill that. I looked at them and said sure, ok. So fifteen to twenty minutes later all four baskets were filled.
The grower looks at us when we get back and says "you guys should have got a pallet!"
Now Keith is looking at it and says " aren't we sharing with the neighbors?"
No duh guys! I said we need a pallet! Ugh, another two baskets and back to picking lol! It was lots of fun watching all the families and friends enjoying the weather, the company and the blueberries.

Thank you Pappy's for opening today!

Happy Mothers Day 2013

Happy Mothers Day! Wishing a wonderful day to all mothers, those whose children are here, whose children have passed, whose children are lost, whose children are serving this country.

Because we never stop being a mom.

And to all you beautiful children whose mother is no longer around to shower with your love and give it to you in return, you are still loved, because we never stop loving either. Be blessed this Mother's Day and remember someone who is missing a loved one and give them a hug.
That's what I will be doing.

Quinlan Show 2013 Review Continued

Friday brought the bears by doll artists, dolls by bear artists and the Junk to funk galleries.


Tami Evesladge doll.


Pam Kisners doll.


Bing Ruiters bear.


Amy Thortons doll.


Ms. Popes bear, she started this challenge, lol!



My Junk to funk piece, Carnival Pick A Fate, with no/no mechanism warning you not to pick a fortune.


Elephants on my table.



Another view of my table. Then it was on to the closing reception dinner and awards.


Sue Quinlan with her mini me and me too bear by Martha Burch, with hubby, Terry Quinlan.
Some of the nights winners,


Katherine Hallam, double award.


Michelle Lamb


LuluTatum


Ron and Sue Northman. Sorry not to get photos of all. Wanda Carson, Joanne Livingston, also were among the winners, among others, I just can't write that fast!
It would be better if you come enjoy the fun and see for yourself lol. Hope to see you next year :).

Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Artists Show 2013 Review

The convention started with classes and an opening dinner on Thursday. The first of the artist showings was before dinner and there were stunning pieces.


This piece is by JoAnne Livingston


This is by Lulu Tatum.


Katherine Hallam created this piece.


This is by Cindy Malchoff


This is Floyd Bells wonderful doll.


This is Mary Esther Wards great doll.



This is my piece, Moonlight Flight, which found a new home.


Gabriella DeLawey created this piece.

Lots of photos so part 2 next.

Preview Teaser

Busy getting ready for the Quinlan Doll and Bear Artist show and the Maitland Doll show, both first weekend of May. For the Quinlan show, in the Junk to Funk gallery, I have made this piece.


This is just a teaser so here is the back of it, it has a no no mechanism. Not a yes/no because its trying to warn you!


I used some of these pieces, an old wood spindle, antique apron and a wood base. Also used a 1920's,30's match holder for the machine body.


This is the base.


This is the machine body. Hope you will come to the show to see the whole thing!
On to the next piece I am working on hehe!