The ring...

Buck gave Lisa her ring last night. It was sized to fit and she is so happy. He took is sister Kyree with him to help him decide which one to get. They both have very good taste as this is a winner. I am pretty happy with this shot, as I am holding her hand and taking the picture at the same time. An accomplishment with my Rebel Xti as I tend to get a bit of shake with shots like this.

Friday

Was a busy day for me. I ran to the grocery store, stopped at the bank, had a nail appointment and lunch with Sarah all by noon! Then I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening scrapping with my friend Camille. I managed to finish a couple of layout kits I had, a make and take I found languishing in one of my tote bags and did a couple of more layouts on the trip to David's bridal. Wow, and I haven't even made a dent in those photos yet. Lisa sent me a text last night saying that Buck had given her a ring! She is coming over today to use my computer and to show it off. I will get pictures and post them as quickly as I can. I am truly excited for her!! I had to cancel my card class that was scheduled for Thursday as most of my students were sick. :( These are the cards from this month's class.

Good news...

I have already told my family and my closest friends. I am so relieved to say that a recent biopsy came back with good news. I have had a tough week trying to keep my wits about me while waiting for the news. I can understand why women get scared. The fear of the unknown is so real. Dancing as if on a cloud is an appropriate description of how I feel. So many emotions going on right now with Lisa's wedding coming up, this was one thing our family did not need to deal with. Prayers do work.

Card class

It looks like I will have to cancel my class tomorrow. As of yesterday no one has signed up to take the class. What a shame. I may have to offer an incentive, like a six card for free if you take the class. Or some five dollar gift card, I will have to bounce this idea off Shelly.

Lamps...

I have decided I want to replace the lamps I have in my bedroom and something like this is what I am thinking of replacing them with. They had lamps like this all over the house that we stayed in last weekend. A pair in every bedroom (five) and seven in the great room on the third floor. The owner spared no expense when getting furnishings for this house. Most of the furniture was "mission" style and very well built. There where also some antiques scattered around the house; from a sideboard, a writing desk and numerous chests that held blankets and pillows. It was so relaxing there I want to go back...

Pelican Reach

Is the name of this house that is rented by Sea Haven Rentals in Lincoln City. It is one of their two biggest homes that they rent in Lincoln City the other is named Puffin Perch, they sleep 18 - 24 people. We rented Puffin Perch last year and didn't think that house could be topped but we were wrong, this place was unbelievable. Yes our family is up to 21 adults and children now. You would think with that many there would be some sort of turmoil going on but nope. I am proud to say that my husband's family are wonderful people. His brothers married amazing women and they have some pretty terrific children. I, know many can be doubtful of such bliss but it is true. We are truly grateful to my mother-in-law who rents theses homes for us for a three day weekend every winter for the family to get together. Despite the fact that there is a TV, and DVD player in all of the rooms we hardly ever use them. Board games, pool, foosball, air hockey and table tennis are the choices the family makes to have fun. Romantic walks on the beach are the choice of some of the family members if others don't intrude. Shrieks of laughter can be heard all weekend from the fun that is being had by all. I forgot that I had brought my camera and most of the family was gone when I unburied it from all my stuff. So the pictures I have are of just the third floor area...

Beach trip

We had a great time as usual. Not all of the family made it though. Katy and her husband Adam didn't make it because she had to catch a 5AM flight to Louisiana on Sunday and still had lots to do before she left for her trip. Raymond and Graham drove over for the day on Saturday while Annette stayed at home with the rest of the kids. Despite the fewer numbers in attendance we all had lots of good food and laughs to go around. I have attached a picture of the table that all twelve of us sat at on Saturday for supper. You really had to see this dining room set to believe how big it was. And in all rooms of the house were these tiffany looking lamps of all different shades, oh my goodness I wanted to take home a couple!!