Inspired to Create...

Saturday was my birthday - I won't say what number birthday - but my birthday none-the-less... I share my birthday with one of my best friends and "cousin-in-law" Lori. Lori was celebrating a "milestone" birthday this year (the big 40), so her family threw her a party. So we went to the party to help her celebrate.

Lori is an amazing artist and illustrator. Although it was her party, she painted me this canvas for my birthday.I just love my new picture!!!

She even put red polka dot ribbon along the edge of the canvas to finish it off...

She is such a talented artist!!!

Doesn't it look great in my sewing area - it matches perfect with the sewing table I made earlier this year.I am now inspired to start sewing some new creations...

Max is Back!

Max is back home and he seems as good as ever. My daughter M sent me this video yesterday when I was in Toledo for work when he came home from the pet hospital. It was so good to see him all healthy and full of energy last night when I got home. Thanks for all your well wishes.

Too Pooped to Pop!

Max, our new puppy got very sick this past week and is now in the animal hospital. We are hoping he will be released tomorrow evening, but no guarantees.

Our New Baby!

I've been very busy the last week with our latest addition to our family. He is 7 week old black lab/shephard/who-knows-what-else puppy. I swore I would never get a dog, but was beaten down by the kids and hubby after my sister and brother both brought their dogs to the lake 2 weekends ago. He is a pound puppy, and is very sweet and cute! The kids are doing a great job with him so far, I hope it keeps up so that I can get back to some craftiness.

You will have to excuse the quality of these pics, they were taken with my phone - still having some issues with my camera.

Lake day!

C doing some wake boarding.

M & P hanging out on the boat!