Back into the routine

The kids started back to school today.  Hard to transition back into the routine, but will be good for everyone.  I think it has been the hardest for Lukin as he misses "the girls"  I have LOTS of new beads to add to the website, but I had to take my camera in to Best Buy to get fixed.  It will be a couple weeks before I get it back, so I borrowed a camera.  I hope to get some pictures up in the next couple days.  In the meantime, here are a few shots from Christmas and bdays.  

The first one is Cana with her cake (and Amerah, well just being Amerah.) .  She had Tinkerbell decorations.

Then we went to Chuck E cheese.  The kids had a blast.  Jayla was really into the Deal or No Deal game.


Lukin got some punching gloves for Christmas.


Christmas Morning...

No new beads today, but wanted to share a couple new publications that have some of my work.  The first is a new book published by Martingdale & Company.  I have 4 pairs of earring in the book.  I really like this book and it has a lot of great inspiration for new earring designs.

I also have a necklace ~ pictured below ~ in the January 09 issue of Bead Trends magazine.  I haven't had time yet to sit down and study this issue yet, but from what I have flipped through and seen, it looks like a great magazine.

One more to go...

We have one more Christmas today, birthday party tomorrow night and the actual birthday on Monday, couple days of rest, then New Year's Eve.  I hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and the weather wasn't too bad where you are.  If anyone got some jewelry or beads from me for Christmas I would love to hear from you.  I always wonder on Christmas how many times I was talked about ~ hopefully good ~ after someone opens a gift I made.  Have a great weekend!

I am sure you all can relate to this crazy, busy time.  I am working hard to stop and enjoy my surroundings and not be so stressed out.  I am getting to that point as my xmas shopping is done, 2 out of the 3 birthday's are over and xmas is almost here.

I am excited to get working on beads again.  I have some great ideas for some new designs and can' wait to share them with you.  Hope you enjoy these new beads I just posted on my website.

Bent Bead Day

I have about 10 (or more) bent beads to add today.  You still have time to order in time for xmas if you need to make a last minute gift for someone.  I will upgrade to priority shipping for free, so take advantage of this offer.

BRRRR

Sure is a cold one today, high of only 4 degrees!  We had a crazy busy weekend again.  Friday night we went to see our new baby niece, which was a lot of fun.  I haven't held a newborn baby in such a long time.  The girls were so cute with her.  Saturday Justin and I went shopping to get some more xmas and bday presents, which was insane.  I need to remind myself NEVER to go to the mall on the weekends before xmas.  Spent most of the time standing in line and bumping my way through the isles.  Sunday was Jayla's 9th birthday.  We had her and Amerah's family birthday party last night, then next Sunday which is Amerah's birthday we will have the girl friends over for a party.  Can you tell what theme they choose?  Wonder women ~ don't ask me why as they have never even seen wonder women before.  The third picture is Amerah getting excited over a present Jayla was opening.

Sorry no bead pictures.  I need to get some taken and posted.  I also wanted to mention if there are any scrapbookers out there, I am selling my sizzix die cut machine with a ton of die cuts.  Email me if you are interested rediger@netins.net and I will send you some pictures.  Otherwise I will list on ebay.  Have a great week!

A couple sets I just added to the website.  I have about 10 new bent beads, just need to get them photographed.  The kids are off from school today because of icy roads, so we'll see what I can get done today.