Be Amazing . . . .

I did what I told myself I wasn't going to do this weekend . . . spent a good part of Saturday cleaning.  My intentions were to make something, read, and relax.  I got frustrated because I couldn't find something . . . which turned into organizing my supplies and cleaning the whole house.  

I have to admit though . . . it is much easier for me to do the relaxing part

when things are in order . . . that's just the way I'm wired.  

So with that done . . . I spent some time painting and writing . . . and reading. 

I had Lily spend the night.  That involved staying up late, watching movies, having popcorn and root beer, playing with slime (her not me) . . . and face painting.  

I have so much going on with me these days . . . some good and some not so good,

but I believe it is all moving towards something amazing  - if that makes sense.  

This blog has always been a good place for me to be me and I go back and forth about sharing some of what I am going through and think that eventually I will.  I have no problem throwing my life out there for everyone to see, but for now and as I work through some things . . . 

I will spare you all the details.  LOL

Life is a gift - Each day God gives us is a gift . . . so find some JOY in today!  

No matter how serious life gets, 

you still gotta have that one person 

you can be completely stupid with. 

journal prompts . . .

 I started using these wonderful little scraps that I cut out with quotes, sayings, and ideas on them for prompts in my journal.  It's a fun way to pick something to write about.  Sometimes I find one that seems to fit my mood . . . other times I glue them in a few pages apart . . . and when I get to that page that is what I use to write about that day.  I usually try to keep them positive . . . but I also can't resist something like the one with the picture of Wednesday Addams.  :)

Happy Friday!

Happy Weekend!

Happy New Year!

The past couple of years I have chosen a word for my year.  Sort of way to get me thinking and keep me motivated in areas that I think I need take care of.

In 2017 I chose the word FAITH . . . oh how it was tested and how I grew in my faith.

Last year I chose the word CHANGE . . . with some specific things in mind.  About half way through the year I felt like I had let myself down and was not making the changes that I so wanted to and needed to make.  Life has a funny way of working out . . . and the last part of the year was filled with so many changes that started me on a journey the has changed the course of my life.

Some day I need to go into more details about that.

So this year - 2019.  

I have decided to not be quite so serious (Life is serious enough without making it more so.)  

So I have chosen the word CREATE.  

I need to create more . . . I need to get back to this blog . . . 

and I need to use creating as part of my journey.  

So this year I will write . . . and sew . . . and stitch . . . and paint . . . and take pictures . . . and doodle.

Along with that . . . I will find joy in the small stuff.

I will play and be silly.

I will LET GO AND LET GOD!

I will be messy.

I will PRAY - and enjoy this life that God has given me.

Happy New Year!

the cat's pajamas . . .

 It is so hard to get a picture of this one . . . she never stops moving.  

I was snapping pictures of her all night and this is about the only one that is blurry.

Friday night with Avery is the best kind of Friday night.

Dewey does not like his pajamas . . . but he looks so cute!

skeleton and elf still at it . . .

more skeleton & elf . . .

Skeleton & Elf update . . .

I hate the life gets so busy . . . and that I don't always get the time to do the things I like to do.

I am doing my skeleton and elf this year, and getting photos posted on Instagram and Facebook. 

I need to make more of an effort with this blog.  

Follow Skeleton & Elf on Facebook and Instagram also.

Merry Christmas!

Gotcha!

Skeleton and Elf on Facebook

Skeleton and Elf on Instagram

getting ready . . .

Skeleton and Elf on Facebook

Skeleton and Elf on Instagram

Deuce . . .

I swear he poses . . . and then just waits for me to get my camera

and snap a few pictures.  

"In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods:

They have not forgotten this."

~ Terry Pratchett

so happy together . . .

 I had to give my girl skeleton with the big pink bow a partner.

Everybody needs somebody!

together forever . . .

I decided that my ladies needed some companions.

I have also decided that I probably need to go buy some more skeletons to dress.

Happy Wednesday!

all dressed up and ready for Halloween . . .

I couldn't sleep last night . . . so I decided to get up and work on this skeleton.

My favorite thing about her is her hat.  It is made from the ribbon that I ripped off an old heart shaped Valentine box.  When I found it in my box of ribbons . . . it took me a bit to remember where it came from . . . I have no idea why I decide to rip it off and keep it, but glad that I did.  

It worked perfect for my little royal skeleton . . .

I am having a lot of fun with these . . . hoping to get some more done this week.

Trick or Treat

Once we noticed what a great picture this would make . . . I hoped he wouldn't move as I picked up my phone and moved close enough to take a picture.  He not only didn't move . . . he turned his head a couple different times and actually seemed to pose for me.

So we have decided he can read, he knew this would be a great place to pose for a picture

in October, and he is the greatest cat ever!    :)

pretty little ladies . . .

I am dressing some of my skeletons up for Halloween . . . 

I am not going to want to put these two away once Halloween is over.  :)

Happy Monday!

Happy October!