Kids say the darnest things!

My final show of the year wrapped up this Saturday. I couldn't have asked for a better space. Those windows made my display look amazing!

It was a good show, but was made even better by the remark of one little girl. She was about 5 years old. She was looking at my necklaces and all of a sudden she said, "These necklaces make me happy". I just had to laugh and smile. I don't think there is a better compliment I could ever have been given, as that is my whole goal in creating what I do. To make people happy and give them just a little lift.

So, little girl, wherever you are, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your comment made ME happy!!!

You Know it is HOT out....

When even the squirrels don't feel like being squirreley!

This little guy was hanging out right outside my window. Too darn cute!

And then there were none...

Today my last two babies left the nest.

Again, I was lucky enough to be watching just as the middle child left the nest early this morning. I was a proud Mom, but also worred that he will be able to make it in this big cruel World.

So that left my youngest.

He was a little smaller and took a little more coaxing. Mom stopped by once, but I think she was ready for him to take flight. He finally made his leap into the big World later today. I am so sad, that I did not get to see him go. I still see Mom around, so I think all my kids are still close. But like all children, they must grow up and go make a life of there own. I am sure going to miss them...

My First to Leave Home

Well,the last couple of days have been very sad for me. One at a time I watched all my kids leave home. The photos I took on Thurdsay, I was lucky enough to get all three of them.

Right after I took this, my first brave baby spead his wings and flew away. And he did it while I was watching just a foot away. I was SO proud He made is safely to the ground with his other Mother close by.

Growing Up

Well, my babies seem to be doing great. Growing bigger and stronger everyday. Mrs. Robin has been such a good little Mother. So attentive to their every need.

I was finally able to get a photo of all three together. I mean it just does not get much cuter than this!

The Wonders of Nature

It has been a while my last post. Since then, I have gotten my braces off after 18 months, and when you are 45 that feels like five years! And I have had a new family.

Now I am not sure WHY the new momma decided to build her nest, by the busiest door in the house, with the 3 dogs and all, but she did. I was just in awe, when I snuck out one day reached my camera phone up to snap a pic, not even knowing what was in the nest. I was like a proud Mother when I saw this

I have watched in amazement as Momma sits, so patiently on her eggs.

She has weathered 100 degree temperatures in June, a wind and rain storm that would have knocked her and her babies out of a tree, and three dogs, that pass by her nest ten times a day.

Like children, they are growing up faster than I am ready for. I can see this little wonder unfold everyday right out the window by my computer. I am not ready to see them go. And I am going to be a nervous wreck until they do! They are growing so fast. Stay tuned as I watch them leave the nest...

Life Lessons Learned from Mary Poppins

I went to see the Broadway touring stage production of Mary Poppins the other day. It was an AMAMZING show, with such beautiful costumes and scenery. During the show, I just could not help but think, there are some really good lessons about life here.

1."There is more to life than money". Boy, that can not be more true! And I think now, in the current economy, more people are starting to realize this. If you have the ones you love, you have your health, and you have a passion, it is worth then any amount of money. Does money make life easier? I am told it does. Does it make life? NO.

2."A spoonful of sugar make the medicine go down". How many times have you been asked, do you want the good news or the bad news first. And most always we pick the good news. It just make the bad seem a little easier to take. The Boss telling you, you do GREAT work, and we are closing your store. The child that is told, I will give you a toy if you let them give you the shot. It is always easier to take the bad of anything, if it is delivered with just a little sugar!

3."Feed the birds and show them you care". This is my favorite song in the entire play.

I cried when I heard it at 9 years old, and I still cry every time. Now however, I realize, it is not just about feeding the birds. It is about giving. Giving your time and your self. It is about caring about other living creatures. It is how I try to live my life.


4."Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". This is the final lesson I think more should apply to life. Just say it. No really, say it out loud RIGHT NOW, I will wait...Now don't you just feel better? Someone ticks you off and you want to say a few other words, just say it. Boss making you crazy, just say it. You just got fired, say it LOUD! The great thing is, in any situation, when you say Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, you will have the last word, because no one will have the faintist idea how to respond! "So when the cat has got your tongue, there's no need for dismay! Just summon up this word and then you've got a lot to say!"

I think Mary Poppins should be required viewing for every person, once a year. It is a story about love, kindness, family and tolerance. And who couldn't use a story like that?