Happy Birthday to ME

Well, yesterday was my Birthday, I am happy to say that I'm somewhere still in my forties. I woke up thinking, "I hope this day passes quickly" I'm not a real celebrator when it comes to MY birthday.
As I was wondering thru the house, I noticed my husband cleaning, I knew then, he was up to something. But the click was when I asked him if he wanted to go to the scrapbook store with me. "YES" was his reply, I thought for a minute, ok, he VERY rarely says yes, but ok. With that said. My daughters, Corin and Brooke stirred up a little party for me with some of my family members. I have to say, "I really liked that they came to celebrate with me". It was a NICE evening and I'm truely glad I got to spend "MY BIRTHDAY" with the people I love most in the world. I'm glad it's over and 12 months away til the next one.
So happy Sunday to everyone, I hope your day is Beautiful....

~Vada~

Where Did The Time Go

Geepers, I've been absent for a while. Why you ask? Wow, where should I start? Well, We've had a Beautiful Daughter and her Baby staying with us, so my time has been spent, spoiling the daylights out of him :) Of course then there was Easter, Birthdays, Mother's Day, Boot Camp and visits from the other 3 grandchildren :) But all worth it. I recently started up as a "Stampin Up" Demonstrator, so I've been rearranging my craft room to house more "STUFF" fun hu? I'm looking forward to getting this business up and running. I'm also thinking about entering some of my cards into the scrapbook magazines. A little scary, but I want to be "BIG". I read all about the scrapbookers, and I think, if they can do it I can too. Wish me luck.
I haven't sewn any aprons lately, but, I'm thinking about it. I have some fabric thats just dying to become a apron. Yep, that may be one of the things I do on this beautiful June weekend. Lets hope.
But for now I just need to learn this whole blog thing, and get some pictures up. So I'm off to sort thru pictures so that I can post them tomorrow.

~Vada~

The Perfect Birthday Party

It's been awhile since I've blogged. But I don't need to tell anyone, how busy life can be.
Saturday was my youngest granddaughter's 1st Birthday, and I have to say it was one of the BEST Birthdays I've been too. The Theme was Pink Lemonade....And boy did my daughter complete her task to make it just that. As I watched my granddaughter play the role of the Birthday Girl, I was at awes. She is the cutest little button I've got in my life. Her polka dot dress and her fancy shoes to match. She has this little bit of shyness about her, but can make you laugh at the drop of a pin. She is the most lovable little girl I know. You can't help but hug her tight, when you are holding her. I realized how wonderful it is to be a Mamaw (Grandma) I wouldn't trade it in for all the tea in china.
I have another Birthday coming up for my grandson, and it's going to be a delight picking the theme for his party...Oh I wonder what my daughter is going to dream up for his theme. I can't wait...I know his birthday will be to cute too!!
I just love Birthday Parties...Especially my Grandchildren.

Apron~Addict

From the words of my daughter Devon, We are apron~addicts. And I can see why. I purchased a book on aprons and was totally WOW'D. I realized just how beautiful aprons really are. You can have yucky clothes on, and cover it with a apron and Viola you are instantly glamorous again. As I read this book from cover to cover until 3am, I put on my thinking cap (yes at 3am) and thought of several different aprons I could make to submit to the apron contest that will be coming up. Or better yet, why not get a booth at a craft fair and sell them. So I got up, sorted thru my fabric and a light bulb went on! I think I found my passion. I've always done creative things. There's always a theme for our parties, it takes 6 months for us to plan parties. So why not host a apron party. I can only imagine what kind of apron will come to the party. Your Grandmothers aprons that were handed down? Or your Mothers for that matter? My Grandmother used to wear a apron that was like a dress. And I remember, there is so much that goes into my Grandmother's cooking that she actually has a apron that goes along with the cooking of that day.
 As I grow older and I have children and grandchildren of my own, I often think," What kind of legacy do I want to pass on"? I knew instantly! Leave a legacy of, Passion. When we get tied up into today's world we forget what passions we have.
So From today forth, I will do just that. I must admit, "I am a Apron~Addict".

If My Life Were A Cupcake

One of my favorite foods in life is the amazing cupcake. So I thought, if my life were a cupcake which one would I'd be? That's easy, The Red Velvet cupcake!! The chocolate in it is smooth and delicious and when you add the red dye, it brings out the fiery. Add the cream cheese frosting and you are a BANG!! So to sum it up, I can be very charming, with a twist of feisty, and a very sweet person. If your life could be a cupcake, which one would you be? Remember life is full of challenges, and that's a really good reason to eat a cupcake. Have a Sweet Day!!

Just a Beautiful Day here in California

It's taken a few days to get myself back to par, but I actually think I needed that rest time. Just in time for the weekend. And it's going to be a Beautiful Warm Weekend here in California.
It's funny how you wait for the weekend to come, and then come to a halt, wondering what should I do. I always have a full weekend planned ( in my mind), and then I get side tracked. But hopefully I'll stay on track this weekend.
I started making these cute aprons, I have many to make to give to the people I love. And have had many say, "You should sell these" I often think, "Are these worth selling" So who knows, maybe I'll give it a try in the future. Now if I could just learn how to post a picture of them you could see how fancy and cute they are. I know! I'll ask Devon, she's a post and paste pro. lol
 So with that said, I wish all my family and my new friends a wonderful weekend, if you don't live in Cali, you should, cuz it's a amazing beautiful hot day in the middle of January.

Lesson Learned Today

My lesson learned today, "Think before you speak"! I've been married 27 years and I've watched my husband do this every day of our marriage. So you'd think I'd have this down? Right? NOPE! My words to someone went to another in a totally different way. My head is spinning thinking how, did this happen? I can sum it up! Did you think before you spoke, because if you had you wouldn't be spinning.
As I learn, each day is a gift. Tomorrow is never promised. So to be a positive person, you need to take your lessons learned and produce the best person you know. Even if it means admitting you weren't thinking!