In my world, 35 is the new 50 – with menopause and all. I had wondered about this for a while –If I was in menopause or close to it? A simple little blood test …

Anniversary Gifts
I absolutely love when people ask me to make them a special piece for special occasions. This one is for my stepsisters fifth wedding anniversary for her to give to her husband. Anniversary number five …
Happy Anniversary?!?!
I can’t say I am one who remembers or even really talk about any of my “cancerversaries” (notice I say ies…as in too many to remember). But today is one I couldn’t let slip by …
First day of kindergarten
Oh my sweet little Ian. I can’t really say little anymore because you are taller than any 6 year old I know, but you will always be my little man no matter how big or …
Whole Heart
Whole Heart It is easy – to say I believe to say I love but with my whole heart? my whole soul? Isn’t that mine to keep all for me? To give it away …
Breaking
I feel like I am breaking Breaking from lack of control I am not one who really gives a shit if someone does something how I think it should be done, but our home life …
Dear Ian
Yes, I will say this every year – I can NOT believe you are 6. We have had a wild year around here. We went to California – Disney Land, Lego Land and Hollywood. …

Untitled Post
I need to start practicing opening up more. I do good sometimes at letting it all hang out, then just like a switch being turned off, my heart closes up and decides I am done …

You are my sunshine – New Art piece
I had another commission order to do an art piece for her daughter’s 1st birthday party! She wanted the “you are my sunshine” theme. Here is the final piece. I LOVE it!! I hope she does as …

I am tired…
I am tired of this weird rash on the bottom of my legs that itches like crazy – unless I take Benadryl but then I pass out. I could take a steroid, but I would …