La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

a Happy Birthday.. and..

are you busy?...like all of us...our weeks are packed now with Christmas programs...shopping..family get together... work..basketball...

But my #2 son turned 13 this past Thursday...

  a Birthday... isn't that what this season is about anyway?

  as I added the candles to his cake... I remembered each year..when he first walked... when he learned to throw that killer curve ball.. oh yeah, when he first began to read! {I had the privilege as a stay at home mommy..to home school my babies for a few years..}.. when he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized....

{my handsome #2 and his bestest friend... #2 is in the green shirt..and bestest friend lost a tooth thanks to those milk duds!looong story..lol...}

 I am still recouping from sleep deprivation..anyone who has a young man and his friends over for a sleepover knows where I'm coming from..lol...

I do want to remember what this season is about... it's not about 'fashion'...or if the house is the envy of all the neighbors for it's  wonderful decorations...or if our outfit will make everyone stop and drool for that Christmas party.... it's about a Birthday of a King.... the gift of peace, salvation and joy He gave us!! 

... I just opened my present from my wonderful sister in law...scratch that...my sister in heart..she thought of me and sent me something to keep my toes warm during this Wisconsin Winter...Thanks Pam!! You have reinforced in me..what it's about...you rock my Vintage Sista!!!...

Blessings Friends...

XO

   

awareness...

yes, it is time to think about it...I don't like to.. but It's Awareness month..Breast Cancer awareness..

Lost somebody extra special cause of it... We can do this.. we can be empowered! We can overcome..

I have to get my 'base line' mammogram this year... ugh..but I have family that love me and are counting on me.. so..I'll find a way to get it paid for..

detection would have saved her I believe...
Be empowered! Be proactive!

Can't read that address, it's ... www.pinkribbon.org... Thank you to everyone who is making a difference for the fight against this horrible disease... here is my little contribution..

 if you would like me to make you one, just email. 1/2 of the proceeds go to the Susan G Komen foundation...

Ciao My Bellas!!
 
 

a passage for thought...

...³ A bruised reed He will not break,
  And smoking flax He will not quench;
  He will bring forth justice for truth.  ....Isaiah 42:3

 
  Just wanted to share... I wanted everyone to know... you're on overload... you feel like just one more thing is going to send you over the edge... It will be okay.. turn to Him..He can give you rest..

..feel like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place?.. There is someone who knows and cares and can help you through.. nope, it's not a promise to win a million dollars.. to cause the way ward child's heart to turn back home.. to make everything perfect.. but He can give rest to your soul and peace to your heart.. He knows what you are going through.. If you would only trust Him.. He will bring forth justice...

Peace Bellas!

A beautiful light that shines brightly...

Yes..Suger Pie Farmhouse is one of the lights that shine brightly in this dark world..

'Aunt Ruthie' is such an amazing lady..You will find wonderful recipes..fashion inspirations..{How about those wonderful sassy aprons! }..tales of Aunt Ruthie and her family's adventures..but most of all sound Spiritual inspiration! Every time I visit, it's as if she wrote that particular post or story for me.. I know she didn't..but God speaks to my heart through her..Thanks Ruthann! You are amazing. I always get a priority check when I visit..and I am soo thankful for that!

Pleeease visit the "Farmhouse" today..you will be so glad you did..

self portrait....

 I tell ya..my muse visits at the weirdest times! I was sitting waiting to pick up #3 from school.. was going through the mail..what's this?.. just received my 3rd rejection from Somerset... and Blam!

    I haven't heard from that sassy Muse of mine in Months!! I tell ya.. I think he went on vacation over the Holidays and forgot to tell me..Not one dream..or thought or idea lately...

okay, back to my story.. I get this rejection letter.. I just can't help it.. I have to start drawing! So I pick up the closest piece of paper and just start .. Heee's baaack... lol.. whispering in my ear.." You know.. just because some folks tell ya no... doesn't mean that I have to be quiet!.."

I just keep drawing.."Nope..not gonna do it.." I hear him say.. " Not gonna be silent.. I will sing at the top of my lungs darlin'.. no matter how hard you try and shush me.. I know there  is a part of you that wants to play with me.. come on.. we can dance all the day long!!..." he teases me... "Quiet.. I'm trying to be focus.. I don't have time for this..you haven't shown up in Months and I'm supposed to listen to you?!!" I tell him... "Hehehehehhe..." He just laughs!

So..That is what I get.. {my self portrait on the envelope..} .. I wonder if I can parler à ma muse

 

 

Can I put this on canvas...

.. My hair is short..because I don't have the courage to cut it for real... and I've lost 10pounds..{hey, it's my self portrait..I can dream cant I?lol}

But It's me..

 

Ever talk to your Muse?... Ever make a self portrait?... As I get closer to the 4..0..{yup..I will be that this year..} I'm trying to set goals for myself.. One is tame my Muse! Ha! He's a sassy one.. but after I hang with him a bit.. I always feel better.. I soo want to spend more time with him.. but alas.. that one.. he visits when he wants.

Or maybe.. is he always here and I'm just not paying attention?..

XO

 

we love you...

 

  Audrey Jean  Dec 9 1941-Jan 6 2009

Beautiful..loving..kind..true.. inspiration for all she came intouch with..we will miss you! We know you are in a better place...

Keep it Simple...

 In all the hubub.. I just had to say enough... when is enough..enough?!... This is my Christmas wish this year.. for you my blog friends and family..Peace..

  Our Nation...our 'times'...are soo much in turmoil... "Me..me..I ..I.." all that kinda thinking has gotten us in this mess we are in right now.. I'm guilty of it.. our family is okay.. but I do pray for those who have lost much...

That's why we have a "Charlie Brown" tree this year... I just had to say enough! Oh my goodness in years past..I had to have the biggest and fullest live tree.. coolest and fabulous decoration for the season...It's just something in my heart that has been tugging at me "Keep it simple..it's not all about that.."

  I want the Joy returned..it's not gonna be in maxing out the cards for gifts for the boys.. my goodness, I just took three bags of toys to storage! Some where.. the meaning was lost..no stuff..it's about Christ..

  I haven't pulled out every last decoration... nope there are no lights on outside... this wee tree I actually put up all by myself... there were a few protests at first..but everyone has embraced it.. We're just taking day by day... Letting the true Spirit of Christmas lead us....simple is best sometimes.. {Yeah..the boys actually think this little tree is cool. go figure?!}

Happy Tuesday!

XO

work?...

Just thought I'd share this... kinda put things in perspective for me today...

..." Work should always be associated with joy... The story is told of three women washing clothes. A passerby asked each what she was doing...

"Washing clothes" was the first answer..... 

" A bit of household drudgery" was the second....

" I'm mothering three young children who someday will fill important and useful spheres in life, and wash-day is a part of my grand task in caring for these souls who shall live forever" was the third...

Ordinary work, which is what most of us do most of the time, is ordained by God every bit as much as is the extraordinary. All work done for God is spiritual work and therefore not merely a duty but a holy privilege..." - Elisabeth Elliot......

In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people..Colossians 3 : 23

charm..

Buongiorno! I  miei amici del blog!...{Good Morning! My blog friends!}.. Just wanted to share two new charms I was able to make today before having to get to work...

Back in the 'proverbial' soldering saddle! They aren't  BellaColle' quality so they wont be going in the shoppe.. but just wanted to share.. I'm going to put the Junkin' Chic in a necklace before I go to work..gotta be chic for work don't ya know!lol...

  This big guy is my first ever attempt to solder a button! A little assemblage as it were..As you can see below...the diamond glaze and the button didn't seal really well so I've got some crinklies on top...but, in my opinion..I think it adds texture!

  You know..I've not been able to sit and solder since I started back to work!! I really had fun.. And it is soo true..solder a little everyday so you don't lose your 'rhythm..'

  Well.. I'm off to work! Have a wonderful inspired day!

XO

what's on my mind...

...Never made one.. I'm sooo happy! I did it! How do you like my mosaic? Found all these amazing photos on flickr.. There are soo many talented souls on there...It's a bit of what is on my mind tonight..family..places I've been.. values.. feelings.. pressures..where I wish I could be..How about you?

..Let's see... 20 spiral notebooks.. backpacks.. new shoes.. colored pencils.. protractor.. lunch bags..uhh, I think the kiddos are ready for next Tuesday..me, nope! School is starting already...Summer went by just too fast!

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend everyone!

XO

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