NEW arrivals

We are getting ready for our retreat next weekend. Its nice to be staying so close to home.

But I still need to get organized and get ready.

I have to tell you about some new items in the store....

Do you just love these flowers? ------->

They come in GREAT colors

We have some Fiskars punches in stock

Also some roller totes that we never carry and they are just $34.99

oh my gosh you have to see the Metallic paints from Making Memories!

Did you know we special order wood letters in all sizes and usually can have them in about 3 days. They are inexpensive and so much fun to decorate your home with..... We will soon have wood clocks, frames, a magnetic frame like the one behind the counter and some other fun things up our sleeves. This is the summer of Home Decor!

If you are going on the retreat you better get in the store this weekend and stock up!
If you are not coming on the retreat 'Manda will be hosting an all day crop from 11-11!

Ode to a faithful pal

Last nite I got a call... It was a great friend and she was paniced and something was very wrong. My stomach jumped, and she said it was not a child but her beloved dog, Lord Louie. He passed away. It was a horrible time for her, they had owned him for about 5 years and he was just a great hearted dog. It made me hold mine "Babies" a litte closer, and to be thankful they bring me such joy. So here is a ode to Lord Louie..... Louie was a Bulldog, he was full of character, stout, and loved everyone he met. He was a gentle soul and will be missed. Sleep long and well in heaven Louie

this is new and hard

Try filling in the answers to the following phrases….it’s not as easy as it looks.

i am: bossy
i think: way too much
i know: God is in control of everything
i want: my kids to do grow up healthly God Fearing adults
i have: the most amazing family
i wish: money wasn't ever an issue
i hate: depression and mental health issues
i miss: my Grandma and my friend Shawna/Hannah
i fear: fire and being trapped
i feel: like there is always something more I could do
i hear: dogs sleeping
i smell: febreeze
i crave: diet coke
i search: for clean pj's all too often
i wonder: when if Mike will ever be free in his mind
i regret: being so impatient with my family and loved ones
i love: scrapbooking with friends
i ache: for families that are waitin to adopt
i care: for the hurting and lonely
i always: want to do my best
i am not: perfect
i believe: in Jesus
i dance: around the house
i sing: in the car
i cry: for dreams and expectations that are unmet
i don’t always: turn it all over to God
i fight: the urge to at times just drive away in the car to the sunset
i write: on my desk notepad endlessly
i win: at hand and foot often!
i lose: at bunco
i never: miss a day w/ diet coke
i confuse: wants and needs
i listen: to my the opinions of my family
i can usually be found: at the store or on my cell phone
i am scared: to lose a loved one
i need: to pray even more
i am happy about: how God is working in my life
thanks Amy - it really made me think

the first step is admitting

..... many know that the first step is admitting you have a problem. I don't know if I have a problem but I can tell you and I am fully addicted. I am so into this blogging world. I love take a hour or so a day to relax and read stories on blogs. It takes just a few seconds to get a glimpse into a friends day, or hear of God's goodness or be reminded of the little things in that make us important.

For me its a place to get grounded, to hear of God's goodness or to be challenged by the word of God. Its a place to weep over God's heart for His people or to be light hearted and see a new project or craft that I will need to hurry and make...

For now these are my vices, my addictions, my places of refuge....

Jamie aka James- she is not only a great pal, she is funny as heck and she is grounded, she is a bright stay at home mom who can make me laugh but alsso has big shoulders when I need to cry!

Steph...Stephanie.... my pal - this friend is from So. Cal and is overflowing with creativity, I've heard she makes the best cookies on the planet. I know she loves her fam and Jesus with her whole being. She is rockin' fun and I can't wait to schedule her to teach in our store!

The Smith family I have to tell you about this amazing family. The dad is a singer with Selah but the story is about their family and their little princess Audrey Caroline. There was a tough pregnancy and then a birth and 2 hours and 27 mins of life that changed the world. Through her story and her family I have been changed. I got to their blog from Cheri>Robin and I have never been the same. I learned some amazing Godly principles from their video and thru their story I will never be the same.


Without Wax then one of those 6 degrees events took me to the pastor of Crosspoint church in Tenn. His name is Pete and his blog is real. He just ask normal everyday people common questions but they are rockin'. I mean, they go deep and you have to mull them over in order to answer and sometimes I am not ready to answer. But they keep me thinking, draw me to the word and cause me to think about what I say and what I do. I came here from Audrey Caroline (the blog listed right above) Its a glimpse into his life and family, but also a sample of the heart of the Father and His people learn to walk in this crazy mixed up world.

There are many more blogs listed on my list of those adore. Some I simply can't life without. I will introduce you to them soon, I just wanted you to meet a few today.

What are you reading?

Girls day, birthday and fun!

This week was Savannah's 17th birthday.

It was finals week so we waited to celebrate on Saturday.

Savannah, her friend April and I headed for Spokane, It was raining, I mean raining and cold, but we went. We were heading to the Farm Chicks at the Spokane Fairgrounds, Its a great place to find shabby chic items, and repurposed furniture for the store! Needless to say abour 7000 people thought it would be a fun day as well. There were strollers, kids who didn't want to be there a fair share of husbands just waiting in the aisles and we couldn't really get into the booths. It was nuts! We were looking forward to some treasures for some summer decorating. Savan managed to get a great denim skirt. We then headed to the Onion for some much needed lunch. After we were full of wraps and fries we headed to Steve and Barry's. If you haven't been to this store you are completely missing out. Everything was at most $8.98. Savannah and April got some great summer duds. They then walked the mall and I did some shopping. We met at the Rack in hope's of a shoe find or two but struck out so we headed to Tuesday mornings. This is a great store on the North side. We scored some amazing roller totes for the store and we ended the day at Olive Garden. There was a 70 minute wait so the girls tried out their new polka dot rain boots in all the mud puddles! We had an amazing dinner and then headed home. It was a perfect day. AMAZING!!!!!

You are not going to believe this!

You have to read the story about Alex. His kindergarten class voted hin "out" All the children stood up and told Alex what they didn't like about him. OH MY! I am speechless.

Read his story and then send him a card! Heck bring them to the store and we can mail them together.

NEW ARRIVALS

the UpS man hates us this week! He just keeps bringing in box after box. We love it!

Good thing he doesn't think we are stalking him!!!

Come see the new Bo Bunny Sports lines