OVERWHELMED

this sweet girl does not get near enough of the attention that she deserves

she is the one that gives this guy the majority of the attention he gets

and this is the way i feel most of the time

this is Josie she is my youngest {4}, she is with me everyday all day except for Wednesday & Friday from 9-12 for preschool

Josie will turn 5 in 17 days

some days i find myself thinking i can't wait till she goes to Kindergarten

and at the same time i find myself sad when i think about it

its bittersweet for me

she still needs me, and i still need her to need me

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right now i am very busy with orders

not as busy as Christmas time, but i am still very busy

and everybody wants their jewelry yesterday

my house is a mess all the time

i am finding myself completely unorganized

and i want to exercise

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i don't mean to sound ungrateful, because i am very grateful

i love what i do, i love that i am able to do it

i have a very wonderful husband/father this is also very supportive

i am just very overwhelmed and i need to find a way to be more organized

and to stop and enjoy this time i have with her

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i know i am not alone in this

how do you stay grounded?

i would love to hear your ideas....

~New to the shop & something sweet~

~Rustic Silver~ I am important.... $38.00

~Rustic Silver~ God grant me.... $45.00

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I really love making inspirational pieces.

I am always keeping my eyes open for new messages/phrases I can use.

I would love to hear your ideas.

Do you have something you think would be a good inspirational message?

I can always make you one with your own personal message.

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I was visiting Stacie over at

http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/

(which is a really cute blog, you should check her out sometime)

and I found this really cute wreath that I LOVE,

this wreath is made from

brown paper bags, yes you heard me right.

If you want to make this wreath as badly as I do go visit Taylor over at

http://maryjanesandgaloshes.blogspot.com/

here is the direct link to the tutorial:

http://maryjanesandgaloshes.blogspot.com/2010/02/butterfly-wreath-think-spring.html

I can't wait to make this

I will post pictures when I get it made

If you make one also, I would love to see yours.

Have you made anything with Brown paper bags?

~ Things I Love ~

http://www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com/

~this girl~

~this girl~

~this guy~

~and this little guy~

I know I don't tell you all often enough.

but I love you all very much.

and I can't imagine my life without each and everyone of you.

you all have a very special place in my heart.

YOU ARE ALL VERY SPECIAL TO ME!

AND SOME ADDICTIONS I LOVE

Sachiko over at www.tearosehome.blogspot.com came up with these

"Reasons I Love You" homemade Valentines for her kids.

I wish I had seen them before today

Iwill have to keep this in mind for next year.

~I hope you are spending your day with someone you love~

~Sweets for you or your sweetie

1} Tree Branch Earrings from: http://CinnamonCottage.etsy.com

2} Love You To Pieces Toddler Shirt from: http://bowdaciousbaby.etsy.com

3} Beautiful Red Bag from: http://aandvdesigns.etsy.com

4} Felt Cake Stand from: http://sweetiepiebakery.etsy.com

5} You Rock Card from: http://greenapplepaperie.etsy.com

6} I love Mom Toddler Shirt from: http://smallthreads.etsy.com

7} Circle of Love from: http://MadisonReeceDesigns.etsy.com

this is a just a few of the many Valentines gifts that you will find on www.Etsy.com.

of course I had to add one of my very own designs.

do you exchange gifts with your sweetie on Valentines day?

have you found anything cute on Etsy lately?
i would love to hear your ideas.

Bracing for another snow STORM...

we were dumped upon here in the Midwest this weekend

we are bracing for another STORM

over the next couple of days we may possibly get another 6-8"

snow=no school

i am so ready for Spring already!
the older I get the snow can leave right after Christmas.
what's it like where you are?

A super cute Valentines Wreath

my blog friend Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has made this too cute Valentines wreath from cupcake liners. She has posted a tutorial over at her blog to make this that is super easy. Check her out she has lot's of other super easy tutorials....

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/01/whimsical-valentine-wreath.html

Taylor turns ~12~

i can't believe you are 12!

you are growing up to be a beautiful girl....


i can't believe we have done this 12 times already


and what great friends you have (i think)!
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you definetly try me, but you make me a better Mom.
you are a great big Sister.
you are considerate of others feelings.
we are lucky to have you for a daughter.
you make good choices in life.
we are sooo glad you came into our lives 12 years ago.
i can't imagine life without you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAY!