Devout Visitors

We've had quite a few of these little giants visit us over the last few weeks, and every time I'm freshly delighted. Which is weird, because I really am NOT a fan of bugs. Apparently weird looking bugs are fine by me. The kids agree, a visit from a Praying Mantis is a treat for us all!

Here's to you, Babe

You've given me six of the most beautiful, intense, challenging, rewarding years of my life, and I'll never be able to thank you enough for that.

Happy Birthday, Raegan. I love you more than words can say.

Because They Smell Good

This girl was in LOVE.

Matt has a buddy from work that trains horses as a side gig, and she invited us out to see some of her projects. The kids used up a whole bag of carrots, the horses were well treated, and I got to sniff that fantastic horse smell all my nose could hold.

Time to enroll someone in some lessons.

AquaSet

This one was fun to make! I was trying to figure out how to make double banded without it looking like you were just wearing two bracelets. I think this style may be my favorite that I've done so far.

Green

I seem to be in a bit of a green mood.....

Ribbit

Saw these frog beads and just HAD to have them! Lampwork beads are just magic, I can't imagine the time that goes in to crafting each and every one, it's not like it's something you can mass-produce.

Green.

Okay, the stars are just awesome. And I love this green/purple combo... in fact, I took this bracelet to the HomeDepot paint shop to get some paints for the laundry room, lol~!

One-Two Punch

Bracelets are such fun to make!!!! Am loving this new hobby!

d'oh

 

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