Should Go To bed

I am sitting here on the computer after taking my medication and I should be in the bed.


so if I sound a little off rack it up to the medicine.
I have been looking forward to downsizing for a long time. It's finally happening mid August;but there are mixed emotions about it. I am sure Jenny will do well she has had her plan set since middle school she is following her dream.
But unfortunately some of the other kids are not set on a path to follow their dreams and they are jealous of the one's who are. And Mom feels stuck in the middle because she loves all of them and wants them to be happy. But I can't make their decisions for them. And I can't fix the messes they make they are adults now. Being a mother to grown children is a lot harder than having little ones.

Friday Fill Ins

And...here we go!1.Watermelon is my favorite summertime fruit .2. My favorite John Hughes movies is don't know one :(.3. My husband's face is something I love to touch.4. The full moon makes me mischievous.5. Sleepy right now.6. When daylight fades the stars shine. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to crafting, tomorrow my plans include shopping and crafting and Sunday, I want to watch the race!

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

I can't believe it's been over a month since I blogged. I was so certain I was going to have better time management.

July was a busy month. Jenny had her college orientation,basically boring for us both. I have taught the kids independence since they were able to walk so she knows how to make decisions and knows what classes she needs to take to fulfil her dreams. She moves in August 21. She is very excited. I know she will do well.

I also had my first etsy sale in July. I was very happy. I followed some advice I read about listing a new item or re listing everyday to drive traffic up and it is working.

I am working on some new things for the shop, getting ready for the holidays. But I have to finish a baby quilt for a shower and refinishing a bed before I can give it the attention it needs.

I am posting a picture of my latest quilt.

I am going to try to blog I least once a week this month.

Thanks for dropping by.

Christmas in July

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Randy and I watched a very exciting Nascar race from Daytona. Tony Stewart (my favorite driver) won. There were a few bad wrecks , but no one was serious hurt and the racing was good.

I am working on a Noah's Ark baby quilt hope to have it done soon and in the shop.

Teamsc is having a Christmas in July sale. I am listing all the participating shops. Check them out for some great sales.

I am offering 20% all the artwork in my shop plus free shipping to the US.

These TEAM SC members are having a “CHRISTMAS IN JULY”sale, discount or give-away♫ http://allaboutthebuttons.etsy.com/♫ http://carolinakloset.etsy.com/♫ http://carolinagirlbowtique.etsy.com/ ♫ http://curlyfrysc.etsy.com/♫ http://customcandycreations.etsy.com/♫ http://ladypippie.etsy.com/♫ http://lolsoaps.etsy.com/♫ http://lowe40.etsy.com/♫ http://minniemaes.etsy.com/♫ http://morganalexadesigns.etsy.com/♫ http://nascarnana.etsy.com/♫ http://roagom.etsy.com/♫ http://stitchnlove.etsy.com/♫ http://thevillagestar.etsy.com/

In Memory of my Father

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

I miss being able to say these words. My daddy went home to be with Jesus May 22,1987. He was in the hospital after having had surgery for cancer,the doctors called the family in late at night on the 21st. He was worse,so they were moving him to ICU. As we followed the bed he was in to the elevator he was singing "I'm going home to see Jesus". The doctor said he shouldn't even be conscious and he wasn't after he arrived at ICU. This memory is even more precious because my daddy didn't sing,EVER! He was happy and at peace.

My daddy was born in 1917. The oldest of 12 kids. He had a condition with his spinal that made him kinda stoop over,this was the reason for his nickname "Humpy".

Daddy loved books, and everything about learning.He would have loved to have been a lawyer.But times were hard and he had to quit school before getting his high school diploma and go to work in a cotton mill.

He was a weaver and a very good one. He taught me no matter what you do in life give it your all. I have always tried to follow this and at times have been a workaholic .

He never stopped reading and encouraged all of us kids to read. He was teaching me to read the newspaper before I stared school. I am still an avid reader.

He also loved nature and gardening. I believe he could grow anything. Once in the mid 1970s he planted a marijuana plant. It was said to be very hard to grow. He planted it among his tomato plants. After about a month it was doing good but he was afraid of getting busted so he destroyed it. I am sure the cops would not have believed he only wanted to see if he could grow it but that was the truth.

He taught me to play poker which I love. I still play at pokerstars.net.(no real money exchanges hands).

He also loved football. His team was the Washington Redskins and I am thankful he got to see them win a superbowl.

I miss him in so many ways. A few years back I had jury duty he would have loved discussing that . We would have enjoyed watching OJ's trail together it would have been about the court proceeding for us not the celebrity.

He had 5 children and now has 12 grandchildren. And at least 6 great grandchildren,one of my nephews may have more than I know. They have all done well. His oldest granddaughter is a teacher I know he would be proud. But so far no lawyer. Maybe one of the great grandkids will be one.

I love you ,daddy .

New Shop on Etsy

www.NanasFinds.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25824020

I have opened a new shop on Etsy to sell vintage items. I am just getting it stocked. Bought my banner and avatar from Sandy,at http://www.morganalexadesigns.etsy.com/. She also made the banner and avatar for my nascarnana shop. Check out her work it is awesome and she gets it to you fast.

I have a doctor's appointment early tomorrow morning (blood work,ugh!) and we must visit my mother-in-law she has been in the hospital since May18th but she is doing better.

After all that I hope to get new items listed in both shops. So when you have a few minutes check them out and let me know what you think.

I've Been Tagged---8 is Great

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23335738

I was tagged by a fellow member of the SC Etsy Street team,Minniemaes. She makes beautiful things with a useful purpose. I am one of her repeat customers. Above is one of her great coupon organizers.

8 is Great is the name of the Tagging game. These are the rules,if you would like to play:

1.Mention the name of the person who tagged you.

2.Do the lists of 8

3.Tag 8 bloggers of your choice.

4.Let said bloggers know they have been tagged!

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:

1. Getting my craft room finished.

2.Having an empty nest come August.

3.The cruise my husband and I have planned for next year.

4.Getting a second car--we have been making due with 1 for almost 6 years.

5.My daughter coming back from Kuwait.

6.Putting wood floors in our living room.

7.Finishing the many projects I have started.

8.Learning to use my new embroidery sewing machine.

8 Things I did Yesterday:

1.Defrosted the deep freezer.

2.Did the laundry.

3.Mopped the kitchen.

4.Grocery shopped.

5.Talked to Mama on the phone for an hour.

6.Took Jenny to work,then picked her up.

7.Read my emails and some blogs.

8.Filled the bird feeders.

8 Things I Wish I could Do

1.Have a deck built outside my craft room.

2.Have landscaping work done to our yard.

3.Learn to speak Spanish.

4.Have a cabin in the mountains.

5.Become motivated to exercise more.

6.Open a gift shop.

7.Travel cross country for a couple of months stopping at interesting out of the way places.

8.Send more support to my favorite charity:Food For The Poor.

8 Shows I Watch

1.Nascar Racing

2.NCSI

3.Flashpoint

4.Clean House (it makes my house look better)

5.House Hunters

6.CSI:NY

7.Jeopardy

8.The Big Bang Theory

8 Bloggers Tagged

1.Golden Willow Products

2.Simply Charming in SC

3.Yesterday's Glitter

4.Southern Belle's Blog:)

5.Rock N Roll McAshley-My Life Blogged

6.Magnolia Blossom Art

7.Michelles Charm World

8.Designs by Vanessa

There you have mine. i hop you chose to play I am looking forward to reading every one's.