Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Whoa, it's all coming back to me!!

It has been a LONG time since I've blogged! I thought being laid up would be about sitting at the computer rambling about all of those epiphanies I have on a daily basis and catching up on my profile and other techy things. I was misled. Being laid up means just that. You, a bed, a tv, and lots of narcotics and naps. Sounds dreamy, I know, but after a few days it does get old. You start really losing touch with reality, whatever that is. :) So I am happy to say that back surgery isn't all that bad and the worst is over. (If I may be so bold...) I am healing nicely, the thorn in my spine is gone, and my range of motion is almost normal. Yay! I am really glad I waited until the kiddos went to school to do this. I cannot imagine the torture of end of summer boredom and me bedridden together. I made a good choice for once...write it down!!!

So there are some new things in my life as of late and I am very excited and nervous all at once about all of the possibilities. First, my BFF Jessica and I formed a middle school youth group called QUEST at our church. The middle school kids were really sort of out in space. They're so between everything. So, we're roping them in for some cohesion and direction in this ministry. It's all about creating a safe environment for them to battle these tumultuous years in. Yes, I ended with a preposition, get over it (Mom!). The kids have their catechism classes to learn more about the church, we're about helping them live it out, while being constantly distracted by the fact that they're having so much dang fun!! So far, so good. We had our first event and it was that. I'd like to shout out to God for holding off the rain so we could play. He really came through, and the kids got to see a real life "Ask and you shall receive" moment!

The other new baby in my life is a new business venture straight out of a dream. Please take a sec and see my website for more......tease!

I am going through a creative spell and I'm just trying to keep it all collected somehow, stuff is flying everywhere! The kids are off to school and I have today all to myself, first time in a long while.

I'm going to paint a portrait of Bob Marley for Muggs. C-ya!!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Muggs and Emma on Vacay!

That's Mindyish for vacation!
<-This pic is for John!









Muggs and Emma went to New Jersey to visit Jason and Julie, Muggs' bro and sis-in-law and their new babe, Abby. He also took Emma to NYC for her thirteenth birthday! WOW, what great parents we are!!! Speaking of great parents, Jason and Julie are well on their way! Enjoy the pics and please click on Emma's blog to read her tell of the adventure...


Saturday, July 5, 2008

Sunflower Festival, Rutledge GA










We went to the festival today. I have been wanting to go here for years and it was SO worth the drive!! I have never been in a more photogenic place. Next year I'm taking a good camera!


Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Berry picking!






Today the clan went blueberry picking at our local Berry Patch Farms. Yesterday was opening day and 500 people showed up and picked the bushes clean! We made out with a pound of berries, though, enough for a cobbler!

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Raising Painters II



Melanie working on a still life on the porch. Our favorite place to paint!

I'm an Auntie!



Abby Catherine was born on June 23. She's our first neice and my kids first first cousin! Congratulation Julie and Jason, we're so excited!!!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Happy Birthday, Mindy!!

A shout out to one of our collective favorite people in the world!! We love you!