Fourth of July Coasters

Just got these coasters made up this morning. Skyler and I were havin fun just making coasters. . .I think we will have them coming out of our ears soon :-) I placed these on Etsy as well - - if they don't sell, well, someone might be getting Fourth of July Coasters for their Christmas present :-)

Etsy

I am on Etsy - - Check it out here. I just got my shop created and I don't know how this will go. . .so I only listed one thing for now. . . here's hopin'!

Skyler's Painting

Here are two paintings that Skyler made for her teachers. I think they are cool - painting is one of those things I never did well at. . .so wanted to share these. The only bad thing is that we have to give them away. I asked her to please, please, please make me a Dalmation like this one :-) Great job Skyler!

Teacher Gifts

Megan Klauer's teacher gifts inspired me to get something done for Skyler's teachers. These probably took only about 10 minutes each to pull together and now I don't have to feel guilty. I bought these clipboards at Walmart for 97 cents and embellished with paper, thickers, a handmade chipboard turtle, ribbon, a page from a book - - and - - wa-lah. . .The only thought I had a little too late is that the clipboards will be slightly difficult to use as the thickers and other embellishements will make writing a little bit of a bumpy task. . .however, if you know me at all, you know I don't do things twice - so these puppies are goin as they are :-)

Fawn Finders

Last night Skyler and I were hiking in the woods and came upon this beautiful fawn. What awesome little creatures! This is the second spring in a row that Sky and I have found a fawn together. . .just call us the fawn finders :-) We called Paul and my little brother, Dasan, who were hiking elsewhere in the same timber and told them we had something to show them. As quietly as possible, we all got to check this little guy out before he got too nervous to stick it out any longer and took off on tiny, wobbly legs to lay down further away from us - - we then left him alone. So glad we are fortunate enough to get to do what we love - exploring timbers and fields on a regular basis. . .we would miss it so much if we couldn't!!

Turkey Fan

Here is a pic of the turkey fan mounts that Paul does - this one happens to be Skyler's (hanging in her room, of course). I think he does a great job - - it sure is great to have our own personal taxidermist. . .otherwise we couldn't afford to hunt!! He is great in sharing his knowledge with others - he has taught so many friends how to do the European mounts for deer as well as these turkey fans.

I won, I won, I won :-)

I went to The Scrap Review and posted a comment for a chance to win this fabulous book and - - Yeah me - - I am one of the lucky winners!! Can't wait to get my hands on this book and learn some helpful hints for my photos!!

Aaron's First Turkey

Don't wanna leave the guys out (even though this is mostly a girl blog :-)

Paul and Aaron went out turkey hunting yesterday morning and - - - - success! Aaron got his first turkey! Paul called in more than one bird which makes it a little nerve wracking - but in the end Aaron got the job done. Great job guys!

Blossom and Cutie

Our family has been watching two little eggs in a Sparrow's nest in one of the trees in our front yard. Yesterday morning we discovered that they finally hatched! Here is a picture Skyler took of the new little birdies. They have officially been named: Blossom and Cutie

Rhubarb!!

Another sign of spring that I love is Rhubarb!! I spent time this morning getting some cut up and in the freezer for later. . .