The end of the month of May.

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and having a good week!  It is always busy here and there are times AS I turn in a circle I see something in every direction to do.  My mother has been staying this week with a doctor appointment Tuesday.  I have orders and I have been working on the creations for the preview of the bear show in July.  I attempt to tackle 6 things at the same time and never accomplish anything.  I finally got all the flower gardens cleaned up and they are looking great.   I cleaned the house this morning and then went outside to sand the shelf Fred and I made last night.  I would like to give it a coat of paint some time today and then finish it tomorrow.  I saw the design in a magazine and decided we needed to make another shelf.  I really want to make another large cupboard like the one we made to store my material in.      I Love that cupboard!  Then there is another potting table I have planned to make and haven't.  Love the one we made a couple years ago out of cedar.  It is fun to make tables, cupboards, shelves and things I come up with and Fred and I have a lot of fun making things together.  I design, draw and make the scroll cuts with the scroll saw.  He runs the big table saw to cut the boards to length.  He is mostly my brain!  I am so blessed to have him in my life.  He is always willing to help me even after an extremely hot day working his little behind off at work.  God truly blessed me that day at work when I looked up to see his smiling face looking at me.  He loves like no one else!  I work to make his life happier and he flashes me that wonderful smile that melts my heart. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.  I enjoyed the day and the cards and flowers from my husband, sweet sons and friends.  Tobias sent me a beautiful bouquet of tulips.  Thank you Justin, Tobias and Blake for being wonderful sons!  They are always the best sons anyone could have!  Love you guys!

Ramona The Mohair Elephant

Ramona was fun to make from mohair for an order. 

  Has everyone been busy this week? It has been a busy week for me. I hope everyone is enjoying the first week of May. My sweet husband sent me flowers for our anniversary in my favorite colors, red and purple. He has always been so thoughtful for 22 years now! Happy Anniversary Mr. P. You are my one in a million dream come true!

I feel very proud to have been chosen one of only 75 teddy bear artist from around the world to participate in the Online Show Friday, July 13, 2012.

Teddies World Wide Link 

Zebadiah is finished and delivered to The Boston Road Collection.

Every day on this side of the grass is a great day!  Amazing thinking back on stages of life and what is important.  I guess it does take some maturity to realize what is most important in life.  Looking back I would not want to be young again.  I  have tried to always think things out but that doesn't always work either. Maybe I think too much for my own good and analyze every aspect.  Looking back at photos last week at my mum's house made me realize what do we really know about people we are suppose to be the closest to?  Strange thinking I guess.  I was always a happy child  and mostly through life I cherish every moment I am given with my family and friends.  I didn't realize we were so poor growing up at that time.  My parents did what they could to feed us and give us the necessities.  I never remember my dad being well but he didn't let that stop him from working every day.  He never missed a day of work.  I remember him waking me up for school at 5:45 every morning.  I would say after a few attempts I didn't feel well.  He would always say, "Get up and get ready.  You will feel better after you get there."  I would always grumble in my mind and think, "NOT really!"  The best part of the day was putting on the dress I had just made and fixing my hair.  If I could have had an all day art class I would have loved school.  I did like Home Economics class but we were not challenged to make our own dress patterns or come up with our own recipes.  I was already making clothes from my own designs by that time so I was bored.  I quickly learned to take what I was given and be happy for it.  I have a wonderful family and have been so lucky to have them in my life.  There are a few who are very questionable and I try to avoid them after many lessons realizing I cannot heal their sad soul.  I cannot stand dramma and that is what some people live for.  I feel I must "fix" everyone who is broken and that is not possible.  Some people glory in dramma and being sad or wanting to be unhappy about everything! They are content to be unhappy and draw you into their web of constant hatred.   Some people are not happy by nature.  Their personality does not allow for happiness.  I  would rather stop and smell the roses and glory in the flowers in our life that God has given us.  He gives every day without ceasing!  We cannot change the past but should strive to be loving, kind, humble and more like Christ for the future.  I am thankful for my family and wonderful friends.  I am very thankful for my abilities and talents.  I could clear a room if I tried to sing but I have been blessed with other talents I cherish.  I whistle all the time and that fills my being with thoughts of my dear Uncle John and hearing his beautiful melodies float through the air.  I remember from a very early age hearing him whistle.  He always filled my life with great memories and I still can see him in the garden working and hear him whistle beautiful tunes.   My intent is to always make others happy.  Put a whistle in your heart and spread God's love above all else.

Arletta

EBay Link

Arletta is finished and will be on eBay later today.  What a beautiful summer like day we are having today!  Beautiful weather in Ohio!  Last week we had some snow and it felt so cold after the 80 degrees we had in March.  Today is perfect!

Carolyn the Mohair Bear

EBay Link

Elizabeth The Mohair Elephant

Elizabeth is finished and on her way to New York.

The Bunny Felicia

I finished Felicia today and she is on her way to her new home in New Mexico!

Maxine The Mohair Elephant

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather and sunshine. It feels so nice!  Maxine will be on her way to spend Easter in Charleston. 

Angelica The Mohair Easter Bunny Rabbit

Angelica is made from mohair and  has a clay face I made for her. She wears layers of vintage fabric, tulle and ribbons. 

Melissa and Samantha

I finished the two bears Melissa and Samantha for an order.  Now to finish up some Easter bunnies!

Samantha the Mohair Bear

Jefferson And Alfalfa

It has been a mild winter in Ohio with some snow and warmer temperatures. I am ready for spring and I hear the birds singing every morning now. I saw a Robin one morning last week so spring is not far away. I finished the orders for Jefferson the giraffe and his brown puppy Alfalfa and they will be delivered this week.  I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

My Sweetest Friend

My sweetest friend Fran sent me this beautiful doll, Miss Peep. What a wonderful friend! She has the biggest heart! So kind and loving and truly sent from God. Thank you for Miss Peep and everything you do for me. Love you Fran!

Mildred The Easter Bear

Snowy Winter Morning

Pink Mohair Mouse Rosabelle Sitting On Her Vintage Tea Pot