Sunday Blessings ~Where the Month is Going ~May Day ~Dance Recital ~Mother’s Day ~PreK Graduation ~Pizza Fridays ~Wood Shop ~Spring Cleaning

We’re halfway through May and the month has been eventful.

It started with a Fun May Day Tradition…delivering May Baskets to the neighbors.

When our doorbell rings, Gracie usually beats me to the door.

She was not disappointed with this delightful basket.

These kind neighbor boys are growing up 

and certainly are much too fast for me to catch.

I’ll miss the day when they outgrow 

this idea of fun.

We now have a tiny ballerina in our family.

This little bun certainly brought back lots of 

memories for this Dance Mom.

Her mother and her aunt both

started dancing at the age of four.

Another Family Tradition in May is to

celebrate Mother’s Day with Hubby’s Mom.

His sister has made Mother’s Day Dinner for our family

for as long as I can remember.

A surprise package arrived for me…

the perfect gift for this Crazy Cat Lady and Gigi.

Check out those creative names for the coffee.

“For the Love of Mom”, and “Mom Fuel”

Thank you!

Another celebration for our family…

A grandson’s PreK Graduation. 

He’s super excited to go to Kindergarten and

attend the same school as his big brother.

We continue our tradition of Pizza Friday, which all

started during the Pandemic.

This one is a Bacon Mushroom Cheese Burger,

With Carmelized Onions.

There’s usually a project on Hubby’s Lathe.

Since the hand turned trees are

Hubby’s best seller at the Maker’s Markets,

He took inventory to check out how many more

 he needs to create before the Fall Handmade Market.

It’s still Spring…and still Spring Cleaning Season.

Helper Cat and I have moved downstairs to tackle the Family Room,

those bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry room.

That work is another report for another time.

Take care,

~Natalie 

Being a Mother ~There’s only one Thing That’s Better

There is no greater blessing than the privilege

of being called Mom.

A Mother is your first friend, your best friend,

and your forever friend.

The only thing that’s better than being a mother,

 is watching a daughter be a Mom.

We are blessed with two beautiful daughters

who are both wonderful moms.

The joy of family, warmth of home, and

unconditional love are priceless.

A mother brings emotional security to her family.

She’s sensitive and empathetic,

the foundation for compassion in others.

Being a mother is the greatest thing

and the hardest thing.

I give thanks for being trusted with the

role of motherhood.

Happy Mother’s Day to all who

nurture and care for others.

Take care,

~Natalie 

Mom and Gigi

Motivation Monday ~What’s Happening in the Wood Shop

Hubby loves his Woodshop and loves spending more time there,

now that our outdoor temps are not so frigid.

He has been working to build his inventory of Hand Turned Trees,

which are his most popular creations.

We took last year off from our participation in Makers Markets

after Hubby’s heart attack and recovery.

He recently brought home another pickup load of wood from 

an Estate Sale of one of his Wood Turning Friends.

These pieces have been prepped for the lathe, and

 are ready to turn into something beautiful.

Spectra Ply Bottle Openers

An Ash Bowl with a live edge.

Ebony Bottle Openers

Marble, Zebra, and Mesquite

Bottle Openers.

Walnut Bar Set includes a

Bottle Opener, Muddler, and Wine Bottle Stopper…

For the rare occasion when one has leftover wine.

Another Ash Bowl.

This one is simple, sleek, and smooth.

Functional, too.

The Artist at Work

The live edge bowls are my favorite.

I like the rustic look and know it is a challenge

to keep that bark edge intact.

Check out the wood’s grain inside this one.

These muddlers are turned of a wood called Purple Heart.

Yes, a dark, rich, and stunning purple color.

Everything you see (and much more) is for sale.

 If you are in need of a gift or just wanting to treat yourself,

please contact one of us.

Take care,

~Natalie

Since We’ve Been Home ~The Last Leg of our Trip ~Burger Battle ~What’cha Workin’ on Wednesday ~Spring Cleaning

It has been two weeks since we said goodbye to our

North Carolina friends…

…and this incredible view.

We made our way back home over those five Rivers

and seven States.

We added another entry in our Personal Burger Battle

during this Lunch Break in Missouri…

a Burger created in name of the Masters.

Fresh Angus Beef Patty, Sweet Onion Bourbon Mustard,

Pimento Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon,

Straw Onions, and Baby Greens.

Hubby orders fries as his side.

I usually order a Side Salad, however, this day

I couldn’t resist a cup of the Roasted Red Pepper Soup.

We spent a couple of long days in the vehicle 

to make it home in three days.

After all, these two were waiting for us.

At home, it takes a couple of days for the Re-Entry Process...

Unpacking, laundry, and putting it all away.

We had Pizza Night.

This one is a Chicken Bacon Ranch.

I got a haircut and my nails done.

I attended an event at

the Museum with my friend, Wendy.

Spring Cleaning Season.

The first Room on my Agenda is the Foyer.

My helper cat supervised from above.

Curious Cats wondering why the stuff from the

Living Room has been moved into the Dining Room?

Because there’s Cat Hair on everything!

Room by Room…we’re making progress.

Take care,

~Natalie