Thursday, March 12, 2009

Back To The Oregon Beach!








I recently posted photos of my last trip to the beach here but it was raining that day and it wasn't quite the experience I was hoping for. Well, yesterday we went and it was glorious! The sun was shining and it wasn't too windy....well, it was.....but it was okay....the sun was shining! We went to the beach first and took a walk to the bayfront to look in the quaint shops. If you ever want to visit a very clean and pristine beach go to Newport, Oregon and visit Yaquina Bay. It's a fun place to visit and it has the most beautiful beaches and scenery. Great fishing and crabbing too!

Sunday, March 8, 2009

My Sister's Etsy Shop:SignOfTheDimes








Every Photo Is A Clickable Link To That Item


I've decided to feature my sister Kristy's etsy shop:signofthedimes
since she has been so busy trying to fill up her etsy shop and escape from feebay!
She sells primarily vintage jewelry and parts that can be
used to assemble new pieces. You can find a variety of vintage items there.
Please visit her etsy shop and see her touching story about dimes!
Great job, Sis! Good Luck on etsy!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

My New Lens and The Cute Boy




I love my Canon Rebel XT and I just got a new lens for it and I tried it out today! Here is my youngest grandson Ezra. He will be 1 year old next month. Isn't he adorable?

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Hammock Time: It's Coming!


It's March 1st! Yay! Getting just a little bit closer to some sunshine and warm weather!
Yes, it's a theme around here as I lament the cold, rainy, windy and snowy winter we have had around here. I'm a summer girl!
I have a thick, quilted hammock that I adore. It's on a green enamel hammock stand.
There is nothing I like better on a warm sunny day than to drag it around my yard to the most perfect spot to take a nap.
It even goes camping with us!
There is no better way to take a nap or just contemplate life.
I take the grandkids out in the sunshine when I can and we rock in the hammock like an old rocking chair. It's so comforting to me and hopefully they enjoy it too.
Maybe I will be able to take it out of storage soon?
I hope so!

I wish you all many happy, hammock days soon!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Just Added To My Etsy Shop: Vintage Jewelry





Because I lack imagination today I am showing you what I just added to my etsy shop. I have lots more to list! It seems my financial situation is suddenly critical so there is no better motivator for me than to try and fill up my PayPal account ASAP!

No...really...my husband has been laid off and on since before Christmas and it's catching up to us. I have been slacking for months on the jewelry thing so it looks like I will be keeping myself very busy for the foreseeable future! It will be good for me...really. I knew this day would come.

At least we have something to fall back on. I don't make a lot but it's enough for groceries and a bill or two! And it beats working graveyard which nearly killed me...literally! Looks like I will be going back to eBay too...albeit very reluctantly.

It's not all gloom and doom here. I hope it doesn't sound that way. The way I look at it: Even life's most difficult circumstances can lead to new options and opportunities. If worst comes to worst, we will make a life change and move on. In a way, I welcome it. It's just the road to getting there that is hardest. I hope everyone else is surviving well in these difficult times.

On a much happier note: The silver and coral bead earrings already sold so that is great! Thanks for visiting today!