Fall Colors

Come let me share the colors of fall as we take a short walk around my parents yard. Be sure to click on each pictures to get a closer look.

A stone walkway with leaves tossed about it leads you into the garden.

Gorgeous shades of yellow against the bright blue sky.


Oh, the splendor of the fall leaves.


Moss covered tree roots.

There is nothing like the smell of fall and all the beautiful colors the Lord has blessed us so graciously with......take the time to stop and walk about taking in all that He has bestowed upon us. Hugs and Love to you all, Tami!!

I See Beauty.....

Mr. Wonderful had some business to take care of in New Castle, Pennsylvania that I was more then excited to take the short trip with him since it would give me the opportunity to do a little family genealogy research in the local cemetery. What some would think as morbid, I see beauty. Be sure to click on each picture to get a better look.

A Sepulcher gloriously covered in ivy.

A closer look at the iron gate the graces the entrance to the Sepulcher.

A moss coverd grave stone.

What grandeur the stones of the early 1900's and before have. Over the years they become weathered and worn from wind and rain then moss and ivy seem to take over creating a beauty all it's own. I see beauty.

What a voice.....I so need to go get her new release!!

Hey Girls.....

Hello sweeties!!! So sorry that it has been such along time between posts. We are still in Ohio....Mr. Wonderful is still looking for a job on the East Coast. I've been busy cleaning out things for a garage sale, visiting with old friends and helping my Mom out following her surgery. We are headed to an Amish dinner tonight, maybe I can sneak a picture or two we will see. Miss you all!! Hugs ~ T

Ohio

We have arrived safe and sound in Ohio and are having a blast!!

~ Buy One Get One Free Sale ~

Wanted to let you all know that I am having a Buy One Get One Free Sale over at A Girl's Gotta Nest!! Hurry on over there is limited quantities in everything! Be sure to check out the sale "Rules" prior to purchase. Hurry, hurry first come first serve!!


UPDATE: Sale is over!! Thank-you so much to all that purchased!!

Packing it up!!

So sorry that it has been some time since I have posted on my blog....just not to creative lately.....we are packing it all up and headed North to Ohio. For those of you that have not heard yet, Mr. Wonderful is getting out of the active side of the Navy...not by choice....there just is not enough room for advancement. He has yet to find a job...though he has applied for dozens, so we are headed to Ohio to stay with my parents until he finds something. He is working on getting his Merchant Mariners Credentials, as well as being part of the Navy reserves. We are so looking forward to time with family and friends!! Thank-you all for putting up with me not posting....I am sure that I will have much to post in the up and coming months....vacation, moving and future jobs. Until then thank you all for your prayers....until I blog again take care each and everyone of you!!!

Happy Birthday.....

Happy Birthday Aunt Linda!!! What a blessing it is to have you as my aunt, you are greatly loved. Have a beautiful day!



~ Sue (mom) and Linda (aunt) ~

Sunday Quote...

Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.
~ Joyce Meyer ~

Summer Time Fun......

Sea World, San Antonio

Puffins

Dolphin
The Shamu show as wonderful........can you belive it, they had four whales!

Take a ride on the "Texas Splashdown"

Mr. Wonderful and our niece Dee

Time for a little putt-putt in the sun!

We all sure added to our tans that day!

We all had a great time, (i.e. Sea World, putt-putt, beach, dinner/lunch and so on)

I'm still here...

Hello to all my dear friends.......I know I have not been blogging lately but I still think of each of you and at times try to visit your blogs. I promise I will be back soon.......there are pictures to share and stories to tell. Until then I am off to clean out drawers and closets in preparation to moving......to where you ask? Well, Mr. Wonderful has yet to find a job so we may be going back to Ohio for a short time. It's all in God's hands!

This is wonderful.....

Networking....

In General: making use of professional contacts.

I am networking for my husband that is getting out of the Navy in August. He is searching for a job using his skills listed below. We are willing to relocate!! Do you know of anyone in need of someone with the following skills?

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Fourteen years of diesel mechanic and heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) experience in the United States Navy
• Specialized training in propulsion technician operator and maintenance, refrigeration and air conditioning systems technician
• Computer Literate

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Propulsion Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic, Industrial Machinery, Shipboard Auxiliary Equipment, General Shipboard Firefighting, Inboard/Outboard Engines, Damage Control, Problem Solving, Instructor/Trainer

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Saint Leo University, Integrated Physical Science, 3 credit hours, 2009, Ingleside, TX

Tidewater Community College, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Technician, Certificate, 18 credit hours, 2000

United States Navy, Propulsion Technician Operator and Maintenance, Certificate, 2007, Ingleside, TX

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

EPA Refrigerant Technician Certification

Quick Update

Many of you wonderful sweeties have mailed me and left messages wondering where I have been.....things have been a little busy and it may be awhile before I am back to my regular blogging. I truly miss you all and try to get a quick peek at what you have going on but really do not have the time to respond to all at this time......but I will be back!!

A little rundown:

1. Hostess.....Niece was in for two weeks and kept us busy going here and there, ex: Sea World, putt-putt, beach and so on.

2. Secretary......Mr. Wonderful's last day in the Navy is August 28. A "civilian" job is of great importance so I have been playing secretary, ex: Resumes, Cover Letter and so on!

3. Praying......My Father-in-law as you well know has lung cancer and has had his first round of Chemo.....all went well. He starts Radiation on Monday, June 29. Please do continue to keep him in your prayers.

Miss you all!!! Hugs ~T

Is it French Country Charm......

A gathering of well worn and loved items sit atop the island to greet those coming and going from the kitchen. A birds nest given to me with love from my dear friend Becky at Holiday in the Sun, a succulent potted in a yummy tattered pot, sectioned wooden box full of treasures and a bell lidded jar full of old charm.This little bell lidded jar that has been passed down through years makes me think of a peaceful french country home. What wonders this little jar must have seen in all it's perfectness. Click on the picture to get a closer look at the little faces that grace each side and all the little cracks and pits in the glaze that give this little jar all it's glorious charm.

Many thanks to all of you for your prayers and love. May you each have a beautiful week!!

Update

We just got word that my Father-in-laws cancer is in his upper left lung and that it is aggressive. He is getting another Cat Scan today and a Pet Scan on Monday. Unless there is any changes he will be starting Chemo therapy on Tuesday. If you missed the original post about this it is just below this one. Thank you all so much for your prayers!!

Free Image Friday,Prayer Needed, and Blog Vacation

Teachers Certificate

Dated Sept 1900

This belonged to Ada Thomas Hurst. Ada was the Mother of Helen Hurst Davies my Great-Grandfather Norman Davies second wife. I love the crest and the blue color of this almost 109 year old certificate.

(click on certificate to get a better look)

A closer look at the crest.....just look at all those details!!
If you make anything using these images please do share it with us.

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Prayer Needed

There has been a lot going on here in the past couple weeks. We found out about two weeks ago that Mr. Wonderful will be getting out of the Navy the end of August after 14 years of service. This is not by choice, it is due to lack of openings in his rate for advancement. All that said he is looking for a job! Though we think we would like to be back on the East Coast we are open to whatever the Lord has for us. He has great experience with diesel engines and air condition/refrigeration so if you all know of anything do tell and most of all please do keep us in you prayers that there will be a good reliable job available for him.

Second we found out yesterday that my father-in-law has cancer and will be seeing a Oncologist today. I will update you when I know more. Please keep him as well as the rest of the family in your prayers.

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Blog Vacation

Mr. Wonderful's niece will be arriving on Monday and will be staying for two weeks, so I probably will not be posting much over the next couple weeks. I will try to check in when possible but I am sure we will be catching the sun rays and waves at the beach along with many other activities that are planned. Don't have to much fun with out me! :o)

O' Frenchy, Frenchy...

It's that time of the week again.....Paper Crafting Wednesday with our Host Kelli from There is no place like home. Do join the rest of us as we share our love for paper!!

I have been inspired by French Country Decor a lot lately and I am so in love with these French gift tags that I made over the weekend. Look at the yummy gray vintage seam binding that is tied to the tops of each one. Not to mention the creamy white hand stamped flourish paper and gray paper stamped with Paris. As hard as it may be to part with these one of a kind beauties I have listed them in my shop at A Girl's Gotta Nest along with many other items!!

Need More Room....

When you are out of room what do you do, get rid of items and reorganize? What if you do not have anything to get rid of? In my case my desk, an old enamel farm table, is my do all table from art to Internet surfing. The art side of things was starting to take over, never making it back to their little drawers do to regular use. What to do, what to do! Hummm......if only I had a way to raise some of this with little cubby area to put things that might work. What to use! That's it the old pie cooling box would work if I turn it on it's side. By George I think I got it....More room!!! Yippee!!

Things all tucked away neatly in their own little areas, glues, twine, Cricut, bill station and so on.

Ahhh.....what a great feeling to have more room to work!! One day when I have a "real art room" things will look different but until then this is my art space, bill paying, computer surfing area and I love it!! How do you make more room!?

Did You Miss Out...

Rhoda form Southern Hospitality had a Crazy for Burlap Party yesterday. Oh, what glorious burlap creations one did see!! If you missed out on this joyous occasion Rhoda has posted highlights of the party today, so head on over and check it out!! I am so honored that Rhoda highlighted my Burlap Hurricane, Thanks Rhoda you sure do know how to make a girl feel special!!