My Dandelion Wishes

It is a week later and I am still in a haze of Moulin goodness, feathers, glitter and still unpacking. It is taking me forever to unpack all the lovely things from the goody bags, tablemate gifts and the beautiful things Kim bestowed on us each day. Friday began classes. Our first class was with Shea and Debbie. They walked us through designing a beautiful necklace. I was shocked that I was able to do it and I do love my necklace. Next up after a fab lunch outside on the patio was Jenny and Aron's can can stage. Not finished with this one yet so no pics. Throughout the day Kim gave away the most beautiful gifts donated by some lovely gals. Friday evening was our much anticipated swaps and desserts. I joined 4 swaps and had so much fun making and receiving them. Our fab table group My winnings from Karen . Love this beautiful box Shea's class my necklace completed Kerry's class I loved this class still finishing mine up Vintage bling swap hosted by Cynthia My part...

Returning from the most wonderful weekend in LA and Kim's Moulin Rouge Event. Words are difficult to find to describe the beauty, the thought, the planning and the overseeing of every detail Kim put into this. It was just amazing. Our days were filled with friendships, classes swaps French Martinis, and wonderful food. Colleen and I met up at the Belmar Thursday am. Cheryl and Joy hosted a French Martini reception prior to the vendor fair. It was a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new ones Friday morning began 2 days of classes. When we walked in to the class area it had been wondrously transformed from shopping to elegant tables fit for Can Can girls On each of chairs was a beautiful black bag filled with the best of best goodies I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. Our table was the best. Good friends Andrea, Susan, Denise, Jenny, Taisha and Colleen. Many laughs and great times were had. Next up swaps

Happy Happy Birthday Dad Hoping you have a special day. Enjoy the strawberries

Happy Happy Birthday Mom Wishing you a day of happiness. Although the past year was a trying one with health issues for you, I am sending good thoughts for this next year to be filled with good health and happiness. Love you so much

What have I been up to and where have I been?? are questions I am being asked since I seemed to have disappeared from blogger these days. Well, it has been a busy month with work, fires and getting ready for Moulin. Then you throw in a few classes and it seems February has raced right by me. I am blessed to be able to attend Kim's Moulin Rouge Event in March. With that there comes getting my attire together for vendor night, 4 swaps that needed to be attended to and of course a few new clothes to be purchased. I am looking forward to getting away for a few days to just relax, create and meet up with friends from California. I am flying out with Maija and returning with Colleen as she is driving back for a couple of weeks. Good times ahead that is for sure. 2 swaps completed packaged and mailed to the hostesses. 2 left to finish and bring with me for one on one exchanges. In the meantime, I had a little excitement at home. While waiting for my ride to pick me up I heard...

My goodness this has been a crazy 2 weeks. We are in the work eat sleep mode it seems. Obviously since I haven't blogged in awhile. Yesterday was another much needed break from that work routine. Tina hosted another class from her beautiful home. 10 of us joined her to create a mini album. And what a fun fun day it was!!!! Lots of techniques, stamping and creative uses for office and Home depot supplies. I learned to hammer a word on a washer (great stress reliever) use metal mesh and on and on. In the end we had a mini album chocked full of fun embellishments. Poor Amanda had a "little" incident with glue explosion and a "bit" of glue in her hair. As we arrived Rosie greeted us. Today she was allowed to stay with the group and she was very well behaved. Laughing with us and interjecting her own comments now and again. By the end of the afternoon I do think she had had enough of us and was ready for quiet. Thanks Tina for a wonderful creative aftern...

Today is my sister's birthday. Happy Birthday Jo. Or should I say Patricia Jo Struchen Helmers HA!!! I hope for you a year filled with nothing but the very best and lots of new adventures. Have a wonderful day you so deserve it Grandma to be

I have to say that I am not sad to see 2010 end and I welcome 2011 with anticipation, hope and with positivity. So it is with great anticipation that I look forward to what lies ahead in 2011. Each year I join in in Ali Edwards OLW (one little word). Only this year I have struggled trying to find that perfect word for me. I finally came up with 2 words that I thought would be a good fit. "Courage & Grace". I just couldn't decide which it was to be and so I chose both of them. COURAGE to face all that this year holds in store for me with GRACE COURAGE to stand up for my convictions COURAGE to take the steps forward to improve my health COURAGE to face each new day with a more positive attitude COURAGE to do things on my own GRACE to accept a helping hand GRACE to admit when I am wrong GRACE to let the natural aging process occurring without regret (A big one for me) GRACE and patience for those around me I am sure I will be adding more Grace and Courage as the days...

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FAMILY & FRIENDS. May 2011 be the best year yet

Christmas 2010. Again this was a very good Christmas. I was surrounded by family on Christmas Day. From the food, gifts and game playing it was just a spectacular Christmas. I am so thankful and grateful for my son and daughter and her family in my life. My Christmas celebration started Thursday evening making a Gingerbread man with Sadera and Anthony. Trader Joe's has the cutest kit and the kids completed all by themselves. We then watched 9. Cute movie. Friday was a quiet day finishing up a few little things and then helping TJ make his pumpkin brulee. We met Jenn and John at Firebirds for a Christmas Eve dinner. Yummy food good company. Christmas Day was totally complete with a turkey and ham cooked to perfection. Potatoes via my sisters recipe. Food turned out really good. Gifts were exchanged and then we finished our day playing CLR (our new family favorite).Below our some of our pictures from the past 3 days