A Walk Around the Yard

On Friday night I went out to eat with Jesse's mom and her husband. When I got home is was a beautiful night out and I just wasn't ready to go to bed yet. I decided to bring my camera on a little walk with me instead :) Warning: Photo heavy post!

 One of the best parts of our yard is my brother's memorial tree. This is the sign a designed last year after he passed. It's a little beat up and a little tattered, but isn't that kind of how life goes sometimes.

 This little bug agreed that this is the best part of the yard. He's hanging out on some new growth on the roses that surround the tree.

 Tomatoes...can't wait for BLTs!

 As I was knelt down taking a picture of the bug above, I saw this full dandelion. I realize these might be weeds, but they sure are pretty. And I'm actually half impressed with the macro on my cell phone! (click to enlarge)

 It's hard to tell from this picture. But the baby calf we brought home over a year ago has gotten quite large. He has free range of the pasture now.

 Thought this was a pretty pic of one of his fence posts :)

And another "weed" photo. Hey, when you don't have time to plant flowers, you appreciate the wild ones :)

It had been so long since I'd walked around our yard (about 8 acres) that I'd forgotten we had a second hydrant. I thought it looked pretty hanging out in the tall grass.

Our house sits at the end of a gravel road that turns to dirt at the other side of our lower drive.

I sure love Iowa sunsets :)

And my walk lasted long enough that the sun was setting...and the moon was out too!

When I got back from my walk, Keystone was patiently waiting for some lovin'. Sitting on the patio cuddling with a kitty...what could be better :)

Etched Glass Art

Last week I added my first laser engraved items to my shop! The picture frames seem to be getting some views and I've even had an inquiry about a custom frame!

This week I'm adding another new section!!! I'll be adding new items all week to my Etched Glass Section. Here are the first two I've added:

And here are some you'll see later this week to spread out my listings.

If you're interested in any that you see here, feel free to contact me before they are listed and I'll reserve it for you :)

This link was submitted as part of a link party at Little Andalucia...check it out!

The Red Door

Okay...so I didn't just get this painted! I'm just now getting around to getting pictures and posting it though! When we redid the house, I realized just how bad the front door looked. We took down the awning and the door was still a pinkish/salmon color that it was when we moved in. Since I knew we wouldn't be getting new doors til spring or summer, I wanted to paint the inside door to make it look a little better.

And while my parents were here, I got them to help me hang the new curtains we'd bought for the living room. We need new trim around these windows and I knew this was another thing that wouldn't be getting done any time soon, so the curtains helped to cover it up! I think they really add to the room as well :) I will NEVER buy mini blinds again! I hate those things! The curtains look so much better :)

They may only be small steps, but they make our house a home every step of the way :)

Weekly Feature

I got so excited about being part of the Artisans Challenge this week, that I almost forgot to post my Weekly Feature today! This week I have for you my HOME Word Album. I like this album because you can put so many different photos in it. They don't have to be from the same event. They don't have to be from the same year. Everything happens in the home...you can put any photos you like in it :) And one of my favorite features is the "O" cut in the shape of a house. I think it adds a nice touch :) The album measures 4"x12" and is made of heavy-duty chipboard for a nice sturdy album. You can visit my Etsy Shop to see this album and others like it...or just Buy Now from my blog :) Also...if you get time, I'd appreciate your vote here. And don't forget my March Giveaway ends tomorrow...there's still time to enter :)

New Albums In Store :)

After my Internet being down for almost a whole week...I was finally able to get my new Word Albums in my Etsy Shop!!!

For your viewing pleasure...drum roll please...

HOME Word Album

I♥MYDOG Word Album

I♥MYCAT Word Album

DISNEY Word Album

Custom Sports Team Word Album

All of the albums measure 4"x12" and can be purchased in my Etsy Shop :) Click on pictures to see descriptions and additional photos!

And don't forget there is still time to enter my February Card Giveaway!!!

Wordless Wednesday-A slice of my home :)