Happy Wednesday everyone.I haven’t had too much to post about as of late.I can’t believe how fast August went by and that Fall is just around the corner.We have had such wonderful cool nights for August and it’s been heavenly.The lowest temp was 54 degrees.I was snuggled under the blankets.I’ve been painting up some of my wooden items with basecoats and getting them ready to paint on this winter.I love decorative painting.I want to try to paint cherries and strawberries with my Jo Sonja acrylics.Here’s hoping it works ? I like oils too but they are so messy and take so long to dry.That’s about it for today.Jody and Alicia love their new home and it’s just so cozy.I’m happy for them.Have a great day.Hugs n smiles

Hi everyone
I haven’t been posting much lately as you have probably noticed.Been busy studying my painting books and strokes.I got away from rosmaling way to long and it’s difficult getting back again.Helped Jody and Alicia move into their new house and I’ll post a couple pictures of what I have.These were taken with my camera phone and I don’t have too many.Today is our fifth wedding anniversary so this will be a quick post today.I’ll try to post more often in the future.Have a great day.Hugs n smiles

I don’t know about the rest of you but I kinda think that the judging in the gymnastics has been kind of unfair to the US.That’s how it seems to me.Anyway posting a couple pictures of Angel painting window sunlite catchers.I babysat her this summer and she loves doing these.Jody and Alicia got ownership of their home they bought yesterday and I can’t wait to see it.Have a good Thursday everyone.Until next time,hugs n smiles.

It’s hard to believe school has started.The neighborhood is soooo quiet.Yesterday morning Jack took the trash barrel down for the trash pickup and there lay a dog still alive with part of his insides hanging out.It was the neighbor’s cute little dachsund up the street and we think that maybe the dogs across the street bit it and drug it around.Jack tried to call the vet but he wasn’t in so the owners wrapped a towel around him and went to another vet.I don’t know if the poor thing lived or not?? That’s just one real good reason Macy don’t go outside.The picture of the painted table below I decided to redo and paint the base color a deep navy blue.I’ve been working on it and I’ll post a photo when I’m finished.I like it better this time around.Have a good Wednesday everyone.Hugs n Smiles
UPDATE: Here’s the same table redone.This pattern was a Hallingdahl design.I love the navy blue basecoat for this.There are different districts in Norway with different designs.The Hallingdahl,Telemark,and Rogalund and probably others too.These three are my favorites to paint.

Jody and Alicia left Washington State early Friday morning and drove straight thru.They arrived back in Nebraska at 8 am Sunday morn, and Jody said all they wanted to do was get home and go to bed.That was a long drive back.So thankful they had a safe trip and had sooo much fun.I’ve been painting a small sidetable top and can’t decide if I like the base color or not ?? I’ll post a picture of it and might later decide to paint the whole table a deep navy and start over again.That’s what I’ve been up to and really enjoying our cooler days and nights.We have been watching the Olympics which I think has been outstanding for the U.S.That Phelps is quite the swimmer don’t you think ? Have a good Tuesday.Hugs n Smiles

Hey everyone,I’ve been doing some rosmaling on these hot afternoons.Posting a photo of the plate I touched up this past week.I’m trying a new technique and it’s not as dull as some of the rosmaling you see.I like the brighter colors myself.Anyway nothing much else going on.Jody and Alicia made it to Washington State just fine and today they’re going to Mount Ranier and then on down to the coast and probably back home after that.School starts here in one week.Where did the summer go ? Hoping all have a great week.Till later,Hugs n Smiles

Hey all,Not much to post today.The weekend was so darn hot 102 degrees and today 103 with a heat index of 107 yikes that’s too durn hot.I spent the weekend re-doing a wooden plate I had rosemaled in 1995 and it had been outside for a while and faded.I just repainted it in brighter colors.I’ll post a picture of it as soon as I can.I am working on a livingroom sidetable right now and it will take a bit longer to do.Jody and Alicia are off on their vacation to the west coast and I just know they’ll love it,I know we sure did.We plan on a trip out there next year.In September we’re going to Texas for a few days.I want to see the Alamo and take pictures.Have a great Monday everyone.Hugs n Smiles

Hi Everyone the first day of August 08 and where does the time go ?This summer has really scooted by real quick and it won’t be long and school will be starting,unreal.Jody and Alicia will be leaving this next week for their vacation in Washington State and they are really excited,wish I was going. I love it out there and would move back in a micro second.Have a great Friday and I probably won’t post again till Monday.I am posting a photo of some filet crochet lace I’m working on.Really pretty stuff.Love doing the filet work.I keep busy either crocheting or painting.Take care and hugs

I was tagged by Dru

Six Random Facts

First I have to post the rules….
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog.
3) Write 6 random things about yourself.
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.
5) Let each person know they have been tagged, leave a comment on their blog.
6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

1.I believe in God
2.I am 1/4 Cherokee and proud of it
3.I love Wordpress and love making friends
4.I have 8 kids and 17 grandkids and 6 great- grandkids
5.I am a Kansas native
6.I am on my second marriage and it will be 5 years on August 21

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Posting a picture of a pouting chair I am rosemaling.My step son Mike made this for me last year for Christmas.I just love it.

Hey everyone.It was a hectic day yesterday and so darn hot and muggy.To top that off our power went out around 7 pm and were we miserable.The only way for us to stay cool was to sit in the pool.That really helped and we went to bed about 10 pm.The power finally came back on close to 4:30 this morning.Lastnight we didn’t even have the slightest breeze,uuggh.We’re just lucky we have a pool out in the backyard.I can’t take that smoldering heat and high dewpoint.When the dewpoint gets to 72 and higher that ’s hot.Jack’s oldest boy Donnie and his wife Laura are driving back from Washington and the last we heard they were in Montana.Long drive.They are picking up Kenny which is Don’s boy and Laura’s grandkids and taking them back to Washington State with them for 2 weeks.They should be here tomorrow night and at the latest,Sunday.I probably won’t post over the weekend.I’ll be busy.Have a great Friday and weekend.Hugs n Smiles :wub_tb: