Sisters

 Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.  ~Author Unknown

 The garden I was raised in.

 The garden that I planted.

my oldest sister friend.

The sister that destiny brought me.

Our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say we're friends.  ~Author Unknown

I have been greatly blessed to have these women in my life and to be able to call them my sisters!

~Sally~

The Old Gal Still Has It!

When I was a young mother I loved crafting.  I taught myself how to do all kinds of needle work.  I learned how to Tole paint and sew.  I was always on the lookout for fun cute things to make.  As my children got older and became involved in more things and I worked full time.  I found that I didn't have the time or energy for anything else.  Now I have more time to do things that I enjoy. But mostly along came "Pintrest"  I don't have to leave the comfort of my home to see the latest crafts.  I love it!!!!  This Halloween wreath caught my eye.   I clicked on over to sassysanctuary skimmed her directions and said "OH yeah I can do this!"  It's not that easy getting back into the craft world.  I found that I don't like shopping on a time table.  I have a limited amount of time after work before I need to be home to help with Kenneth.  I usually don't find everything that I need at one store.  Craft stores don't have enough cashiers and Fabric stores think that no one is in a hurry!  I finally got all the things that I needed.  I ripped the fabric into the pieces and started tying and tying and tying.  Two hours later I was out of fabric and only half way done with the wreath.  I had to make another trip for more fabric, one of the "E's" was broken from the store and they didn't have anymore(another store to visit)  Soooo after 5 hours of  tying, 4 yards of fabric (I bought the wrong size  wreath form) and 3 trips to multiple stores,  I have what I'm referring to "the family heirloom Halloween wreath." Hey the old gal still has it!  My family all complimented me on it.  And it was fun!!!!!

Inspiration....

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This is my version!

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I love Halloween!

I love this time of the year! When my children were growing up Kelly always wanted me to decorate for Halloween. We would do things inside and out. Now that they are older I don't do as much. But, this year I wanted to do something really fun for the grand-kids (or was it?.....) This is what I came up with. The large spiders and the ghost all light up and all but the big ghost change colors. It was fun doing it. And it's really fun to look at with the lights out.....









I love the cute and fun side of Halloween. I love seeing the kids dressed in there Halloween customs and the funny things they say when they come to the door trick or treating. I enjoy going with my grand kids and seeing the joy on their faces when they get back with their loot! I enjoy seeing others like me getting joy as the kids ring their door bells and holler Trick-or-treat! I'm always amazed that there are still people that leave bowls of candy out for the kids when they aren't even home. I'm pleased that the children in our neighborhood are respectful when their neighbors have their porch light out.

~Sally~

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Another great weekend! Went to see Crazy, Stupid, Love with some good friends. There is some questionable scenes but there is some really funny ones too. At one point I laughed so hard I cried. It might have been because I've survived raising 4 teenage children!!!! The best part of the weekend was reviewing craigslist and seeing something that I missed earlier in the day! Right there in black and white print "french style desk" Do I need another desk? NO but it's french!!! I quickly asked when I could come and see it. Ugh! someone had beat be to it. Saturday morning there was an email from the desk lady saying that the other person didn't want it. YES! I called and got the address and went over to see it. Thinking there had to be something really wrong with it, for someone not to want it. There's a few minor repairs that need to be done, but nothing I can't do. After a coat of paint you will never know she had a blemish! I'm thinking of painting her with ASCP. I'm going to lighten the graphite add a little blue and see what happens. On the raised part I think I will paint that white. And then maybe add a bit of glazing to her. I'll take pictures of her journey into stardom! Can't wait to get started!

Need to fix the cardboard that is falling down!

~Sally~
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frugalicious friday

Fifty cents?

What a fun weekend I've had. Some great finds at an estate sale and a sleep over with the grand-kids. What more could a gal ask for!!!!

Here are my thrifty treasures: A stack of flat queen size sheets for a buck each (where can you get that kind of fabric for that price?) These gently used sheets make great draw sheets for Kenneth. They are so soft.

5$ pitcher (I had been to the eye doc and the house was dark so a little disappointed when I got home and the other side had a long crack. She is still beautiful and no one will see it from the china cabinet.)

1$ for the four glasses.

10$ for the vintage lamp, don't know why I needed it but she was calling out to me! :)

Maybe Katie will like it in her room!

Saved the best for last!!!! The lady writing the tickets in the kitchen said to me when I picked up the ice cream dipper, "they don't make them like that any more" I'm thinking to myself I grew up with the kind your talking about and this isn't one of those, this is better!!! I asked how much and she said 50 cents. I asked her to add it to my ticket. She had no idea that I just got a pampered chef ice cream dipper that sales for $15.00 for 50 cents. It looks old because it has been run through the dishwasher, just like the one I already have. I love a good deal!!!!

Katie future DIY'er

Today life is good!!!

~Sally~

Don't miss the last thrifty treasure party of the season over at

Remembering Debbie

Three years ago today(9-23-08) my sister Debbie lost her fight with breast cancer. I miss her. I miss her laughter! I could always call her when I needed a pick me up. I knew that before the call was over we would laugh so hard that tears would be running down our legs! Her example has given me courage when faced with opposition. I take comfort in knowing that she is on the other side doing the Lords work. After she died I prayed fervently that the sting of her death be taken from me and the answer was always the same. It was the words in a church hymn. "Through dying brings new birth." Just this past last year I have begun to understand what these words mean. I'm thankful that she is my sister and for the things we have shared. I love her daughters. They are beautiful young woman and their lives are a testament to their mother. Thank you Heavenly Father for allowing us to be sisters.

2010 Ventura County Fair Entry took 1st Place

Debbie Zahner, our "Quilt Lady" in 2007, along with Sylvia Rosolek unveil the start of RoL's inspiring and educational Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Quilt (in the center of the quilt is Debbie and her girls.)

Debbie

Lauren, Debbie and Lindsey

Debbie, Sally and John

Sisters: Jeanette, Sally and Debbie

Peace........What does it mean to you?

September 21 is International Day of Peace. The school that I work at joins with other groups around the world to celebrate this day by having the studentbody decorate pinwheels and placing them on the lawn in front of the school. It is such a fun thing to see that I wanted to share it with all of you!

Take a few minutes and reflect on what "peace" means to you and what you can to to foster it in your community!!!!

Love to hear from you....

~Sally~