Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Snake in the grass

I know it has been hot every where this summer, we have had 32 days this summer over 100 and today I heard it was 110! Everyone is waiting patiently for the cool down - I heard it's coming in January!


I must admit I felt very bad for this young guy, we normally don't see them, but it was so hot he couldn't make himself move when we walked out to the garden, or even when I walked out again with the camera! He did get a little upset when I started poking the camera in his face, but he merely hissed, he didn't make any attempt to move!


I think he is very pretty, classic red & black check pattern with racing stripes! He's probably very fast when it's only 90 out! I hope he is eating lots of bugs and gets big enough to eat some moles!!!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Productive Weekend ~ and relaxing too!

This weekend was not what I thought when I headed off to work on Friday morning. Not an extraordinary thing in the Mayou household, what is extraordinary is that it turned out I have spent the majority of this weekend with myself, quiet, thoughtful, creative and relaxing! There was some fun too!!!



This amazing pig was a gift from our neighbors, they are great friends who are pateintly waiting for us to get some land and pig farm - with gorgeous reminders of their patience! She is modeleing the tow 32 inch gold necklaces I made. They can be worn alone, with pendants or as triple wrapped bracelets.






This 8 inch bracelet has a cute fish bead and some gorgeous blue swiss beads with a heart clasp.


This three legged turle must be lucky ~ all he lost was 1 leg!!! 8 inch single knit bracelet.

Wishing everyday was Sunday!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Kickin' Saturday!

This weekend was supposed to be quiet and uneventful, maybe a swim meet, maybe a beer, but nothing goes the way it's supposed to. No swim meet, no beer...


Instead, some alone time for mom and some kickin' cowgirl boots! The Cattlemen's Ball awaits my presence!!! Volunteering of course, but everyone ought to look this good when working for a cause!


Tomorrow I think tomorrow I will make my new boots some Bling! I hear boots need bling...I'd love to see your ideas for bling on these boots, cause lets face it, I am new to this!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Design & Designers

A dear friend found this for me a few months ago...I just re-found it! It's a good day!


Look him up!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Windows


Windows are a metaphor for life; you can see into spaces and out into the world. A window offers protection from the wind and the rain, while offering a glimpse at the majesty of nature.


These images amaze me with their simple beauty, their color and luminosity, their silent reality.




I believe the prices add to the reality of this piece. After all, we all pay for the views we have and hold dear!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Perfect Iced Coffee

A friend told me about The Pioneer Woman and among all of her amazing posts I stumbled accross this recipe for the Perfect Iced Coffee
Try it, Try it, I say
P.S. two glasses did keep me up all night, but I am looking forward to sitting on my step tonight with another glass!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Happy Birthday


This past Wednesday our baby celebrated his fifteenth birthday.
On Friday Night we had a few other 15 year old boys over to celebrate - they celebrate anything and everything. They are just happy people and glad for a chance to hang out. The fireworks really help.

Before the fireworks they did have an awesome water fight. We only lost one cell phone, it was tragic. It was Carl's, he got it Wednesday, he had been waiting over a week for a new phone because his father took his last one swimming twice!!! It's in rice and we are hoping for a miracle.

Although Carl was not born on Independence Day like his grandmother and great grandfather he shares a few of their characteristics and their love of celebrating Independence Day over their birthdays. A trait I have always admired. They may have been celebrating Independence Day, but Carl, here's to You Babe!