Family Vacation

We had a fabulous time in Puerto Vallarta last week. Because Todd is busier in the summer, we take our vacations in the winter. The weather there was great. No teenagers or college kids partying, just alot of "snowbirds"! They couldn't understand us, and we couldn't understand them! All I had to say was "Texas" and they chuckled. I got a kicked out of them saying their "o's"! "When we get home we have to shovel the snow", they would say! Although the water wasn't as clear or the sand as white like in the Carribean, Todd and I decided that we like the Pacific side much better. We stayed outside all day Sunday and did not break a sweat! The mornings were cool, but by 10am everyone was out in there bathing suits.

The girls stayed in the sun all day and of course, got burned! Lindsey's forehead is peeling now! We stayed at the Riu Vallarta. It was so beautiful and so clean.

The sunsets were priceless. We had our pictures taken on the beach at sunset by a local photographer.

Playin' Around

Now since the Christmas season is over, I finally got to play around with some canvases that I have had laying around for a few years! You can't tell from the picture, but I used metallic paints, and I textured the canvas before painting it. Maybe you can double click the picture to see what I am talking about! The angel was fun to paint. The canvases below are 7"x9", so I will probably do a larger angel for Christmas.

I'm also finishing up a couple of paddles for kindergarten teachers and just started a giraffe bulletin board.

Faries Christmas

We played the White Elephant game. Todd had #1 and was totally happy with his travel bag!
Michelle got a candle!!! Just what a teenage girl always wants! She was so sweet saying that it would look good at her mom's! Next year I am going to pick gifts like Brian did! He did the "As seen on TV" gifts!

Poor Clay. He got stolen from twice! Lindsey took his Olive Garden gift card, and Craig stole his SHAMWOW! I think he ended up with Magic Putty and an ear/nose trimmer! Actually, I think he was pretty excited!

Alex came over Saturday wanted a strawberry cake. The cake is soaked in an Eagle Brand mixture overnight. The icing is made with cool whip and vanilla instant pudding. She took it home with her on Sunday!

Ashley's Got It!!

Ashley painted her first piece of furniture last week and completed her second yesterday! She said that once she started she couldn't stop. Now she knows how I feel when I get in my painting mode! I didn't know that guys liked zebra, but Caleb wanted a zebra dresser and that is definitely what he got! Ashley did this table the 3 days I was with Mama and Daddy. I am so glad they both got some creativity!

I finished some projects this week as well. I painted Kristie's trunk and Hilary's boys' art for their rooms. The deer picture will go in the room with the toybox and compass ceiling tile. The horse and deer picture were from Pottery Barn catalogs.

Christmas Fun with the Williamsons

Lee is confused. He thinks "My Little Pony" was his gift not Karlee's!

Lindsey will be mad at this pic of her, but she was sitting right next to me when she was opening her gifts and this is the best pic I could get.

Ashley got what she asked for! A thigh master! Thanks, Aunt Donna Kay!

It's not as easy as it looks! Just ask Kasey!

Karlee asks, "Just where is my present?"

My new niece, Jaci, smiles with her Lite Brite (upside down) while Grace looks on.

Finishing up orders

Here's some shots of a toy box I did recently. The room has a lodge theme. I painted the ceiling tile below to match.

Janelle bought this bookshelf for $5 at a garage sale. She wanted it painted with a giraffe print for her baby's nursery.

I had a WONDERFUL time with Shawn this weekend. It's almost like a home away from home!

It's Aggie Basketball season! We were all at the game recently. I hope to see as many games as I can this season! GIG'EM AGGIES!

I am still busy painting for Christmas! Thanks to everyone who ordered from me this year!

Alex came and spent the weekend with Lindsey. Little did she know she would have to help clean up toilet paper from our yard!

The culprits even wrapped my Christmas decorations. AAAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!

Agnes is back for the holiday season! The tree in the background is an original 1965 aluminum tree. I even have the box it came in. The new post card will read," Don't get your tinsel in a tangle. Ace can solve your heating and electrical problems whether you have a little or a latte!"

Have you ever heard of the game, Zim Zam? I don't know how many of these games Mama bought when we were kids. We would play it until the ball came off the rope. It is like tether ball but it is a tennis ball you hit with paddles. Mama and I found it on the web and ordered it. I think Lee and I played it longer than anyone else!