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Hi, I'm hoping that my blog and my experiences will help to encourage you. Our journey through life can be unpredictable at times but KNOW that if you are a believer in Christ, HE will always have your best interest at heart! (Even when things don't make sense!) Toodles
Mar29

Potting Bench – Done!

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In between snow storms we’ve had some decent weather.  I’ve been working on my potting bench for awhile now and finally finished yesterday (more snow tomorrow).  The frame of the bench is from scrap wood in my yard leftover from the “addition”.  I only had to buy the fence pickets for the back and the 1×4’s for the top/bottom work space and the upper shelf.  I had leftover outdoor paint that I used on the 1×4’s and then I used some white Behr, Barn & Fence paint for the base & back.  I’m pretty tickled with myself – lol – this is my first building project and I love it!  A girl with power tools – the sky is the limit 😉   The link below was my inspiration that I found on Pinterest.  Thanks “Back Woods Cottage”!!

http://www.backwoodscottage.blogspot.com/2011/04/building-our-potting-bench-part-ii.html

Mar25

Happy Easter!

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1a3ae55e18f9a0d2790b5212082879cbAs a Christian this is a special weekend.  I am thankful and grateful for everything Christ has done in my life.  Enjoy your family, be thankful for the small things, try not to take each other for granted, be kind to one another and in everything give thanks.  Happy Easter Family & Friends!! 😉

Mar24

So, THIS Happened Yesterday!

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I was outside painting my potting bench Tuesday after work in 70 degrees.  I woke up to a blizzard and below freezing temps yesterday!!  Airport closed, schools closed, work closed!!  We got 2′ of snow and it was crazy windy!!  I took the picture of the house on my way into work today, nice and sunny.  The other pics are from yesterday.  The weird pics are looking up to the roof from my front door, that snow is suspended off the roof line – crazy.  The doorway pic is snow piled up against my back door!  I’m hoping the front porch and walk will be melted when I get home, lol wouldn’t that be nice.

Mar22

Coffee Bar Challenge – WINNER!

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Judy in Cali
Sherry in Cali
Maurene in Colorado
Me in Colorado
Kelly in California
Tara in Colorado
Mom in New Mexico
Robin in Texas

Ok – I realize that you may know the winner already, but it’s number . . . . . 7!!!!!! And guess who number 7 is??????? My MOM!!!! LOL . . . . Thank you, thank you, to all of you that took the time to pull your cute coffee bars together, they are all adorable!  Thank you to all who participated in the voting!  This was a blast and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did – I’m already contemplating a “summer” challenge, heeeee heeeeee!  Here are the participants (if you scroll over their pic it will show their names too):

#1 – my friend Judy in California 😉

#2 – my friend Sherry in California ; )

#3 – my friend & coworker Maurene 😉

#4 – me

#5 – my friend & Sherry’s sister, Kelly in California 😉

#6 – my daughter-in-law Tara, here in Colorado

#7 – my mom, MaryAnn in Albuquerque, NM 😉

#8 – my friend Robin in Texas 🙂

Mar21

Coffee Bar Challenge – Last Day to Vote! Text Me, Email Me or Leave a Comment Here ;)

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Judy in Cali
Sherry in Cali
Maurene in Colorado
Me in Colorado
Kelly in California
Tara in Colorado
Mom in New Mexico
Robin in Texas

Ok – the “Coffee Bar Challenge” is ON!!!  My intent was to have some fun with it – decorate a little corner of your world for Easter.  I know our lives are busy, probably sometimes too busy so I thought a little distraction would be fun.  I was so tickled and thankful to my friends and family who participated!!  Please leave a “comment” at the bottom of this post to VOTE for your favorite “Coffee Bar”.  Just leave a comment or just leave the “NUMBER” of the pic you like best!!  If you’ve never left me a comment, I think you have to give our email address which is not used for ANY purpose other than to confirm that you actually “follow” me and are not a “spam-r”.  Thanks in advance for your VOTE!! 😉  I will reveal the WINNER and whose pic belongs to who, next week!! Have a fun filled weekend!

Mar18

Coffee Bar Challenge – PLEASE VOTE!

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Judy in Cali
Sherry in Cali
Maurene in Colorado
Me in Colorado
Kelly in California
Tara in Colorado
Mom in New Mexico
Robin in Texas

Ok – the “Coffee Bar Challenge” is ON!!!  My intent was to have some fun with it – decorate a little corner of your world for Easter.  I know our lives are busy, probably sometimes too busy so I thought a little distraction would be fun.  I was so tickled and thankful to my friends and family who participated!!  Please leave a “comment” at the bottom of this post to VOTE for your favorite “Coffee Bar”.  Just leave a comment or just leave the “NUMBER” of the pic you like best!!  If you’ve never left me a comment, I think you have to give our email address which is not used for ANY purpose other than to confirm that you actually “follow” me and are not a “spam-r”.  Thanks in advance for your VOTE!! 😉  I will reveal the WINNER and whose pic belongs to who, next week!! Have a fun filled weekend!

Mar17

Two Things Today

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First, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  This is an Ode to my Grandma Weaver.  I can remember when my kids where little we were celebrating St. Patty’s Day telling them I was sure we probably had some “Irish” in us, (doesn’t everybody) when I remembered – wholly toledo, we TOTALLY have Irish in us cause my Grandma Weaver’s maiden name was “Kilpatrick”!!!  You don’t get much more Irish than that, right?!?!  I found this pic on Pinterest and though it’s not my Grandma Weaver – it totally could be because she looks JUST like my Grandma- hair pulled back, her glasses & apron!  We’re all Irish today! 😉

Second, if you are interested in my “Coffee Bar” challenge, I need your pics by noon tomorrow.  I’d like to post them all tomorrow afternoon.  Thanks everyone!!

Mar16

The Ducks Have Arrived!

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Jason & Tara surprised the kids this morning.  Owen thought he was going to school but they went to the Post Office instead.  He gets to stay home today and take care of the new additions to Runamuck Ranch!  The ducklings are born and shipped within 48 hours.  They arrived at the Post Office last night and were well taken care of until the kid’s could pick them up at 8am this morning.  There are 6 in total and these two are Finn (the yellow one) and Jake (the darker one).  Can’t wait to meet them all in person!  I love how big my family is getting, lol.

Mar15

I’m Obsessed

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I am totally obsessed with these 3 things:  my corner clamp, my large rolling cart and Spax screws!  Since the weather has been so fantastic (well, last week) I started working on some “outside” stuff.  I began my potting bench over the weekend and it’s coming together quite nicely.  I have a bunch of wood scraps still in my yard so I pulled out some 2×4’s and some 4×4’s from the pile and starting cutting.  I keep my saw on this cart I found at Harbor Freight.  I love that whenever I need it I just pull the cart out of the barn and set it up.  I also lovvvveeee the “corner clamp” I found a few months ago (also Harbor Freight).  It came in super handy this weekend trying to screw 2×4’s together, it holds the boards tight and keeps them square at the same time.  My other obsession is Spax screws, my son told me about them.  I imagine their more expensive butttt you don’t have to pre-drill!!! They are heaven in a box, lol.  I did however, have a tough time trying to screw the 2×4’s into the very old and very dry 4×4 posts from the old back porch.  I remembered a tip from Wayne – rub a little soap onto the screw and try it again – like butter (Thanks Wayne)!!!  Bar soap or liquid soap it doesn’t make a difference (I had liquid – Bath & Body’s Mint & Eucalyptus, lol).  Now I just have to get some 1×4’s for the top and bottom shelving and paint it 😉    I’m including the links for the potting bench (Pinterest) and the clamp, cart and Spax screws:

Potting Bench:  http://tinyurl.com/hrq8hmo

Corner Clamp @ Harbor Freight: http://tinyurl.com/6uxaslb

Large Cart @ Harbor Freight: http://tinyurl.com/z9czy6d

Spax Screws @ Home Depot:  http://tinyurl.com/jgbjd5q