Five. 0.

It's finally here.

I've been thinking about it a lot this year.

Thinking of how my body has changed so over the years....

and that even my face has changed.

Under my jaws are these saggy things that have appeared

that weren't there before!!!

I had to have dental work this past year and not just your

typical stuff either! We're talking replacements!!!

But I'm so thankful, that as expensive as it is,

I was able to have it done ~

It's funny though...

that as I reach this numerical milestone,

in my mind,

I still think of myself as that nineteen year old...

soon to be married,

and so excited about the time ahead of me!!!

Time passes so quickly,

my babies have arrived and grown into men,

and here I am.

One thankful girl!!!!

No matter what age I am,

I am thankful for each and every minute

I have been given on this earth ~

to enjoy my childhood, with my mama, daddy and brothers ~

then with my precious husband and our thirty plus year marriage and

the gift of our five sweet sons.

And now to have the gift of a granddaughter?

That's the icing!!!!!!

Whatever's left from here on out is the icing......

don't you think?!!!!!

Thank you always for stopping by here,

for reading my thoughts and for leaving yours!!!

love you all so much,

Dawn

So, sweet friends ~ Tell me this....do you make project piles?

I was looking around my desk and realized that I just love making project piles!

Some piles are projects in the making....

and some are just plain ol' piles of stuff I love :)

I have this wonderful canvas covered journal that I've been wanting to alter ~

I've added lace, a sweet little baby photo and a few elements to it's pile,

some items will end up being used...and some maybe some not.

I also want to make some beautiful, fabric strawberries out of gorgeous old linens....

I love these faux book covers by 7 gypsies that I found at Hobby Lobby....

and yes, I have plenty of REAL old book covers but aren't these beautiful?

I've been wanting to make something special with these too ~

And this photo?
It's a plate of totally random stuff on my desk ~

I love each piece...but don't know quite what their purpose will be yet.

These sweet girls are always nearby,

cheering me on....

I love them so ~

they've lost so much hair,

and have been through a lot in their little doll lives ~

I cherish their company.

This is a photo of the stuff right above my desk,

a few random goodies that accompany me as well in my creative journey ~

Sweet little snowman ornament hats....

waiting to be used ~

My last little lavender sachet that hasn't found a home....

over top of a box that I've covered in gorgeous old sheet music.

And what's inside?

Beautiful moss chunks of course!

Another box holds beautiful old chandelier crystals....and an antique

pearl necklace that is falling apart!

I love to save the pearls....

I love so many different things.

Beautiful old fabrics, antique lace, and of course bits and bobbles....

they all play a part in pulling together

a piece of artwork that I'm proud of!!!

Happy Wednesday my sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn