tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606040673126167892024-03-04T20:03:35.233-08:00My Farmgirl Lifefarmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-62925623613877692262015-02-14T00:00:00.000-08:002015-03-09T13:44:57.359-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Crown Jewel Online Collaboration Class</h2>
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So excited to be a part of this awesome class offered by Terri Brush. An awesome line up of teachers and wonderful crown projects. Included in the line up are Terri Brush, Cat Kerr, Jenn Crossley, Heather Ales, Pamela Huntington and Carolyn Peeler. </div>
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Everyday a new class will be posted. Lets be fun and creative and get this party started. </div>
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Registration opens February 14.</div>
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Supply Lists will be available on February 15th and classes start March 13th.</div>
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Establish a free account <a href="http://terribrushacademy.com/">HERE</a>.</div>
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A little peek at my project!!</div>
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farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-2029181663485860702014-07-30T22:04:00.001-07:002014-07-30T22:04:31.638-07:00A GREAT CAUSE<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>I have amazing friends. My friend, Carrie Harney, is organizing this amazing fundraiser auction for her friend who just lost her to husband to cancer.</b></div>
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<b>I'm hoping you take the time and check out this auction of amazing artwork</b></div>
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<b>by some very talented ladies!</b></div>
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Here's my necklace for the auction!</div>
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Happy Bidding!!</div>
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LONNIE</div>
farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-29378624020891940142014-07-22T21:02:00.001-07:002014-07-22T21:38:16.119-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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I hope all of you are enjoying the projects being offered in the<b> Spellbinders A Gilded Life Summer Showcase. </b>I know I have been! I can't wait to get the chance to make a few of the projects from <a href="http://mymotherspearls.com/">Sue</a>, <a href="http://trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com/">Lynn</a>, and <a href="http://artjoystuff.blogspot.com/">Kim</a>. I love to see the different ways everyone is using their dies, bezels, relics and all the other goodies the line has to offer. </div>
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Today I get to share with you a little Vintage Memo Board project. As I love to scour thrift stores and flea markets, I decided to use some of those finds along with <b>Spellbinders A Gilded Life </b>products.</div>
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All you need is an old picture frame, little bits of lace and trim (which we all have and wonder what to do with), and your favorite picture to go in the bezel.</div>
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Shield Bezel Die Cut- GLD-006 <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a></div>
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Shield Bezel 0 GLLB-006 <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a></div>
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Quatrefoil Band Die - GLD-003 <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a></div>
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1 yard May Art Velvet Ribbon</div>
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2 yards Seam Binding</div>
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First off, we are going to paint the bezel with the Vintaj metal paint. Let it dry. It may take a couple coats. Once it's dry, lightly sand for a vintage effect. If you would like the edges more pronounced, antique with Novacan Black Patina. Using the <b>Spellbinder A Gilded Life shield bezel die cut</b>, cut out your desired picture for your bezel. Glue in place with paper adhesive. Set aside.</div>
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Make a pattern for your cork and foundation pieces to fit the frame you have selected. Cut out your cork, muslin and lace. Using spray adhesive, spray the cork and adhere the muslin. Smooth out any ripples. Repeat the step for the lace. </div>
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Determine the lengths you need for your velvet ribbon and cut 3 pieces. Using the velvet ribbon and the <b>Spellbinders A Gilded Life Quatrefoil Band Die, </b>emboss your velvet. With fabric adhesive, attach the ribbon at the top and bottom edge. Leave the middle section free so you will be able to slide envelopes or paper underneath. </div>
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Mount the cork piece into the frame. Using fabric adhesive, attach buttons in your desired place.</div>
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Now comes the fun part of using all of those scraps. Cut 5 pieces about 3" wide and varying lengths (3 to 5" long). Layer in random ways to make your fabric badge. I like to stitch a couple of them for fullness around the bezel. Be creative and do what your heart desires! </div>
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Wire wrap a pearl and your <b>Spellbinder A Gilded Life Relic</b> to the bottom of the bezel.</div>
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With a simple stitch, attach the bezel to the fabric badge. Tie a bow with your seam binding and add it under the bezel.</div>
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Hot glue the badge to your cork board frame. Attach buttons and <b>Spellbinder A Gilded Life Relics </b>to tacks with adhesive.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this fun, little project. And if you are like me, once you get started it just doesn't stop! <br />
The badges are addicting to make. I decided I needed one for my sewing room. </div>
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<b>Relic Prize Ribbon</b><br />
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I am so excited to be sharing this project with you using Spellbinders A Gilded Life products. I love this line they have designed....romantic, elegant, and vintage all rolled into one. It's been an honor to be included in this great team of designers! Hope you enjoy the project! <br />
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MMM-001 Artisan X-plorer Machine (not included in giveaway) <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">( Found Here)</a><br />
GLLD-002 Imperial Border Long Die <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a><br />
GLLD-007 Vintage Brocade Long Die <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a><br />
Relics B Relic Charms <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">(Found Here)</a><br />
GL2-002 Crowned Medallion <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-143-a-gilded-life.aspx">( Found Here)</a></td></tr>
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Vintaj Metal Paint - I used Quartz<br />
1/4 yard velvet<br />
2 yards - 3" wide lace<br />
2 yards - seam binding<br />
Fringe Lace<br />
1 yard - 1/4" wide lace<br />
Fabric Glue<br />
Rhinestones for Crown<br />
Jewelry Adhesive<br />
Extra Fine Jewelry Sandpaper<br />
Jewelry Cutters<br />
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First off, remove the loops on <b>Crowned Medallion and the Relic piece. </b>Lightly sand the <b>Crowned Medallion. </b>Now paint it with the Vintaj Metal Paint. Let dry and apply and re-coat. Once dry sand again for aged effect. Mix a small amount of black patina and water and antique the <b>Crowned Medallion. </b>Dry completely. Using your jewelry adhesive, glue the <b>Relic piece </b>onto the <b>Crowned Medallion </b>and the small rhinestones to the <b>Relic. </b>Let dry.<br />
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Using your <b>Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer</b> cut out your pieces with the velvet fabric. You will need to cut 6 pieces with the <b>Vintage Brocade Long Die </b>and 2 pieces with the <b>Imperial Border Long Die. </b>Using the 3" wide lace cut 5 pieces 6" long and 1 piece 24" long. Using the <b>Vintage Brocade </b>pieces, cut <b>5</b> pieces to 5" long. Weave the 1/4"wide lace in between the slots in the <b>Imperial Border </b>pieces. Tack on the ends with fabric glue. Cut your seam binding into random lengths of your desire. </div>
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When making your rosette, fold your lace pieces in half and make a running stitch on the open ends and join together. Repeat for the velvet pieces. Using fringe lace, gather the top edge and tie together. Layer all 3 pieces together and stitch to attach.</div>
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Layer the ribbon sections together in the order pictured above. Attach the rosette to the center. Mine is stitched but it can be glued with fabric adhesive. Tie assorted Relic charms to the seam binding.</div>
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<br />farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-50427079900179090162014-07-08T08:03:00.000-07:002014-07-08T08:03:31.761-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been too long. </div>
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This blog has been sitting idle for almost 3 years and that is kind of scary. Has life really been that busy. </div>
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So many things can happen in such a short time. </div>
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This guy and I have been married 29 years.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian and Kayla<br />And he found his princess!!<br />These two just got married in June!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melissa and Rhyon<br />These two are working on moving back to Tillamook!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephanie and Anthony<br />And another wedding in our future.<br />These two are getting married in November.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris<br />Finishing up his last year at OSU and then heading to Optometry School.<br />He's going to be a busy kid!<br /><br /></td></tr>
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Fun and new things coming soon!!</div>
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xoxo</div>
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farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-74576000750511494842011-12-02T21:31:00.001-08:002011-12-02T22:01:56.079-08:00Home Project Galore<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaBORPRoABWd-AACBC_A4P7CS0vp9-WcItC-FNia0rOQVzPUtkK8FUv4gkfB8STNsVUEjICi7ODQGBWYBZ5AvtMSl9nvizrJLe27NEsyHrotgg1GwQBpUubqQ1hh8HdZpkgY0iMZO_go/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681775881507096866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaBORPRoABWd-AACBC_A4P7CS0vp9-WcItC-FNia0rOQVzPUtkK8FUv4gkfB8STNsVUEjICi7ODQGBWYBZ5AvtMSl9nvizrJLe27NEsyHrotgg1GwQBpUubqQ1hh8HdZpkgY0iMZO_go/s400/075.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">You all know how home projects start. You see this item you just love. </div><br /><div align="center">Well I fell in love with this Pottery Barn light. </div><br /><div align="center">Bought the light and it sat in the box for months. </div><br /><div align="center">Hubby and I finally put it up and WOW...I loved it. </div><br /><div align="center">600 watts of lighted bliss. </div><br /><div align="center">The kids are pretty sure they can sunbathe on the table it's so bright!</div><br /><div align="center">Well you know how it goes...then the fan was really dated. </div><br /><div align="center">So I looked and looked. I wanted just the right thing.</div><br /><div align="center">And thank you Monticello's Antique Mall.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO8vm60_BPt4ljVngTelEwVOix9UZegKXFuYWC9aRPjFjZPKyY_uzHS-gx0Df3Mht7ixP_AKNFLRquRXlyX29vucoFoMk06LWvcpUaWrfAUr8RD4mw1cwwg005HIeGi1_j0xzwVmZYrk/s1600/076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681771106458109938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO8vm60_BPt4ljVngTelEwVOix9UZegKXFuYWC9aRPjFjZPKyY_uzHS-gx0Df3Mht7ixP_AKNFLRquRXlyX29vucoFoMk06LWvcpUaWrfAUr8RD4mw1cwwg005HIeGi1_j0xzwVmZYrk/s400/076.JPG" /> </a>Lo and Behold...a vintage milk can strainer. With a little customization thanks to the boys, this took the place of the dated fan.<br /><br /><p align="center">Ignore the popcorn ceiling...it's ugly but this girl ain't scraping that crap off!!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZzkzxYGFkTDdmhms61japXJeS9c78HSoJYg03k7TDN4sW5haSpeHZ0KUhbzMR6sVjTqp_WJixkHenjN0gofOmKo-Z1kLja_FD3yMv7HFKBZ1bA-AAgK6hbnz4QWaoot6Db0imTc503E/s1600/077.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681770942628656754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZzkzxYGFkTDdmhms61japXJeS9c78HSoJYg03k7TDN4sW5haSpeHZ0KUhbzMR6sVjTqp_WJixkHenjN0gofOmKo-Z1kLja_FD3yMv7HFKBZ1bA-AAgK6hbnz4QWaoot6Db0imTc503E/s400/077.JPG" /> </a>And then the pulley...oh the pulley! My favorite.<br /><br /><p align="center">We found the lights at Home Depot and customized them a little. Cut wires and rewired them through the pulley. And thanks to the boys, Brian and Chris.</p><br /><p align="center">They lost out and were voted the ones who had to climb in the icky attic insulation to hook up the wires. But this Momma loves it!!!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IjemzxudlcIzembiNWFJDa-lxBMLJwRPwNq8ch6oixEkj-tVdkoKrmY_UV8Ov3xI5NaEQdn-bNVzycWqg5O7gSbqk0dKRLpaAfKqybjWJT7UhJKUvl710s1lV8fgd_Jyz-pEidbJejA/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681770755677516786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IjemzxudlcIzembiNWFJDa-lxBMLJwRPwNq8ch6oixEkj-tVdkoKrmY_UV8Ov3xI5NaEQdn-bNVzycWqg5O7gSbqk0dKRLpaAfKqybjWJT7UhJKUvl710s1lV8fgd_Jyz-pEidbJejA/s400/078.JPG" /> </a>And this was my summer project. I took all the old plywood doors off our pantry/laundry room cabinets. Added ceiling tin and moulding. I'm getting pretty good with that miter saw.<br /><br /><p align="center">Nothing like a girl and her powertools!!</p><br /><p align="center">And the handles....well those are all old Ford wrenches. The boys welded threads onto them so we could use them as handles. LOVE....LOVE.....LOVE!!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pl2Ls-Qo0zsM5jC6fUxt4yqqv53UoRtpwCuiEdpBp22ziy3w_LlgGlSIBwFJENYYNwcWnjgtR0_QJA0vHKvFlaYv8MqwnqO-qNnb2BkF7LY30bnkma7bx9dSRUutGCrp4TrOrVGA6ms/s1600/080.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681770639036423762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pl2Ls-Qo0zsM5jC6fUxt4yqqv53UoRtpwCuiEdpBp22ziy3w_LlgGlSIBwFJENYYNwcWnjgtR0_QJA0vHKvFlaYv8MqwnqO-qNnb2BkF7LY30bnkma7bx9dSRUutGCrp4TrOrVGA6ms/s400/080.JPG" /> </a>Just another view of the laundry from the other side.<br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb7ksHtcAJwC92ciWNlzD_wtJUV5E9Fvx07gnygUxS4MsZrfaQ43OZJlq6sbfeScNbv_RQxR-fddBXzdmofRPkb1Bt8CljEshpp5f5YdkdXObGxtGt9Yc_Suos80l-3IF2B49RLLtnSE/s1600/074.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681774825197131058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb7ksHtcAJwC92ciWNlzD_wtJUV5E9Fvx07gnygUxS4MsZrfaQ43OZJlq6sbfeScNbv_RQxR-fddBXzdmofRPkb1Bt8CljEshpp5f5YdkdXObGxtGt9Yc_Suos80l-3IF2B49RLLtnSE/s400/074.JPG" /></a>And the final piece to the laundry room puzzle. I had this huge, ugly electrical panel. </div><br /><div align="center">Well my Dad found me these great pieces from an old sewing machine. Voila!!</div><br /><div align="center">The main piece covered the box and the lid covers the switches. Easy fliptop access to the panel. It just needed a little creative touch. So here it is!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Hope you enjoyed the trek through a few of the projects. Still finishing up the bathroom. </div><br /><div align="center">This shower curtain is going to be the death of me! Almost got it though!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">xoxo</div><br /><div align="center">Lonnie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-7028407533270296432011-12-02T21:12:00.000-08:002011-12-02T21:20:59.220-08:00Christmas Stocking Loveliness<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRc8vgj5O5YIYb852yKCZPQXnbl9zLImmhr4pSsX2gRDvI28lL8THqPrhvzw-iXpZOwokG1Pf3chwSf8wwPOOAty_6p3e-B0F3Fo4LPBzXjj7Z8trXx_CbHv4xsC0P9Qe-LOOfmx4af_Y/s1600/070.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681766499954332418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRc8vgj5O5YIYb852yKCZPQXnbl9zLImmhr4pSsX2gRDvI28lL8THqPrhvzw-iXpZOwokG1Pf3chwSf8wwPOOAty_6p3e-B0F3Fo4LPBzXjj7Z8trXx_CbHv4xsC0P9Qe-LOOfmx4af_Y/s400/070.JPG" /></a> Just look at this lovely box. I truly gasped when I opened the it.</div><br /><div align="center">My swap partner, Kadee Metzger, totally got me!!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-d3lu07iaaSLbcnUnsmGMEreK0HuKwDg-raip3qHB9fW02n_JMSXNo15EJHeoTdsdZCh3rdOwOq6zrZpGR6A6s6ImXdPyAOEfpNthvqhgDEeqWchJwqQcP1oT0VGdYUmddMiCRbpUFds/s1600/071.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681766275249341410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-d3lu07iaaSLbcnUnsmGMEreK0HuKwDg-raip3qHB9fW02n_JMSXNo15EJHeoTdsdZCh3rdOwOq6zrZpGR6A6s6ImXdPyAOEfpNthvqhgDEeqWchJwqQcP1oT0VGdYUmddMiCRbpUFds/s400/071.JPG" /></a><br />Oops...a little sideways but still lovely! Look at that packaging. </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATaN2vrry1bBJuSBFILRcmIntXpqZT66MQ6-rnCkbkfye8Sagx9omyMisMQkYZHN9nceNgLv479MOvR1FIMJUzmhDGjw-HawkLJnBZJ7fBRcNSQxNhG_gWBDSXbPGO9bEh-aOuRe6EFU/s1600/073.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681766057025193314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATaN2vrry1bBJuSBFILRcmIntXpqZT66MQ6-rnCkbkfye8Sagx9omyMisMQkYZHN9nceNgLv479MOvR1FIMJUzmhDGjw-HawkLJnBZJ7fBRcNSQxNhG_gWBDSXbPGO9bEh-aOuRe6EFU/s400/073.JPG" /></a> I can't wait to hang those snowflakes on my tree, which still isn't up yet!<br />And that baby dress...oh my!!<br />Thanks Carrie for hosting this amazing swap.<br />Can't wait until the Valentine's one!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lonnie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-30989478531879665822011-10-28T09:17:00.001-07:002011-10-28T09:20:31.040-07:00Affaire at Tiffany's<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrgVQPiwRLHyibgn4VB9wVVle8O_b_Ma07iabvZY8gdU_IOq6hMALgVHzReRfWlCP_rfdKwz4KLU6H5TvS7_I52v0gM8n5SFIMCxMElOcfLCQW4tkIlCU1YWtLPXX3xtz_2ENlD5vJvc/s1600/tiffany+affaire.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrgVQPiwRLHyibgn4VB9wVVle8O_b_Ma07iabvZY8gdU_IOq6hMALgVHzReRfWlCP_rfdKwz4KLU6H5TvS7_I52v0gM8n5SFIMCxMElOcfLCQW4tkIlCU1YWtLPXX3xtz_2ENlD5vJvc/s400/tiffany+affaire.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668578076381144242" border="0" /></a><br />So over the moon excited to be teaching at this wonderful event.<br />Won't you join me in the beautiful California weather for an event that will knock your socks off. Kim knows how to put on an event with amazing detail!!<br /><br />Lonnie<br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-74281147156560021682011-10-21T07:40:00.001-07:002011-10-21T07:42:56.857-07:00Meet the Little Cheese<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUffIRTiixAEMQ7cwtwSSKFEyQ6uMfX3zPtNrtCArgHMMrPY-3JAz3pdY88tE1pCqs024OVPJDLJvqnDZZSM10GCQEhNoJvJMsA1QLPEgd7RK9TyfYslo13_ZkBh2jn1SkAoKH_G6rZT4/s1600/IDP_0107-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUffIRTiixAEMQ7cwtwSSKFEyQ6uMfX3zPtNrtCArgHMMrPY-3JAz3pdY88tE1pCqs024OVPJDLJvqnDZZSM10GCQEhNoJvJMsA1QLPEgd7RK9TyfYslo13_ZkBh2jn1SkAoKH_G6rZT4/s400/IDP_0107-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665955546361265810" border="0" /></a><br />I'd like to introduce you to the newest addition to our little family!<br />Meet<br />Eli Rhyon Maahs<br /><br />This Grandma has been a little busy getting this posted. <br />He was born on September 1.<br />Isn't he most the most precious thing ever!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lonnie<br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-83866930195339642762011-04-27T07:17:00.000-07:002011-04-27T07:32:19.912-07:00Homefront News<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUf4fBKJTpPFEaGIN0H3IROzRDsDGYGRXo0Jha16LqZn9d4BS1Zw_IzaPv47TkjdMginAU6NPudKGnzgq4Gog03v9cQSmINdLf9M3PUwfKybZqmSpXe2GsqdEYL9sI6K5TaKe8VJEOdSw/s1600/35580_1334707021897_1657716668_1045523_2764600_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUf4fBKJTpPFEaGIN0H3IROzRDsDGYGRXo0Jha16LqZn9d4BS1Zw_IzaPv47TkjdMginAU6NPudKGnzgq4Gog03v9cQSmINdLf9M3PUwfKybZqmSpXe2GsqdEYL9sI6K5TaKe8VJEOdSw/s400/35580_1334707021897_1657716668_1045523_2764600_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600268467170966882" border="0" /></a>First off....we want to wish this soon to be new member of our family, Rhyon a safe return from his current deployment to Afghanistan. We're so proud of you!<br />Hoping these next 7 months fly by for him and us.<br />Stay safe and we're praying for you!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLtnsNo-0Qh4Nl-d6EC2Hwv3BPmIq-hSA4UFSuiHcLxwOml2PeJx7H8HoT7rt5x9Y4YxGTuTBPomJMqfwzY_0Q2GC5zIi3sa4UBEjf1KEGgRZ0YB19LwX3tWf6__4jqs4OYX9zj7pw78/s1600/204771_10150462262095705_901240704_17654115_4853393_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLtnsNo-0Qh4Nl-d6EC2Hwv3BPmIq-hSA4UFSuiHcLxwOml2PeJx7H8HoT7rt5x9Y4YxGTuTBPomJMqfwzY_0Q2GC5zIi3sa4UBEjf1KEGgRZ0YB19LwX3tWf6__4jqs4OYX9zj7pw78/s400/204771_10150462262095705_901240704_17654115_4853393_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600268380796428642" border="0" /></a><br />These to never cease to amaze me. They both just got granted some amazing scholarships for school and some fabulous internships.<br />Stephanie will be headed to Iowa for the summer.<br />She'll be doing an internship at Iowa State University.<br />Thinking I will be paying her a visit...<br />considering there has to be fabulous antique shopping there!<br />Melissa will be finally a little closer to home. <br />She got an internship in Pendleton with NRCS.<br />Now she'll only be 6 hours by car instead of 6 hours by plane.<br />You girls make your Momma proud!<br />Keep up the good work!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjb5gHEXOWpuwB6ay435DzaMmSWYfAaZlxP1Wwd_zlCw4VVJgTUsaJDLvy-BLvh7Wa1-E7Ufhz9mte_vcgULCu_A_3aZfI7EQ2g9KQdgjelOwuMJLX7C3romEg0hxHzKu5wLemFzktQU/s1600/162820_495681532160_535692160_6312942_3183465_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjb5gHEXOWpuwB6ay435DzaMmSWYfAaZlxP1Wwd_zlCw4VVJgTUsaJDLvy-BLvh7Wa1-E7Ufhz9mte_vcgULCu_A_3aZfI7EQ2g9KQdgjelOwuMJLX7C3romEg0hxHzKu5wLemFzktQU/s400/162820_495681532160_535692160_6312942_3183465_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600268245463441458" border="0" /></a><br />This little beauty just celebrated her 25th Birthday!<br />I can't believe it!<br />It just seems like yesterday she was the little baby!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVCK-C8FJNxVeQR8jHpPSStJ2yLf4tlWjGnARDH8OtsrG0aWO-jlJb-Cr-LTAc9Vz-vG833-lIiv-cAGV7Ept5_xOTSqFLTgf_YqHQrJx5A3Z8bbgUHdGXEGjzhFuAbuenYqAeIT8uXkE/s1600/38763_1348532429067_1104001098_30818646_2062444_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVCK-C8FJNxVeQR8jHpPSStJ2yLf4tlWjGnARDH8OtsrG0aWO-jlJb-Cr-LTAc9Vz-vG833-lIiv-cAGV7Ept5_xOTSqFLTgf_YqHQrJx5A3Z8bbgUHdGXEGjzhFuAbuenYqAeIT8uXkE/s400/38763_1348532429067_1104001098_30818646_2062444_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600268152718963474" border="0" /></a><br />And rounding off this week....<br />Brian turns 22.<br /><br />Boy these kids are growing up!<br />Just seems like yesterday they were following me around<br />like little ducklings.<br /><br />So proud of them all for all there accomplishments!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lonnie<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-61684630690512274382011-04-13T21:12:00.001-07:002011-04-13T21:58:50.836-07:00Friends and Laughter = Happiness<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">I've been reading a lot lately about the importance of girlfriends in your life for your well being and happiness. <br />And I completely agree!<br />I've been lucky enough to meet some of the most amazing women,<br />whom I consider best friends.<br />We've come together in this wonderful art world and have made relationships that I am so excited about. <br />It's not just about art...even though that's how it started.<br />It's about friendships, families, business and just being silly.<br /><br />How often do you get that at home in the hustle and bustle of it all???<br /><br />You can just let loose....and laugh! and I mean really LAUGH!!<br />How often can you steal cupcakes from someone else's room<br />(yes Stacy and I did that...thought I was gonna pee my pants from laughing so hard)<br />stick chopsticks up your nose,<br />(that was Colleen...not me)<br />tell silly jokes and laugh! Laugh at yourself and your friends!<br />Just be a kid again!<br />I want to thank you all for being a part of this amazing life of mine!<br />(and thankful my husband gets it and knows how important it is for me)<br /><br />I've gotten to spend lots of time with these few amazing ladies below<br />and many more I don't have pictures of.<br />But these girls below......you're the best a girl could ask for!<br />Thanks for being my travel buddies and partners-in-crime!<br /><br />Thanks from the bottom of my heart<br />for being<br />MY FRIEND!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5Ws_Fj6t9vmeSu1SwJQW3757Reg_fNCbYMrH2VSq82rH4ZJv44vgx-doTHj-emWoSSVjWI_nzFlGYbVbitOtEF1zmxF6XswjuZmC3TuR6aYBIp7nxj_xJV3HlsrHAPks8tTCXsJBKb0/s1600/197306_1904838422069_1275008618_32218915_5506359_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5Ws_Fj6t9vmeSu1SwJQW3757Reg_fNCbYMrH2VSq82rH4ZJv44vgx-doTHj-emWoSSVjWI_nzFlGYbVbitOtEF1zmxF6XswjuZmC3TuR6aYBIp7nxj_xJV3HlsrHAPks8tTCXsJBKb0/s400/197306_1904838422069_1275008618_32218915_5506359_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595293288367444114" border="0" /></a><br />Me, Kerry Lynn, Colleen and Stacy<br />and once the laughing started<br />there's no stopping it!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXsmyp5TRhNcPrC7ayXxlnODW-Ge2jqQQGd-h5ejNawtYHkaY9uZWvAVL32zwP7LYZkZlfZOWBPzbPVnbSmCRhaTj8z3oyzUMw_K2CRnUQlCg6Efj2mr2AAvufrmz2JqMJDj5mWqGGW0/s1600/188724_1904838782078_1275008618_32218916_109310_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXsmyp5TRhNcPrC7ayXxlnODW-Ge2jqQQGd-h5ejNawtYHkaY9uZWvAVL32zwP7LYZkZlfZOWBPzbPVnbSmCRhaTj8z3oyzUMw_K2CRnUQlCg6Efj2mr2AAvufrmz2JqMJDj5mWqGGW0/s400/188724_1904838782078_1275008618_32218916_109310_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595291372461773794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KgqaQXB8EsyqTjTh81CaxGmv_acywwVuLunXfxofQG5ALZ7izh7ItNCLi1pgq1BwUhOaBVTHzDybXkxUqurKz6p03uINUBIhwf-sCWBfbHrTeuwFl4KLwFXxPKbF9i0dziNBEf_eWgg/s1600/199213_10150125379184477_512669476_6322920_3455809_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KgqaQXB8EsyqTjTh81CaxGmv_acywwVuLunXfxofQG5ALZ7izh7ItNCLi1pgq1BwUhOaBVTHzDybXkxUqurKz6p03uINUBIhwf-sCWBfbHrTeuwFl4KLwFXxPKbF9i0dziNBEf_eWgg/s400/199213_10150125379184477_512669476_6322920_3455809_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595291743726739266" border="0" /></a><br />Karla, Natalie, and Iva<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CbZk3b1cqJXoinC0AcqniNX5fLsLX2Jh3VoanCXg6_AlN0-FizWFJ48OUbpNPOF0OqGZi0OlD_LpRng-kn1_VYCXMF-dq9zPuHXJs-qSvEZ0QzN4A90xQCFsPR0nIA8cC_Yf1FesWn0/s1600/197306_1904838422069_1275008618_32218915_5506359_n.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00Sk3HXb6OWXs5XbALLy6Zw24d5lJLjPpmZCUhfjfmsKMsclsDPiVCy6j-N1e_6ZqctYI_LhabLHhwnSpo_AVSK-1csAtEHxQ41gzMlRwJWzv9Ltfsl9_Tym42k-bj67y5i8R1L4dzwI/s1600/199688_1904817981558_1275008618_32218864_5308010_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00Sk3HXb6OWXs5XbALLy6Zw24d5lJLjPpmZCUhfjfmsKMsclsDPiVCy6j-N1e_6ZqctYI_LhabLHhwnSpo_AVSK-1csAtEHxQ41gzMlRwJWzv9Ltfsl9_Tym42k-bj67y5i8R1L4dzwI/s400/199688_1904817981558_1275008618_32218864_5308010_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595290419191709042" border="0" /></a><br />Our crafting moments!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzEvdzFTwHMYTc8FSoEX1nxxbpuJQzOy6WDpi2JbKjwdeA9ONj8XVlOlo0cAQ5X5JoRJrrdbnEe_FUcNgcc89PZ-5hOHyZJPIrEvW9nRriI7oJ_1kULVD9SomlOnlHyygas8X2CszMgU/s1600/198129_10150125376994477_512669476_6322914_37095_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzEvdzFTwHMYTc8FSoEX1nxxbpuJQzOy6WDpi2JbKjwdeA9ONj8XVlOlo0cAQ5X5JoRJrrdbnEe_FUcNgcc89PZ-5hOHyZJPIrEvW9nRriI7oJ_1kULVD9SomlOnlHyygas8X2CszMgU/s400/198129_10150125376994477_512669476_6322914_37095_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595290274711317154" border="0" /></a><br />Our rain soaked day in the Garmet District in LA...totally worth it!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDg3zBxDMsmPhj6BfVxvbeQhsTr-pHhd0YKWv9Xca6v7mnrVFBGhiVrCRflupEONroS5W-O8IFGdPX18dOhMwo2b8rNCE2CynHd316x6KrqLRLqcB1cnQDgVhcgwwRUCBeL_boGkjweY/s1600/196642_1904810261365_1275008618_32218848_1295247_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDg3zBxDMsmPhj6BfVxvbeQhsTr-pHhd0YKWv9Xca6v7mnrVFBGhiVrCRflupEONroS5W-O8IFGdPX18dOhMwo2b8rNCE2CynHd316x6KrqLRLqcB1cnQDgVhcgwwRUCBeL_boGkjweY/s400/196642_1904810261365_1275008618_32218848_1295247_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595290081340040066" border="0" /></a><br />Waiting from yummies at the cafe!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Crr4X5bQBmc8qMvMKo6chvoCazxOIiFLL727XBeRP-Da95oKN0hMXOrQGxmvPhOJdRSaA0_sgfI13HK-c8rpEyaCoOCLEEdXwSlHybk4-Jtp0L_zSLUaYD_doXCScvAjjFisBcW4ANI/s1600/189638_1904835942007_1275008618_32218904_1580481_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Crr4X5bQBmc8qMvMKo6chvoCazxOIiFLL727XBeRP-Da95oKN0hMXOrQGxmvPhOJdRSaA0_sgfI13HK-c8rpEyaCoOCLEEdXwSlHybk4-Jtp0L_zSLUaYD_doXCScvAjjFisBcW4ANI/s400/189638_1904835942007_1275008618_32218904_1580481_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595289771658674978" border="0" /></a><br />Shea, Debbie, Colleen, Me, Stacy and Natalie<br />and yes....Birds of a Feather Flock Together!<br /><br />and notice......we're all smiles! That's a healthy dose of happiness I would say!<br /><br />LOVE YOU GIRLS WITH ALL MY HEART!<br /><br />XOXO<br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-4097695475181268892011-03-29T21:01:00.000-07:002011-03-29T21:46:14.354-07:00A Little Lacking in the Blog Department...A Family Update<div style="text-align: center;">Boy have I got some family updating to do. <br />So many things happening here on the homefront.<br />Seems like life has taken off on me and I'm in need of catching everyone up on what's going on with this family of mine.<br /><br />First off, on December 23 we welcomed this new little granddaughter into our world.<br />Mike and Jenn blessed up with<br />Paige Rosemary Murphy.<br />Isn't she the cutest thing ever?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhRXndH36cOSs5AWRSJsDEKLcaw46funai9mP5t8f1W-4P31JNL2OKz4WWrwu5k66fueT8qUxoBiF8TiSli_E9MlU0KHXMXR3Ceh0nkP-MtDDvou_MVCaA9jWelK9KYVMfwcrY57FJMs/s1600/paige.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhRXndH36cOSs5AWRSJsDEKLcaw46funai9mP5t8f1W-4P31JNL2OKz4WWrwu5k66fueT8qUxoBiF8TiSli_E9MlU0KHXMXR3Ceh0nkP-MtDDvou_MVCaA9jWelK9KYVMfwcrY57FJMs/s400/paige.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589726614683735522" border="0" /></a><br />And then Christina and Patrick, the newlyweds, blessed us with news they're expecting on<br />August 31st. <br />Let's just say they are over the moon excited.<br />And so are we!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM_AfGt0K8WZH-hoZtdSAX_hs1P6jsES-zQQ-NaxYOxcNmE2pRXc1NCOU5vy2VPZ4rNtXtwfjl-KtFt8TvFkfwcgWaokdBvgQRIiAPRjaCUYydGASQptNszy7nTL2PRKNhnBzGmCYvss/s1600/christina+and+pat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM_AfGt0K8WZH-hoZtdSAX_hs1P6jsES-zQQ-NaxYOxcNmE2pRXc1NCOU5vy2VPZ4rNtXtwfjl-KtFt8TvFkfwcgWaokdBvgQRIiAPRjaCUYydGASQptNszy7nTL2PRKNhnBzGmCYvss/s400/christina+and+pat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589726268381466706" border="0" /></a><br />Then in February, this little guy turned 2.<br />Wow how time flies. <br />Love this little guy to pieces!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcvrVsZsWqp7rGCbLQBL6HoBoeresgxhu6WhWFhgttBhJfF18uOw1-0es9zdCLO3prx_xM7SJnBShQbJ1EvzMfBrHgh6iP9vUAOKu2F0Rz3fHAcm95tun5w9v1Q4kmuG0VL8LfUCcVlks/s1600/peyton.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcvrVsZsWqp7rGCbLQBL6HoBoeresgxhu6WhWFhgttBhJfF18uOw1-0es9zdCLO3prx_xM7SJnBShQbJ1EvzMfBrHgh6iP9vUAOKu2F0Rz3fHAcm95tun5w9v1Q4kmuG0VL8LfUCcVlks/s400/peyton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589726139367204322" border="0" /></a><br />Mid March brought the completion of Brian's diesel mechanic program.<br />All done and working like crazy! Woohoo!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkpN2RcnOihqiMwGEr8wDJ8bbAZM2ZDTbp1A0mXP1NfxhCCwL8KIQp7BZ-z34rQNvHV7AfQkTAUPri1dGzjNrv5Gk5b5j69DrwYhjlQ26TWJ-OJhtq-GzoeQPZnKl8vyWGxaymNFYmVw/s1600/brian.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkpN2RcnOihqiMwGEr8wDJ8bbAZM2ZDTbp1A0mXP1NfxhCCwL8KIQp7BZ-z34rQNvHV7AfQkTAUPri1dGzjNrv5Gk5b5j69DrwYhjlQ26TWJ-OJhtq-GzoeQPZnKl8vyWGxaymNFYmVw/s400/brian.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589724423987385234" border="0" /></a><br />And then these two...gotta love them.<br />Meet the newly engaged, Melissa and Rhyon.<br />We're excited for them and can't wait for him to become an official member of this crazy family!<br />Might be a bit yet...with Melissa finishing school and Rhyon serving us proudly in the Marines,<br />they want to finish up those duties first!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDOOW9R_MRhs4TllcbY2PZtKx1yDB0IEuJPezeFxE2Q0M5QGbUMj3uhV-7PlHCNW7nSdGh5AHv-tSUK2MnGKZIH-jnkEzc_y62mQ9qbUUlM9xtSC6s1oBS_asAoCctLfjoO4K0B8ODlg/s1600/rhyon+and+melissa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDOOW9R_MRhs4TllcbY2PZtKx1yDB0IEuJPezeFxE2Q0M5QGbUMj3uhV-7PlHCNW7nSdGh5AHv-tSUK2MnGKZIH-jnkEzc_y62mQ9qbUUlM9xtSC6s1oBS_asAoCctLfjoO4K0B8ODlg/s400/rhyon+and+melissa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589723946657054674" border="0" /></a><br />And finally, Chris, the baby of the family!<br />We welcome him into adulthood!<br />Can't believe he's really 18...Oh My!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnp0Bkjpq7hlEwx3OSAovdkglPiViGVwQTAFNS-fvMb11fdSwMdzHSFq7PILx4EAUEs4XWuX5Ma4S-5DkIeObvgxjH5Nh6xynT2QtfZSfxKNQ5VK5BVQD86YzvtbXawDfvmwt060Auj8/s1600/chris.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnp0Bkjpq7hlEwx3OSAovdkglPiViGVwQTAFNS-fvMb11fdSwMdzHSFq7PILx4EAUEs4XWuX5Ma4S-5DkIeObvgxjH5Nh6xynT2QtfZSfxKNQ5VK5BVQD86YzvtbXawDfvmwt060Auj8/s400/chris.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589723180021729570" border="0" /></a><br />Life's been a little crazy busy. But wouldn't have it any other way!<br />Now I need to get on it and keep you updated on what I've been doing.<br />But that's for another day!<br />I promise...not 3 months from now! :)<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lonnie<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-506414337435255142010-11-30T00:01:00.000-08:002010-11-30T00:01:00.406-08:00Happy Anniversary!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oWvccv9z82JkSfUME80XiNg6wayZLgQnGJvzlmCjqDBfsKi0m9-4UI5wEYEkxqaGZdPjpWXFV2OqaGkO3L99OchhSW-t1H6dRN_yKONX6UdLnejFxpCvP28Wsw820UzO-UJoMbPhgk4/s1600/IDP+37.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545202396262724178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oWvccv9z82JkSfUME80XiNg6wayZLgQnGJvzlmCjqDBfsKi0m9-4UI5wEYEkxqaGZdPjpWXFV2OqaGkO3L99OchhSW-t1H6dRN_yKONX6UdLnejFxpCvP28Wsw820UzO-UJoMbPhgk4/s400/IDP+37.jpg" /></a> Twenty-five years ago I married my high school sweetheart!</div><div align="center">Thanks for being a wonderful husband, father, and best friend!</div><div align="center">You make me smile everyday!</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Lonnie<br /></div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-90326208461975634072010-10-18T09:56:00.000-07:002010-10-18T10:24:57.224-07:00Months of Sadness and HappinessOh boy......where do I even begin. I've been away for so long. When your college daughter says you've not posted in forever, you know that's an issue. That they take time to read this silly thing, makes me happy! <br /><br />Well, my last post was when the hubby, daughter #2 and her fiance, and I headed to Spokane for the fabulous Farm Chick show. It was amazing to say the least. Found some wonderful treasures...as did Christina! Got a chance to see a few smiling faces I've come to meet over the years! That was as much fun as the show! Just hoping next year's show isn't the same weekend as Chris' graduation from high school!<br /><br />You know how summer is.....kids home from college and out of school, everyone working summer jobs, lots of yardwork, spending lots of time with grandson, Peyton and just plain farm life! Really can't even begin to tell you what we did......it's been so long ago!<br /><br />August started off with a bang. Getting ready for fair week....which means being second in command at our church food booth! And then life throws you something you weren't ready for....Joe's sister died suddenly from a massive heart attack at 47. No warning signs....nothing. Joe's family is so close.....closer than most families I know. Well when tragedies strike....this family rallies. Within hours everyone was home! And let me tell you....it's been hard....extremely hard. She has 3 kids, 19, 17. and 15 and a husband that's not sure where life's going. It's not fair....everyone's grieving and still asking why. I guess that's normal...whatever normal is. <br /><br />Now we're watching the final stages of lung cancer take another one close to our family. She's like another Grandma to my kids and my mother-in-laws best friend. What a ferocious disease this is! <br /><br />But with all sadness...comes happiness. We all got to come together in September to watch Christina and Patrick get married. It was such a bright spot after so much sadness. Wedding chaos was good to keep our minds on track. And what a wedding it was..... rain doesn't damper this family. <br /><br />Now everyone is settling back into normal routines. Whatever that is... Christina and Pat bought a foreclosed house. So painting and cleaning are on the top of my list of to do's. The twins are back at school...both at Oregon State. Yeah!!! And definitely loving it! Chris is a senior in high school. Brian's home working on the farm and will finish up his degree Winter term. Jenn and Mike are expecting a baby girl in December. Peyton is the apple of our eye. Grandpa is in a blissful state whenever he's here! <br /><br />And me....not really sure what's next? A trip with the fantastic girlfriends to Omaha in November for sure! But after this kind of year, I'm not taking anything for granted! Kinda looking at life through a whole new set of eyes. What's really important???? Family and Friends. That's where my priorities are!!!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lonniefarmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-18024775933298328962010-06-04T08:11:00.000-07:002010-06-04T08:14:58.083-07:00Look Out Spokane...here we come!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHONhdZaToGM5b2H__-JNDVye8IBUeTwIUKK4oPrOaCuK07326ES3mApDb4SulJJk-EK2MCsI1sroV9Z12yXpgaMKVZL8-EmYPWK2nTjU0L6p1KYesNyL1RvpabhKEXYnlLd3bsqgbYE/s1600/farmchicks.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478936577972370834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHONhdZaToGM5b2H__-JNDVye8IBUeTwIUKK4oPrOaCuK07326ES3mApDb4SulJJk-EK2MCsI1sroV9Z12yXpgaMKVZL8-EmYPWK2nTjU0L6p1KYesNyL1RvpabhKEXYnlLd3bsqgbYE/s400/farmchicks.bmp" /></a> Boy what a busy last couple of weeks. I have so much to share with you guys. </div><div align="center">First my trip to California and then hand surgery.</div><div align="center">But it'll have to wait....this takes center stage this weekend!</div><div align="center">I'm ready for a fun-filled weekend of shopping, relaxing and seeing old and new friends!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Catch ya next week!</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Lonnie<br /></div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-31435968271964346092010-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:002010-05-20T17:07:11.431-07:00Sunny California Weekend<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Off to sunny California tomorrow morning for a busy weekend of teaching at Gilding the Lily. </div><br /><div align="center">A little heavenly store in Fullerton, CA full of all things wonderful. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You can spend hours and hours looking through every little box of treasures....<br /></div><div align="center">I always manage to come home with some fabulous finds!</div><br /><div align="center">I'll be teaching these two pieces<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473399851305880434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnHXlCrTtPsDKwr0iYsHKNaLHg73uj5pj4cRqi0qBPaE_XFQPYspkM3mnmTJ1FxqY9tTfBoNRLweJ0lvn6NgCHftx8JrUJgptdBgsrAJ8YhkUeojKVErnWfme4QSoktAekk1IyDU0UvY/s400/004.JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473399582264346514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_d8Dp7MD9ApHnuGS987LgIXtpUxCC_9rxTWryystiztcGE_arAZhrk9NalW7cdj4a_q-8SR4UlWN9CQNh_KuMUjBGG2n5QxW8Wbuzy3qZ3ZqKHtXKzVBKmYEjBVQlr74A2eM23xc75A/s400/001.JPG" /><br /><p align="center">Spending Friday night at the Crescendoh launch party in Orange, California. </p><p align="center">Can't wait to see what Jenny Doh and her team have up their sleeve!</p><p align="center">She's starting something amazing with "Art Saves"<br />I always forget to take the camera out of the bag and snap pictures. </p><p align="center">Hoping I'm better at it this weekend.</p><p align="center">xoxo</p><p align="center">Lonnie</p><br /><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-45423833764196120552010-05-13T17:32:00.000-07:002010-05-13T17:45:29.219-07:00My Jewelry Fix<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01S0Udu5pnnF_RUeWSbKG0O97EXo4yKD-oCOl9AXaOt_OpL2SQW9c5by3Njxoi3EUT5RUmZvTK_LJhlER86ExsyXcOFJMneJcQ-44McyVQfzRTtg2C4y-RtWeXflxcmdUrtSmltOOfZQ/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470918335809460338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01S0Udu5pnnF_RUeWSbKG0O97EXo4yKD-oCOl9AXaOt_OpL2SQW9c5by3Njxoi3EUT5RUmZvTK_LJhlER86ExsyXcOFJMneJcQ-44McyVQfzRTtg2C4y-RtWeXflxcmdUrtSmltOOfZQ/s400/001.JPG" /></a> I've been searching for some new display pieces for jewelry and just hadn't found what I wanted. Well while at the thrift shop the other day I found this....well not exactly like this. </div><div align="center">It was originally a gold painted mirror. Voila...a little white paint and some linen and Adorable.</div><div align="center">Definitely what I wanted!</div><div align="center">Thought I'd share what I've been working on lately. </div><div align="center">Remember the mini paintings from the previous post...</div><div align="center">well here's what I did with a few of them.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjlHN2aI0eSpz-7p8iAU1xnGyZaX631m87USTpWooeDdvi9IumT6qXGg8v5lPBV2e_dJPlx_VoAeUvRwclVhO13Y-hzZPlmqwKRc1PPQuiILJ0XqnSXCHb9mYw3-_Hr8oGHEqUH7ZRbc/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470918226679943458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjlHN2aI0eSpz-7p8iAU1xnGyZaX631m87USTpWooeDdvi9IumT6qXGg8v5lPBV2e_dJPlx_VoAeUvRwclVhO13Y-hzZPlmqwKRc1PPQuiILJ0XqnSXCHb9mYw3-_Hr8oGHEqUH7ZRbc/s400/002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaEP9tnBS5J2ZOpl8EthKdjBmWH7Q3R7I2bN-lDtXs42LcQjf9mZuHlOQksYRBY1gUjyvebm3pWQJnHhNeVezd_qUx_V6y0PKT5wBOGJsYbq4BTIGyseHKX0tOsTruyzEtODKc_w4kkc/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470918108991923826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaEP9tnBS5J2ZOpl8EthKdjBmWH7Q3R7I2bN-lDtXs42LcQjf9mZuHlOQksYRBY1gUjyvebm3pWQJnHhNeVezd_qUx_V6y0PKT5wBOGJsYbq4BTIGyseHKX0tOsTruyzEtODKc_w4kkc/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZCW3dXRAXMm41vuG6Xwn-DFlpmDL51qVtHC4RkmB5JCWiiGy5pD6xjFBrGUXsf445aR2MaIRBNcwMFm8yZ89ta_y5e-T8LGtseziEZPK7woN1NAdZArasLtFz0K2Vcjoef6GynkClj4/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470918002521479730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZCW3dXRAXMm41vuG6Xwn-DFlpmDL51qVtHC4RkmB5JCWiiGy5pD6xjFBrGUXsf445aR2MaIRBNcwMFm8yZ89ta_y5e-T8LGtseziEZPK7woN1NAdZArasLtFz0K2Vcjoef6GynkClj4/s400/004.JPG" /></a> And a few different ideas for the class I'm teaching at Gilding The Lily next week.</div><div>Can't wait to be back in California....where the sun shines all the time.<br />Can't wait to see everyone again.</div><div>Love teaching at that place and surrounded by all the beautiful goodies.<br />Hope to see you there!<br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvEpCw1Gt-C2iJAvO1ExnQqGRSDr9ggrRaH8Tpf61SFTKvLqjYLeDUV4VVFmg7yfEoRC-MbxUOFKsTzw-wJL_Di0mXsA1ECi9FziId-n0-K3SwWkOT93qTUu7tqbYWSa94phd58bfVGI/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470917726997929410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvEpCw1Gt-C2iJAvO1ExnQqGRSDr9ggrRaH8Tpf61SFTKvLqjYLeDUV4VVFmg7yfEoRC-MbxUOFKsTzw-wJL_Di0mXsA1ECi9FziId-n0-K3SwWkOT93qTUu7tqbYWSa94phd58bfVGI/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHkiBXibalvL0kmSDSilRTi4V1r6gcEIDqS8jljYkFamalAld0LKdvlzWCJuhIps_8Nsv0ZYBmtfkiDLSIAm0zD8tsKXmxRVQQ2C9HJgPpgAquQf4BCiwpQV3-0ZfkdqHhZz4bhJWsGY/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470917606433792514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHkiBXibalvL0kmSDSilRTi4V1r6gcEIDqS8jljYkFamalAld0LKdvlzWCJuhIps_8Nsv0ZYBmtfkiDLSIAm0zD8tsKXmxRVQQ2C9HJgPpgAquQf4BCiwpQV3-0ZfkdqHhZz4bhJWsGY/s400/007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mERhNeLqz1Nf0BObIske94V9VTjv2vodlz5f1Ep-Rpr9to6YYYs_7YVWjzkuoHMfJ8qNTRF0Lp2SLC30PdMwdnxNfTk__vXyNPC08ncMmBkTSMBW-bqTVpSUV611y8lQLBBhIdz_mps/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470917478152794994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mERhNeLqz1Nf0BObIske94V9VTjv2vodlz5f1Ep-Rpr9to6YYYs_7YVWjzkuoHMfJ8qNTRF0Lp2SLC30PdMwdnxNfTk__vXyNPC08ncMmBkTSMBW-bqTVpSUV611y8lQLBBhIdz_mps/s400/008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRkctNTJj0_58Kr0WuKf8fxqQtr0CT4QGtrcqlGL4LjiCO_276RdxJfKkOU3fMo8fdY4A9iCYercgsgwFdzeOOGHXAjz8SYdvsPI1FFFButb1628R5OP0LHzklPx4tdJUojnycO91G3c/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470917340936997122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRkctNTJj0_58Kr0WuKf8fxqQtr0CT4QGtrcqlGL4LjiCO_276RdxJfKkOU3fMo8fdY4A9iCYercgsgwFdzeOOGHXAjz8SYdvsPI1FFFButb1628R5OP0LHzklPx4tdJUojnycO91G3c/s400/010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIngrRO6M8R-fxX24MNjpoASMJ6Hc4EPpZluQv3aVJMEa0iL0uzn3vLejFlS_ec-iUy5LWPRVUHdikoe3-3xzmq3i8nHpNUoupp8nDin4mJF3Aw_wiF2UAoMjwZg9OfprwtSwAzPKLffw/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470917200998387794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIngrRO6M8R-fxX24MNjpoASMJ6Hc4EPpZluQv3aVJMEa0iL0uzn3vLejFlS_ec-iUy5LWPRVUHdikoe3-3xzmq3i8nHpNUoupp8nDin4mJF3Aw_wiF2UAoMjwZg9OfprwtSwAzPKLffw/s400/012.JPG" /></a>Hope you'd enjoyed the little glimpse of a few of the things I've been keeping myself busy with.</div><div>Lots and lots more to come! I think I'm on a roll!!!</div><div> </div><div>xoxo</div><div>Lonnie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-25393450622662953292010-05-10T09:59:00.000-07:002010-05-10T10:08:38.476-07:00Oh Decisions....<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qDUBPB3tLrQNfyw-dcfiEehBSHnE7XBU37cUSkmAuu9p9gs0mq4kCOfmHvzT3WN89OWVhNo89He4a2-Alu5ftjwEx6GjvaV5gDrf4novZnSw67NlAVxJlxxsFWuOH5I58EFKhCBUjq0/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469687727350208514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qDUBPB3tLrQNfyw-dcfiEehBSHnE7XBU37cUSkmAuu9p9gs0mq4kCOfmHvzT3WN89OWVhNo89He4a2-Alu5ftjwEx6GjvaV5gDrf4novZnSw67NlAVxJlxxsFWuOH5I58EFKhCBUjq0/s400/005.JPG" /></a> Oh goodness do I need some help. Fabric swatch samples came today for the couch I bought at the rummage sale. They all have a linen look background. </div><div align="center">Hmm...I like the brown. Maybe with the main part of the couch the floral and the seat cushions dark brown.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Or do I love the linen back lighter patterns better? Oh decisions...</div><div align="center">Will it hold up to kids, grandkids and dogs?</div><div align="center">Let me know what you think.</div><div align="center">Here's the couch below.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4B0rERvWBQ5tr_QC9IjqkzFDh30dNR4Xo9eqley44XF9SvNKlvJKgIL2A7S96b_E3lMBcdXuaQc949Rtd2GdClnRm4cRR_3TOSzBDi4tVPnKLOpUTFSkq1ec4fIPrH5cr2vdz_g5j4E/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469687506547233810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4B0rERvWBQ5tr_QC9IjqkzFDh30dNR4Xo9eqley44XF9SvNKlvJKgIL2A7S96b_E3lMBcdXuaQc949Rtd2GdClnRm4cRR_3TOSzBDi4tVPnKLOpUTFSkq1ec4fIPrH5cr2vdz_g5j4E/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br />Come on girls...don't let me down. Let me know what you'd do!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Lonnie<br /></div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-2644362767128486222010-05-09T19:07:00.001-07:002010-05-09T19:45:48.663-07:00A Great Day...with the Kids<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GO6ttC5_9btCpdydB1cyM1vIDxJKHNoNSeGYuD-vCJzwJJ5BKd3bbD5ocDXtFLbiozLRgQLr2s-cn0f9iDfDAV-TV3IxBFfPA17Lqxewtye7S-ublG2ZaG6pSTjiipIc7JuQDJ9dzWE/s1600/MOTHERS+DAY+PIC.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469457721693458322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GO6ttC5_9btCpdydB1cyM1vIDxJKHNoNSeGYuD-vCJzwJJ5BKd3bbD5ocDXtFLbiozLRgQLr2s-cn0f9iDfDAV-TV3IxBFfPA17Lqxewtye7S-ublG2ZaG6pSTjiipIc7JuQDJ9dzWE/s400/MOTHERS+DAY+PIC.jpg" /></a> What a wonderfully sunny Mother's Day! </div><div align="center"> The kids and I went for a Mom's day breakfast at one of our fave's,</div><div align="center"> Alices Country House. </div><div align="center"> Spent the morning laughing, chatting and of course eating. I love it when everyone is home and we can have some major family time. Just wish Joe could have been there to enjoy it with us. He'll be home tomorrow from Belgium. </div><div align="center">I can't believe what amazing adults these kids are becoming. </div><div align="center">I'm so proud of the paths they have taken and are setting out to take. </div><div align="center"> I am truly blessed that God has had a part in their destiny </div><div align="center">and they welcome him with open arms.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Who would have thought 25 years ago I'd have</div><div align="center">6 kids, 2 son-in-laws (Patrick almost) and a grandson.</div><div align="center">I am one thankful Mom to have such a fantastic family!</div><div align="center">They'd step up to the plate for anyone who needed it.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTTr4GDauEs5MpJCoWrFWtsaX3iAv1Frn_CVyjUylgjAfNMLJsPD5LKDqmjf8bcQxC33BROwprfMHV6aD-kGMqVf4fwBZ8AHA8Pc96JUvAC0OE7XkYyKKQ5UlKAW9cSnkOveen-KHP5M/s1600/MOTHERS+DAY+PIC+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469457598264357010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTTr4GDauEs5MpJCoWrFWtsaX3iAv1Frn_CVyjUylgjAfNMLJsPD5LKDqmjf8bcQxC33BROwprfMHV6aD-kGMqVf4fwBZ8AHA8Pc96JUvAC0OE7XkYyKKQ5UlKAW9cSnkOveen-KHP5M/s400/MOTHERS+DAY+PIC+2.jpg" /></a> And what would our family be without another one of our favorite pics!</div><div align="center">We're pretty sure Chris wasn't saying the pledge of allegiance...but with him you never know.</div><div align="center">Still gotta work on those son-in-laws. They don't quite get it yet! </div><div align="center">Maybe next year!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thanks for the fantastic day kids.</div><div align="center">Your Momma loves you bunches.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Lonnie<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-8162046066775761762010-05-08T07:31:00.001-07:002010-05-08T07:41:24.251-07:00Mother's Day Blessings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYJdfLt63FqfkDFmgrj8MlsSFPbIVNfruzh6ec5krNVgYskvkNZ_zhLQoNEWh04FK_PIX2smP9gEUnLcMEV6KI8Mvc4GiORXvhulEWwpzrBoLTCkoEKLT_0SUM2945pg86plaj4nvh9c/s1600/IMGP1582.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468907943063438066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYJdfLt63FqfkDFmgrj8MlsSFPbIVNfruzh6ec5krNVgYskvkNZ_zhLQoNEWh04FK_PIX2smP9gEUnLcMEV6KI8Mvc4GiORXvhulEWwpzrBoLTCkoEKLT_0SUM2945pg86plaj4nvh9c/s400/IMGP1582.JPG" /></a> No better picture depicts my kids than this picture. This is their true form.</div><div align="center">I'm so thankful to have children that make me laugh, make me cry and make me proud!</div><div align="center">Didn't ever think I get to this spot......they're almost all grown up!</div><div align="center">Makes me kind of sad.</div><div align="center">They've turned in to some pretty amazing people.<br /></div><div align="center">Thanks guys for letting me know...I did good!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Mom</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-77888021109252641562010-05-07T15:23:00.001-07:002010-05-07T15:28:36.082-07:00Loving the Minis...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lq2qMhKNvDvtExBVtBNBpKGnKd2obc7g4KNOJDlnDqPoEr5oKoQNDwz70qEPxgy4EO2IJXhaqAlGva1TitfWy3fO7Up2WfPyUlvBOGwnoVsk2-AC8QbtJSJYYFfgPo5yfNbGqQhScUM/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468657841521360194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lq2qMhKNvDvtExBVtBNBpKGnKd2obc7g4KNOJDlnDqPoEr5oKoQNDwz70qEPxgy4EO2IJXhaqAlGva1TitfWy3fO7Up2WfPyUlvBOGwnoVsk2-AC8QbtJSJYYFfgPo5yfNbGqQhScUM/s400/011.JPG" /></a> Sometimes things work how you want them to. Even on the small scale. </div><div align="center">I'm definitely loving these little pictures using black and white pics and watercolors.</div><div align="center">And they're the size of a small matchbox.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Now to the next step....</div><div align="center">what should they become???</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I'll keep you posted!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">Lonnie<br /></div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-26639010340796049262010-05-04T14:48:00.001-07:002010-05-04T14:59:53.161-07:00A Week of Prayer<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaIomCebfh95iDMpcEwG0n1GnTrJdNc4CutgPOyYtOkDHHN1a2gYN26AwyoH3OoftVu5bGEcqbqnjY9Al6Tsk1k17ncGUCxuX0ob28KVq2SePeJNTwyFmUubfHW_HcwPYVNsizn7D2_A/s1600/scan0008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467535533098745474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaIomCebfh95iDMpcEwG0n1GnTrJdNc4CutgPOyYtOkDHHN1a2gYN26AwyoH3OoftVu5bGEcqbqnjY9Al6Tsk1k17ncGUCxuX0ob28KVq2SePeJNTwyFmUubfHW_HcwPYVNsizn7D2_A/s400/scan0008.jpg" /></a> Sometimes life throws a horrible situation at you....and you pray. And you pray some more.</div><div align="center">Lots of visits to church, adoration and silent prayer in the quiet of my car.</div><div align="center">The situation didn't have a happy ending but knowing he's in heaven and at peace is solice.</div><div align="center">I am so thankful for my faith and the way it has guided my family.</div><div align="center">Along the way I've been blessed to learn college students are an amazing group of people.</div><div align="center">I've never seen young people come together for someone they didn't know but were supporting friends. You are truly amazing!!</div><div align="center">I pray the 10 people that were lucky enough to have a part of him are on the road to recovery and know what a blessing he was!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Oh Frank...we'll miss you! <br /></div><div align="center">God Bless Us All,</div><div align="center">Lonnie</div><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-35992910209074021602010-04-21T07:36:00.000-07:002010-04-21T07:38:01.683-07:00Birthday Wishes...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj1yLDGCXW3-6TQunXrGRMe0PyBtvDoC0UKBPItemZYzWSsd2smvtmUZ_jC_8IMNsGfz2CS13w8feLlhs3aAdMhqJGkn1ttpbia3HKW1Pj_6YgDJKqx_rMnbKfbcxpYYk-02fgVcXInk/s1600/scan0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462599695763423986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj1yLDGCXW3-6TQunXrGRMe0PyBtvDoC0UKBPItemZYzWSsd2smvtmUZ_jC_8IMNsGfz2CS13w8feLlhs3aAdMhqJGkn1ttpbia3HKW1Pj_6YgDJKqx_rMnbKfbcxpYYk-02fgVcXInk/s400/scan0004.jpg" /></a> Happy Sweet 24th Birthday</div><br /><div align="center">Jennifer</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">xoxo</div><br /><div align="center">Mom<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360604067312616789.post-44567308294385017482010-04-09T15:53:00.000-07:002010-04-09T15:58:41.923-07:00Friday Finds<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIhXFjbn3Njzs-NX79Jf3Y0IPVsyB6Y0dvp7Y5DojGMRFVxyi0jKpKBTEpBhWQxVGliyqKDYScNs4At-APLFnPyA1xqmGVA4ck5TxQDT5qrw6PTHcc_RJvioEdQbyg8Fep1j7_Fsrl4g/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458275131750685714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIhXFjbn3Njzs-NX79Jf3Y0IPVsyB6Y0dvp7Y5DojGMRFVxyi0jKpKBTEpBhWQxVGliyqKDYScNs4At-APLFnPyA1xqmGVA4ck5TxQDT5qrw6PTHcc_RJvioEdQbyg8Fep1j7_Fsrl4g/s400/001.JPG" /></a> Boy has somebody been looking over my shoulder. Check out this couch I bought today at the church rummage sale. Rummage...I think not. It's fantastic. Even the fabric isn't half bad. </div><div align="center">But I'm thinking maybe something more cream and chocolate! </div><div align="center">We'll see....just couldn't pass it up.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjladgTt6Xi-4Y2LFRDpSqPiDB8Aen0OSdgjbznSpde4dnYmmkUIxPKA0DZgSO9ee343DBHi-Yjn1dZvGhRNDlyBA120wuj_FE7OKQnkEG70Q85pvD6DsQLFmzGjkjCxvwnAtzM2QciaYE/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458275002751529170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjladgTt6Xi-4Y2LFRDpSqPiDB8Aen0OSdgjbznSpde4dnYmmkUIxPKA0DZgSO9ee343DBHi-Yjn1dZvGhRNDlyBA120wuj_FE7OKQnkEG70Q85pvD6DsQLFmzGjkjCxvwnAtzM2QciaYE/s400/003.JPG" /></a> A few little trinkets. Loved....loved...loved the old bible.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpRfxl0sHKeg5g7XWrjFGnkUpmEdxKUrvthiR_IR4ygxp44lW2oJKXSh5zzqKYa6CAEG4DgBaXGeM3-bp4U9x1q2wAU0cqTPOD4ECpqR7LjJQs1b8XxMlKUn3d3cTjgwIiqTRciP33S4/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458274878755999858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpRfxl0sHKeg5g7XWrjFGnkUpmEdxKUrvthiR_IR4ygxp44lW2oJKXSh5zzqKYa6CAEG4DgBaXGeM3-bp4U9x1q2wAU0cqTPOD4ECpqR7LjJQs1b8XxMlKUn3d3cTjgwIiqTRciP33S4/s400/002.JPG" /></a> And what girl wouldn't want a miter saw for $15. Well, I've been wanting one for years and it just said pick me....pick me. <br />Works like a dream too!<br /><br />Have a fun weekend everyone!<br />xoxo<br />Lonnie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>farmgirlbellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16006544048275912584noreply@blogger.com3