Toodles...

Off to the lands of Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky. Praying those tornadoes stay out of the picture.

Then off to New York City for a little shopping, theater and bakery stops.

What a fun vacation!!

xoxo

Lonnie

YIPPEE.....Graduation

Oh Melissa and Stephanie, I am so proud of you. You have accomplished so much this year. Congrats on all the scholarship awards.

Watch out OSU and U of O, you've got two amazing girls heading your way!
Me, Melissa, Steph and Dad.
Can you tell we are proud and happy parents??

Nothing makes our clan happier then goofing for the camera. I just love this picture. Totally suits their personalites.

Mike (Jenn's Hubby), Jenn and Peyton, Christina, Melissa, Chris, Stephanie and Brian

I'm so glad we have fun-loving kids. Makes life a much more enjoyable place.

Graduation BBQ

Of course we had to pick college colors for decorations.

Sugar cookie bouquets I made for the tables.

Joe, aka BBQ master, preps his yummy honey BBQ chicken and ribs.

Tasty stuff...even if I am a little bias.

Great turn out to wish the girls luck. Love time spent with good friends and family.

Just a little clean up left. Mainly returning borrowed chairs and tables. Not much food left. Yeah....no leftovers.

Now time to get things caught up here before we leave Friday for vacation. Can't wait. Heading to Nashville on through Alabama, Louisiana back up to Kentucky and return to Nashville.

Then the boys head home and Christina, Melissa, Stephanie and I head to New York for 5 days.

The boys don't have any use for the city so we're off to play, see a couple shows and hopefully do some shopping. Bring on the heat...I'm ready!

xoxo

Lonnie

Houses of Fun

Oh my, I went to the Fun House. These cute little houses were made at the class I took last week at Lisa Kaus' home studio. Amazing class. So many of the things I have wondered what the secret to success was, I learned. YIPPEE!!! I could have made dozens of these. But only had time for two. All day class and she treated us to a wonderful lunch in her backyard. An amazing house full of the most fabulous artwork. Whimsical to say the least.
One of the little vignettes in the studio. Oh how I love doll heads.

Another cute little creative space.

Can't wait for my girlie friends to visit in July so we can take the Gridlocked and Let's Eat Cake classes. It'll be wonderful.

xoxo

Lonnie

Our Little Farmer

I just had to share this photo of Peyton out with his Daddy. It was his first trip to the barn to visit the baby calves. He was so adorable. He received plenty of licks from his new "friends"

So long month of May.....it's been a busy one!

I can't believe the month is almost over. So many things going on and events happening.

The girls had a fabulous prom. Who wouldn't with the bunch of cute kids?
Jason, Stephanie, Patrick and Melissa

Andrea, Stephanie and Melissa

The girls got to have their cousin from Seattle attend Prom with them. These three girlies graduate next month.

Fabulous...what more can I say.

Christina and I took a class at Sally Jean's studio. I love this place. Had a fun day and Christina got her groove with the whole soldering thing. Made Momma proud! :-) Sad to hear Sally Jean is moving though. Hopefully not too far away. Or maybe I should say farther, more of an excuse to do a little traveling. hehe

This is the place the hubby took me for Mother's Day. Let just say the outside is a little rough. When we pulled up I though Oh My God...where are you taking me?

Cowboy Dinner Tree

Best food I've had in ages. No electricity. Everything is run by solar power. Food is cooked on an open BBQ and with propane. Enjoyed good company with some friends and had a fabulous weekend!

These projects have been consuming my time lately. New paint, cupboard doors, rug and such.

I redid the doors. Added trim, metal and new knobs. I love them. Not sure if I can talk the hubby in to new sinks. Why did they like pink sinks and tubs in the 60s anyway? Oh well, I've lived with them the last 17 years anyway!

Just a close up of the new doors.

Just a little project I did for my Momma for Mother's Day! The picture is of her parents when they were first dating. I love this picture.

Just something for myself. Don't do that very often. A little 5 generation pic of me, my mom, grandma, great grandma and great, great grandma.

Wow the month in review was a long one and I'm sure I left somethings out. The rest of the summer plans to be a busy one too.

First off, Graduation! Yeah!!

Headed to Nashville, New Orleans and New York the week after for 2 weeks.

Girlfriend visit in July.

Fair in August.

whooo...what a summer!

xoxo

Lonnie

Hoo Rah

Melissa, Lauren and Stephanie

Congratulations to these girls.

They walked away with lots of honors and scholarships at their

awards celebration.
Great Job girls.....you made us proud!!!

Intent Stated.......Civil War

Letters of Intent signed.

Now they're heading to Civil War Schools.

Steph is headed to University of Oregon. Home of the Ducks.

Melissa is headed to Oregon State University. Home of the Beavers.

What's a family to do???? Always been Beaver fans.....is she gonna sway us?

Fear not, she still can't cheer... GO DUCKS!

Love you both!!!!

Happy to see the decisions are finally made.

Next step.....housing. YIKES!!

Lonnie