Finishing the Doll Bed and a Bridal Shower.

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We painted the bed pink and it just about killed me. At that point I did not want to work on it until I'd had a break.





I dressed it up in it's bedding and set it aside.





Leah had some ideas she wanted to try on the medallion, and I, being always glad to have her company, as well as not having decided what I was going to do yet to spruce it up, happily invited her over the next day to play with paint.





And I thought she did a beautiful job!





That night we went to a dear friend's bridal shower.





Silly games, good conversation, great food, and - instead of gifts, she asked for prayers, verses, and blessings.









She also asked for bows. Only bows. So she could make a rehearsal bouquet. A lovely idea. She's a little camera shy these days, the wonderful world of hiding from stalkers, so I don't get to show the beautiful bride to be.





And I have to show this gorgeous cat.





It's so cool to be a panther.

~Faith

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A Painting Day...

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One of our Saturdays, a couple of weeks ago, we set aside for kicking back and painting.

My daughter and I took about 10 Bob Ross, wet-on-wet oil painting classes a few years ago. I have all the equipment to paint, PLUS a terrific DVD where most of the landscape elements are covered in detail, so you can play, rewind, slow-motion, etc your way to a lovely oil painting.

It's great!

I invited our artistically inclined friend over and she and Michael spent the day trying out full landscape paintings.


























I enjoyed seeing their creations so much!

~Faith

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Painting the town...

This day was quite filled with painting.

Yeah that's about it.

Painting.

Very good for project money, though.

Now is a good time to tell you that I am also studying to be able to work at home here on my computer. I try to spend 4 to 10 hours a day at it, trying to learn as quickly as possible, since I don't quite know what tomorrow will bring. I do my studying and practice at one desk, while Michael does his school work at the one next to me. we try to get it done in the morning, and on days where I can fit it in, I will also work in the afternoon or evening. Whew! Rainy days are good for that especially.

You can't help what other people are willing to do to make your life difficult. But you can sure choose how to deal with it. I haven't always been this upbeat about the lemons' I've been given, but I discovered that God had not abandoned me and all I have to do is wait on Him. Sooner or later He makes it work for good. This is a great source of joy!

Faith

The Painting Project Site.

But first, is this a fabulous find, or what? This cafe table and chair set, made of teak, was at a local dollar store for 49 dollars. I splurged on this with the rest of the painting job money from that week.






Michael's cat, Mikka, is so unhappy to be inside. But she gets tape worms from fleas, so now she just looks outside at us thinking evil thoughts and planning her escape.

Dental chairs for sale! But they have not sold yet and we have to paint around them.














My friend and I will dismantle this kitchen after painting is done and she's going to put the cabinets in her barn.





We've been working about half the time here, in between school and projects at home. Its been a very busy time, but that's to be expected considering all the ground I've got to cover in my life situation right now. It's hard, but fun. I love to learn and grow. Michael is glad for the extra money he is earning as well. He says he likes earning money better than an allowance. which is good. I've not been able to pay his allowance in many months. LOL He's into Pirates and AirSoft, so he's a man with a plan.

Take care!
Faith