Soundtrack...

What is the soundtrack of your life? I was thinking about this as I watched a Lifetime Original movie last night. You know the part where the female lead is walking along a pier and the music is playing? It made me wonder, what song would be playing in my life at this moment. Would it be slow, sad, and dreary? Or really upbeat, happy and uplifting? It would depend on my mood. At this stage in my life, it would change like someone was switching stations on the radio. Songs would blend together, making it difficult to even make out what song you were hearing! Right now it would be my playlist song, Its A Beautiful Day. What's yours?

Our Big Night!

Sarah and I went to our concert last night and we had a fabulous time! Of course, Sarah wore her long dress, you know the one just like the ones the Celtic Woman wear. Many people stopped to say how beautiful she looked, just like a princess. We met another little girl there named Daria, who also had on a beautiful gown. Daria's mom took pictures of both the girls since they were so precious together. Our seats, thank you M. Coyne, were great. Sarah waved often, like after every song, and she got many winks and waves back!! Sarah loved every minute. She sat on my lap and was mesmerized by it all. She befriended the ladies next to her, asking what their favorite song was going to be and how she hoped they would get to hear it! She told them her fav was You Raise Me Up, which they saved for their last song, and Sarah joined right in! I love her outgoing nature. During intermission, Sarah looked at me and said, "I just love you Mem, thanks for taking me to this special show". Then she did some twirling in the aisle, just for something to do!! The Celtic Women... there were 4 singers and of course the violinist, who is extraordinary, did a beautiful job. We learned that one of their first shows was in Cleveland, 4 years ago, and they said it was were they got their start. They pretty much perform in the United States all the time now and live here. They sang a beautiful new song that honored America just for the fans here in Cleveland, to say Thank You. The audience loved them... many standing ovations. We also went up to the stage at intermission so that Sarah could get a really good look around. She wanted to get right up there and sing too.

On our way out of the Palace Theater we walked into the room with the STARS on the ceiling that twinkle like glitter and Sarah just had to stop and stare. We were out of the way of the crowd doing the mass exit and I just let her stop and stand there looking up. Sarah asked if she could lay on the floor and pretend she was laying in grass just looking at a starry night. I said of course... SO SHE DID!! People giggled and pointed, so wishing they could do the same thing! She was such a little lady the whole night long. I would take her again in a heart beat!
~~Sarah...on the floor just looking at the STARS~~

Fun in the Sun!

Sarah...
Molly...
and Cayden having fun at Lakewood Country Club Pool. Fondly called the "ICE CREAM" pool since they have ice cream cones! Yummy fun!

It's that time again!! This is my master bathroom. I choose a teal color for the back wall and accents. The bedding is also in this color. I love it! Looking in from the bedroom. Closets on either side, his and hers!

My pedestal soaking tub! I love it! I am a "soak in the tub, read a book", kind of girl. Every night!!
Shower on one side... I found this tall towel stand and was so happy with the perfect match to the sink cabinets!
A beautiful frame from Amish country!

The other side...
My favorite part is this... the silver reading tray that Tegan and Kelley gave me for Christmas!

Now just guess who remodeled this bathroom for me?? That's right... Mr. Dave himself!

For my friend Dee...

So here is some help for the Desperate Housewives of Bay Cedar. Check this out: Gypsy Feet (just click on these words) Remember to give it a few seconds to load then you will see the picture! I know you all want to see it so I hope this is helpful!! And to my friend Stephanie, thanks for the help with linking!! Till next year girls!!

Papa's Woodshop

Dave, a.k.a. "Papa" has a wood shop. Papa loves his wood shop. He has made many really nice things in his wood shop. Just wanted to share a few with all of you! It started with Sarah's nursery furniture.
Finished project in Sarah's room...
with a matching changing table...
Then came the rocking chair...
Sarah really loved that so much!!
Oh... the rocking horse!

Sarah had a double whammy that Christmas!!

A picnic table for Uncle Mike!
A shoe bench for Beckie and Donny!
A fabulous workshop on Cornhole games. Rick, Bob and Danny got in on that one! Dave and Bob went on to make a bunk bed for Bob's daughter Kara.
This great picture frame he made for my GEMS... pictures on both sides!! This one he had requests to make as gifts.
The filing cabinet next to the desk to hold my MUSIC IN MOTION papers, etc! I love that one!

A swing for our friends Kathy and Gary so their granddaughter Gracie could swing in their backyard. And so much more... He is one talented "Jack of all Trades". This man can do anything and everything! We love Papa and all he does for us!! Sappy or not... he is one of my best GEMS!

Sprinklers!

Crocker Park has a sprinkler park now!! Great fun! Sarah enjoyed trying to outsmart the spouts of water!! Then it was off to the Chocolate Factory....

Busy, Busy, Busy...

YaYa is coming over today to alter the dress for the concert! Sarah loves to try it on and dance around in it! She can hardly wait to have it for a "dress~up" item. Sarah wanted a dress just like the one she saw her favorite Celtic Woman, Lisa, wearing in a video online. Lisa is on the right singing in the picture below. "She is just the prettiest one Meme"!
YaYa working on the dress while Sarah looks on...

"This is gonna be so pretty!" We are using some lace from Mrs Guthrie, an angel in heaven! She sure would think that was pretty special! See the pretty lace...
We can't wait to show you the finished dress on Saturday!! Watch for it!! Thank you YaYa!

6 Days and Counting!

Sarah and I are SO EXCITED to be going to see Celtic Woman together!! The countdown has begun!

Also check out the blog tittle to the right called Gypsy Feet! My girlfriends and I made Laura's blog!! We were together in Florida and took the picture of our feet together for Gypsy Feet!! Take a look and see...

I'm gonna drive my car, yeah, I'm gonna drive my car!

       ...  Off to Van Wert with Mommy and Daddy!!