Day 85

Nothing is a better motivator for cleaning house like expecting company! This Friday a crafty friend of mine will be coming in from Indianapolis for the opening show at Redtree. Getting the house all cleaned up and the corners de-fuzzed. Since my studio will be converted to a guest room for the weekend, it was especially satisfying to get that room nice and neat, after all of the whirlwind of Crafty Supermarket work.

Day 84

Lots of work. Cleaning house.

This... made me laugh until I almost peed.

Day 83

This was the view out my window when I woke up...

 ¹⁶ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  (2 Corinthians 4:16, New International Version, ©2011)

Day 82

Not really sure what to write for today.

The weather and the sun made me smile as I took my lunch to the back porch and let scruffy Charlie love on my bare toes.

But... just a couple of hours later, there was a knock on the door- a neighbor letting Adam know that Charlie had been hit by a car. Death is so surreal and angry when it comes along so suddenly. It's hurtful and confusing, even with the seemingly insignificance of our mangy, orphan cat.

Adam took great care to protect me from the details, and for that I am grateful. We dug a hole in Charlie's favorite nap spot in the yard and laid a stone atop the soil. Such a sweet spirit is surely in a good place, right?

Charlie Barley

Day 81

Mother's day was simply lovely. My brother and his wife came to church with us, so all 6 of the fam (Mom, Dad, Curt, Krista, Adam and myself) got to sit together at the service. Then we headed downtown for a wonderful brunch at Via Vite. We toasted mimosas, savored delicious food, and laughed with good conversation.

Later Adam and I headed east to visit the Wolf clan. I know I've said it before, but I really am glad to have married into such a sweet family. Just about the whole crew was there- and my highlight was getting my baby fix with little Aubrey!

Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies! I hope to join your ranks some day soon. :0)

Day 80

CRAFTY SUPERMARKET!!!

Yes,  yes. The long-awaited day has come.

The crowd gathers, in hopes of snagging one of 100 fabulous swag bags.

My table is all set up and ready for sales!

Mom, Margie and TJ came to visit.

Treated myself to a delicious latte by La Terza!

Ohmigosh I love this show. So many great customers, vendors, food, music... sales! It took quite a bit of self-control to not go browsing and spend all of my profits. Here are some of my favorites...

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abbydid

conduitpress

orange fuzz

Bought some Mojito lip balm from Orange Fuzz that was so yummy I was tempted to eat it.

Dulcet Design

I am already a proud owner of a pair of Dulcet Design's earrings. :0)

Courtney Fischer Jewelry

Another fabulous show. Many thanks to the organizers, patrons and supporters!

Day 79

Just another day of working my little fingers to the bone. Crafty Supermarket tomorrow! So very grateful for my helpful hubby, who is kind enough to keep the cats fed and the house standing while I bury myself in paper. He makes me smile a whole lot, even when he's not making faces.

Tiger loves him, too.