Where Do I Begin? Part 1

As I always say; “Start at the beginning.” So that’s what I will do.

I went to the Porter Street Art Show.

This man’s cement artwork was so awesome. I couldn’t believe that it was made of cement.

Here are some of the brooches that my friend Rosa made and had for sale. I bet you know why I love the dress she has them displayed on. 😉

Here’s Rosa with one of her cute crochet market bags that she had for sale.

And another market bag made by Rosa.

Such a cool metal sculpture made by one of the artists.

Then I was off to Brandi’s memorial service.

Brandi would have loved how beautiful the alter looked that day.

Starla and Jennifer reunited for Brandi’s service.

I was so happy to see that their friend Court came to the service as well.

One of my customers from the 2015 Kansas Barn Sale called me to ask me if I could make an owl purse. So I did.

I love the way it turned out

Thanks to my sister who always knows the best way to photograph my creations. Thank you Jackie for always being there for me.

I spent some time poking holes in the little 4 inch square flannel pieces.

I got to spend some quality time with my dear friend Lisa. I am so glad that we have gotten reacquainted after all these years. I love that she makes time to spend with me when she is in town. And I love that I made her laugh. 🙂 She is so pretty inside and out.

I delivered the owl bag to my customer’s husband.

He was so adorable and was such a good sport when I asked to take his picture. He even stopped to pose and walked all the way to his car with it on his shoulder.

I love that our airport is so close and they have made a special little drive that you can park your car while waiting on people or a special person to come into town on a plane. I sit here and wait for a text from the person on the plane.

Our airport is going to be so neat once they get all the modifications done.

And surprise. The visitor was Joshua.

I am so glad that I always have my camera ready to shoot a picture. Joshua isn’t always happy about it, but he knows that it is important to me to save a memory.

He even helps me out. 😉

John went to pick up Megan from school as I picked up Joshua from the airport. Then we all met up at Village Inn. Megan’s first words were, “does Momma know you are here?”

John’s first hug.

Buddies.

Megan’s first try at taking pictures.

I think she is going to be a great photographer.

I think I know what I’m getting her for Christmas.

First selfie with my camera.

Megan got the first deviled egg.

This is pure bliss. I love when these three are here.

Joshua requested a few food items when he told me he was coming to Wichita. One of them was homemade baked mac and cheese.

This was on a Wednesday night and Megan had to go home. She was so sad to leave Joshua as she only got to spend the evening with him. I think we all had tears in our eyes.

Joshua had also requested that I make a dental appointment for him. Here we are waiting for the dentist. He has been going to Dr. Detmer since he was just a little guy.

Rian and Joshua thought that I would like to have a manicure. Since I had never had one I thought, why not?

I took a week off so that I could be with Joshua and I love that he included me in on some of his outing with Rian. I loved my manicure so much that I have already booked another one this week.

Another one of Joshua’s meal requests was fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans. I even made fried chicken for Rian with rice flour.

I was so glad that Rian could come by for dinner.

You know when these two are together it is going to get funny.

I knew the bite was coming, it always does.

The silliness starts.

On and

on

and on

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Joshua’s visit.