Thursday, October 4, 2012

What I've been up to...


I just realized today that I haven't posted for about nine days so thought I would hop in
here and tell you what I have been up to.

I picked up some acorns on a walk one day... 

...and it turned into a mini photo shoot. Hubby
and I have been walking every other day or rather trying to get it in every other day and I
am loving it...him, not so much! ha! I am amazed at the different kinds of acorns that
we have been finding. Here I thought they were all alike. Not so...maybe I can get
some more pictures taken one of these days. :)


 I  bought this tutorial for these beautiful angel wings from Dawn...

 over at The Feathered Nest and I can't wait to get some made.

{photo above taken by Dawn}



I mailed a package to Indiana because a little sweetie of ours turned FIVE this past week...

My oldest son's daughter.
Her mommy posted the following on facebook and it just brought tears to my eyes.
If all little ones could have a mommy like this , how great our world would be!

"Today my precious girl turns 5...5!!!!! "A whole hand mommy!!" Hard to believe,,
but I am so proud of the smart and beautiful and spunky and energetic and
individualistic girl she has become! She challenges my thinking daily.  I'm so
excited for the next 5 years and beyond! "



I had a photo shoot with my youngest son's family...

I took over 400 photos. They sure took a while to wade through, but we got some goodies. :)


I even had to work with a *little* attitude, but it was still a fun day...



I loved taking photos of my sweeties...


I hopped in the car one day and drove up and down our dirt roads and found some
amazing color...


I ate this delicious donut that my bff brought me...

{but not all at once!}

It was like none I have ever had. From a bakery called Rise and Roll

SO YUMMY...and huge!! 


I about shouted with glee when my bff brought along these beautiful hydrangeas for me...


I thought this shed was a beauty while out cruising the countryside...


I snapped this photo of Annika before she could move again...

I have been a busy beaver, but it has been a fun couple weeks... 

Hope you all are doing well and that your lives are filled with
unexpected blessings daily!

13 comments:

julie - eab designs said...

Oh my - acorns and white pumpkins! My favorites. You have beautiful fall color - ours is just beginning but today was breezy and tomorrow it will only be in the 50's! Loved the photos of your loved ones!

The Feathered Nest said...

You've been a busy girl!!!! Thank you again for buying my tutorial...I can't wait to see yours! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead Sandi, hugs and love, Dawn

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I am loving those ruffled angel wings. Please show yours when they are done! Your family pictures are great:)

Irene said...

I love your family photos, especially the one with the frame. Precious, I know of attitude. Happy Week.

Sheila said...

You live in a beautiful area. Your granddaughter is so precious. :)

countrycharisma said...

You have been busy!! Love that acorn picture, and the road, and the barn, and of course yours framed. It is good to have diversions, and what a pretty drive to your home. Thanks for sharing.

Susan EvelynAndRose said...

You certainly have been busy Sandi!
Looks like a lot of fun, though, especially taking pics of your sweeties. Love that fall foliage, too!

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Oh so many beautiful faces!!!! I just love the photo of the shed/barn it is a work of art!!x0

Jeane M. said...

How lovely that weekend must have been. Love the family photo and those hydrangeas. Got my eye on your next posts.

Lady Pamela said...

Your photos are just amazing, Sandi. Love the attitude, lol
Glad to hear you and hubby are walking. We do too, it is my favorite form of excercise.
*Hugs*

Julie Marie said...

Hi Sandi... wow!... you have been busy!... such pretty photos!... love your Autumn header too...your little acorns look so sweet... and your family is all just beautiful!... good for you walking!... and such a gorgeous time of year to do so... Happy Autumn!... xoxo Julie Marie

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

I've missed your posts Sandi but all the beauty in this one is such a treat!! I just love your photos, they keep getting better and better!

Betsy said...

I just found your blog while visiting cotton peony. I like the way your profile reads. I am with you on "it is a dream of life " well said.
The bed and breakfast sign - I totally love.
Blessings
Betsy