{ A bust...totally }

Slang definition of bust:  

bust    

noun

an event with a displeasing outcome. 

That show was a bust.

Yep our show at Olde Tyme Marketplace's SUNDAY at the MARKETPLACE was just that- a bust.  It takes us 2 hours to get there then we have set up and unload.  It was soooo hot. I mean blazing hot. And it was not crowded at all- hardly any shoppers at all.  Not sure why.  The last time we did a show there we were freezing and it rained bucket loads.  

Vendors have told us that the previous show was amazing.  Maybe it is just us. Don't know. 

I think we are just not meant to do this one.  

I did make $15 to cover the booth space and my daughter did spend about $30 on stuff so I guess we were less than a bust - a negative bust :)  But I got to hang out with my favorite little crafting helper- Sophie so in retrospect it was a win. :)

Oh well, I am home now in the air conditioning and am a happy camper.  

Here are some promised photos..enjoy.

 See that sweat..yep that is hot man.  Very freakin' hot. 

 She had wonderful sweets - if only I weren't a diabetic..but alas I ate salad.  :)

This next booth was my FAVE.. I adored everything in it.  They were a great creative couple.  

 Check out the AMERICANA. 

And the birdhouses were to die for. 

 This was a wonderful idea..

just simple lace attached to the frames to hold jewelry.  
So simple but so beautiful.

 This couple were smart.  They set up near the lamp post which had an electrical outlet- 

Can you say  - plug in fans?  oh yeah. 

  This man does some amazing cane reconstruction. 

Wish I'd brought my messed up chair. 

 Our neighbor- she was a lovely lady.  She has been in this business for years..

Lots of knowledge we gleaned from her. 

Then you have us..yes a bit sparse this time.  We  sold all our big ticket items at Cameron. 

 There is my helper- little me - better known as Sophie.  

 Loved the shutters and the bike the best. 

 This was Shabby Jen..she does some amazing work on clothing.  I enjoyed seeing her creativity. 

 Ok in this booth my fave was the rusty chicken wire behind the man in the black shirt.

Why? 
I could see it made into a wire cloche with an adorable glass door knob on the top..

Just saying. 

And lastly - the nursery that brings all the plants..

These were huge and cheap. 

Like $1 cheap.  But I only brought back a few- why you ask?

Because I didn't sell anything so there was no room.  

boo hoo

What did we bring back?

Well Sophie bought herself a cute hat from our FAVE vendor above.

{ happy father's day }

To the best daddy out there.  To the father of our kids.  They sure are a lucky bunch to have you as their daddy.  Come home soon - we all miss you very much. 

{ end of another year }

Another school year that is.

 My young man, Jon is now a real Senior in High School.  Oh my goodness is it going to get busy now. 

Jack is sad to leave 3rd grade as he loves his teacher- Mrs Altman.

But he is excited to see what will happen next year.

Sophie is just excited school is out and wonders about next year.

So, it is time to enjoy the summer and worry about school in a mere 5 weeks when our year round calendar starts back up..till then...bring on the fun.   CANNON BALL !!!

white wednesday

My favorite white- 

Sophie dressed in white with my fave flower from my kids- dandelion.

She's making her wish.

What is your wish?

tammy

linking to:

faded charm

Jack is 9

Happy Birthday little man.
Wow has it been 9 years already?
You have brought so much joy to my life. I love you more than you will ever know.

You arrived so tiny and small.   

Your brothers had to have you do everything they did. 

  

Look at those adorable blue eyes..what a cutie patootie.

  

Your first trip to the beach and you loved playing in the sand even then. 

Happy first birthday- such a wonderful mess.

A nature boy from day one.

You loved your own little house.

Beach time again- does it get any better?

The beginning of your nascar love- even if sissy had to join in. 

  

This is what I'm talking about . 

First golf tournament with daddy.

  

 The beginnings of your own hairstyle- hair with an attitude. 

 Daredevil to the core.

Your first bike race. 

 Ahh my little karate kid.

Bball time in North Carolina baby. 

 Follow that with soccer.

 Being General Patton for famous American day.

Always reaching new heights.  

(fortunately for my heart when I'm not around)

You sure have brought so much joy to my life Jack.

You are growing into such a fine and fun young man. 

We all love you very much-

mom

{ spring intersession }

I'm back.

 I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful comments, well wishes and prayers for our family while hubby is gone. 

 During my blogging break we had intersession so fun was had by all. 

Jack had his first sleepover. 

Yep, all night long video gaming. 

  

The kids went skating with daddy and their dog, Boone. 

  

Sophie was able to play with her friend Hagan.  

Hagan was having her spring break - what made this so cool was she was on break from Alaska.  
  

Can you tell they played hard? 

  

Then the last bit of fun before school was 

GREAT WOLF LODGE..

Who would have thought bunk beds could be so much fun? 

  

 Fountains all the time.

  

 A bit of brother and sister bonding time.

  

 Time to go home - she's wiped out. 

  

A blast was had by all.