Sudden inspiration.....

I am sitting here working at my bench feeling an incredibly strong urge to blog about the feelings and thoughts I am having right this minute. I can not believe God's grace. I am reminded almost daily of all of the incredible gifts He has given me and how He transformed my life. He took away so many of my defect of character and replaced them with good. So many things I used to struggle with are not even entertained in this new heart of mine. I can't put into words what God has done for me. I can't ever thank Him enough. I am absolutely overwhelmed at the moment. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Jesus. I don't deserve one thing from You, yet you give so freely like I am the only person on this earth. I love you and I pray that, with Your guidance, I live my life so that others will want to know you as well.

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Look what you're missing puddin'......

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Told ya I'd eat those words ;P

Who can afford to ski these days??

I'll tell ya, skiing is one of the most expensive sports. With mountains charging $70 for a day pass it is becoming a rich man's sport. We buy seasons passes every year. That's the ONLY way we can afford to ski all winter long. I went to purchase this years pass (we finally scraped together the $1200) and guess what?!?!?! A family pass is $1399 this year. Yea, let's raise the prices during a recession. I am not pleased. I told Chris about it (he called this afternoon from SC) and we agreed that if we were going to purchase these passes, it would be a very light Christmas gift wise for the boys. I discussed it with Danny and Will a few minutes ago and they did not seem to mind, they want to snowboard and ski more than receiving material things. So it's settled. Now we just need some snow (I will eat these words, I assure you). It was 60 degrees today!

So Chris made it to SC safe and sound last night around 8pm. He made pretty good time, 16 hours I think. My meeting last night was good. I spoke for an hour and it was well received. I went to a meeting tonight as well and it was great. The boys are showered and in bed and I am finishing up my tea and getting drowsy. I need to take a picture of Will's art project so my father in law can see it. Will and Chris made a beautiful table out of birds eye maple. It is very impressive.

Here is a custom order on it's way to London. I really love that my technique is improving (many thanks to the very generous silversmiths who stop by my blog)

One more thing....... I just stole this pic off of my sister in laws Facebook. It's Danny and his little cousin Kate on Thanksgiving.

nighty night :)

Whew!

I gotta do it again......

Have An Oh So Good Slap Your Pappy Thanksgiving!

Have one for me too will ya? I feel like a melted back plate. Yes, I can only think of metal working analogies because I am still working in my head. I worked sick yesterday from 8am - 8pm like this..........

I had no choice. My nose would not stop!!!!

I had to make so much in one day because I was waiting for a late placed silver order to come in so I had to cram 2 days into 1. I can't make my customers wait because I was a bonehead and did not order my silver on time.

I am looking forward to spending the day at my brother's home. I will take pictures. My niece and nephew are the most gorgeous children ever. Really. My sister in law Trish is always wonderful to talk to and be around. We don't hang out very often, but when the family gets together, I really like being around her. I think it is because years ago when I was living my life very very badly she never seemed to judge me. That has really stuck with me through the years. I love her.

I hear Chris getting up and pouring his coffee, I think I'll join him.....

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!