Crackerbox

Flying under the Radar

 
Ain't no rhyme or reason no complicated meaning

Ain't no need to overthink it....let go laughing....  (lyrics from Sugarland)

I am not going to lie to you. I love Sugarland. I heard an interview with Jennifer Nettles recently when she was talking about a song. She said (and I'm paraphrasing) that some songs are meant to change your life and some are just there to change your day. Their songs do both for me.

I am taking a few days to hang out with kids and take it easy. It sure does feel good. I'm also spending some time working on our dolls. Dave is way ahead of me, so I have to catch up. He is sculpting them and I am doing the clothes. It is so fun to work together.

Here are a few photos of the tribe....

Here you have Anastasia the punk rock bride and Erik the Orange Vikingman

With an unfinished Tom Waits in front

Slash and Amy Winehouse 
The Pope

 

 

Check this out

 

Check out this cool jewelry/mail/book organizer made by my brilliant and talented husband.

The little light switch on the front turns the built in  light on and off. You can see more photos here

Have a great weekend.

 

 

Of thee (Florida) I sing

When you live in Florida year round, there is a little snow envy going on. It IS nice down here but when Christmas comes around who doesn't dream of a little snow and wintery weather? But ,something wonderful happens and you remember why Florida rocks. Fresh Yummy localish strawberries on December 30th. Oh yeah that's good stuff.

We had a really fun day yesterday hanging out with Allan and Kimberly. Going back to work on Monday will be tough.

 

My handsome husband on the bagpipes 

 

 Allan was a natural.

                                 He gets his skills from his mother.

 

 
                                          A great way to end 2010.

Happy New Year.

Taking it on the Road

 
Yesterday the Quilt was installed at the Southwest Florida Regional Airport. Here are a few pics from the day.

 
 
My Cutie Husband Hanging the humongo brackets

 
 Waiting

 Almost there

 
I'm not sure how long it will be there. Thanks Dave for getting it up and Thanks to Rene for all the hard work putting it all together.

Tribe Called Monchichi

Here's hoping you and yours had a super great Christmas. Ours was terrific. Here are just a couple of my favorite moments.

 
 
 
 

Shameless

 

A little shameless self promotion coming your way. If you are offending by such things, please turn your head.

I put some of my charms up in my etsy shop. If you would like to check them out click on the link to the right. Or just shout at me. Either way will work.

Have a super great weekend people.

 

Right On Time

Mr and Mrs Kellum 

 

Years ago, back in my college days when growing up and realizing all my dreams seemed so urgent…… I was not doing well in school and about 3 years in at UGA, I think I was failing most everything and I still wasn’t sure what I was doing. I felt like I was sinking and all my opportunities were passing me by. I was just about ready to drop out and a good friend told me some simple, yet at the time, very profound words. “Amy, it’s never too late.”

It’s true. I found what I was looking for and finished school. Took me a little longer than most folks, but it wasn‘t too late.

Those words and that sentiment have stuck with me through the years. Anytime, I have felt overwhelmed or lost , those words pop into my head and I remember how much truth they hold.

Never have they been more powerful than recently. Without even realizing it, I had decided that all the girly dreams I had(but of course would never admit to) about true love and soul mates were just not for me. It was WAY too late to find that kind of deep, lasting and unconditional love. That was the kind of love for young people with no children. Love would be different for me. Practical and sensible and without a doubt… on my terms. Oh my goodness was I wrong and once again, I heard those words.

I met Dave in February and that changed everything. At 37, I met the man I thought didn’t exist and on November 20^th we were married. I am blessed beyond what I thought was possible. Each day I think about how fortunate I am for the amount of love that flows back and forth between us. Sometimes I feel like it’s impossible to love this much….. until the next day when I love him more. It is truly a most beautiful miracle. And I am so eternally grateful that he showed up in my life, right on time.

Thanks so much to all our family and friends who made our wedding day perfect. And shout out to Amber for the great photos.

 

Fall is Here!!!!!

 
And with Fall's arrival came the most pleasant weekend. It started out with a great time at Artwalk.

Saturday was fun too.  We went on a craigslist adventure and Helena brought home a new to her keyboard.  Not before jumping off a bridge. 

Now it's time to get ready for Monday. Hope you enjoyed your weekend and have an amazing week!!!

Charmed Again

The first batch of finished charms look a little like this. This is the largest of them.  Most are the size of a quarter. They are fun to make and I really like the way they feel to hold in your hand. Kind of like a weathered worn out old stone.

Charmed

I have been making some charms. Not sure how they will look when they are done, but I am having fun making them. I still need to sand the edges on these and paint them.