Summer in the Burbs among other things...

Well, it's been summer for a few days now and honestly, I hate it. Now don't get me wrong, I likke the longer days and the sound of my kids in the pool, but the heat and humidity here in MD is terrible!! Makes it hard to feel like leaving the house unless you're jumping in the swimming pool.

I know everyone knows from a previous post why I haven't been blogging as much as I want to. Well, I am still having back issues, but not as much as before. I've been doing my streyching and it helps for awhile. I'll live though.....It'll be ok.

The camping trip a few weekends ago was FUN! The kids had a blast and we met some new friends while we were in PA. The members of the MAC (Mid Atlantic Campers) website as well as some members of PopupPortal.com were there. We had a wonderful potluck dinner and just hung out with each other. The kids went to the beach at the state park that we camped in and all was well! I forgot my camera ...I know, DUH, but I'll try to get one of the other campers to send me some pics to post on here asap.

So, here in the burbs we have been getting some really strange weather. Thunder and lightning storms have been the norm at night here. I did get some cool pics of the rainbow from the other day though!

Today is CraftyBay Farmgirl meeting day. Even though only 3 of the 7 members are showing up, we three will have fun. I think it's time to make a few changes too. More on that later.

Well, I'm gonna post some pics of what's been going on around here in the burbs. Oh, I almost forgot - I am working on a BIG crocheted afghan for my oldest daughter right now. I will definitely take pics of it soon and post on here. Hopefully I will be on here more since I do have more things that I would love to share with you all.

Anywho - Take Care and Happy Crafting everyone!!

The yarn staff I scored from Freecycle!

Some of my porcelain dolls.....
and one of my crazy cats...Tyson.

The double rainbow from the other night's storm!

The kid's new hideout and shade tent!








The kids in the pool with some friends. My two are on the left.

Me ....again

I've been away for a few days and I have missed writing on here. There have been reasons for this though.

I am still trying to get over the tragedy that occured a few weeks ago in my life - MJF ladies know what it was. Now I am trying to fight the pain in my back that is trying to take over my life. I have been told that I have Piriformis Syndrom and that I also have the early signs of Degenerative Disc Disease. Ughhh. Double whammy!

I hate taking pills, but this time I took mine on time everyday. It hurts to sit for long periods of time. I have to do stretching exercises to untighten the muscle around the base of my spine.

So, that is why I have been away from my blog for a few days.

On a lighter note - I am going to PA to go camping this weekend, bad back and all. I am not going to let this get the best of me! I am a fighter!!

We (hubby and I) are taking the kids to their first state park camping experience! This should be an adventure! I'll post pics when I return.

I also got the swimming pool clean and took my first swim of the season today! It was great. Just me, Noah, All, my daughter Sam, and my grand daughter! The pool was full! It was fun, though.

Well, I'm off to bed. I will write more when I have time.

Oh, by the way - leave me a comment or two. I like the company ;)

Take care and Happy Crafting!

Stopping by....

Just stopping in to post a great big "HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND" to all my blogging (and not blogging) friends! Also to all my farmgirl friends at MJF!!!

This weekend will be busy for me, so I doubt that I will be posting. Tomorrow is get the pool ready to open day, and Sunday is the memorial service for my grandson :( Don't worry, I will be ok. I have the support of all my family and my farmgirl friends. Couldn't ask for anything more :)

I hope everyone has a beautiful, sunny weekend. Go out and spend some quality time with your family and friends. Hug your kids and your spouse too. Don't ever forget to tell the ones you love that you do love them. You never know what tomorrow brings......

That said, I am off of here and I will be back to my picture posting, crafty self next week. So look out y'all.....I'm sure I'll think of something to put on here :p ...HEE HEE!

Bartering...hmmmmm

I was just reading a post on MJF about someone who got had on the bartering thing. That hits close to home with me.

Now, don't get me wrong - I love a good barter and it is fun, but there are those times when I get had by the person that I barter with. It's happened 2 or 3 times so far and it's frustrating!! Grrrr.

Listen - If you want to barter, then make sure you can hold up to your end of the deal. Now I'm not going to mention any names since you already know who you are, but I'm still waiting on a barter from last October!! I guess I can kiss that goodbye. This person is still bartering with others and so are the ones that still owe me from 3 months ago! Ughhhh. :(

I do, however, have a few ladies that I barter with who are golden. Tribalcime (Lisa) is one of them. She is the sweetest person and makes sure that she sends her stuff out asap and everything she barters is awesome!

Now, I know that postage is high and so is the price of gas. PLEASE THINK ABOUT THAT BEFORE YOU AGREE TO A BARTER!!!!!

I don't think that I will be bartering for awhile except with the few that I trust. It's sad that in a day where we all need each other and where a helping hand is always welcome, that there are still people out there who want to make it difficult.

Lisa, Denise, Deb, Linda, and others, you are terrific!!! All the rest who fall short, well all I can say is please stop bartering and because it makes the other person sad :(

Anywho, vent is over now. Just had to get that off of my chest!

Hopefully the next post will be more pleasant!! HA!

Back in the Burbs...

Well, I'm back from my campin' trip and it wasn't long enough for me. I had fun and so did the hubby and kids. It did give me some time to clear my head and I definitely needed that! I did manage to crochet a few washcloths on the way to the campground (hubby laughs at me, but I get bored in the passenger seat!)

We traveled down to Ocean City and rode along Ocean Gateway and took in all the classic cars that were down there for cruisin' weekend Saturday night. Charlie is a big gearhead so he was in heaven! Sunday, we drove to Assateague Island and let the kids see the wild horses as well as had lunch and tried our hand at fishing in the campground pond. It rained Sunday afternoon so fishing was cut short and we all went back to the camper to stay dry. Charlie bought Noah and Ally new bikes the day before our trip so they were really surprised Saturday morning when Dad opened the garage and two brand new bikes were in there!

Monday, we took the kids to the Salisbury Zoo. I think I had more fun than the kids! lol Admission there is free and you can donate a few dollars at the gate to help feed the animals. It was a beautiful day for a Zoo trip and of course the littleo nes hit us up for something at the gift shop!

Anywho - I'm gonna post some pics of my weekend for everyone: I hope you all had a great weekend too!

Take Care and Happy Crafting!

Noah and Ally's new bikes!

View behind our campsite - beautiful!

3 baby birds on site #30

Our popup and campsite.

Horses at Assateague Island

Beautiful Tropical birds at the Zoo

Alligators

Flamingos - beautiful!

A Brazilian Cavy - looks like a rabbit with long legs and short ears.

Peacock - So gorgeous!

Otters - Too cute!

I hope you enjoyed my pics!

Been Gone Awhile

Sorry I haven't put any new posts on for awhile. Things have been really hectic here in the burbs. I'll spare everyone the whole story, but lets just say that it's been one thing after another. I haven't had much time for crafting either. Hubby and I even canceled a camping trip for Mother's Day weekend because of everything going on. If you check out MaryJane's Farm on occasion, you will get a feel for what's up in my world right now.

On a lighter note, we are going camping this weekend, so maybe I can relax for a few days. Believe me, I NEED IT!!!!!! I'll take some pics and post on here when I get back. We're going to Fort Whaley down near Ocean City, MD on Saturday, Sunday and coming home on Monday. I wish it could be for a week because I could use all that time to clear my head and get away from it all.

Anywho, I'm going to go and start my camping list. I hope everyone has a wonderful, sunny weekend and I'll post again when I return.......

Take care and Happy Crafting!!!

Week 5 "Farmgirl Blog a Thon!"

I know I am a little late on getting this on here, but better late than never, right??


The theme is "Getting Crafty". This one suits me to a tee!!! I am a crafty farm girl babe...lol


Ok, so what have I made lately? Hmmm - I did crochet and bead a dragonfly (pics will follow) and I finished my Farmgirl Sisterhood badge!


I have also crocheted some washcloths for my mom as well as a little change purse (no pics :( )

Now I am working on a pair of sparkly white crocheted socks for my granddaughter's baptism. They are turning out nice and I will have a pic of them when their done!


So that is what I have been up to lately in my semi-sane crafty world..lol


So I will end this by saying -


Visit Tina Michelles blog @ http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/


And don't forget to get in touch with your inner farmgirl @ www.maryjanesfarm.com


Anywho, that is all and Happy Crafting!!

My dragonfly

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