ScrapWood

Just wanted to tell you about a business idea I have and that is coming to fruition.  There's still more to do, like working on a website, etc. but the idea behind it is a kit club containing wood items and scrapbooking supplies to decorate the wood with.  I am planning on coming up with a new kit every month.  This month it is has a Halloween theme.  Each kit will be $28.00 plus shipping.  I've looked and looked and am not finding a kit club of this kind.  I would love it if you would spread the word for me and I will post updates as things progress.

Portland

This last weekend I went with Jessica and her family to Portland to help with the kids at a family wedding.  Can I just say that I love the Northwest.  I want to live there again.  We were stationed twice in Washington and I miss it there.  Other than spending time with my grandkids and seeing the beauty of Portland the highlight of my trip was visiting the bride's parent's house.  I didn't have my camera with me when we went because I didn't know it was going to be a beautiful Victorian home set on a hill.  They still have many of the original fixtures, hardwood floors, etc.  I was in heaven.  I love seeing and hearing the history of beautiful old homes.

30 Years

Has it really been 30 years since I've graduated High School.  I don't believe it.  Going to my reunion will be a fond memory the rest of my life.  I had connected with many through Facebook but it was so fun to actually see and talk to them in person.  I felt that the minute I walked in our bonds were immediately rekindled.  What a blast it was!  I would have to say that most have aged so very gracefully and are still the beautiful people I new 30 years ago.  I learned one thing, though, that will stick with me forever....Everyone has a story....I was so intrigued by hearing what their lives have brought them.  Some sad....Some great.  I realized that even though all of us have experienced some very hard things we all were stronger because of it and living very fullfilling lives.  I also realized that many of us were or are going through the very same things.  How theraputic it was to just talk.  I could have stayed for hours longer.  The attached picture are some of the friends I was able to visit with.