Missing Boo But Keeping Busy

So, I don't have Bailey Boo this week. I had too many things going on this week to keep her but boy do I miss that little bugger.

But, I have had more time to do some fun stuff this week. Here are two necklaces and one bracelet that I made last night and the night before. I had to stop at JoAnn's yesterday to get copper colored crimps and clasps.

I have more of these diamond shaped beads - enough to make at least another necklace if not a necklace and bracelet.
I kind of like the way this set came out. Simple but black and copper are colors that will match a lot of my clothes - if I keep it. I may put it on Etsy and see if it sells.
I took another Photoshop Friday class at Jessica Sprague. The first page is from the class, the second page I created on my own. I ♥ ♥ her classes!

Had breakfast with my friend Susan and we have decided to get together and craft! Yeah, a crafty buddy! I haven't had a crafty buddy in a few years so am way excited. Funny thing while we were eating - Dave showed up at the restaurant. It's a small world.

The job search is awful! Yesterday there were over 400 new jobs on indeed and not one of them was one I could apply for. I think I need to go into occupational therapy. Lots of openings for occupational therapists.

I am going today for some kind of meeting at DCF and tomorrow I am having a minor surgical procedure done. Brandon is going with me tomorrow so I don't have to be alone. He's such a good kid.

I am off to list some more stuff on eBay. Hopefully I will have a good week.

Family Get Together

We had a nice family get together yesterday. My Mom, Dad, sister and two of her kids were here. We had Italian Baked Chicken, Zucchini in the Oven, Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese, a cherry salad that my sister brought and a layered salad and carrot cake that my Mom brought. Yummy!

Here is Brandon. We celebrated his birthday yesterday since he will be turing 19 on Saturday the 27th. Happy Birthday Brandon! I can hardly believe he is 19.
Here is my Dad excited about his gift certificate from Lowe's. My sister got him two dress shirts and ties.
Here is Bailey and Jenna. Jenna had brought her iPod and Bailey thought it was cool to hear music through the headphone.
We had a great day and my Mom stayed to visit with us for a few days. We are going to Ft Myers to the thrift stores so I may have a post later with the goodies I find.

I have a confession today. I went to Walgreen's yesterday to purchase greeting cards and spent over $10 on three cards. No, that is not my confession. My confession is - I have thousands of dollars worth of rubber and acrylic stamps in my craft room. So why am I spending money on greeting cards that I could make? I also have two shoe boxes full of card that I have made in the past - why couldn't I go through those cards and see if I have a suitable card instead of just going out and purchasing one? CRAZY!

Birthdays and Stress

Today is my middle child's birthday. Eighteen years ago today I brought him into this world. How did I know 18 years later what joy and happiness he would bring into my life? Brandon is and always has been an easy kid to be around. He is pleasant, pleasing and just a great person. He has so much possibility and promise in front of him if he continues to make the right choices. Happy Birthday Brandon! I love you.

On to my second subject, stress. I found this quote on this blog:

"Headaches know when your body is stressed!" ~ television commercial

Does this mean I am almost constantly stressed? Probably so. Sad!