ONE LESS STEP FROM CRAZY

Last night my daughter told me I was lame because  I have not posted anything on my blog for two weeks!  And just the other day when I was shopping for our Thanksgiving dinner I asked the Hubby if he thought I should just purchase the pies instead of making them homemade like we usually do.  He said "I was already going to be crazy- just purchase the pies"!  

Ok, I will take crazy but Lame? 

I fell into the current of life's rushed flow and it has kept me away from this place I love.  But here I am- my head still above the water, one less step from crazy!  Life is busy and it is amazing how fast it can rush us along.  I guess the key is to keep a perspective of all that matters most and to not lose focus of the things you value as the demands of life pull you into it's rushed flow.

These are the sweet things that have swept me down the rapids of demand!

The newest member of our family- Sweet Baby Crew

Is he just the cutest ever?

 

Remember this sweet hat from Handmade Sass from Mommafo?  I love it! 

 

Hell week The Nutcracker 

A wonderful production we feel so blessed to be part of but it keeps us in the hurried flow from early September to the week before Thanksgiving.  This year LuLu earned the part of a Blue Soldier.  The hubby and I work backstage as part of the prop committee.  It is so amazing all the work and dedication that is put into this production. 

 

Here she is waiting to go on stage.  She has danced some wonderful parts in the last five years but her dream is to be a mouse!

 

My sweet art group friends and I met together creating a Woodland Christmas tree that we are donating to The Christmas Box House.

It was such a great day spending time with these amazing women.  I loved how we all worked together creating this artful donation.

 

A woodland fairy made from Sculpey clay rests on the top of our metal tree that we inherited.

 

Sweet felted animals were created for our woodland theme.

 

 

 

Felted acorns, glittered birds, tiny wool stockings and paper adornments also hang on the tree.

 

 

 We are also creating Christmas Kitties that we will auction off for a charitable cause.  

I am so excited to share this event with you very soon.

This adorable Kitty was donated by the sweet and talented Artist Judy Wise who is a guest contributer to our charitable cause. 

 

Wouldn't you love to take her home?

 I can hardly wait to share each creative kitty with you.

Come back soon to learn all the details of our auction.

 

Happy Happy Thanksgiving dear friends!

 

Random Number generator picked the winner for my Halloween Kitty.

Congratulations Linda from Itsy Bits and Pieces

 

 

Comments

[tracey]

That baby is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're definitely not lame Lorraine :)...but it does sound like you have been very busy! It's hard when life gets crazy busy, I can relate! Hope you had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving!!!

Hugs ~

:) T

[Ellen]

Baby Crew is adorable, love the hair wave flip~ So sweet and the hat; He is sooo precious! Life gets in the way; I am finding it a struggle, too! Love the creativity on the tree~ Lulu looks so cute, I bet her performance was wonderful!

Christmas Kitties are sweet~

[chrissy]

sweet lorraine...
i love every single word and photo in this post.
i wish i could have seen lulu in the nutcracker...next year for sure. i am sure she did a wonderful job.
CREW has the most beautiful hair (is that okay to say about a baby boy?) what a blessing in your lives.
and the tree...well...everyone has said it all already...WOW!
i am secretly hoping that your art group will need a tag along now and then starting next summer....
i miss you my friend.
huge hugs to you.
xo
c

[Amanda Elton]

what a fun couple of days spent with dear friends! Thanks for posting those pictures... my hubby didn't believe we actually did anything but talk when I had no proof! You are so wonderful and I love ya! Congrats on baby Crew--could that flippy hair be cuter??
amanda

[gretchen]

omg that tree is TO DIE FOR. YOU LADIES ARE AMAZING!!! keep up the awesome work and inspiration, and have a wonderful 2011, lorraine!

[Courtney]

Lame, I do not think so. You are such an amazing mom. What was that other daughter thinking?? Thank you for the wonderful dinner and really for EVERYTHING. I am so thankful for you and all you do for our family. I love you Mom.

[Carolyn Green]

Hi Lorraine,

What a lovely post, first let me say how adorable little baby Crew is and I can see you must be so very proud of your sweet Grandbaby, huge Congratulations.
I enjoyed seeing your sweet Lulu, the Blue Solider, she is a lovely girl.
And then there are all the wonderful craft projects ~ you are so talented.

I hope that you had a happy Thanksgiving and now wish you a beautiful weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

[Ola]

That tree is so beautiful. I hope that one day I can also make such beautiful ornaments. Baby Crew is adorable and you must be so proud of LuLu, she is amazing!

[June]

Where do I even start Lorraine? You have been blessed with the sweetest baby in all the world. Little Crew is so darling!!!
I'm sure your daughter did an amazing job on stage. Another special memory made.

Oh my goodness that tree is beautiful!!!!! I can't get enough of the pictures.
I'm sure the pies went over wonderfully!
hugs to you...

[Sandra Lee]

That sweet Christmas tree makes me feel good all over, such fun ornaments and I love its woodsy look. You girls are so creative!

[Sandra Lee]

I do hope you chose to "buy" the pies...you are so busy!!! And with family business!!! That little baby is so precious and Lulu looks so great, such hard working, fun times, they go by way too fast. Lame...I don't agree, DEDICATED... yep thats YOU! :)
Have a good weekend!

[koralee]

Oh sweet friend...life does move FAST! I just realized the date and my heart jumped a beat or two...soooo much to get done! And I thought I was right on track a few weeks ago....should I be panicing right now???
Your tree is stunning!!! Hugs and love....xoxoxo

Such a sweetpea you have...well 2 sweetpeas...xoxoxo

[lilylovekin]

Your new baby Crew is a doll. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed your family. I"m sure you made it a beautiful event full of love.

[Linda]

Well, I am SO excited to have won the kitty! I can't wait to receive it~ thank you SO MUCH!! I love this post~ baby Crew is just precious and LuLu looks adorable in her costume and make-up! The tree is really magical and whimsical~ I loved seeing it! You are a creative group... thanks for sharing it!

[Emily]

Thanks for posting the pictures of our tree! What an awesome, rejuvenating day! I haven't stopped stopped creating since! Love you! And...that baby Crew is ADORABLE!