Family Happenings.

Hi all!

I sure have gotten behind in my blogging.  I guess it happens sometimes and I sure do miss it!

I hope you don't mind if I share a bit of our family happenings. 

My sister Susie (purple shirt) and a friend of hers are opening up a little gift shop soon.

I am so excited for them!

They are both art teachers and they are both quite talented!

Here is an example of some of their pottery.  My sister really is good at this!  She has sold several pieces and taken her art to area shows to display and sell.  Their store will be located in the Mississippi river town of  Alma, Wisconsin.  Located right along the Great River Road,  Alma is an artsy little town, full of cute little shops and restaurants and very popular especially in the summer months.
There is fishing , boating and  numerous other recreational activities as well.

Love this example of some of the jewelery they have made!  I may be making some pillows and hubby may be contributing a little of his woodworking.  I have a sister in-law who makes lovely quilts and they have other area artists who are contributing as well.

They are calling their store Soul Sisters and hopefully they will have their web site up and running soon.

 I am thinking you may be able to order some pieces if you are interested.   The pottery is really quite amazing!

May 1st was my daughter Katie's 21st birthday!  We celebrated with a small party at home and I think she may have done a little too much celebrating out with her friends!  Oh to be 21 again!

This past week-end my hubby and I spend a day in Milwaukee visiting my brother Michael.  Mike is the father of five, a sonographer at a local hospital and on the side a very talented musician!  Here he is pictured with his band, Gritty Git Down.
Michael is the guy wearing the black shirt.

His band is coming up to play for a wedding most of my family will be attending this weekend.

Somehow I have gotten myself roped into decorating all of the tables.   So I will be very busy over the next few days getting things pulled together.   

We have had a cold, wet spring and I sure have been down about our weather.  Forecast is for it to warm up a bit over the next few days.  I will be so thrilled if that happens.  Today we only got up to 48 degrees!

It felt like March instead of May.

Our average should be about 68 right now.  The farmers can't get into their fields and nothing is really blooming yet except for daffodils and a few petunias.

But I guess it could be worse.  I feel so bad for the people affected by the horrible storms down south.

I know that some of you have had family members affected and my heart and prayers go out to them.

Well that's about it for me....

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Cindy