Fourth of July Sparkle

I have the most adorable great niece. I went to my Facebook page yesterday after looking for some Pinterest 4th of July ideas. I found the prettiest 4th of July sparkle on the face of  Ms. M. Isn't she just adorable?

Too cute for words.

Weekend Wrap Up

I had a pretty uneventful weekend. I caught up on a lot of housework and attended a birthday party for a 4 year old. The Mom had used a lot of Pinterest ideas for a Frozen theme. My favorite was "Do you want to build a snowman?" bags. 

We did stop by the New Market Fire Department fundraiser for about an hour to check out some of the booths. I was surprised to run into my neighbor, Joe Moore. Yes, I literally live beside Santa Claus.

He not only actively plays the role and lives the life of Santa, he is a published author who brings the real meaning of Christmas back into our lives. I am getting ready to purchase his second book (he has a trilogy right now).

Other than that, I had a pretty relaxing weekend. 

Praise the Lord

I need your opinion....

I love wearing nail polish and have worn it since 8th grade. I always do my own manicures and am never seen without polish, though lately I don't keep them up like I should. Here is my dilemma. I am going to the Thirty-One National Conference in about 30 days and I want to have absolutely to die for nails. For the first time in my life I am going to have a full blown manicure and do something daring. I won't do fake nails though, just want my natural ones to look good. Please leave a comment on which number nail you like the best. Thirty-One's colors are pink and my team slogan is "Leave a little SPARKLE wherever you go." So I am leaning toward pink and glittering silver. Please help me decide. Thanks. 

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Please leave a comment and let me know which one you like the best. Remember it is for a special occasion with over 14,000 women who love glitz, glimmer and blink so I need something fantastic.

A gift from a friend...

My friend, Georgeanna, is one of the sweetest ladies I know. She loves to craft and crochet and sew. She brings me a little gift bag for every holiday. She called last night and wanted to stop by. She came in carrying this little bag.

She makes these adorable dish towels with potholders. I hang them on my Baker's rack for various holidays. This will be my 4th of July one. 

You know I love the crocheted dish cloths. I use them for everything. 

I think this has been my favorite one so far that she made. I love it.

And what a cute apron. Now I always say I wish somebody could combine an apron with a towel to wipe your hands on as you cook. Now I have one. 

And of course, knowing my love of Junior Mints, she made me a little jar filled with them. 

Later, hubby fixed supper on the grill. He made smoked sausage with peppers and onions as well as fried potatoes and corn-on-the-cob. He is loving the new infrared grill. 

All I know is that it was delicious.

Back in the saddle....

I am almost feeling back to human again. I have still got that small ache in the low of my back but it is tolerable now. I have slept so much since Monday that I many never want to sleep again.

I did do a little trading in my Pyrex group on Facebook earlier this week. I traded a bowl I didn't really like for this Golden Acorn piece. My first Golden Acorn. I can't wait to get it.

I ordered me a new T-shirt from Thirty-One for National Conference. I can't wait to get it.

I'm still trying to decide what to take as my bag to carry all my necessities into the actual conference. It is a toss up between my Organizing Utility Tote in Navy Wave.....

Or my Cindy tote in black parisian jacquard.

The Cindy Tote zips. But the Organizing Utility Tote (OUT) has an attached zipper pocket-a-tote inside it. 

I'm still weighing the pros and cons. 

Not up to par.....

I missed posting yesterday so I thought I should give you an update today. I have either a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve in the small of my back. It was a little better yesterday, but this morning I can barely walk. 

Going to try some more pain killer and a hot shower and see if I can make it to work today. 

Please keep me in your prayers.