Breaking Up is Hard To Do

 

 

Yep....That's me.

 

 

By myself.

 

I haven't blogged this year because this year has been too painful.

 

I lost my dear uncle and best friend in January.

Then I had surgery in April.

The surgeon accidentally paralyzed my stomach.

I've been in the hospital almost this entire year.

 

I then lost my aunt...who I didn't get to say goodbye to because I was hospitalized.

 

Now I've lost my marriage.

The Divine Mr. M turned out not to be so divine after all.

He couldn't take me being sick.

He wanted out.

 

So here I am.

Me and my sons.

 

The good news in all of this is that I have moved closer to family.

I'm getting my own place and I truly get to show off my own style.

 

I can't wait to get back into the blogging world again and share my finds with yall.

 

It's coming in a few weeks.

 

For all of you who have stood by me...I love ya'll.

I started a blog to keep me sane when I moved out to no man's land with Mr. M.

I'm glad to reconnect and get back to the things that I love.

 

I can't wait to hear from ya'll!!

 



Home Again

I'm writing this blog with a whole in my heart.

Rohnny Darryl Price, age 55, went home to be with the Lord

on Januar 21st, 2012.

He was my uncle.

Yet, he was so much more.

He was like a father and a big brother to me.

He was my greatest fan and my best friend.

There has never been a major life event that he wasn't there for.

From my kindergarten graduation, to my marriage to The Divine Mr. M,

Rohnny has always been there for me.

I can never repay him for all that he has done for me.

He fought a good fight,

He kept the faith,

and he has finished his course.

I can only hope that at the end of his life,

I gave to him what he has given me for all of mine....

my very best.

I love you Rohnny

and I miss you more than words can say.

The love that I have for you is immeasurable.

All he wanted in his final days was to go home and be at peace.

I know that you are home again and I hope that you have found peace

at the throne of God.

"Later Gator"........

I'm Aliiiiiive!!!!

I know that almost all...and I do mean all of you

thought that I have died and fallen off the face of the planet.

On the contrary....

I've been busy...

beyond busy...

EXTREMELY busy....

This has been an insane year for me.

It's been a trying time for The Divine Mr. M and me.

There was a very painful custody battle

and now we are facing the death of a family member.

Mix all that in with one child in college

and the other three in just about every extracurricular activity

that you can imagine and life goes by quickly.

Before I even realized it

almost an entire year has gone by without blogging and connecting with ya'll.

I'm oh so sorry.

I miss ya'll and I'm back!!!!

I won't be here on a daily basis, but I am definitely going to be here at least once a week if I can.

The Divine Mr. M and I have been remodeling the farmhouse.

 We are finishing up the kitchen even as I type.

(okay...Mr. M is finishing up. I had to give him credit because

 he's on all fours laying the floor and giving me the stank eye.")

I can't wait to show ya'll!!!

I know that I've lost a few readers and I understand but I thank all of ya'll who have hung in there with me.

I have to go now....

being back from the dead has made me hungry.

Anyone know where I can't get some tasty brains this time of night?

I'm changing

This spring has shown all kinds of changes for me.

Changes with my health, my family, my house and my way of life in general.

Be it good or bad...I'm changing.

I can't wait to show ya'll all the transformations that have been going on around me!!!

I think ya'll are going to like them.

Icicle thoughts

DROPS OF CHARACTER

Have you ever watched an ICICLE form?

Did you notice how the dripping water froze, ......one drop

at a time, ....until the icicle was a foot long.... or more?



If the water was clean, the icicle remained clear and sparkled

brightly in the sun, but if the water was slightly muddy, the

icicle looked cloudy, its beauty spoiled.



Our character is formed in like manner.

Each thought or feeling adds its influence.

Each decision we make - both great and small contributes its part.



Everything we take into our mind:

impressions

experiences

images/words help create our character.



Acts that develop habits of hate, falsehood, & evil intent mar and

eventually destroy us---but habits born of love, truth & goodness

silently mold us into the image of God!



Character is what you are in the dark.

 

 

I read this once in a public speaking class in college

and it truly made an impression on me.

 

Whenever I see icicles, I always think of this passage.

It constantly reminds me to maintain my character at all time because I personally

want my icicle to be beautiful and sparkly.

 

What is your icicle like?

Bust a Move

"Don't just stand there....bust a move!"..Young MC

That's what I told myself this week.

I could either keep moping and feeling down

or I could get up and do something.

So that's what I've done.

The divine Mr. M is putting in a new closet system for me

and I just had to take advantage of a golden opportunity.

Since everything was off the shelves, I painted the wall

a nice off white called French Canvas .

It still looked kinda.....mmmmpphh.

So I  decided to break out a stencil that I've been saving for some pillows and stencil the wall.

Why the closet?

Because I'm a big, fat chicken.

I love the look of stenciled walls but would never commit to myself doing it in a major room.

I can barely sign my name legibly, yet alone paint.

So, I'm starting with the closet.

I'm stepping out on a limb and trying something new!

I can't wait to show ya'll the fininshed product.

Besides, if it's not that great......

only Mr. M and I have to look at it everyday.

New Year...New Me

A tide has turned in my life.

I can't really discuss it right now but it's been very hard...

and heartbreaking.

Things are changing at a rate that I can't really keep up with.

I have done a great deal of soul searching

and praying

and crying

to try to find meaning to all of this.

I know that one thing is for certain.

I have to take some time to devote to me.

I'm still forever the devoted wife and mother but I feel like

I'm losing myself.

When I look into the mirror I don't see myself anymore.

I see someone trying to be what others want.

I see a woman that is afraid to step out because I'm afraid to fail.

I see a woman who has pushed herself to the limit to live up to unrealistic expectations

and hates to say "No."

I know that I can't be alone in this.

If there is anyone else who feels the way I do, then make this year a great one.

Take time for yourself.

Do the things that make you happy.

Say "No" once in a while.

I know that I will.

P.S. The Divine Mr. M and I have started to renovate

our farmhouse and we can't wait to share it with you!!!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

May your Christmas be filled with love

and joy of the new year.

As we embark upon the holiday season,

let us not forget the greatest gift of all.

Merry Christmas

from

Six in One Hand.



Where Does the Time Go???

I have NOOOO idea.

Actually, that's not true.....

I've been ill.

Very ill.

Hospital ill.

Before you freak out.......

I had a really bad lung infection.

It sucked.

Apparently, my computer hasn't been immune either.

She got sick too...

It sucked BIG TIME.

Then there's this cutie...

Yep..

That's my girl Taylor up to bat.

 She decided to play softball so I've been at every game cheering her on.

Do you see her number??

Do ya?

She CHOSE that number all by herself.

That's right.

That's the number SIX she's rocking!!!

Her little sister is in on the act too...



That's my youngest Tori as their bat girl.

She's still rocking her number zero from basketball season.

It's now her signature number.

I now have this handsome fella....

That's not Louis Armstrong...

That's my youngest son Daviss blowing away on the trumpet.

He's doing an amazing job!

You should hear his

"Mary Had a Little Lamb."

Once the dust settled,  I realized that I've left you guys behind.

I'm sooooo sorry.

Can you ever forgive me?

And the Winners are............

Thank you to everyone who not only entered my giveaway but who

also gave well wishes for my first year.

I couldn't have done it without ya'll.

Let me stop rambling and get down to business.

The winners of my first year give back are.......

Love the Decor

won a

$25 gift card

for spreading some bloggy love!!!

Billypandnikkysmom

won a

$25 gift card

for being an awesome follower!!!!

and.............

Loui♥

won the

 giveaway basket and a $50 gift card!!!!!

Congratulations to these awesome ladies!!!!

If you are a winner, please email me with your contact information

and I will happily ship your treasures your way!!

Once again, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who

has read and supported my blog (and me) with your friendship and words of encouragement.

I have some major projects underway that I can't wait to show ya'll

and some new things for my shop that I think ya'll will just love!!

I'm Shameless

When it comes to lovinnnnnn ya'll!!!!!!

(not Garth Brooks, but not bad either...)

Ya'll have continued to show some amazing bloggy love!!!!

 Six in One Hand readers are some of the dearest

292 friends a girl could have.

Thank ya'll so much for all of the support and love this past year!!!

There is STILL TIME to enter and tell the world about my awesome anniversary giveaway!!!

What??

You don't know what I'm talking about???

Well then........

you must go here and learn all about it!!!!

Run on over!!

I'll be waiting for you.

In my excitement to give ya'll one of my greatest giveaways,

I totally forgot to tell you when it ends!!!

Mark your calendars for August 31st 'cuz that's when

this baby's commin' to a close.

Now, you have two choices....

You can either...

A.  Keep this wonderful giveaway to yourself

or

B. Share the love and tell the world about the fabulousness

 (is that a word?)

going on over at Six in One Hand.

I prefer that you do "B"..

Why??

Cuz I'd like to give my other 25 dollars away

or I can go shopping with it....

Your choice.

I've even made it easier for you to get the word out.

See that big 'ol button on my sidebar?

Yep, that's it.

Just slap it on your sidebar and you've shared some bloggy love.

Isn't that easy???

Soooooo

Whatcha waiting for?

Grab a button and grab yourself  some quick moolah.

Just don't forget to tell me you told the world

so I can share my piece of the pie...

or shoes...

or bling...

or whatever strikes your fancy.

The Wait is Over

After a week of keeping ya'll in suspense,

I was finally able to do a photo shoot.

As soon as I set everything up....the thunder and rain came

but I did manage in a few pics to show ya'll my give back for ya'll!!!!

If most of you are like me, then you love to browse blogland

while you're eating breakfast or sipping your morining coffee.

So, what better way to show ya'll your fabulous offerings than at breakfast?

One lucky reader will receive this lovely antique french linen

and sugar bowl which has the most lovely age and patina to it.

Some wonderful vintage sheet music for your crafting and altered pleasure.

Some wonderful old letters and postcards written to a mother from her son

along with a pair of children's shoes and vintage baby dress.

Now, once I got to this point it started to rain,

so I'm just gonna tell ya'll what else you get....

What?

You heard me....

There's more!!!!

My lucky reader will not only receive all of these lovely prizes but they will also

receive....

A gorgeous collection of vegetable and flower seeds from

Hometown Seeds.

These lovely folks have some really beautiful offerings

including an emergency garden packet if you need to grow your own garden

due to financial restraints or the apocalypse.

Wouldn't some of your own home grown flowers look pretty in your sugar bowl?

Your own vintage stationary

to compose your own treasured memories.

Last, but not least.....

a $50 dollar Visa giftcard!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, that's right ya'll.

I'm throwing in some moolah!!!!!

Sooooooooooooooooo

What does a gal (or guy)

have to do for all this greatness???

Leave a message.

That's it....

That's all.........

This giveaway is to totally celebrate my supportive readers who have been there through thick and thin.

If you happen to read my blog and have never decided to follow......

now's the time!!!

I'm offering one of my followers

$25 Visa Gift Card!!!

Just for hanging out with me.

How cool is that?!?!?!?!

If you want to spread the word......

go right  ahead.

Just let me know that you're sharing the love and I'm gonna share it back....

with

$25 dollars!!!!!!

Just let me know that you've let the world know about lil 'ol me and my blog in a separate reply and you're set.

This is over one hundered dollars in give back love folks!!!!!!

Thank ya'll soooooo much for an amazing year!!!!

I can't wait to show ya'll what's in the works for this coming year.

Still Hanging in There................

I'm still here.

I've tried desperately these last few days to get my giveaway posted.

I have some wonderful things for ya'll

but I can't get the opportunity to take pics

because it keeps raining.

The sun was out today so I ran outside,

set up my stuff

and got all ready to shoot some photos.

Then, the rain came.

It's not supposed to rain tomorrow.

I'm going to get this done.

The divine Mr. M even feels sorry for me.

He offered to be my assistant so that I can

tell ya'll about your giveaway.

I did happen to notice that I lost another follower today.

For all of ya'll who have been there .....

thank you.

I truly appreciate ya'll from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks for hanging in there......

I have great things for ya'll......

Tomorrow.

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

This wednesday is a major milestone for me.

I turn one!!!!

Okay, I haven't lost my mind and have resorted back to childhood

(although that doesn't sound like a bad idea really..)

Wednesday will mark my first birthday

as

Six in One Hand!!!

You can continue to clap and scream....

I'll wait........

Exhausted yet?

I am so grateful to all of ya'll out there in blogland.

This past year has taken me on the most amazing journey.

I have met some of the most awesome people

and have forged some wonderful friendships.

I have been places and seen sights

(not to mention spent some major cash...and checks...and credit.)

Through all of my ups and downs...ya'll have been there.

Tumor....check.

New job....check.

Brand new husband and four kids....check.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm doing a giveaway!!!!

I'll tell ya all about it tomorrow.

I'm pulling out all the stops on this puppy!!!!

I can't wait to share the love that ya'll have given me!!!!

See ya tomorrow!!!

Now, where did Shuga put my birthday cake?

Purple heart

I know that ya'll are wondering where I've been for the last few weeks.

I have been injured in the line of duty....

as a mama.

I fell down the stairs while caring my youngest daughter

because she had a sore foot.

Unfortunately, instead of receiving a purple heart

the only thing I did receive was a purple, swollen ankle.

I didn't fracture anything but I did tear a ligament pretty good

so I'm just now getting into the swing of things.

I'll be talking with ya'll soon!!!!!

My one year anniversary is coming up and I've got some awesome stuff in store!!!

I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a

Happy Independence Day!!!!

As we barbeque, spend time with families and possibly set ourselves on fire with fireworks,

please remember all of the priviledges and rights that we have been afforded because of our forefathers

who took a stand and had to fortitude to follow it through.

Now.............

could somebody pleeeeeze pass the potato salad?

California Love

Hi all!!!!

I know that ya'll are wondering where I've been.

The Divine Mr. M and I just arrived back to Texas

from San Francisco where we celebrated our first anniversary!!!!

I can't wait to show ya'll all of the great sights

(and even better finds)

from our trip!!!!

I'm going to rest now.....

I have horrible jet lag.

Time to Get Things in Order

I had such a great time in Athens

at Winnie and Talula's.

Not only were some of my good friends in attendance,

but there was some amazing finds as well.

See that fabulous little clock ?

It's mine.......

Go ahead and drool.

I'll wait.

The ever popular Mindy and Linda enjoying

the fabulosity of Linda's booth.

Linda's shop, Willow Nest, carries some of the most beautiful

pieces of vintage items and whimsy that you could ever lay your eyes on.

Linda's dose of white with a touch of color is simply perfect.

This ribbon and millinery were divine and were just right for spring.

Willow Nest also knows how to add the most wonderful

use of contrast such as velvet and burlap.

I made a bee line over to one of my favorite booths ever....

Robojunker...aka Margo.

Margo's wares make me swoon.

Although I'm a pearls and diamonds wearing lady

I'm really a rust and bolts kinda gal.

I LOVE RUST!!!!!

There...I said it...

I have an addiction to industrial junk

and Margo is one of my suppliers to my habit.

Just look at this scale!!!

With rust like this, who needs frills?

I tried to buy it but Mr.M reminded me that I already own one just like it...darn.

Margo did have some pretty shiny glass

because every girl needs some kind of bling.

This printer's tray was stunning.

The possibilities were endless but I had my eye on a few other items that I will show ya'll later.

I had to stop in and visit with my fairy blog parents,

Debbie and the infamous Cat Daddy

of Talking Trash.

My fairy blog mama did not disappoint.

Remember the clock?

That's right...swiped it right up from her booth.

There was nothing trashy about this offering of gorgeous delights.

Cat Daddy was out on the street corner (literally)

showcasing some of his fine silver and great vintage finds.

See this really awesome post?

Cat Daddy had it......and I wanted it....baaaaaaaaad!!!

I begged.

I pleaded.

I made puppy dog eyes and stucky my lip out

but Mr. M wasn't having any of it.

He said the truck was too small to tote it home...boo!

It was such a gorgeous day that even the butterflies were

out and about.

There were so many beautiful finds that I don't have time to list them all

but I wish that I could.

Being in Athens definitely gave me a new perspective for

the spring.

I felt fresh and renewed and ready to get everything in order

for the renovation and remodeling of our house and our lives.

It was so great to see old finds and friends.

If you're ever up by Athens, stop by Winnie and Talula's and stay for a while.

Who knows?

Perhaps you will be ready to get things in order as well.

Disorderly Conduct

I'm gettin' all wild and outta control tomorrow!

The Divine Mr. M has brought my bail money

in his pocket

and I've been practicing my mug shot pose.

Why? you ask?

Cuz.....

I'm gonna get

Junk and Disorderly

at

Winnie and Talula's!!!!!

There will be much to see and buy!!!

I can't wait to go disturb the peace

and my bank account!!

I know that I won't be the only one there

'cuz several of my partners in crime will be in attendance as well!!

If you happen to be on the run from the fuzz

and you just happen to escape by Athens,

then stop in and say howdy.

We'll keep your alibi for you.

Now.....

where did I put my recipe for baking metal files in cake?