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?

Rock On

Yesterday was a day of great joy and much sadness for me.

Yesterday my oldest son, Alexander, graduated from high school.

I awoke that morning in tears.

This was the day that I had tried to dream about for eighteen years.

The day that my son was born,  the nurse placed him in my arms

and as I counted all of his fingers and toes, I tried to imagine our future.

You see, I was still in high school myself.

I was seventeen and very nervous.

There was no turning back now.

I tried with all of my might to imagine what type of man he would become

and if I could live up to being a good mother for him.

Over the years I've watched him grow

and become his own person.

As he sat amonst the seven hundred plus graduates in his class,

I sat and recalled his entire life.

His first word...."Dada."

His first steps...trying to take the curlers out of my hair when he was ll months old.

His first tooth....when he was six months old.

His first day of school....when he was four.

His first fight...age five...with a boy on his school bus.

His first little league game...when he was eight.

His first girlfriend...when he was fifteen.

Now, his first day setting out as a man.

It is so hard to believe that this is the same baby that I held in my arms.

The same little boy who could really cared less about baseball

and the same little boy who seemed all grown up.

Alex took the day in stride.

He was so calm and I was a nervous wreck.

The prinicipal asked the parents of the graduates to please stand for recognition.

Alex looked up at me in the stands and raised his arm

in the "rock on" hand gesture as he was all smiles.

I gave the "rock on" gesture back

then sat down and cried into my tissue

while Mr. M. hugged me.

As Alexander Vincent Price had his name called

and walked across the stage to receive his diploma,

he immediately gave the "rock on" gesture

to a screaming audience of approximately three thousand people

who loved it, with me being his biggest fan.

As he returned to his seat, Alex looked back into the audience to see if I was still there.

I hope that he knows that I will forever be right here watching and cheering

as he continues to make firsts in his life.

We've grown so much, him and I, and the bond that we have is immeasurable.

From the day he was born, I read Alex a book that said

"I'll love you forever."

"I'll like you for always."

"As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be."

Rock on Alex as you continue your journey through this life.

Always know that my baby you'll be.