Where Women Create

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT's HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The newest edition of Where Women Create!

AND.....................

Me and SkippyDoodleDesings are in it!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I can't believe it's real!

Someone pinch me!

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I thank my friend, the infamous, Jen O'Connor

of Earth Angel's Studios,

 from the bottom of my heart 

for believing in me and SkippyDoodleDesings.

Jen promoted me, did the photo shoot and

all of the editing.

She amazes me on a daily basis!

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I also have to thanks  the infamous Jo Packham of WWC 

for choosing  my story. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Most of all, many thanks to MC and Tessie.

I couldn't ask for a more supportive and understanding

hubby and daughter.

They put up with all of my junk 

and craziness and traveling.

They believe in me.

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So thank you everyone,

friends and family.

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xoxo

 

Country Living Fair in NEW YORK!

Country Living Fair in NEW YORK!

 

You're not seeing things.....there's going to be a Country Living Fair

at the Dutchess Country Fairgrounds on June 7-9th!

WAHOO!

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It's about time that Jen O'Connor of Earth Angels Studios and I don't have to drive the white box

truck all the way to Ohio or Georgia! 

Well, that will actually happen in Sept and Oct.

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 It's going to be exciting to be in our part of the country showing off all of the 

talented women in the Earth Angels Studios tent. 

The Earth Angels artists are from all over the country. 

And some even from around the globe! 

I am honored to have Skippy Doodle Designs as one of the

 Earth Angel's Artists.

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We have the biggest tent....the bestest tent.....the funnest tent.....

the most talented tent.....the funky fashion tent......the busiest tent....

YOU HAVE TO COME AND SEE US!  

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Visit  www.earthangelsstudios.com 

and see the list of Artists and their goodies that will be at the show.

So, save your pennies and make the road trip!

xoxo  

 

 

    

Country Living Fair

Just after Labor Day, just after the weather cools a bit,

it's Fair time!

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Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio

What could be better than that??? 

Being in the BEST tent at the show!

EARTH ANGELS STUDIOS 

with the infamous JEN O'CONNOR!

and Artists;

 Letty Worley, Cheryl Kuhn, Melody Elizabeth Doyle,

Marie Pendley, Valerie Weberpal and Laurie Meseroll. 

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Time to spend with old friends.

Time to meet new fans.

Time to sell some art.

Time to buy some treasures.

Time to eat junk.

Time for late nights.

Time to laugh.

Time to cry.

Time to work your ass off.

Time to make some cha-ching!

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Come and visit the fair if you're close by.

If not, make it a vacation destination.

It's well worth the trip!

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Rose Petal Porch

This weekend I'll be on the road again, for another AMAZING

EARTH ANGEL'S ART GIRLS ROAD SHOW!

This time, it will be in my home state,

New Jersey.

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I was introduced to Joyce Cudworth Meehan, owner of the Beautiful

Rose Petal Porch last June.

Let me tell you, Joyce has an amazing eye for vintage finds!

Her shop is filled with treasures at wonderfully reasonable prices!

I came home with a light green 'cubby' shelf, a few

black and white pictures and a vintage purse for Tess.

I use the green shelf in my studio and I also use it as a display at

all of the shows. 

Joyce, I could have sold it many times BUT I love it and can't part with it!

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I am fortunate enough that I am going to share my weekend

in Lafayette with my favorite peeps!

Jen O'Connor, Master Mind and Creator of Earth Angels,

Kathy Nuttall - Doer of all Tasks,

Robin and Denny Bellarmino - The Show Organizer and 'Body Guard',

and Letty Worley - Sweetheart and Bear Maker Extraordinaire!

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I'm also hoping that these artists can make the show...

Laurie Meseroll - Fantabulous Mix Media Painter

and

Diana Card - Amazingly Detailed Americana Painter

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It's suppose to be a beautiful weekend, weather wise.

Come visit us at Rose Petal Porch

and downtown Lafayette for their great assortment

of Antique and Junk Shops!

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Happy Junking!

xoxo

Tess' Confirmation

What a Blessed weekend!

Tess made her Confirmation on Saturday.

Her blessed event was shared by Me and Chris,

her Great-Grandma Tess (96), her 'Other' Nana (75),

her Nana (69) and Papa (71).

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St Francis of Assisi Church was decorated beautifully for the

young men and ladies who were being Confirmed.

The Ladies Guild gave each of the Confirmed a carnation corsage/buttonier

and a Confirmation frame.

The Knights of Columbus gave the Confirmation class a 

beautiful set of pearl Rosaries.

Such kind and generous gifts.

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Tess' teachers, Deacon Michael and Mrs Flaherty were wonderful.

Tess enjoyed her classes, just not the waking up early part!

Bishop Cote was very nice. He smiled. He made eye contact.

He didn't drill the kids with questions. He shook hands and took pictures with everyone. 

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I remember being AFRAID of the Bishop when 

I was being Confirmed. He didn't smile. He glared at us. He asked us questions.

There were no pictures.....I don't even think a handshake.

EEEEEK!

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 Deacon Michael, Tessie and Bishop Michael Cote

 Tess, Great-Grandma Tess (96), "Other" Nana (75), Papa (71) & Nana (69)

Me (w/Skippy), Tess and MC

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So another Church Journey completed for Tess.

As my Mom said, the next Church service Tess will be having is her WEDDING!

I think that can wait for at least 10 more years!

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My love to Tess for taking another Spiritual Journey.

May Tess know that she will ALWAYS be loved and cherished by

GOD and her Family.

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xoxoxoxo

Always-

19 Wonderful Years & Still Counting!

Today marks 19 Wonderful Wedded Years to my Hubby.

WOW! Time just rolls on by.

Our wedding day was so warm, in the 70's, and sunny.

The yellow forsithia was blooming everywhere.

Friends and Family came from everywhere to share our day with us.

IT WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL!

<3

If someone would ask me to pick the Happiest Day of my life, I would have to

say that there would HAVE to be 2 days.

One = My Wedding day to MC

Two = The Day Tess was born

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I pray that MC and I have MANY years left to spend together.

I also pray that Tess is as blessed and I was to find such a wonderful, 

supportive, devoted and loving man.

<3

MC, you still ROCK my WORLD!

xoxoxo

Always-

Our wedding ceremony and reception were at the

Old Mansion in Union NJ.

<3

The guys have LONGER hair than girls do!

From L-R:

Cousin Lori Poz Matullo, Carteret BFF Kathy App-Aurelio, Contempo BFF Karen B Bryant

Me and MC

Bro Tim Parker, Band BFF John Lampson and Fishin BFF Ron White

<3

Spring *Snow*?

Yep!
The Meteorologists are on a roll again!
They're calling for *snow* tonight!
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I don't know who or what to believe about the weather,
ANYMORE!
Do we listen to the Weather Channel, the Local Weather Man/Woman,
read the Farmer's Almanac or get in tune with Mother Nature?
This is just NUTS!
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I've told Tess, about a million times now,
to go to college and study the weather.
Heck, she could look pretty on tv, make MAJOR mistakes
forecasting the weather (even with the infamous DOPLER) and
still get paid!
Sounds like a plan to me!
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Anyway, found this cute pix of Tess from Easter 2004 when we
moved into our Columbia house.
There's actually *snow* on the ground!
She's too cute so I had to share!
(BTW, Great Grandma Tess made her Easter dress.)
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So, there was snow for Easter in 2004 and snow for
Halloween in 2011.
So, I guess there could be snow tonight.
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Bring in those 'Spring' flowers, just in case.
xoxo

Sharing and Trading

These are my good friends, Robin and Denny.
They are a fun couple that I had the pleasure of meeting through the infamous,
Jen O'Connor of Earth Angel's Toys a few years back.
Robin and Denny pretty much run the register and keep track of
the inventory at shows for Jen.
Robin is tough, keeps us all in line and keeps all the $$ in order.
Denny, he's the bouncer. The muscle, the brawn.
Really? NO, not really!
He's a big Teddy Bear and he does what Robin says!
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Robin, Denny and I are known as the 3 Muskateers.
Robin is #1, Denny is #2 and of course, I'm #3.
It's how we roll. It's how we keep the EA Shows going.
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Robin and I have an addiction to sewing notions. Fabric, pin cushions, bobbins,
thread, pins, you name it.
I'm sure Robin would win the game hands down if we had to compare
who has more sewing notions.
BUT,
we both love to share our goodies.
Robin sent me a package months ago which contained some amazing
old quilt pieces and vintage mother of pearl buttons.
Robin's note was to create whatever I wanted.
Well, I finally finished a goodie box and shipped it to her.
(The box above.)
There were sand filled pin cushions, strawberry emeries, a pillow, a cube with a
mini mohair bear and a shadow box.
Robin loved them all! WAHOO!
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In return, I received a trade. Two University of Delaware Blue Hen sweatshirts.
One for me and one for Tess. BONUS!
There's a story behind the sweatshirts that I will tell at another time.
I have to get pictures of me and Tess with the hoodies on.
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AND, Robin let me keep any leftover quilt pieces and buttons.
More fun projects to come!
Maybe to sell at one of the EA shows!
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Stay tuned!
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xoxo to #1 and #2

Time on my side?

Time is an equal opportunity employer.
Each human being has exactly the same
number of hours and minutes every day.
Rich people can't buy more hours.
Scientists can't invent new minutes.
And you can't save time to spend it on another day,
Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving.
No matter how much time you've wasted in the past,
you still have an entire tomorrow.
-Denis Waitely
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I've been CRAZY busy and that's actually a great thing.
I think this might be the "Year of the Skippy Doodle".
I'm excited!
Can't announce anything 'stellar' as of yet.....
but announcements THERE WILL BE!
WAHOO!
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The above pictured children's hutch and clock collection belong to my infamous
friend, Jen O'Connor. She found these treats at Jack's Barn in
Oxford NJ. jacksbarn.com
My Brother's place. It's wonderful!
You should definately check it out!
Jen's hutch is also filled with Derby Blooms made by
my friend and Talented textile artisit Marie Pendly of CA.
You can see them and purchase them on Earthangelstoys.com.
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Stay tuned for more SkippyDoodle news and updates!
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xoxo

H*a*P*p*Y N*e*W Y*e*A*r!

Happy New Year!
2011 was a good year.
I can't complain at all!
BUT
looking forward to an AWESOME 2012!
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So Blessed to have a LOVING and SUPPORTIVE FAMILY!
You can achieve anything when you have someone standing next to you cheering you on,
or giving you words of advise, or a pat on the back for a job well done
or even a shoulder to cry on.
Thanks MC and Tess, from the bottom of my heart!
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My life motto is:
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT,
ALWAYS HAS BEEN,
ALWAYS WILL BE.
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We all have the opportunity to make ourselves happy, successful, loving, supportive and motivated.
If you don't like a situation you are in, the job you have, the relationship you're in, your weight, your finances, do something and CHANGE IT!
Sometimes it might be as simple as waking up and being grateful for what you have.
Kissing your loved ones and telling them you love them.
Getting rid of those 'energy vampires' in your life.
Cutting out the fast food, brown bagging lunch.
Call a friend or sending a note.
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Simple things make a difference.
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Take care, God Bless.
Enjoy your life in 2012!
xoxo

Merry Artists Showcase at Schuyler Pond

Amanda Crames, Owner of the Fabulous

Schuyler Pond Home & Garden
727 Route 29 East
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

couldn't have said it any better:


Following this spring’s incredible Artist’s Roadshow,
Earth Angels will be back again, showcasing
The original works of nationally-recognized
Artists of handmade art and finery
Just in time for the holidays!!!

Come Join us for the festivities …
The halls with be Decked!!!

Jennifer Lanne, Melody Elizabeth Doyel,
Letty Worley and Skippy Doodle’s Sue Parker*
Will be on hand …

Also participating with a representation of their work:
Krys Kirkpatrick, Nicol Sayre, Valerie Weberpal,
Laurie Meseroll and Cheryl Kuhn, among others.

Keep Checking In for Updated Information here
Or go to EarthAngelsToys.com
And get the latest from Jen O’Connor,
Founder of Earth Angels.

*Can you believe it? It will be the LAST show of the YEAR! WOW!
I'm soooo excited to be participating in the Merry Artist's Showcase.
Jen was so kind, to put me as a Featured Artist with all
of the FAMOUS EARTH ANGELS!

If you have a chance, take a scenic drive to Saratoga. It very pretty there.
You'll love Amanda's Schuyler Pond Home and Garden Shop.
I know I'll be doing a LOT of Christmas shopping at Schuyler Pond
and at the Merry Artist's Showcase.

Does anyone need any ideas of what to get ME for Christmas? LOL!

OHHHHHH, and if you're lucky, you will meet and chat with Katy Camaro
of the best and yummiest Sundae's Best Fudge.
YOU KNOW I'LL BE GETTING SOME OF THAT FOR GIFTS!!

xoxo

Winter Storm Alfred? Really?

Winter Storm Alfred-the-Horrible!

Tess as Abby from NCIS
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A winter storm named Alfred on Halloween weekend?
Really?
Unbelievable!
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I don't like Alfred.....I never will.
He put the kabosh on the 4th Annual Parker Pumpkin Fest!
There was no Trick-or-Treating!
That meanie!
I still haven't recovered from it!
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SOOOOOOOOOOO........
this Saturday, we are going to have a Power Outage Party!
That's right Alfred, a P-A-R-T-Y!
We got our power back Tues afternoon.
Some of our friends and family, not so lucky.
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We're going to fire up the grill, get out the snacks and have
everyone over to eat, drink, socialize and be warm!
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So there Alfred, stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

Country Living Fair in "HOTlanta"

A week from today I will be meeting Jen of Earth Angels Toys
to pack another 15' Truck
and head out for "HOTlanta" for the Country Living Fair.
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The Amazing Earth Angel's Artists will be together ONCE AGAIN!
It seems like yesterday that we were just together in Ohio.
This time, Jody Battaglia, Pat Murphy, Leslie McCabe and Debbee Thibeault
will be joining us. You ladies were missed in Ohio!
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Not to mention, the amazing, energizing, 'teamster' Michelle Hodge!
Girl, where have you been?
Can't wait to spend time.....we'll have a lot of time to catch up when we're driving
for 14 hours!
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If you live near Atlanta, you CANNOT MISS THIS SHOW!
There's nothing like a Country Living Fair and
there's ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE THE
INFAMOUS EARTH ANGELS TENT!
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Be there or be square!
xoxo

Country Living Fair in Ohio

Only one week from today and I'll be heading to NY to
help pack up the Earth Angel's box truck!
I can't believe the Country Living Fair in Ohio is next week!
Friday thru Sunday, September 16-18th.
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Either one of the Country Living Fairs, Columbus Ohio or
Atlanta Georgia are
ABSOLUTELY A VACATION DESTINATION!
There's Art, Antiques, Junk, Food, Demos and lots more!
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If I weren't working both shows, I would empty my own truck, bring my
bestest girlfriends and shop til we dropped!
We'd spend it like we had it! ALL WEEKEND LONG!
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There are a few goodies on my list from our own Earth Angels Artists.
Can't wait to chat and spend time with all of the Earth Angels.
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Stop by if you are near the Columbus area.
You won't be disappointed!
PROMISE!
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Oh, and check out these talented ladies at the
Earth Angel's demo tent.
AMAZING!
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xoxo

Poz Family Vacation

MC, Tessie and Me

Eddie, Me, Mommy Dearest and Chris
(Missing Matt!)
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August is always the month for the
Poz Family Vacation.
This is the second year we ventured to Jamestown, RI.
It's a beautiful, stress free, farm island.
No traffic. No crowds. NO WORK!
Only 20 minutes from Newport, a more 'touristy' and
crowed RI town. We head to Newport for dinner at the
Barking Crab. Everyone loves the Alaskan King Crab legs
or a Lobster dinner. Oh, that is with the exception of my brother
Chris who has shell fish allergies.
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We always take family pictures.
We have actually used them for Christmas cards in the past.
I think we might do the same again this year.
The only thing that would have make this vacation perfect,
would have been my youngest brother Matt and his cutie patootie
daughter Sadie Anne coming too.
I'm praying that 2012 will be the year for all of us to relax together.
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Fall and Winter, Already?

I've been working on Fall and Winter items for the
Country Living fairs in Sept and Oct.
The fairs are creeping up on me already!
As always, Sept will be in Ohio and Oct will be in Atlanta.
Beautiful cities, AWESOME fairs!
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You can visit me and Skippy Doodle Designs at the biggest and
BESTEST ARTIST tent.....Jen O'Connor's Earth Angels Toys!
We have Fabulous, Fun, Talented and Pretty Artists.
They know how to impress....
from fashion, to accessories, to the cutest, most energetic personalities.
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Just giving you the heads up b/c before you know it,
school will be in and it'll be Fair Time!
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Hope to see you there!
xo

Chickens!

Did I ever mention that I'm originally from Jersey?
Yep, a true blooded Jersey born girl.
(For the record, absolutely NOT like the Jersey Shore tv cast! Not even
in my worst hours in the 80's!)
I moved to CT in 1989 and stayed.
Anyway....
Since we moved to our little cow town in CT about 8 years ago,
MC and Tess have been talking about getting
CHICKENS.
My answer had always been NO!
1. Because I'm from Jersey and don't know anything about chickens
and
2. I didn't want to be the 'farmer' to take care of them!
(as you well know, Mom's ALWAYS wind up taking care of the animals!)
I made them PROMISE that the 'girls' would be their job.
SO...
they got 5 girls.
1 Buff Orpington named Buff, 2 RI Reds named Hannah and Summer and
2 Delawares named Pepper and Blanca
The girls are nice enough to produce 5 eggs a day. Some days, one will take a
break from laying.
Skippy and Pat the cat don't mind the girls either.
They're actually pretty comical.
So, Tess is now a Fancy Farm Girl and MC is just MC.
Liking all his girls.
Nuff said.

The Graduate

Well, it's hard to believe that Tess has graduated from 8th grade.
Yep, High School bound.
Scared?
No, not her!
Tess wants to hit up Staples and shop, pack her back pack and
get on the school bus!
SHE's NUTS! SHE's INSANE!
She's my little, oh I mean big, GEEK!
High School was lots of fun for me and I know she'll have a blast!
Oh, did I mention she's a GEEK?
RIGHT, she's a smarty pants.
She gets the brains (and the blonde hair and blue eyes), musical talent
and sense of humor (oh, brother)
from her Dad.
But, I did give her somethings....I think....
Oh yeah,
athleticism, crazy fashion sense and creativity.
Not too shabby if I say so myself.
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Good luck to my not so little 'baby'....
show those kids at EO that Tess is on campus!
Watch out UConn, you're next!
xoxo

Flea Market DEALS!

I was able to get to the Flea Market by myself this morning.
I needed it.
MC is in a fishing tournament at Candlewood Lake and
Miss Tess is still at her friend's from her sleep over last night.
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I was upset when I first got to the flea because my favorite vendor,
Jim the Junk Man, was on vacation!
HOW COULD HE DO THIS TO ME?
I WAS ALONE AND COULD PICK THROUGH JUNK FOR AS
LONG AS I WANTED!
UGH!
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I decided to suck it up and put on big girl panties and walk the rest of the flea market
to see what else I could find.
Thank God I did.
I scored BIG TIME!
Look at all of these treasures!
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A slew of plastic animals for $2
Frozen Charlotte heads, 1/2 dolls and thimbles $10 for all!
Wedding Kewpies, tomato pin cushion, Santa Boot and tin $10 for all!
toy tin cups and saucers and rosary beads $1
Cafola paper chocolate box with buttons, Maple Heart Candy box with spools and buttons and
a leather NY hankerchief box $3, yep, $1 EACH!
elves/knomes $3
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BONANZA!
My mood is totally changed...
nuff said!
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