Promised Pictures!!

Here are some pictures from our trip to Arkansas to visit my family (and to visit Debby of Starlight Beads)!!

This is the view from my parent's front porch in the morning...you can see the clouds below us in the valley...It was absolutely beautifu. By mid morning the clouds burn off and you can see down into the valley and sometimes even see a camp fire in the evening.

This is a shot at Haw Creek Falls. It's a beautiful area that is about 3 miles away from thier home. Aren't they lucky!

Here is a shot of thier home and "guest house" above the garage. Behind the garage is my dad's shop...this is where he makes violins.

Here is my mother's pride and joy. This is CC (which stands for Christmas Carol). I bought this little wonder dog for my mom 2 Christmas' ago...she is so funny and really a great addition to the family. Here she is with her sleepy eyes enjoying some of her new toys she got for Christmas.

And here is our little wonder dog, Mia. Isnt she spoiled rotten!! Sound asleep in the bed. This is her favorite thing to do.

When she is not sleeping she is standing guard on the stairs...this way she doesnt miss any of the action. She can see what is going on upstairs and downstairs.

These are my treasures that I received from Debby, my new long lost sister that I was fortunate enough to visit while in Arkansas. Can you believe that this lady is also lucky enough to see those mountains everyday?? And let me tell you the wierd part. My parents live in the middle of nowhere...seriously there are only 3 of them living in thier town. What are the odds that I would find a fellow lampworker in those mountains?? Debby's house was only about a 40 minute drive (which is NOTHING considering the grocery store is an hour and a half away!!) Debby I believe I was meant to find you in those mountains!!! I am so glad I met you. Aren't these beads beautiful!!! Debby inspired me to start making my own little fishy beads, something I may have never tried had it not been for her incouraging words!! Thanks Debby. Make sure you go and check out all of Debby's goodies!! (I know I am repeating myself from earlier today..but I promise it's well worth it :))

Well have a great night!!! Make sure you check out the website. I have added new and fun beads and am working on my men's items...the page is up and hopefully I will have pictures to post by the end of the weekend!!!