Baby Caleb...getting so big

Can't believe how fast my Great Grandson has grown ...he's just one. His grandma tuckered him all out at the pool today.

Aloha

Just back from Hawaii and back into the Vegas heat. It was so great to be back in Hawaii and see all the kids, grandkids and my now 1 year old great grandson. I can't believe it has been a year already that I was holding Caleb at 3 month old...time goes so fast. My main reason for my trips to Hawaii is to celebrate Greg's birthday with his kids. Last year was sad and so hard when we were all together to spread is ashes and saying our final goodbyes. Lots and lots of tears and hugs that day. This year I wanted to change the mood of his birthday and our time together and start a new tradition. We all went back down to the same beach and took the flowers off leis and spread them in the ocean then we got in a big circle and held hands and sang at the top of our lungs "Happy Birthday" Yep this year there were still lots of tears and hugs but also there was also just a tiny bit of laughter too.

Kailua Beach-June 26 2016

My crazy life

I can't believe I haven't posted in awhile and so much happened in the month of April starting with the annual Glass and Bead Expo at the South Point the first weekend of April. The show is always such a good one and I you can find me working in the Art Clay World booth. It was so nice to see everyone again and to meet new people. This years was the first year I actually took time out to take a class with Melissa Muir on how to use and create great jewelry with a hydraulic press....yes of course I bought one and they shipped it for the show. I love my new purple press!
The  following weekend was the Dirty Girl 5K mud run in Arizona. What a blast!! this run is for woman only- no men allowed! We had a team of 6, or name is 5 Chicks and a Peep, the run is a obstacle course where we had to climb over, tunnel under and slide down so many bouncy things that all lead you right into a big mud pit. For such a great cause and it was a weekend of pure joy and laughter with a great group of friends. Thanks guys for dragging me kicking and screaming into this crazy event I can't wait till we do it all again next year.
The following week I was working with our local Fire Station serving up pancakes at our annual open house, lots of great things to see and do and many local companies on hand to answer questions, was such a great turn out with so many of the local community getting involved.
Then there were many shows at the Smith Center that I took in and did I mention that same week I had the huge garage sale (thanks everyone who helped so much especially my dear sister/friend Sylvia who flew out from Tucson just to help).
That was all in April but in May things didn't show down one bit I had company from California for a few days and my sister from Portland came out for a week so she and I to do a trunk show at our local Knit shop. Also went to see several shows courtesy of House Seats....it's been crazy but looks like June will be getting back to normal....stay tuned.

Trunk Show

Okay thats me at the very top...this was scary

5 Chicks and a peep
                                               

  

Last night I went with friends to see this show, not really knowing what to expect...well I can only say I haven't laughed like that in many many months. Fun, fast paced show with that French humor only they can pull off. Here is the information on it if you are looking for something different and very entertaining. Fun night for sure The best of Las Vegas entertainment all in one hilarious live show, TWISTED VEGAS is fast-paced, funny, and yes, abundantly twisted. Lured by the mesmerizing pull of Las Vegas, our host tries to handle everything this city can throw his way – the good, the wacky, and the outrageous. Hang on as French superstar Alex Goude comically wings the audience from The Strip to the Grand Canyon and back, stumbling into Las Vegas legends and piloting acrobatic feats. A show about the show, TWISTED VEGAS is an all in one, all-you-can-handle, insanely interactive Las Vegas homage featuring talented jugglers, dynamic dancers, jaw-dropping acrobats, magicians, and singers in more than 25 acts. TWISTED VEGAS offers one show nightly every Tuesday – Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Westgate International Theater. Buy Tickets Highlights Show Days: Tuesday - Sunday Time: 7:00 PM Location: Westgate International Theater Price: $108 (Front Orchestra), $75 (Rear Orchestra), $65 (Mid Orchestra) and $59 (Balcony). All prices include taxes and fees. Buy tickets online now, at the Westgate Box Office, or by calling (800) 222-5361 Ages: 5+ For more information, go to Twisted.vegasL

Turned on

OMG I bought a lathe a week ago and nothing else is getting done around here. Love this wood turning stuff. This week I've made a lot of mistakes and have done a lot of practicing and finally have 3 projects to show for it. The eagle pen is all inlay and the other two projects are seam rippers.

Rich Little In Las Vegas

Last night I was out with friends to see Rich Little at the Tropicana...remember Rich Little from the 70's-80's? Seems like he worked with everyone one who was anyone in "The day". I had a few good friends who had said they wanted to see his show so I told them I would pick up my House Seats tickets and we would all go. What a nice surprise, his show was fabulous! He is so talented and still so funny. If you haven't seen him and you live in Vegas try to take in this show you won't be disappointed.

What have I gotten myself into?

Dirty Girl Run...here I come April 2016