Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I will be setting up to retail in Minneapolis tomorrow night to run through Sunday. If anyone needs to reach me you'll have to call my cell phone. I will have limited access to emails so calling is the best way to get in contact with me. For those of you I won't see on Thanksgiving day have a very good one and I send my blessings to you all!

Moon Palace-Cancun, Mexico

It's just nice to have something to look forward to. It helps me make it through our hellish winters! Can't wait for February 19th!!

Go Get Em' KoMets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCze_O1VU3A

Christmas Shopping with Major Briggs!

This year Major is planning to do a majority of his Christmas shopping online.

He has a great teacher- his momma-Kate.

Remember your budget Major. Thatsa good boy!

Busy, Busy...

Just an update on what's going on in my life as I'm sure you're all SO interested. I'm busy getting ready for my Christmas season of selling. I kick it off on Saturday at the Mayo Clinic Craft Fair from 8-4:00. Then next week I'm over at LaCrosse for the big Holiday Craft Fair from Thur-Sunday. The following Tuesday I go up to the cities to work the busy retail Thanksgiving weekend at a mall in Coon Rapids. 4 days of long hours but hopefully really good sales. Fingers crossed (XX). I'll come home for a week and then return to the cities to a mall in St.Louis Park for the 2 weeks before Christmas. I already have several things booked for next year too so I'm gearing up my business and having a blast. There is nothing so gratifying then owning your own successful business. Just ask my hubby who also has his own side business (http://www.homepro-inspection.com/). We're having the Best time of our lives but working hard is our middle name. The nice thing for me is that it's not stressful and I can make it as busy as I want to so it's flexible for me. That's the beauty of my business too. http://stores.ebay.com/Crystal-Notion
I've started going to exercise classes in Kasson. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Strengthing & Toning, etc. Nearly any kind of class you could want or need. It feels good. I've been hitting it hard the last 3 weeks going 4 times a week and throwing in some extra biking and walking too. We're on a mission folks. Gotta get this old lady back into shape if it kills me! Any donations to the "Healthy In Perfect Shape (HIPS)" fund would be appreciated to fulfill my goal (JK!). Wish me luck!

Congrats Kasson Komets!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg0odPRlz2w

Travelin' Man...and WoMan!

Goin to see the childrens today! Haven't seen them since Oct. 16th! Can't wait! Here's a little tip for all of you who have goals to reach-and who doesn't?....
"All you have got to do is plant that seed in your mind, care for it, work steadily toward your goal, and it will become a reality."
~Earl Nightingale

Happy Halloween!!

Megan and Josh's expertly carved Pumpkins....Cute!

Have fun and be safe everyone!

Mr. Major Briggs...

Gamma is thinking about you today. Are you feeling better? You need to take a lot of naps so you can heal properly and I know you don't like to do that. Just be a good boy ok? Gamma loves and misses you. Come and visit me soon!

The Best Things in Life!

These are my grown children. Megan is a beauty both in personality and looks! She always makes us laugh and cry (especially when she writes these beautiful thank you letters or cards for inspiring her and for being her parents). Her brother, Jamey, is the one who has always made us wonder. I wonder what he's thinking (especially when he makes these goofy faces for every single picture taken of him),I wonder what he's doing, I wonder how he's feeling, I wonder what makes him tick. I wonder if they know how much I love them both! Being a parent is the best part of life! I can't wait until they get to experience it.

26 Years Ago Today!

Happy Brithday Megan! I'm glad we get to share this special day with you!

Love You Much!

Happy Birthday Michelle!

You Wild Thing!!

Check it out!

I know you probably all checked out my Crystal Store on the internet but you should also know that there will be new inventory added each week. So put it in your "Favorites" and keep checking it out. Who knows...you might just find that perfect unique gift for someone you care for (or yourself!). Thanks for your support! I sold 3 items last week! yay!!! Just click on the above picture to go directly to my store!

http://stores.ebay.com/Crystal-Notion

Lucky!!!

I got a very special request to babysit the cutest little girl today!

Audrey and I got to hang out and play -not nearly long enough

between naps and when her papa came home. I hope I'll

get to do it again sometime but, until then, I will just count my

blessings that I could support Brianna and Chris and treasure the

giggles and smiles from a sweet girl. Thanks Audrey!

We're sooo Proud of your Accomplishment!

My son, Jamey, and his good friend, Aaron, have been training for a good part of the year for the twin cities marathon. Today they ran it and both of them made it across the finish line!! This is quite an amazing feat for both of them. Jamey's never been a distance runner but always had a dream and Aaron is all about trying new things and challenging himself. Congratulations to both of them for reaching their goal! We are sooo proud of you both!

Major Briggs was sooo happy to see his "Daddy" make it to the finish line!

New Crystal Website!

Now you can all see my latest and greatest creations and bid for them. Come on-I know you want to!!

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Crystal-Notion

Success!

I had a great weekend in DesMoines, Iowa! I know what you're thinking...what's so special in Iowa. I was participating in a craft show that was attended by over 5500 people. It was great! I made a lot of money selling my custom crystal suncatchers and met some very nice people. It was held at their state fairgrounds and there were over 300 vendors! Rick was bored so he went over to the gun show that was in one of the other buildings. Thank god he didn't buy one! I've never been to DesMoines before so we went to check things out on Saturday evening. We had a wonderful time and got to see the capitol. It was kinda like a weekend getaway but I had to go to work. ha ha! I'll definitely do it again. It was a great success and well worth my time. Now...on to the next!

Silly Lilly

You always make me laugh and feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Love you kitty!

Someone came to visit us over Marigold Days. Mr. Major...you look like you've been up to something! Not too surprising! How could you not love this little dog?!

Rick rewired my alabaster lamp I got from Italy. It's soooo beautiful!

See how it glows!

29 Years!

It's been 29 years since we were wed and 32 years I've known this special man!

Thanks for being such an honest, trustworthy, and caring partner.

I love you!