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So this is a pretty cool contest. It's hosted by Aaron Brothers an amazing frame store. The winner will receive a $1,000 shopping spree for the store. $1,000 shopping spree at a framing store could be very useful to any artist, but I would love to even have a chance to win this.

::Here's how it works::

The more 5 star ratings I get, the better chance I have at making it to the final 10.

There are hundreds of amazing photos, but one can hope right. Thanks for your votes!

I *Heart* Books

I started these ever so long ago it seems.I finally finished them up yesterday afternoon. The lighting was terrible by the time I had a chance to take pictures. So during nap time today I went ahead and photographed them and added them to the shop.

"Books are Awesome!"

All the lettering is hand stitched.

This little guy would look great on some one's wall or in a child's room.

"I Love to Read!"

I used real ribbon to make her cute little red hair bows.

More hand stitched letters.

Little button brads were used on all of their shoes.

These little critters are framed and ready to go. I am willing to sell them as a set for a reduced price. Please let me know if you are interested.

Three Musketeer's Friday

Photo by Melodie (aka::mom) edited by me

Every Friday I watch this darling little girl. Little Ashlyn is about 6 months younger than Aris. The girls love having her over and she is such an easy little girl to watch. She's kinda like one of the family. Hope you all are having a happy Friday.

Isaac

I love this picture. It is one I will treasure forever. Isaac is my younger brother. My little brother who is now taller than me. All of my siblings are. How does that happen? I'm the oldest of the kids, and the shortest. Isaac and I have a very unique relationship. When we were younger I think there were times he really had a hard time liking me. I guess that sometimes happens with siblings. As we grew older and moved further apart, our relationship as brother and sister was at times a little less than pleasant. I think he pretty much thought I was a horrible person due to several choices I had made up to that point. I don't blame him. I had made some pretty crazy messes with my life, and some of those decisions had affected many family members. No matter, I still loved my brother deeply. I have always respected him even when he wanted nothing to do with me. A few years back a funny thing happened. I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Little Zoe Evelyn was born on the same day as my brother. I called him to let him know how excited I was that they would share the same birthday. It wasn't a phone call like those from the pages of a great book, or dramatic like those of the silver screen. It was a simple and perfect conversation. One that I had longed for for many years. Over the past 3 & a half years I think we have slowly mended those wounds and started a new chapter in our friendship. I just adore this guy. Super talented, funny, and wonderful. So glad to call him my brother.

Booma

My mom is such a sweetheart. The girls call her Booma. Pronounced Boo-ma. Sloan was the one who gave her that name and it has stayed. Everyone should have a Booma. She is the best.