On a sadder note.

While we were in Hawaii we got word that my dad passed away. He'd been sick for quite a while now, and I knew there was a chance he wouldn't last much longer. We cut our vacation short to come home for the funeral. it was a sad week for us, but I know he's definitely in a better place now.

Here are some pics of him at a better time. He'll be missed.

Long time no write!

Well, I've been gone for so long I don't know where to begin. I guess I'll go in order of occurance and fill you in on what's been happening to me lately.

First....I went to hawaii!!! yahoo. My daughter took me there for a trip which she got from her job at Oracle as one of the top salespeople. We had a great time and Hawaii was beautiful. Here are a few pics of our trip.

Oops I forgot Lilly

I missed one of my Doggie Long Legs...cute little Lilly. Here is a pic of Lilly the little Yorkie who always has a pink bow in her hair. She is just adorable.

And now... meet "Tugs"

Here is the newest addition to our Doggie Long Legs...TUGS! Tugs is the cutest little beagle whose 'mommie" Jeannine asked me to make a doll for him. Here is the final doll along with a picture of the real Tugs.

Doggie Long Legs

Well now I guess I've done it all. LOL After seeing one of my Dolly Long Leg Fairies someone requested I make two for their dogs. So I figured out how to make the faces look somewnat like their dogs and....wha la! Dolly Long Leg Doggies! She request that they not be too frilly or flowery..even a little scary. Yikes! Charlie is a little chihuaha and Little Rascal an English Bulldog.

After these photos were shot I had to make some changes on the dolls. First off Little Rascal's name was suppose to be Little Rooster. lol Then Charlie had a little too much leopard print so we had to change that as well.

Unfortunately I forgot to take pics after the changes, but you get the drift. lol Let me know what you think!

Dottee Dolls

I've entered into a Dottee swap. The newest thing in the art doll world. They are little dolls (about 4-8") with little faces and tails. We had to make one with a little charm of some kind on the tail. Of course I made dominos. LOL

Now I mail them out and I'll get 3 new ones that someone else made. This was a quick fun project.

My Favorite Sister Christine

That's right folks I have a favorite sister. Yes I admit...she's my only sister, but that doesn't make her any less my favorite. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey and she is a financial advisor for JP Morgan/Chase. Yes.and in case you didn't realize she is also the one with all the brains.

We've had problems recently with selecting pictures of her to show. Although she is quite beautiful in person, she is one of those people just doesn't take great pictures. Not sure why, because she is so pretty.

However I promised to put her on my blog and so have "stolen" this picture from her work email to put here. I think this a good picture of her, although as I said, she is much prettier in person. I've also found one or two more that weren't bad.

Anyway, I just want everyone to know about her so here is a little background info. She is my younger sister, and she is 40+ years old. She has 4 daughters who are all terrific..although somewhat crazy in their own ways. In addition to her financial wizdom, she is also a fitness nut and has run the NY marathon. (Obviously we are veerryyyy different!)

So if you happen to be looking for a terrific financial advisor, who just happens to be a fitness nut and an all around great fun person...let me know and I'll hook you up with her.

In the mean time....Chris I love ya!