A Birthday Blog Post to my Sister

24 years ago today, 1988, I was ecstatic that my very own sister was born. A little sister that would play with me all day long! Barbies! Legos! House! Here's a snap to show you how proud I was. Check out that bighearted smile.

Sometimes I wonder what my life would be without my sister.

I wouldn't have a shoulder to cry on, I wouldn't have someone to listen to me, I wouldn't have someone to wipe my tears.

Vise-versa.

I wouldn't have to block my room's doorway with my Sesame Street footstool so she couldn't crawl in & mess with my stuffed animal set-up.

I wouldn't have someone that I could hook up to the sled & see how far our dog, Chelsea could transport... not realizing how dangerous 27th Street was.

Nor would there be someone I could play an April Fool's joke on by drawing huge spiders on paper & cutting them out & using clear tape to attach them to her bedroom ceiling in the corner.

I am thankful for having that younger shadow following me whenever I needed her. Best friends have changed with time. But my sister has been the best friend that has stayed my best friend forever.

I love you Sis. Wishing you a very sweet birthday!

Roadtrip to the Oregon Coast

My husband, Justin and I drove out to the coast this last Saturday. We finally celebrated his birthday, it was in the beginning of July.Here are lots of photos! Enjoy! Feel free to leave a comment.

Out on the open road - Hwy 99W

Out on the open road - Hwy 99W

Rectangle shaped stacked hay bales

Rectangle shaped stacked hay bales

We are almost to the finish line!

We are almost to the finish line!

Look! It's a deer!

Look! It's a deer!

Standing on Proposal Rock

Standing on Proposal Rock

Looking up at Proposal Rock

Looking up at Proposal Rock

Looking up at Proposal Rock - Zoom

Looking up at Proposal Rock - close up

Crevice in Proposal Rock

Crevice in Proposal Rock

Seaweed find

Seaweed find

Where's Proposal Rock?

Where's Proposal Rock?

Close up of the orchids on Neskowin Beach

Close up of the orchids on Neskowin Beach

Looking out Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Looking out Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Crafting at Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, Oregon

Crafting at Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, Oregon

My sandy foot and crafting/drawing tools

My sandy foot and crafting/drawing tools

Looking out Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Looking out Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Sea Lions at Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Sea Lions at Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, OR

Made with love... Scrabble rings!

Made with love... Scrabble rings!

You can wear the first letter of your name on your finger! How rad is that?! I will be bringing a bunch of 'em to Crafty Wonderland this weekend. If you can not make it this weekend and you really want one... contact me and I'll make a custom listing in my online shop made especially for you!

Only 4 more days!

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Holiday SALE until Friday!

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Perfect for those last minute Christmas gifts!

I'm having a Holiday SALE for a limited time! SALE ends this Friday, Dec. 18th. Click on the link below to check out all the handmade goodies.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ATeaLeaf?section_id=6068942

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Rural Oregon photographs

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Weeping Willow vinyl wallets

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Standard Movement Series necklaces

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Standard Movement Series Greeting Cards

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Weekend Crafting

Besides doing a significant amount of bike riding over the weekend, I also spent some time crafting up a storm. Check out these beauties, all available for purchase in my Etsy shop...

Perimeters Of The Koi Pond - earrings – Click here or photo to purchase & more info

Retold Tales That Are In Owl's Hearts - earrings – Click here or photo to purchase & more info

Little Beavers, Little Tree Stumps - earrings – Click here or photo to purchase & more info

Someday I'll Own A Seafoam Fender Stratocaster - earrings – Click here or photo to purchase & more info