Magic and Mischief Market

 We went to the Magic and Mischief Market today at Hazel-Jayne in Effingham. How fun! There were lots of interesting vendors and costumes! Here's something you don't see everyday...a fairy on stilts!

 

Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister-in-law, Sylvia!

 

A gorgeous summer day

 What a gorgeous day! A cool breeze was blowing all day, even though it was in the 80's. We spent the entire day outside. Bill was cutting trees and burning the rest of the debris from the big storm we had a couple of weeks ago. We are cooking hotdogs over the fire and just enjoying the evening. This is about to be devoured, yum!

 

Throw Back Thursday memories

 Since it is TBT, I was looking through some old albums this evening and came across these photos of our 20 year class reunion....I still see most of these people even now, such great friends and many wonderful memories! There are lots more photos, but these are a few of my favorites!

Remembering D-Day

 

New Steampunk box

 Thank you to those who have purchased my handmade steampunk items, you keep me busy! Here's the latest project. I am always amazed at how much of this stuff sells  at Country Creek Treasures in Salem, IL.since it is kind of an obscure genre. I love the concept though and it's really fun to make.

 

 

Happy Birthday, Darren

 Happy 52nd Birthday to my awesome son, Darren Holsapple today! Love you so much! (He's also a great grandpa who let's little people put stuffed animals on his head ) Have a great day, son!

 

My happy place

 After baking all morning for a fundraiser at the Elks Chicken Dinner on Sunday, I am now in one of my favorite places with a good book. Life is good!

 

Fire in a major business in our area

 The chicken house in Farina is burning and has been for several hours. Looks horrible! Fire departments and emergency services from everywhere are fighting this huge fire. Hope they get it under control! I did not take this photo, but it is from about 15 minutes ago. City of Kinmundy sent out a text to conserve water so it can be used to fight the fire. I've never known them to do that before..