It's been a while since my last post. I feel just a little guilty-especially since I have so many die-hard fans (teehee) I hope all 5 of you (yes, I'm pretty sure I'm up to 5 regulars now-yay me!) have been keeping yourselves busy. Anyway, my Grampa died so we headed north for his funeral. It was quite a fun trip with many great memories having been made. I pulled out of south Texas with my BFF Julia and my 3 kids. (Visit Julia's Junket for more trip pics) It's a mere 1040 miles from my house to Gramma's. We left on a Friday and we were lucky enough to find several yard sales and flea markets to stop in. We spent the night outside of Nashville and were rested and ready to stop in this Flea Market that I've been wanting to stop in forever, but never could because usually I travel with people who do not appreciate my 'stop and smell the flowers' , I mean my ' stop at every yard sale and flea market along the way' philosophy. This time was different-so I stopped.
Can you see the joy on their faces? Anyway-this flea market is in or near Bowling Green Kentucky-I think. It wasn't what I was expecting, but now I know. I'll never have to wonder again.
The girl took this picture BEFORE the cave tour. I think she was not liking me or something-Haha. I'm sure it had nothing to do with us all being in the car together for like 100 hours.
It was a very sad time, but it was so awesome to get to spend time with my family. They are a fabulous bunch and I am so proud of all of them.
Remember-we came north from south Texas. It's warm down here. This is the scene on my windshield the morning we headed home:
That's ice people.
Here's the temp:
That right there is why I live here, not there.
We made it home safely and all is well. I still can't believe that my Grampa is gone, but I do realize there is an order to things and this is just how it goes.
Can you see the joy on their faces? Anyway-this flea market is in or near Bowling Green Kentucky-I think. It wasn't what I was expecting, but now I know. I'll never have to wonder again.
The girl took this picture BEFORE the cave tour. I think she was not liking me or something-Haha. I'm sure it had nothing to do with us all being in the car together for like 100 hours.We finally made it in to Louisville about 3 that afternoon. My grandparents live in Jeffersonville, Indiana which is right across the river from Louisville. We made it in time to catch some of the Thunder Over Louisville festival. The planes were amazing. We headed on up to Salem to finally be relieved and unpacked. This is my Aunt: Holly Sue Who (you know, Cindy Lou's 4th cousin from Whoville)
She was trying to pick a hairdo for the visitation. I'm glad she decided against this one.
It was a very sad time, but it was so awesome to get to spend time with my family. They are a fabulous bunch and I am so proud of all of them.
Cousins
Remember-we came north from south Texas. It's warm down here. This is the scene on my windshield the morning we headed home:
That's ice people.Here's the temp:
That right there is why I live here, not there.My dad rode back with us-he really seemed to enjoy his Papa time with the kids in the back.
We made it home safely and all is well. I still can't believe that my Grampa is gone, but I do realize there is an order to things and this is just how it goes.
There were all kinds of things to see and do, but the favorite thing of the day was the pathology lab. With a warning like this one we just HAD to go in:
Aren't twins just darling?
Tape worm anyone?
Well, it was Aggie vet school afterall.
Some of those vendors have such a sense of humor!
Why?
Example #2
There was something going on that we just weren't savvy to-there were too many freaky doll situations for it to be a simple coincidence.
This is the first time I've seen this warning. I bet my DH would have bought that had he been invited to come along!
This set would have looked awesome in my kitchen and I was really considering buying it, but seein' as how I didn't bring along $175 I just left it there.
Here are a few of the things I have picked up the last few days:
I needed a new girl, my old one's getting a little wonky. The bucket is going to be a trash can in DH's bathroom. 
I LOVE this vintage blender-goes in my kitchen perfectly and it even WORKS!
This is just the front and back cover of an old photo album. I will add my own paper and ribbon and this will be fabulous!
Being involved in an antique show is hard, tiring work. Isn't she a lucky lady to have a friend to decorate her while she's sleeping? I am certain that I too have the sort of kind, considerate, compassionate friends that would decorate me as I slept-keeping me from being an ugly, slobbery, lump. I mean, what is the purpose of a friend if it's not to make you MORE? Life is good.
Next we stopped to visit our friend the "shirt-guy" and took a picture with his big chicken
Cynthia, Me, Tammy, Julia.
The Shirt Guy had this lovely display for our viewing pleasure:
I mean-who doesn't love a bowl of babies. 
We drove on through Warrenton to the other side of Round Top-nearly to Carmine. Found some pretty interesting stuff there:
I don't know about this. I can't really see that it's good advertising for anything except maybe a glue factory.
Thought REAL hard about this one, but sadly decided against it...HAHAHAHAHAHA
I am really hoping my neighbors don't see this and become inspired! (See my flikr photos-set called OMG Crap in my neighbors yard and other unnecessary ugliness to see why the fear is real 
I am really not one who digs yard art, but I have been wanting one of these things forever!
Headed home about 5 o'clock to dream about our own shabby chic palaces...
Easter Bunny Nest-created by the middle child:
