All About Purses

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What’s happening in the studio? We (Bobby and I) have all my pieces of pottery bisque fired and I plan to start the glazing process tomorrow. It will be so nice to get back over to the studio to see all my friends and have another big day with them. I’m getting so excited and plan to visit some new galleries next week. That is if my pieces turn out, otherwise as I call it… it will be hammer time. I’m already planning out what I’m going to wear and how I’m going to present my work. Instead of overwhelming myself with all my pieces lugging them in and out of galleries… I’m going to take pictures and make a little portfolio to present to the manager of these places in hopes to get my foot in the door. If everything goes well, I’ll have my work in several places so fingers crossed the rest of the week for me.

It’s A Wie

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Not what Bobby wants for Christmas.

Our trip to St Louis started Friday May 26th and what a great road trip for us. One of the highlights of our trip to St Louis was to see the WIENERMOBILE! Kristy could tell something was out of the ordinary with the vehicle way ahead of us. She questioned, is that the WIENERMOBILE? Bobby and I both thought she could be on to something and with that Kristy and I were at the ready with both of our digital cameras, windows rolled down, hangin’ out the window embarrassing Bobby ‘said driver’ as we were flashing away with our cameras.

As we passed the prestigious mobile we continued to take pictures, Kristy and I must have been the entertainment for the drivers that day. Hee, Hee! It’s a funny thing what you will do after spending 9 hours on the road.

Sis Graduates High School

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Sis on the way back to her seat after giving her supreme speach. Kristy yelled at Lauren from the stands and Lauren proceeded to “Strike The Pose”!

Lauren, 1 of 276 graduates, graduated from O’Fallon Sr. High School in Missouri this past weekend. She was honored by being selected as the student speaker at the graduation ceremony. Lauren was her class president for 4 consecutive years and received the distinction of being a ‘Summa Cum Laude’, which means ‘the highest honor’. She is quite a remarkable young lady who has won a number of awards and scholarships for college. She plans on studying journalism and is still deciding on whether she will go to NYU, Columbia or University of Missouri.

After attending her graduation, we went to Lauren’s house for a party with the rest of her family and some of her close friends. During the party Lauren and her friend Matt played the guitar and sang some songs including one called “Foxy Lauren”, based on a Jimi Hendrix tune, “Foxy Lady”. Lauren has such a beautiful voice and it seems that no matter what she puts her mind to and with practice, she’s successful. What an amazing and talented young lady!

Our Visit With Hubby’s Family

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Hubby and I went to his brother’s house the next couple days. My sister-in-law and I sat and visited both days and even went outside to enjoy the cool of the early afternoon and evening. I’m so frustrated with myself for not getting the boys (our nephews who are 12 and 10 years old) pictures while we were there. The boys were out jumping on their trampoline performing some cool stunts and even nominated my sister-in-law and me to be the official judges. Of course Aunt Deb said “I think you guys are both very good” they both play baseball and are each on two teams this summer. I asked my sis-in-law how in the world she keeps up with these two busy guys who play on a total of 4 teams. She is at practice almost every night and inundated with 4 games on the weekends. Wow!

Making Our Way Back Home

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On Monday evening after Hubby and I had a nice quiet dinner together he had his second wind and wanted to spend some more time with the kids. His son wanted to play some chess and Sis and Hubby needed to discuss more about Sis’s College and plans. I asked Hubby if he minded if I hang at the hotel as I wanted to get some sleep before our 12 hour trip the next day. Hubby no more than left and I went sound to sleep. He did not surface ‘til sometime after 2:00am. I was so thankful for the extra sleep and he was happy to have the extra quality time with the kids.

The alarm rang sometime around 8:00 Tuesday morning and I began bouncing around filled with all kinds of energy. Hubby was a bit tired but he managed to get right up and at ‘em. We packed the car and went back over to see Sis and Bo. Hubby helped Sis get her new lap top computer (her graduation gift from Hubby and me) registered and we spent a little time there before taking everyone to lunch.

We hit the road around 1:00 PM Tuesday afternoon and I was the designated driver. I drove till sometime around 9:30 PM when all of a sudden we all heard a loud noise in the rear of the truck. I didn’t hit anything in the road but the noise had my nerves on edge. Shortly after the loud noise, I started losing control of the wheel. There was so much play in the steering and Hubby noticed that we were rocking too. He asked if I was getting sleepy but that was not the problem. He then asked me to pull over to the side of the road as he thought it was a flat tire. Sure enough the tire was barely holding any pressure so off we went to a service station, fortunately seconds from where we were. In we pull and I got a little frantic as we were not in a good part of town. The service station had huge bars up to the windows and to make matters worse a bum was there carrying on conversations with himself throwing his arms and body about all the while creeping out both Kristy and me.

Hubby finally got the tire filled with adequate air pressure but he could hear air spewing out so we needed to move fast to another area where we felt safe to change the tire. Hubby thought for sure that the noise we heard earlier was a nail or something freeing itself from the tire, making that loud noise by hitting up in the wheel well. Off we go down the road not even a mile when we come to this ‘Mamma Lou’s Diner’ open 24 hours. I breathed a sigh of relief as we felt safe and Hubby proceeded to change the tire. Fortunately for us, Ford Explorer blessed us with not just any spare tire but the “REAL DEAL” – a tire that could take top interstate speeds just like the other Michelin tires on our truck…another big sigh of relief. The only thing the spare tire needed was a little more air so off we go to another service station in our quest for much needed air pressure. We finally found a station where Hubby whips in to fill the spare. We notice a shady looking character lurking about so Hubby instructed me to lock his door the instant he got out. Hubby was out there braving the night with all kinds of suspicious characters while I was ready at any given moment to free myself from the car to provide assistance if need be. We finally were good to go and we waved good bye to our troubles in Oklahoma City and we were on the road again with a grateful heart. Just 4 more hours left on our trip and between Hubby and me, we made it the rest of the way home a little after 2:00 AM Wednesday morning – safe and sound.

There’s no place like home!

The Bounty That Could

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Ever wonder how to make coffee when you are completely out of filters? Well that happened to me today. I refused to be denied and I did not even have a filter back up plan in the pantry. It’s not like me as my pantry holds one extra of everything like ketchup, mustard, mayo and the list goes on da, da, da, da, de, – da, da, da, da, da…

I figured a way around that as I reached for my handy dandy paper towels, the select-a-size jobbers. I took the little sheet and ripped it in half and lay that in the coffee pot as my filter. It worked its wonders and I am now enjoying a perfect cup of coffee, might I add grounds free – thanks to the little Bounty that could!

Speaking of select-a-size, I love them and the only kind I use now, but not just any brand either as I really like the Bounty brand. I buy those at my Super Wal-Mart in the huge 6 roll package in the new Mega size too. Paper towels have just found another good use in a crunch and it’s a wonderful thing. Ahhhhh

Happy Birthday To Me

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Today I celebrate my 38th birthday. I woke up this morning with Hubby holding me and giving me special birthday wishes.

As I finished packing his lunch he was ready for work and presented me with my special card and gift. He always chooses the nicest cards and gifts. My gift was wrapped so beautifully that it was too pretty to open. Hubby apologized for such a small gift as I was opening the tiny box and out popped an iPod nano. I have so many awesome songs that I can put into that iPod and I will begin the process today! Maybe in a few weeks after I have it all figured out and post a list of my top 20 songs by artist and title.

I got another really cool birthday gift this morning. I just received a phone call and right after I said hello there were 3 voices singing Happy Birthday to me. It was my nieces and nephew. They sang the whole song through while I sat here with the biggest smile on my face. After their song we had quite the interesting conversation about American Idol talking about our favorites and who we were sad to see leave so early. One thing for sure, we were all in one accord when it came to Taylor Hicks!!! The girls used their mom and dad’s cell phones and the house phone to place as many votes as they could.

From the time I was growing up Birthdays always had special meaning for my brothers and me. We were meant to feel like Kings and Queens on that special day. We got to choose the meal of our dreams and tell mom what kind (flavor) of cake we wanted. Mom always made those special cakes tailor made for us. Our birthday cake was always a “big surprise” too. She would cover that cake and not let us see it till that special moment when we were to have the “cake cutting ceremony” or something like that. I received flower cakes, doll cakes and an assortment of cakes while growing up and I wish I had some of the pictures to share, but I don’t. The pictures remain in my head and I have a visual image of them there. My birthday was a day I shared with my dad so I think he got cheated on the choice of food. Dad was 24 years old on the 24th of May when I entered this world as his daughter.

Pizza was ALWAYS my #1 choice meal for my birthday and I am going to carry on with that tradition tonight. I want Papa Johns pizza, thin crust with pepperoni and mushrooms. Oh that sounds so yummy as we have not had Papa Johns in a very long, long time. I’m also going to sit and watch American Idol while I’m enjoying my favorite pizza and hopefully watch Taylor Hicks become our American Idol as another birthday present tonight.

Happy Trails

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I went to Pearle Vision this morning to have them take a look at my sunglasses. They did a minor adjustment and I hope that works. The glasses don’t bother me when I’m in my car driving, but if I’m out walking the ground seems to be dipping down when it’s actually flat. Hopefully the adjustment worked and I’ll be off enjoying happy trails with my sunglasses.

More Info On The Weee

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The Weee will be continued on June 19, 2006, same time same place, stay tuned. I’m with you Jennifer. I’ve already asked those kinds of questions. Below is a list of questions I’ve asked and a few other statements from him regarding the issue.

Is it an electronic?

Is something for the garage?

Is it something for inside the house?

Does it belong outside?

He did tell me that the Weee ‘might’ fit under the Christmas tree.

He said I would like it.

He has agreed to give me 1 hint a month but does not promise to answer my questions.

He says his answers are limited.

A side note from the Peanut Gallery. ‘We’ were engaged on Christmas morning, December 25, 1998. I don’t know if this Weee has anything to do with us, but he says it’s an item that must be purchased and if I don’t get it for him, he will get it for himself. I know it’s really an item that must be purchased because he never fibs.

To be continued…

Any Clues? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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Here’s Hubby sitting in front of his computer playing his game with his headset on but that still didn’t stop home from Weeeeeeeee. Alright, That’s It…I Give, my brain is at a total loss and I CAN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE!!! Calm down Deb, what’s this silliness all about?

Hubby and I were out on the town today enjoying our dinner and he insists on pulling my chain…He told me that he knew what he wanted for Christmas this year. OK, what’s the big deal here? Well he wants a Weeeeeee, does anyone here know what in the world he’s talking about? My hints were, I have 7 months to figure it out… It’s not on the market yet and he says he has no clue when it’s going to hit the market. Oh, and he also says it’s a treasure hunt. Grrrrr.

He’s having so much fun with me and loves to see me get excitable. I can’t drop it and I’ve even tried to look online but he won’t tell me how to spell it. He just keeps saying Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee over and over again. Have I completely lost it? I must say… He’s not the type to just make things up, so I know he’s serious. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, there he goes again. At least we are both laughing but he’s getting such a kick out of watching me squirm. I thought his expression saying Weeeeeeee would help so I threw it in for good measure.

Debbie Goes Bouffant…

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Hubby found a rain cap a few days ago while cleaning out some more of ma’s boxes in the garage. Let me tell ya, that rain hat is brand spankin’ new, still in the wrapping, equipped with a full visor, and says right on the wrapping “designed for bouffant hairstyles.” That cracked both of us up and Hubby chimed in that my hair style fit the description.

After careful inspection, and even opening the bag to have a closer look and trying it on for size…I promptly threw it in the garbage. I didn’t think much about it ‘til Hubby said…“I thought you would have put it in the truck for a rainy day.” Hmm, that’s not such a bad idea so the new rain hat has been rescued as of today and now in my safe keeping and will eventually make its way to my truck. Who knows, one day I might be very thankful for my new rain gear especially designed for bouffant doo’s.

As summer approaches with hot weather and all…I have to get my hair away from my face as I can’t stand my hair making me hot, thus the new doo. My new summer doo is now called ‘bouffant’ in our home.

The Latest News

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Our summer is starting to take off quite fast. We are preparing to leave for Sis’s high school graduation next week. She lives up north with her mom and brother. We are all looking forward to a great visit. Hubby’s brother lives in the area so we plan to spend a couple days visiting with Hubby’s brother’s family and their boys. They have a total of 4 boys and they came in pairs like having two different sets of children. The older two are grown and through college and the younger two are approximately 9 and 11 years old. We always have great family times with them and we are all looking forward to our visit.

It’s so hard to believe Hubby’s baby daughter (Sis) is graduating already. She was just 10 when I met her and now she has blossomed into a fine young lady. She is still undecided where she’s going to college so I’ll have to fill you in on that as the time comes.

In other news, my pottery has finally dried and I should be having a bisque firing sometime this week. I will probably wait to glaze the pieces till after our trip and I’m anxious to see what the final outcome will be.

Happy Birthday Hubby

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I woke up this morning singing Happy Birthday to my beloved husband. He has brought so much joy and happiness into my life. He’s the brightest light in my day and has the warmest heart.

He What?

  • He tells me he loves me multiple times each day
  • He contends that he loves me more
  • He always knows how to make me smile
  • He calms me when I feel anxious
  • He sings special love songs to me
  • He blows kisses when he’s across the room from me
  • He thanks me for being his wife and for being here with him
  • He shows appreciation for the things I do for him
  • He makes me feel like a queen every day
  • He’s always happy to see me at the end of the day and welcomes me with open arms
  • He knows I need affection and provides hugs whether I need them or not
  • He works hard every day to provide for his family without a complaint
  • He calls his mother and always asks what she would like for him to send – whether it be a goodie box, stamps, thread for her needle work, address labels or whatever her heart desires, and she can consider it done.
  • He knows my deepest thoughts and wishes
  • He calls me sometimes from work and the conversation goes something like this

Hubby: Hi honey

Debbie: Hello My Love

Hubby: Are you busy tonight

Debbie: No, never too busy for you

Hubby: How would you like to join me for dinner…

  • He graduated at the top of his High School class and his sister never even knew ‘til she was here visiting and looking thru his HS yearbook a couple years ago. He’s brilliant and as a child gifted but he never flaunts it.
  • He completed his Masters while we were in Korea. I’ll never forget how gifted he is passing his classes with A’s.
  • He’s the only one in this world for me
  • He’s just what I needed in every way and I’m so thankful he picked me to be his wife

A Few Pieces Of My Art

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Today we are (actually Hubby is) working on getting more boxes cleaned from the garage. I’m just the stand by keeping him company while we chat about current events that envelope our lives.

In our cleaning I found a few pieces of my art from years and years ago. I’ve given away most of my better pieces but these are a mixture of oil paints and color pencils.

I have the laundry about finished all except for some ironing that I would like to wrap up today. I need to give the house another vacuum and make sure everything is just so for the weekend.

Wraping Up Another Busy Week

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Another week and a few more purses complete. I just finished adding the knobby feet and handles to some of these pieces today. My signature is inscribed to all and now they are in the drying process.

The studio doors are closed for the weekend as Hubby will be home tomorrow for his Friday off. I’m on my way to the grocery store to pick up a few things for the weekend and I’ll be back just in time to fix our dinner. We have our Survivor show to watch tonight and we hope Terry continues to win immunity. We have a busy weekend ahead and I’ll see you guys around soon.