Beads and Roller Coasters

I love beads. All kinds, all colors. I think I feel much like a child would in a candy shop when I'm in a bead store. I have two small bead shops near me. They are cozy and not overwhelming. My mom and I popped into the bead shops while she was here and I found the silver pendant and the flat turquoise bead. *Love*. Hannah joined us around the kitchen table along with her fishing tackle box full of beads. (given to her for free at a garage sale!) We had lots of fun chatting and laughing while all our heads were down and our hands were busy. Oh yes, I almost forgot, Noah was there too. He made an interesting creation--it was definitely an out-of-the-box type of design :) When he accidentally let go of one end, all the beads slipped to the floor, bouncing and popping all over. It was silent for a moment then he said, "All that work" with a little sigh. Poor thing. The photo above is what I came up with.

My WIP is still the quilt. Some days I wonder if I'll ever finish it. I feel a little detached from it, it's been so long since I picked it up. My hope of getting it finished before we leave for Oregon is fading fast. Which brings me to my next subject---

I mentioned earlier that come September the roller coaster ride starts all over. No dear Manda , I'm afraid I'm not going for number *six* :) and Kristy , I'm not moving to Portland either. But I will be visiting our old home (we lived there for 8 years) very soon. This is September's crazy roller coaster schedule:

Sept. 1st--drive about 6 hrs. south to attend the wedding of my childhood friend's daughter. Stay the night.

Sept. 6th or 7th-- leave for Vancouver, WA to stay at my parents house for a family vacation and to see them and Micah off to Italy on the 10th. They will be gone for 5 weeks! Micah too! Photo opportunities galore for Micah-so happy for him. Get to hang out with Seth and Vanessa, can't wait.

Sept. 16th--Meet up with some favorite blog friends for the first time! So excited about this. More on that later.

Sept. 18th or so--Make the drive back home.

Sept. 29th--Mark and I fly to Italy to join my parents and Micah for the last two weeks of their stay. No kids! Yikes. I've never, ever been gone this long from my children. Ever. Noah told me he thought it was a bad idea.

Oct. 13th--arrive home. Then, then---I think life will start to mellow out.

So that is the roller coaster I will be getting on soon.

Comments

[Beth]

Wow! What fun! I hope you have a terrific time. I wonder if there are thrift stores in Italy? Who knows what kind of cool stuff you might find?!

[Blair]

Oh my goodness Beth! Thrifting in Italy sounds heavenly! Toni, your necklaces are really lovely, your talents seem to touch all areas. I feel so fortunate that I will be one of those bloggers that actually get to hang out with you. And, have breakfast together!!! Fun fun.

[macati]

Hi!
I know what Noah felt when the beads fell off... it happens to me still nowadays... Gosh... you've got a very busy September. Have fun and enjoy every moments! Take many pictures and I bet Noah is already missing you!
kiss, manela

[Kristy]

I have deliberately stayed away from beads I just know they will have the same effect on me as buttons!
I hate rollercoasters but I'm sure I would be convinced to ride on yours it all sounds so exciting!

[Mama Urchin]

Well wow, talk about a busy month or two. Love that flat turquoise bead too. And the trips sound wonderful and relaxing and a little exhausting to think about all at once.

[berrie]

ooh I'm liking the roller coaster you're getting on;o) especially the 2 weeks in Italy part! for the past week or so I've been watching the history story on ancient Rome! been staying up far too late devouring it all! someday I've got to get there* please PLEASE like I have to even ask;o) will Micah be in Rome? and will he have his camera??? would love to see through his eyes these ancient structures as they are today...;o) xo

[PinkPurl]

LOVE the jewelry! Those green-turqouise colors are dreamy. Bead stores are dangerous places for me too--so many goodies! LOL! You have some very busy days ahead...But hope you enjoy! Happy Days! :o)

[manda]

Wow! You are going to be exhausted by the time October rolls round! It just kills me that you'll just be over there in Italy - so close yet so far! If only you could pop over to the UK.
It sounds like a wonderful month though! Oh except, does that mean no blogging? For a month? What will we do without you?
Beautiful jewellery! Love the colours.

[capello]

Wow, you're not kidding about that rollercoaster in September.

But remember, rollercoasters aren't just scary, they are fun too!

[jen]

Sounds like a fun roller coaster. Please let us know where you will be visiting.

[alex]

hmmm--sounds like a whirlwind fall! i guess i'll have to be patient for your things a little bit longer--and, yes, I will miss reading your adventures, too. i hope your travles are safe and pleasantly eventful--and if you ever end up in Eastern Pa, I'll put on some tea for you here, too!

[Suzanne]

So I imagine we won´t be having as many of your delicious posts as you usually offer us! But, get on your roller coster and HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

[Sarah]

Have a wonderful time in Italy! I'm going myself on Friday! Lake Garda, Como, Verona, Milan - oooh I've never been before and I'm VERY Excited!!!

[michelle]

I feel that same way too in bead stores. Two opened up in my little town in the same month this past winter...ah. Too much to choose from. Eventually I settled upon just one to frequent, so nice and cozy and friendly and not too overwhelming.

[MARYBETH]

What a joyous celebration for all of you. Enjoy all of the amazing after travel. I look forward to seeing and reading of your journies.

[Lilith]

I am especially fond of your turquoise necklace ! So simple and elegant in the same time... And about the trip to Italy, no worries, I think I have read somewhere else you had a terrific trip ! (strange feeling to know future :o ) so that is how a medium feels, lol)