End of summer

It is the end of summer.

I have been so busy, and

not motivated to blog.

I hear this voice in my head that 

says...I have nothing to say.

I have spent the last 2 weeks

organizing my studio.  Trying

to get a sense of organization,

DE CLUTTERING.

Because my life has gotten

more complicated.

I have been dealing with work issues.

Getting ready for the country living shows.

Moving my daughter into my beach house.

And planning a party for my other daughter

moving to Anchorage.  My son just got

home from 4 months in Alaska fishing.

Wanting to watch Sam

Hanging out with my guy.

Not to mention,

CHORES.

The list goes on and on....

Life

Family

Work

spirituality

health

...............

BALANCE

How do we fit it all in?

Do you know?

I sure don't.

This picture epitomizes summer.

I can't believe it's over, I don't think

it actually ever came.  Not enough of it

anyway.  I am not ready for fall,

for the year to be over.

Time is moving way to fast for me.

Picture courtesy of

http://beachbungalow8.blogspot.com/

One of my favorite blogs.

New Fathers day

Today it is dark and rainy 

in Seattle.  It is also Fathers Day.

My father has been gone for 

0ver 20 years.  He was a fisherman

who died at sea at the age of 48.

I still think of him.

  I would like to dedicate this fathers

day to my son.  He became a father on

May 15, to Sam. 

 My son will be a 

great dad.  He is kind, loving, fun, 

compassionate and busy.  A little boy's

dream daddy.  Happy fathers day Ty,

Love mom

Ellie

This is...

Ellie.

My daughters new puppy.

She is a golden doodle,

part poodle part golden retriever.

10 weeks

3 lbs

frisky and feisty.

I babysat friday. One toe in the

door of being a granny.

I liked it.

family

My baby is a college graduate.

I am very proud of her.....

She has a degree in recreation, here is a litte

philosophy.....

We are a proud and happy bunch!

MORE HOLIDAY PHOTOS

THANKSGIVING

MORE THANKSGIVING

YES WE ARE VERY VERY THANKFUL

brother paul from california

sampling a few snowflakes at

christmas

more thanksgiving

My son Tyler and a cousin

brenan and friends

Lilly in her christmas sweater

Max is happy,(she is a she) happy

whenever there is a little paper and

plastic.... 

David's nephew Jake, came up from california

for christmas. He and Max bonded.  This is

her paralyzed with happiness pose.  See the

smile on her face.

Here is the tree. As I mentioned earlier,

this holiday was not about presents. The only

gifts here are for Jake, and Pajama's for everyone 

else.  I wrapped them in newspaper and twine.

Of course Uncle Dave and cousin Jack

had a blast shopping for him. His first

gift was a, "Hello Kitty wallet". Fun

to tease the nephew who did his 3rd grade 

report on General Patton and wants to join

the marines and then be a cop.

Hello..... I'm Krys.

I discovered blogs about two years ago. I found them fascinating.  I am a designer and am always looking for inspiration.

  I never ever thought I would be able to build my own blog. I kept waiting for someone to do it for me. I got tired of waiting, so here I am. I am challenged with anything that requires left brain activity.  But.... if there is a will there is a way.  I got a MACBOOK and I am learning how to use it and a digital camera.  It's funny, ever since I turned 50, I have been less afraid to try new things.  I guess you just get to the point where, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks. You just go out there and do the best you can, for your own satisfaction. 

I have a little company with my sister and best friend called, Bunnies By The Bay.  I design baby gift items and work with heavenly soft fabrics and materials all day.

In my spare time, I make jewelry. I have started an etsy site and wanted to do this blog to share my interests.

There is so much more....but another time.

talk to you soon.

This is where I live and work.  I was born here, started a business and raised three great kids in this sleepy little town.

This is my little beach house. It is also my studio. I overlook Similk Bay. This little house was brought by barge in the 1940's. It was in very sad shape when I found it eight years ago. All I saw was the view, I didn't even care that the house was really a tear down. With a very limited budge, a lot of elbow grease, and bargain hunting, I have made it my own.  

This is the view I wake up to.  It doesn't always rain in Washington. We have many beautiful days like this.

This is my youngest daughter, Brenan. She is graduating from Western Washington University on Dec.13Th.  She has a degree in recreation.  Her internship this summer was kayaking Thu the San Juans, with adventure assoc.  Anyone need a guide?

When the sun starts to set and the night air gets chilly, we build a fire and watch the tide make its way back to shore.