For those who wonder where Rusty Moose came from....I love moose and rust. My husband, who is a machinist, made for me the full-size rusty moose a few years ago for Christmas. He stands in our front yard providing a unique description how to find our home in a rural setting.

I have had many people suggest to me that I should write a book. I don't think I have the stamina or enough information to have a book published. So I thought I would start by blogging. I can write about anything and go uninterrupted. (Hold on a second Chelsey, my daughter, is calling my name) OK, what mother can go for very long without being interrupted?

Let me introduce you to Chelsey. My only daughter, who is now 26 years old is what we considered a miracle baby. She weighed 1 pound, 12 3/4 ounces at birth. She was born during my 24th week of gestation. She was in the NICU at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO, for five months. She was not to speak, walk, see, sit up etc. etc. God had different plans. Not only can she do all of the things listed, but she is able to memorize songs, actors names, and keeps us in stitches on good days. Although she is mentally delayed she has been our port, our solace during numerous upheavals. So during my blogging journey you will see Chelsey mentioned a great deal, because of her funny quips, and the optimism she displays in so many ways. 

 My husband, Bob, Chelsey and I love to take trips. Antiquing is our #1 time waster. So if I enter a large antique mall, let's say in the next state over, on a rainy or cold day, and classic music is heard over loud speakers and a wonderful scent of a candle is meandering through the aisles, I'm a goner. My mind is shifted into "remember this and remember that", and that would look really good on my hutch or in my dining room. My husband knows not to pass a building that has a sign that reads, "Antiques". To be truthful he and Chelsey both enjoy the adventure too. We consider it treasure hunts. 

We have created some very interesting pieces of furniture from cast away windows, hinges, pieces of wood etc. A couple of summers ago we went hog wild and constructed a shed for needed storage in our back yard. We also painted a quilt pattern and placed it on the west side of the "Little Red Shed."

One of my favorite creations, Bob built and I painted is:

Well this concludes my very first blog. I'm not sure what other topics will be brought up during this new adventure, but I hope I can bring encouragement, a little laughter, and some knowledge to others while sharing a small portion of my thoughts. My other interests are reading, eagle watching, decorating with primitives, and family. Hopefully I will get more comfortable and you will find interest in what I have to share. I would like to take you along on our travels and maybe post a recipe or a tip on how we made something.