~HAND PAINTED PINK ROSE KEEPSAKE BOX~

Ahhhh....the JOYS of getting back to a normal life!  Easing back into the routine of day to day is more than wonderful!

Today I'm back in my studio finally working on some hand painted offerings.  It's been slow-going with all the hand issues and this year I've listed fewer painted things for sale since I first began selling on eBay in November 2002.  I can't grip a paint brush for more than about ten minutes at a time and that makes me NUTS!  I'm not looking forward to having surgery on both hands on the 28th, but since I've tried EVERYTHING possible to keep my hands from going numb and burning I just can't put it off any longer...  Not sure how long I'll be away, but it's going to be for quite a little bit.

I'm actually looking forward to the break although NOT the surgery itself!  I confess...I'm a total wimp.  My Mr. AGPMan had this same surgery (Carpal Tunnel) on both hands (done at the same time) and he faired just fine so I'm hoping I'll be as fortunate.

I did manage to get this vintage 1930's reproduction medicine box,(KEEPSAKE BOX), finished and just uploaded it onto eBay today.  It's a little smaller than a vintage Train Case but I love the look and feel of it just as much.  Very chippy, shabby cottage chic with a ground of soft, muted pink...

Hoping your Monday is great.  Later this week my favorite big girl (daughter Adrienne) is coming over and we will be doing our treat-baking for friends and neighbors.  Can't wait to show you what's new!

More soon!

Love to you~

 

~MY MR. AGPMan - THE CUM LAUDE GRADUATE~

 ~MY BELOVED~

To our surprise and delight we found out just before my Mr. AGPMan walked across the stage to receive his diploma that indeed he was graduating with honors, Cum Laude.  Just had to share a few photos taken yesterday afternoon during the graduation ceremony at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

~JUST BEFORE RECEIVING HIS DIPLOMA~

I'd love to show pics of him actually shaking hands with SNU President, Loren Gresham (his former/1975 Poli-Sci Professor!), but I was bawling my head off so I don't have one.  Thankfully the school snapped a professional shot we'll be able to purchase online in a few days.

~WITH MISS K~

After the grad ceremony we had a wonderful party at our home with lots of family and friends.  I'm loving this photo taken of my guy with our beautiful Miss K.

 

~LOTS OF GOOD EATS~

Today starts a new day! 

Thanks to all of you who sent cards and well wishes and left sweet comments during this special time.  We are happy to close this chapter in our lives and we are excited about pressing onward.

Blessings and love...

~GRADUATION DAY~

GRADUATION DAY!

It's FINALLY here! 

Such a happy day for my family...

You can't even begin to know how full my heart is with gratitude and joy!  I'm so proud of my husband...so very proud!

Promise to share photos soon.

Love to you...