Hip...Hip....Hooray!!!

I have to give a shout out to Max today!

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CONGRATS on losing a total of

70 POUNDS!!!!!

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Keep it up! I am so proud of you!!!

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Miss J Monday

Jaden has been having so much fun lately at Bisque It that she has not had time to do her "Miss J Monday."
As soon as we had a nice SPRING day we grabbed the sidewalk chalk and headed out back! (Obviously it wasn't today....snow in April????)

"I had fun drawing pictures with Maw!!"

During Spring Break Jaden had fun painting with her cousins, Ava and Jack. If I knew how to determine first, second, third, once, twice, thrice removed, etc., then I could tell you their exact relationship, but I think we will leave it at cousins! (Ava and Jack's mom is my first cousin if someone wants to figure out their relationship.)

During their "paint date" we ordered Pizza and had some play time too! As you can see Jack was not gonna be any part of "ballerina dancing".

"I had fun playing with Ava and Jack! Thanks for teaching me how to be a ballerina, Ava! Jack, you painted a neat bluegill, thanks for letting me add the blood! Maybe we can plan a day at the zoo for our next play date!"

A Gift Made Just for YOU!!!

Shannon has "stolen" this crafty idea she found while "blog stalking". And I just couldn't resist joining in. This should be fun for everyone.

Here is the contest:
The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make for you! But I hope you will...
2. What I create will be just for you. Or maybe a member of your family if you'd rather.
3. Give me a few days, weeks, or months to finish. I promise it will be done in the year 2009.
4. If you are long-distance, I'll probably send via cheapest shipping.

The catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people to comment. (I am going to add my own rule here: if you don't blog, you can post this on your Facebook as long as you add me as a friend.)

How fun! I'm anxious to see who my first five are :o)
Ok, ready... set... GO!

Blessed are those who go in circles......

.....for they shall be known as WHEELS!

It has been crazy busy for me throughout the month of March! A good crazy though. We have been very busy at the studio with our regular pottery painting.
And then add to that.......

Our New Addition!!

From the day I opened the studio my plan was to bring a wheel into the studio at some point. Well 4 years down the road, we have it! Kristen will be giving lessons and we will also be renting wheel time. Right now we are "playing" and getting the space set for it. This includes shifting everything down that is "hung" on the wall. One bit of advice here: Do NOT put sticky velcro on your wall!

And speaking of busy.....time for me to get to work.....just had to drop in a few pictures to show what has kept me away from blogdom for so long!

Scavenger Hunt!

It's Friday and I don't have a "Flashback Friday" (sorry, Max)
Jaden has missed a few "Miss J Mondays" (sorry Ashley)

Guess this just tells you how busy I have been! :) And my back feels much better! Just remind me "do not lift that!"

I am excited to tell you we are branching out at Bisque It! :) No, we are not getting more space, unfortunately, but we are adding CLAY! Kristen and I have been working with a Youth Group this month doing some clay building, glazing, and just playing around. It is a lot of fun and I decided everyone should have the opportunity to have this much fun!

We are starting off with some basic clay building classes. We will over different technique classes for hand building. From there we will have "Clay Days" where you can come in without reservations and play in the clay!
But the most exciting part....THE WHEEL is coming soon!! I don't know who is more excited Kristen or me. (I really am gonna work at getting Shannon excited too....get that bad experience with clay out of her head!) Kristen just finished her Bachelor Degree at IPFW in Fine Arts. Her concentration was in ceramics, heavily using the wheel. She will be giving lessons on wheel throwing.

So that brings me to my title "Scavenger Hunt"
I am in need of a few things. I need a sturdy work bench or kitchen table. It has to be sturdy as we will be using it to "knead" clay. If you have an old table/bench in your basement, garage or tucked away somewhere, I would be happy to take it off your hands! You don't even have to dust it! ;)
I also am looking for a small area rug about 6 feet x 4-6 feet. It could be a kids play rug, or a finished piece of carpet.
I will pay cash or work out something in trade. Check around, ask your friends and family.
Thanks!

Enjoy SPRING.....it is finally here!!!! :)

Remember Alexander?

Alexander's terrible horrible no good very bad day doesn't hold a candle to some of the days I have had lately! You know how they say things come in 3's, well the electronic 3 hit me!

1. My kiln went down right at the start of the Home & Garden Show.....I know that was couple of weeks ago, but it went on for over a week! I think we tore out the control panel of the beast at least 6 times! We replaced part after part after part.....but I am happy to say (should I say it?) we are back in operation!
2. I got a virus on my computer! This one was very sneaky......up pops a message looks exactly like the window warning shield, says WARNING: your files have been infected, recommended you run a scan immediately. Then two options, scan or ignore. I choose scan....and GOTCHA! I tried a couple programs to get rid of it, talked with geek friend in New Jersey, and then finally said, "I don't have time or desire to mess with this! I called "computer tech" (don't really know what to call him, but he knows his stuff, and is very reasonable) and took it to him. Again, I am back in operation!
3. Cable box goes out....kinda.....I have fallen in love with my DVR, I never have to watch commercials again! It still works, am able to record my shows, but the local channels just say "to be announced". So as long as I know the day, time, channel they were recorded I am fine. They are coming on Tuesday with a NEW box....not a refurbished...NEW! (Hear that Mr. Mediacom?)

After all those events, I felt really good....I am so in the clear....no more terrible horrible no good very bad days ahead for me!! :)

I think I must have celebrated the prospect of "great fantastic very good days" ahead too much because my back went out yesterday! :( I am not completely out of commission, but very close to it. I have had these back spasms before, and the only thing I can do to make it better is REST! That really isn't an option for me. I know I need to work on PREVENTION instead, but that is hard too. I am not to be lifting, period! But how frustrating is it when you know you can lift something, you know its not too heavy, (yes I do lift with my legs, learned that lesson the first time my back went out.) I have a hard time asking someone to carry something for me when I look perfectly capable!

Good days and bad days....I take them as they come and always try to make lemonade! Maybe life needs to toss me some limes so I can make Margaritas! ;)

Celebrate SPRING.....it is oh so close!!!

Peace!

You have all heard of the "Peace Frog" right?
Well there's a new craze about to take the world by surprise!
It's the........drum roll, please.........

PEACE DOG!

Remember, you saw it here first!!!

PeaceDog picture is property of Shane & Ashley,Inc. Use of this picture may be used for a fee.
(Ashley, this will look good in your portfolio, write up the copyright and agreement for use.)