Wednesday, the middle of the week day, the first day of school for my half-way grown up children. Middle school would be considered half-way grown up, wouldn't it?
In my shop, much hard work has been going into the design of the new catalog as well as the designs of new jewelry pieces. I can't wait to show you the results of all this fun, hard work. I do love everything about what I do.
For now, here a couple of photos of what goes on in everyday life around here and a few rambling thoughts to go with them.
![the fam](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sGy_i6Nu_CzOt-XMHURnQSyCO2b85uW4lHIJi93ivqQrOuztRjaHmfAyuIJX34kXjxMpp7FI6tg9tzGZTqsB-oI0bADR6VDJtH8vKwjVX4RvihbQXy50uC1g_U9-3lwgjyTA=s0-d)
Todd, Moriah & Caleb enjoying fun in the surf at the Oregon Coast.
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Of course our trip to the coast wouldn't be complete without a bonfire on the beach. Our bonfire is not actually a huge fire but a small fire perfect for roasting hot dogs and making s'mores...yummy!
![Orange](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_v7w_qAAwElPibtH0qJsGAGyfzqQYEdPsh49GVv9c9oe7pbq2tki3S6H3tTD5HLQlzaOZnICcYVdVYb4pSj4m2jwyefBizKiLamDgWrZW_FWFCcPx4iO4zCjhS-eOlRkRv2gg=s0-d)
This summer has been filled with challenges as well as joys. One of which is that I have started an art journal. This is one of my first entries and I love the way it turned out. Art journaling has become an amazing part of my life in that it allows me to write and create around a specific thought process or idea. The importance of that to me is simply that I feel like I am able to get the whole idea down in a way that completes my thoughts.
What would you journal about if you were making an art journal?
Blessings friends!
Rikki