Joy, joy, joy...

I received the loveliest package in the mail last week from my bosom buddy and kindred spirit friend, Joy. I have to tell you that Joy is one of the absolute dearest people I have ever met in my life. She has so much love in her and I am utterly and completely blessed that she has chosen me as her friend. She inspires me through her words and through her art. Stop by her blog and you will see what I am talking about! She lives up to her name and then some.:)

Let me show you what I purchased from Joy's shop. Joy had a little giveaway last week and those who entered were given a 50% off discount! I jumped on that and headed right over because Joy ALWAYS has something that makes my heart go pitter patter....

Can you stand it??! A yo-yo swag! I got the last one, but if you are really lucky she might create a special order for you.;) Look at the colors, the patterns, the wooden beads!! I LOVE it!

Joy also promised me a little surprise (oh my goodness, I though!) but I will show you that in a bit...

Run out and get these this week. Oh my goodness, YUM! The Creme Caramel is decadent and indulgent- only 100 calories! There is also Chocolate Raspberry, Triple Berry and Lemon Torte. Mmmmmm.....

Here we go! Look at this fabulous pennant swag that Joy made for me!!! The colors are yummy and perfect for my Fall decor! (If you look closely you can see the little owls!) Doesn't it look like she took a peek into my house to see what I needed?:) Thank you Joy! (E-mail her if you want one, too! She may just put one in her shop- for you!)

And look at these little cuties that Joy made me! The little yellow sweetie has her leg raised for a kiss!!!! These little precious babies make my heart sing! Lucky for you, she has some in her shop! And get this- they are ON SALE, so hurry!

Wow! That got me all excited, can you tell? Now, for the events of today... I ventured out in the wilderness! Yes, I can do this on occasion, even though I am more of an "indoor girl". Tee Hee. See the deer? A Mommy and her two babies- beautiful.

Here the girls are at the end of the "trail". I am using that term loosely here, ladies. Come along and you will see what I mean...

This is part of an old house!

Ah, here we are. Yes, this is the trail! It wasn't all this challenging, but you get the idea.

This is better. Notice who is leading and who is the caboose. You know I have to be at the end to get the pictures. Right.

Here is Mandy venturing into a cave. There were so many! We had no flashlight so we had to keep spelunking to a minimum. This broke my heart.

Wonder what lives down there? Guess I'll have to find out next time.:)

My adventurers. I need to "Nancy Drew up" a little bit, don't I? I started to follow them and a big spider swooped down next to me. No joke. I took it as a sign. THERE ARE MORE OF MY KIND BELOW.

Ah, this is more my speed. Katie's new best friend from co-op classes made her a matching necklace. "Best Friends". It took my breath away. They call each other every day, using my cell phone minutes- and I don't mind a bit.:)

Look at the fairy house Katie made! She was so excited to go to class! A Fairy and Dragons class. What could be better for a 6 year old?

Here is my older Book Club class. We had one boy, but I think the girls scared him away. Can you blame him? Look at all that girl power! The girls made yarn dolls while we discussed Esperanza Rising. Such a great book...

My younger class will discuss this book next week. EXCELLENT. It made me cry- and think. Do yourself a favor and read it. It's not just for children...

My older girls are reading this book right now. I have not started it yet. I need to get my act together or it is going to be a long night as well as a long winter...

Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. Does it feel like Fall?