So I did!
They were having a great sale, and I indulged myself with some new clothes, and I found this on the way to the register. 40% off of sale price, I got it for $4!! Cute porcelain beads, 18" long - this is by far the find of the year :) Can't wait to make something of it.
The wedding was fun, got to see family and friends I haven't seen in years (some 30 years). It was a nice way to bring us all together. I have a few candid shots of us at the reception, will share with you. These make me smile, and some make me laff out loud :)
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My niece Mindy and her husband Tarik
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My Son in Law Russ, Me and my daughter Leigh. Leigh was a bridesmaid for the wedding. I made all the earrings for the bridesmaids :)
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My mom and dad - will be married for 60 years come December :)
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I have no respect - the cake was really good :)
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Me and my mom before the service, very rarely will I take a serious picture
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Me, my cousin Cliff, my brother Kevin (father of the bride), my cousin Mark, my brother Jerry - it has been over 30 years since we have all been together, and the building did not burn down - that is a first
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Me, Leigh, and my mom
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Leigh and her husband Russ
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Just a little bit of my life added to the jewelry blog line up :)
Thanks for stoppin by!