Junk in the Trunk

So, part of celebrating Kim's birthday, we went junking in Roundtop and Warrenton, TX.  This was validation to me that my family is not the only one that decorates eclectically...I almost felt normal.  My sister and my mom have the gift of finding beauty in the ordinary and sometimes making it sparkle...I try, but I don't think I have the gene as strong as they do.  My sister's mother in love, Mary Francis, and her best friend Molly also have the delicate gift that can walk the thin line of trash or class..I enjoy observing them in action, they can go for hours with peanut brittle administered as needed.

My Auny Mary is in the front...proof that this junking gene is in my blood



Bubbe carrying the junking burden

A see-saw made out of tractor seats...the farmhouse had one!

Homemade pies, kettle korn, peanut brittle, BBQ...Sustained us on our junking journey

Creepy junk

Potty break in an air conditioned, with a sink and playing joy to the world porta potty

My treasure, purchased by Bubbe to hang in my house, the gift to me and Kris for the entire year of gift giving opportunities, I'm not sure if Kris appreciates it like I do...apparently it is a domination, not recess church...I still like it

FYI the sparrow shot cock robin with a bow...

Glitter clothespins...must make!

Isaiah 61:10 says " The Lord makes me very happy.  All that I am rejoices in my God.  The Lord has covered me with clothes of salvation.  He has covered me with a coat of goodness."  I am so thankful that the Lord created each of us with unique talents, so it is pointless to compare myself to others.  I am so unworthy of the gift of Christ's death for my salvation.  His children are a jewel in His crown.

Happy, Happy Birthday, from all of us to You!

The house/office of Wright and Abshire, our fabulous facilities...

Kim brought us all initial mugs for favors...SMACK it to me

CAn I get a What, What for chic o stix and candy corn?

The fabulous fifty hairstyles of cousin Kim

My sista Kristen, made this incredible wreath out of dyed coffee filter flowers, She is awesomely crafty.  She also sewed a paper bunting to decorate...OOO,AHHH

The is Molly Abshire the family's BFF, she is who my Molly is named for, and she shared her beautiful farm house/office with us.  She is precious and brave for hosting our bunch.  I'm truly blessed to know her.

The KumbaYa place, 3 words, burn ban blues...

The cupcake mix had 2 cups of Hersheys chocolate syrup in them

Kay made lasagna and cupcakes

The sistas...Kim and Kay

We all chipped in to buy her a special gift

The Gift

Bubbe, my mom, made Kim a crazy quilt covered footstool

Most of the ladies in my family gathered this week to celebrate my sweet cousin Kim's 50th birthday in Carmine, TX at the Wright/Abshire law office/farm house.  It was fabulous, and fun to spend time with some of my most favorite people in the world.  These are pics of the house and party, there will be more of the junking adventure to come.  Here is a prayer for all of us ladies, and thank you dear Jesus for the gift of Kim.
Dear Lord, help us to be women of virtue, people whom others can rely and trust in.  Help us to give encouragement and comfort.  May we be strong in our faith, women of worship and prayer, sitting at your feet.  Give us your strength, help us to trust, and find perfect peace.  Allow us to know that we are precious and honored in your sight.  In Jesus' name, Amen