Our Granddaugher catches her first fish!!!!

My husband and I have our 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter for the next 4 days...what a delight she is..and so adventureous and inquisitive about everything..Papa took her to our pond to go fishing and she loved it..She was so proud when she caught her first fish..with papa's help, of course..She was a little 'ify' about eating it..lol...but, to my surprize, she watched papa clean the fish and when it was time to eat supper...she ate the whole thing..And I might add, she loved it..she has talked with her aunt's and uncles on the phone today, and told them all about 'catching a fish with papa'....Special days and memories that we can store in our memory bank...

Cute and fun quiz to see what kind of Flower you are...

I was on Pat's blog today and she posted the link to the site where you can take a simple, quick quiz to see what kind of flower you are..I am a Hydrangea..which I just love...one of my favorite flowers, after the rose, of course...lol..Just click on the hydrangea to the right and take it..it's fun and interesting..

Where did last week go..lol

I just don't know where all the time goes..it just zips by so fast..I have been so busy trying to fix up the house...my husband recently lost his job of 27 yrs and has been 'home'..lol..it's a blessing and a curse..He's decided that our house needs updating..so little by little we have been fixing this and painting that..but it sure cuts into my 'paint' time..but I've been managing..One of my favorite projects for the house, was to paint my masterbath countertops to look like white marble..I think they turned out beautiful..what do you think? These pics were taken before the gloss varnish was applied..

This weekends weather was so springlike..it was in the 60's..not bad for Indiana..my husband spent the whole day, Sunday on his motorcycle...good for me, because I could paint..lol..but now it has turned cold again with freezing rain and snow on the way..I just keep looking out my window, and dreaming of all the pretty flowers that I will have in my yard..Our cardinals are back already and have made a home in their favorite tree..Their 'bird talk' is just so distinctive and I love hearing them chatter with each other..

I did have time to list a few items on Ebay this week..I love creating and I have really been into altered art and making it functional..here's a few of my creations on my auctions..

I've also been working on some special orders for customers...I love all the new friends that I have been making lately thru ebay and my website..They are all so special to me..I love special orders...

I guess that's about all for now..still staying possitive and no negativity in my life..lol..I made a resolution this year to stop worrying so much, be more possitive, get rid of all negativity and so on..The day after I made these resolutions, my husband lost his job, lol..then this week, my husband's car 'died' for good..and our water's pressure tank, we have a well, went bad..BUT, it's all good and I'm staying possitive..only good things and thoughts..lol..

Ebay listings for this week and some sad news....

First, I had a little sad news this evening...I got an email from a lovely lady that had bought one of my precious chihuahua babies..She and her family came to my home last Sept. and fell in love with a tiny white female chihuahua..of course, they didn't leave without her..lol..they named her Tinkerbell and she became part of their family...(she is the white puppy in the photo at the left and at the bottom of this page)..Well, from the email, she told me that she had unexpectantly died from a heart defect..Just broke my heart and theirs, I am sure..I have never heard of this happening in all the years of raising chihuahuas..but, I am sure that it can happen, just as it can in humans..I feel very sad for the family, and hoping that my next litter will have a sweet little girl, that will help heal this families heart...I'm telling you, there's nothing more special or caring than a chihuahua lover...Those little dogs just take your heart from the minute you hold one...

On a lighter note, I have spent the day, trying to figure out more features on this blog..lol..remember, I am not real computer saavy, YET!! I have added a slide show of some of my handpainted items..that made my day..lol..I have also put on ebay, about 6 items this week...Here are just a few of the items...take a peek...

For more pictures of each item, please feel free to go to my auctions..

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/brushstrokesbyteresalynn

Welcome to my blog..

I can not believe that I am blogging..lol..okay, so maybe it's not a big deal to most..but for someone that's been married 30 yrs, raised 5 children and lives in the boondocks..it's a big deal..I am somewhat computer impaired..don't have a 'clue' how to 'text'..and all of my grown children tell me that I need to 'get up with the times'..well, I'm trying..lol...

First, let me say, my name is Teresa Lynn and I live in Indiana...born here, but not raised here...Have lived in many different states growing up, but settled back in Indiana after marrying my wonderful husband in 1977...We have 5 grown children..3 boys, 2 girls and have 4 grandchildren...My 3 boys were all in the military..marines and coast guard...My youngest daughter just got married to a beautiful Christian man last Sept. and what a beautiful and memorable wedding..

Yes, he is tall, isn't he..lol..6'7"...and my daughter is 5'4"...They are such a beautiful couple and he is such a blessing to our family...My oldest daughter is a daycare teacher and loves all her children....can't wait until she has some of her own..Our grandchildren are the 'light' of our lives and we love being grandparents...all that is said about grandparents are so true...

I am a self taught painter of over 10 yrs. and started out by watching HGTV programs with decorative artists...videos, seminars, ect...My husband tells the story of how he came home from work one day and I was painting on the walls..every day he would come home and a new mural would be on the walls..He says that I just picked up a paint brush one day and just never stopped..lol....When I felt comfortable enough with my painting skills, I started doing murals, faux painting, faux kniches, bricks, ect in clients homes...Imagine my surprize at getting paid to do something that I truly have a passion for...Below is a brick kniche with a vase of flowers done in a clients home...

I sold my painted pieces in my mother's little store in town, up until a few months ago...She sold her business and now is enjoying retirement..I think..lol..she definetly needs a hobby...

I have been selling my handpainted items on ebay for over 2 yrs now and have enjoyed every minute...making new friends and such wonderful repeat customers...Most of my items are 'found' and 'vintage' and just need a shabby chic rosey makeover...You can view my pieces on my picturetrail albums...http://www.picturetrail.com/teresa_h I also hope to be selling my handpainted, altered art items on Etsy in the very near future...For now, here are a few of my 'recent' handpainted items that have been sold on ebay...

My Chihuahua puppies.....6 weeks old..

I have been raising chihuahuas for almost 20 yrs and love my fur babies to death..There's just something so special about a 'chihuahua lover'....and one is never enough....