The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: On Their Way

Monday, August 17, 2009

On Their Way

My son and his fiance are on their way here. They will be staying all week and I can't wait to see them. They are still living in South Carolina ~ they love the heat and the beach. My son will be working during the days, so Amanda and I will be off to consignment shops and the like. We love searching for those special items that we can bring back to life with a coat of paint or leave them "as is", depending on our mood. The hunt is just about as much fun as finding something that we love.

Amanda and Casey have been together for 8 years and I am so lucky to have a "daughter-in-law-to-be" that I have fun with, I can talk to, and we have a lot of the same interests. Actually, she just started her own Blog a couple of weeks ago. I hope she keeps it up.

http://ag-brighteyes.blogspot.com

As for my son, Casey.... I couldn't love him anymore than I do. It brightens my life anytime I get to spend time with him.

I'll post pictures of our "finds" this week. I know it will be fun.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: How wonderful for you to have a great "friend"!!
Have fun!!
Hugs & Smiles,
Marilyn
xxoo; August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Diva Kreszl said...: What a beautiful couple!!! Can't wait to see what kind of treasure you find this week!!!; August 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Rikkij said...: Audrey-what a lovely couple they are and how lucky for you to gain a daughter and "buddy" Have fun at the shops. ~rick; August 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Marlene said...: Audrey have fun, can't wait to see what you find. They are a lovely couple.; August 18, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Debra Keirce said...: What a beautiful couple!; August 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
readingsully2 said...: Great looking couple. :); August 21, 2009 at 9:55 PM

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I AM A "SEARCHER"

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