Stacie Rife Bailey's Bliss

Saturday Venue

Well this morning was Jeff's Grandmothers funeral. It was a very nice service.
I feel for their family. Whenever you loose someone you love it creates a hole in your heart for sometime. Maybe it will be easier for his family to know that she (Roffie) is with her husband now in heaven.

After the funeral I attened a "Home Interior's" Party at my girlfriends house. Some of there stuff is just not my style but I ended up purchasing a hanging sconce (got out of there for under $30) Mainly I went for the social aspect though, and to see my girlfriends newly painted interior of her house. We had a good time!

Now I'm at home. Jeff and I rented (actually purchased because they were all out of rentals) the movie Van Helsing. Not even sure what it's about, but I love Hugh Jackman! I think it's like a dracula movie or something. We'll see if it's any good!

Well,, off to watch the movie!

Good Memories!

This is my Grandmother, my Mother, and ME!

I can remember so vividly spending weekend nights at Grams! We would stay up late and watch "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island"!! The following morning Gram would let me sleep in and when I awoke she would have made her famous french toast (Great Grandma Rebbe's recipe) topped with Karo syrup and real butter...

Isn't it funny the things we remember! The little things that seem (are) so special!

Introducing Emerson!

This is my cousin Jordan's new baby boy Emerson Thomas 6lbs 3oz 19 1/2 inches.
Born Oct 19th,, the same day Jeff's Grandmother died.

It is amazing to me how one life leaves this world, and another enters just as easy....

Back to work!!

It's been a little over a week that I have been off work sick. I am feeling better and really definately ready to go back. (as sick as THAT may sound) I feel I need a little structure back in my life.

It's not like I was at home having fun,,, when I look at the "wasted time" and how much I could have gotten done if I would have felt better that alone makes me sick.

But, like my Mom told me today,, when you're not up to par, you just don't look at things in the same light. Rest and getting better was a priority rather than creating art, or cleaning house ,,, etc ,,etc..

Now that I am feeling better I want to go 100 miles an hour and get do it all!! (I guess that is a good sign)

I am just afraid to see that PILE of work that is going to be waiting for me....YIKES,, oh well I'll take it in stride.

I missed 2 classes of my Computer programming w/HTML class last week,,,,,, OH BOY,,, I am BEHIND. I am feelin like I'm never gonna get it. GOD help me! :0)

Here is is almost Midnight and I can't sleep,, anxious about going back to work I guess....

Well, I better try to get to bed and turn this computer off!

I've added a photo album with pictures of some of my artwork to my journal if you'd like to check it out.

Its on the right side bar!------>>>>>>

Beautiful!

This is definately a treat for the EYES and EARS,, take a peek!

A loss

Tonight Jeff's Grandmother passed away. (His father's mother)
I have met her a few times but know very little about her, other than the fact she had a total of 15 children in her lifetime, was full blooded Italian and had a hard life.
The few times I did meet her, I found her to be a firey, strong woman with much conviction. She lost her husband not too long ago and her health seemed to go downhill ever since his death.

Since she had so many children, she had twice the amount of grandchildren. Jeff was not very close to her, but is definately saddened by the loss. His Dad however is not doing all that well. He financially supported her for most of her life, and was very close to her.

Now that God has her, may she feel no pain and be happy and at peace with her husband.

Time for Tea

Time for Tea!
Tonight I sat back and was looking at my china hutch filled with beautiful teacups. I received most of them as wedding gifts from friends and family.

I thought to myself, now what good are they just sitting there and not being used??? Do I not use them because they are so pretty and I am afraid they will break??? So why do I even have them???

So, I decided whenever I am going to enjoy a cup of tea, I am going to make it all the more enjoyable by using my pretty teacups! Why save the good china for a special occasion? Everyday should have it's own special occasion in itself!

On another note,, I am feeling much better but still have a couple procedures to get done,no fun!!! I can't wait until I am 100% again.

Lazy Day with "The Passion"

Well, another lazy day. I guess this is good, as I needed to rest up from not feeling good.
Jeff and I rented Passion of the Christ and watched it today.
It tells the story of Jesus' last 12 hours of life on earth. It is a brutal portrayal of what he went through.
A VERY powerful movie! I highly recommend it.

Although Scout now has his own quilt, I think he likes mine better. He has been caught a few times napping on it! ((I have no problem sharing with him!))

Cozy at home and quilt #2!

This is a picture of my Grandpa and his parents. I just love this picture!

Today was pretty uneventful. Jeff and I just cozied up at home and watched the rain. My mom stopped by to see how I was doing, and brought me some beautiful flowers and a darling little teddy bear. (my dog Scout tried his hardest to claim it) I don't care how old you are, it is still fun to receive teddy bears!!!

Jeff was busy tonight making Scout his own little doggy quilt. AWWWW it is adorable--made with a dog pattern flannel!
Bailey is not mad to say the least because my quilt has also become hers. :)

Painting Portland

"Painting Portland" Collage

This collage was made with a picture I took when Jeff and I took our little weekend trip to Portland. In person, this collage has almost a painting feel and look to it. I was actually really impressed with the results!

I put it up for sale on ebay, --(CLICK HERE TO BID)-- :) as I am going to try and make a similar one to display in my home. I have a huge wall in my living room that is totally empty and NEEDS something. I would love to do this collage (the current one depicted is 8x10") in a BIG format to take up some of that empty wall.. I think it would look so cool in my living room! I made another one like this of a RED building in Sienna (a guy I work with gave me a digital copy of the picture he took on a recent trip to Europe),,, that one will go in my kitchen. I will post a picture of it when I can.