Counting Down the Days

Only four work days left and then I'll be on the road with my kids to the North.  I can't wait!  I LOVE roadtrips and I look forward to this vacation all year long when I see my in-laws, relax, roller blade, fish, bike, enjoy good cooking and ice cream in a neighboring town.  It is a week or more of downtime to de-stress, unwind and restore my soul and renew my motivation for many different aspects in my life.

The weekend was good.  Ran a ton of errands, got a new and functioning dremel bit, cleaned out eggs and then got them etched, photographed and listed.  Yesterday was a fun day with my Dad after he drove up and we took the kids to the big neighborhood pool with a twisty slide.  I'm sure we all slept good last night after two hours in the sun and water.

I am almost completely caught up on egg orders, which feels good to know that's all done before I leave.  If new names come in, then they will get worked when I return from the north country.  It has been a good two months of a solid wait list ranging from four to ten names.  I was stunned.  Wow.  You guys were so incredibly patient and awesome and appreciative and kind.  This was a fun run and I am thankful for all of your encouragement and kind words or feedback. 

Look closely below and you will see new colored speckles on the eggs.  I especially like the greenish speckles on that top, right ochre egg.  Must make more of these when I get back!

Here are more nuggets that just landed in my shop.  This is the same combination as on the ivory/brown/teal eggs you all seemed to like so much.  I may need to make one more set, but in a different shape before I get this combination out of my system.

Not sure if I will get many posts set up in advance for next week while I'm gone, but I'll try.  I will definitely post pics from the roadtrip once I arrive in Minnesota and have a reliable internet/wireless connection again.

I hope you had a great weekend!