I am so proud of these two!!

I would like you to meet Bobby and Candace Garner. They are a young couple who have chosen to dedicate their lives to God in the mission fields of Africa.

Bobby's proud father sent the link to their blog to me today. I started reading and just couldn't stop. I wanted to pass it along for all of you to enjoy.

"Just click on their pic to see the blog."

We have known Bobby since he was knee high to a grasshopper and he introduced us to Candace when they were still in high school. Of course, as far as I'm concerned, they are still a couple of youngin's!!

I'm sure you will enjoy reading about their lives in Africa and seeing all the neat pictures as much as I do. Don't miss the post titled "Free Money".

Bobby and Candace are always in our prayers and we think about them way over there across the big water all the time. Their blog is going to be such a great way for us to have them here with us.

Be sure and let me know if you would like to know more about Bobby, Candace and their mission work.

"What I Did Wednesday"

Nope...I didn't start a new series of gourd dolls based on "The Village of the Damned"! LOL

I did decide to start making my gourd dolls again. I haven't made any for over 10 years and I am looking forward to getting these done.

I admit they do look pretty scary at this stage!!

I have added the irises and pupils and they are already developing personalities. Ooooo, I think I see my 1st grade teacher. This is going to be interesting!!

Okay, here is what I got accomplished today. Forty-three doll heads and an aching back! I still have quite a bit to do but I'll be sure and post pics when they're ready to be introduced. I can't wait!!

The OFG Holiday Celebration has officially begun!!

And it is a dandy...there is so much talent at the Old Farmhouse Gathering and all the gals have outdone themselves this time. There are around a hundred entries and I did my very first slideshow just so you could see a sampling. (Okay, so I did a slideshow and a half, don't ask me how or why! LOL)

This santa is one of my four entries in the celebration. It is a cypress knee santa and is an original, one-of-a-kind piece. You can click on the link below to get to the etsy listing. While there be sure to go to the Etsy homepage and type OFGHC in the search bar to see all the other great works of art!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15602963

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