WOW, it's been almost a whole year...

And not much has changed. Added a new Grandbaby in June, who's  a sweetie:

 

And once again, it's time for the Bead Soup Blog Hop

 and my partner this year is http://klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/.

ALSO:

 

Getting ready for the Art Glass and Bead Show in Madison:

 Here is the challenge bead:

I am working on the piece now, and will get that posted as soon as I'm done. Stay tuned...