Boggy Bottom Bayou: Carly and 2014!

Friday, January 3, 2014

Carly and 2014!

Well, here I sit blogging...not really knowing what to blog about...just want to ring in the New Year with my friends and share what I'm looking forward too...hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas. My eldest son was here from Colorado. We were altogether and I am a happy MOM!

Looking forward to:

1) being able to walk...the surgery seems a success, so far so good. Getting around with a walker and a wheelchair. It is difficult as I now have lost length in my left leg...so if you ask me how tall I am, well, it just depends upon which side you are asking about! Have climbed my stairs numerous times...but to tell the truth...I'm not consistent enough. I tend to go all out some days, which sets me back a day or so...then I wind up not doing much. I recognize this now and am making efforts to change this stubborn pattern of mine!~

2) launching Giggleswick the Website!!! It has been delayed and delayed due to my surgery and the holidays...so now we (LeeAnn, Mark and I need to jump on it!) Be looking for us and we will be looking for you!

3) collaborating on a new birdcage doll with my dearest girl, LeeAnn! We promise to deliver something very special and hopefully give you a little giggle in the process!

4) submissions of my newest creations to my Editor and friend, Jana Holstein, at Art Doll Quarterly!

5) getting rid of this awful weight I've gained throughout this whole leg ordeal (yes my dears, I changed the subject yet again...kinda just putting my thoughts down as I go....

Here are a few sneak peeks at parts of Our Collaboration…LeeAnn and I had a blast talking about her today…Everyone, welcome Boolinda!!!

Isn’t she Bootiful?!

That’s all for now

Love and Friendship,

Carly Anne

1 comment:

Charmed ConfectionsJanuary 5, 2014 at 3:05 PM
Working on Boolinda with you will be fantastic!! Can't wait!! XOXO LeeAnn
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Allan graduates! Masters of Science!

Masters in Engineering from CU!!! Just last week we went to Colorado for my eldest son's graduation from Colorado University at Boulder. He now has his Masters in Environmental Engineering. He received his Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from USF where he was the President of Engineers Without Borders.

He has always had an interest in providing sanitary drinking water to those in other countries who have none. His most recent trip took him to Africa for a few months! He had quite the experience!

Congratulations, Allan!!!

My Son Matthew, Birds of Prey!!!

This is a picute of my son,Matthew, who is the Coordinator for Eagle Watch in Florida!

Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey opened its doors in 1979. Thirty one years later, the Center is the premier raptor rehabilitation facility in the eastern United States. Raptors treated at the Center include hawks, owls, kites, falcons and eagles. In addition to birds of prey, it also cares for vultures, taking every opportunity to educate the public about these very valuable members of the stork family.

Annual patient admissions average 600, with a release rate of 40%. Approximately 10% of admissions annually are Bald Eagles, and the Center is renowned for its eagle care. To date the Center has released 407 eagles back to the wild.

Non-releasable birds may live out their lives at the Center as education ambassadors. Young birds with permanent disabilities are trained to the glove and become “working birds”, traveling to schools, festivals and other events. They interact with over 20,000 people annually.

The Center is located in a suburban neighborhood on Lake Sybelia in Maitland. In addition to over 20 species of raptors and vultures on display, there are educational displays, a butterfly garden, gazebo and wetlands on the lake and Audubon House, a restored 1924 bungalow.