Our humble home AKA Glitter and Grunge Studio. It's over 100 years old and is oozing with all the charm and challenge of a house that age. It's cold in the winter, hot in the summer, but filled with love four seasons of the year :)

Over the years, my husband and I are often asked what the secret is to a long lasting, happy marriage is. We believe there are two pillars, Faith and a Sense of Humor. Where all others fail, those two elements will bring a family through. My husband also counsels all of the grooms prior to the weddings he performs at, "It is better to be happy than to be right." hhhmmm...

Our oldest daughter has a daughter of her own. She's with us just about every day, and we love her oodles and bunches.

Our nephew Andrew has always been part of our immediate family. He's pretty much got rockstar status with his younger cousins! Here he is with his beautiful girlfriend, Marissa.

While we're at it, our oldest son, Joshua, and his girlfriend, Kristy. <3

And our beautiful daughter, Sarah, with her beau, Steve. (We'll forgive the packers cap in Patriots territory. He takes really good care of our girl and grand-daughter).

Life on Hallowed Hill would be missing something without these two pups. Chloe, the angel, is a gorgeous cream colored, Labrador Retriever. Bailey, the sprite, is a sweet little Beagle with a big personality. They are best buds. Chloe spends much of her day keeping Bailey in line.

When they're not napping curled up to each other, they do enjoy a nice walk through the trails. Such good girls.

My dream girl <3

Our beagle, Bailey, and her brother, Scout. Scout is my brother's dog. We adopted them together.

Scout shares his domain with Bella, our nephew, Andrew's Huskey.

We also have a sweet bunny named Willow.

And then there are Arwen, Aragorn, Sam, and Legolas. Otherwise known as the "Fellowship of the Wing".

I work from our home in my delightful little art studio. My favorite times are when the kids join me for creative, messy, loveliness.

When it's beautiful outside, we move the studio to the backyard.

Hubby is a musician, and the kids all love to share in the festivities. Our three oldest share his passion for music and are in a band together with him. They are called Clarkin Lane.

Archery is a pretty popular pastime around here as well.

Our family spends a lot of time at the martial arts studio. At present, we have two Little Dragon green belts, Two beginner orange belts, Three camouflage belts, and Two kickboxers.

Our grand-daughter and our youngest son provide us with endless hours of entertainment. Their antics and quips keep us in stitches. Here they are in super hero mode.

Yep. It's a party wherever these two are!

At it again. This time sneaking the leftover Chinese food out onto the back porch where they enjoyed quite a feast, while their mamas laughed so hard the tears were rolling down our cheeks.

Well, sunbathing Stinker & Doodle style, anyway!

They do occasionally drop from the sheer exhaustion of their delightfulness. :)