Helen Hayton:  

Life I have been married to the same man for the past 31 years, Jim Hayton. We have kids, grandkids, and extra kids that we have collected over the years. We currently live in Bloomfield, New Mexico, where I am a free lance writer (very little published as of yet), and I make exquisite beaded jewelry, both contemporary and Native American style. We have a number of cats, and one dog. In the past I taught Humane Education for the SPCA of Stanislaus with a 35 pound half bobcat named Mondo. I am an excellent cook, who has won a number of first prizes for both my Ultimate Brownies, and 3 Sausage Spaghetti Sauce, and won People's Choice three years running for my Flavor Packed Hearty Green Chili in a red tomato sauce. At one time I was a radio announcer both in Los Gatos and in Modesto California, but mainly these days I concentrate on my writing and beading, as well as being a Grandma to my oldest Grandson, James, And Wife to my hubby, Jim. Update: April 15, 2008 Well, since I last wrote anything on here, I have become a grandma 5 more times. Besides little James, there is Eddie, Aspen, Jacob and Skyler, (of these I have only seen Aspen, but I haven't seen her since she was one and she is almost four now) and this past September we welcomed little Allara Rae into the family. She is a sweet little thing that smiles and laughs. A little "Miss Personality". Douglas and Harley have just returned from Germany with their Mom, as it is becoming very difficult for Military families over there at this time. Plus all the other little ones that call me "Grandma" pop in their thier parents, my "other kids" for a quick hi and a hug. My jewelry business is starting to finally pick up, and I am selling my beaded jewelry all over the country now, mainly because of the Disability conventions that I am invited to have a booth at. Plus friends are always giving out my business cards when someone sees the necklace they happen t...Expand for more